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Hey again everybody! This is a reminder, if you missed seeing the on-air stories of any of the featured restaurants, all you have to do is pull up the video section on the KATV website and you should be able to see them, or type "Pam's Picks" in the search box. Enjoy!!!! I have now profiled more than a dozen restaurants. BTW, you don't want to miss next week's feature... I'll have a little something for everyone's taste!!!
5/14/09
Thanks again to the Hot Springs residents who helped me navigate my way around the Spa City and in the process I discovered some new restaurants to recommend with tabs that are a little easier to swallow. BTW, Jacksonvwille get ready, I'm coming your way. And if any residents out there want to make recommendations, please send them my way.
Just a quip recap of the spots I visited in Hot Springs:
First Stop - Roland's Barbecue Company
Theme: An Arkansas Taste of Texas
200 Higdon Ferry Road (Across from Oaklawn) (501) 625-3079
Hours of operation: 11 am to 8 pm Monday-Saturday
Family-oriented restaurant with prices ranging from $6-9 Dollars
Great Brisket, ribs, pork shoulder, link sausage entrees
A dozen or so sides including Texas Caviar ( a blackeyed pea concoction)
Desserts: Banana Pudding and Pecan Pie featuring Texas pecans
Catering available and Roland's offers smoked meat services (beef jerky, turkey jerky and summer sausage)
Website: www.rolandsbbq.com
Second Stop - Brick House Grill
Theme: Black Tie Quality Blue Jean Atmosphere
801 Central Avenue (Inside Historic Spencer's Corner) (501) 321-2926
Hours of operation: 11 am - 9 pm Monday-Thursday; 11 am - 10 pm Friday - Saturday; Dinner only Sunday - beginning at 5 pm
Contemporary eatery with full bar. Great Prime Rib sandwiches without the prime prices
Daily Lunch specials - $6.95, Dinner Specials that include chicken breast entrees around $12.00 and steaks with two sides under $20. Brick House also features one of the largest baked sweet potatoes I've ever seen. (Bigger than two hands! man-sized hands) Homemade Soups and other freshly prepared items
Several dessert options including Apple Pie and Chocolate Cake with Ice Cream (Not made in-house)
www.thebrickhousegrill.net
Third Stop: BubbaLu's Bodacious Burgers and Classy Dogs
Theme: Bubbalicous
"BubbaLu's is committed to being a 'low-impact' environmentally friendly business!"
408 Central Avenue (Across from Bathhouse Row) (501) 321-0101
Hours of operation: Open 7 days a week; 11 am - 6 pm Monday-Saturday and 11 am - 4 pm Sunday
Fun, soda fountain style restaurant that serves tasty hand-formed certified Black Angus Beef burgers on Italian style buns. The Classy Dogs are their introduction to the Spa City from California - Chicago style hot dogs and polish sausage. The menu also features salads, soups, ice cream and a kid's menu. A la Carte $4-$6. BubbaLu's recycles the oil from its French Fries and uses only biodegradable packaging for take-out.
For more information about BubbaLu's, log on to hotspringsdining.com and type BubbaLu's in the search box.
If you know of any dining deals in your area- share them with me so I can pass them on. Until next time, Bon Apetit!
Pamela
Thanks for your post, Cissy. And yes, they are open on the weekends, 11am- 6pm. I'll be posting a report on the blog soon, so please check back for more info. There's lots of variety and great home-cooking. All the best, Pam
Hey Nathan. Thanks for the post and the suggestion. Will have to check the Meat Shoppe out. Haven't been but it's on the radar, now, thanks to you! Best, Pam
Brad: Thanks for sharing the post about the Ole Feed House. I'm putting it on my blog so others can check it out, too. I have actually been to the restaurant and particularly enjoyed the catfish! Appreciate your taking time to send a note.
Best, Pamela
Thanks, Lisa! Will do. Chicken Nachos sound delicious! Appreciate your taking time to send a note.
Best, Pamela
If you have not been to Jacksonville yet, stop by Tater's BBQ. They are parked each Satruday at Advance Auto Parts on First St. in Jacksonville. Take Air Base exit and turn right at the light (First St.). The BBQ sandwiches are HUGE (enough for 2 poeple) and the taste is awesome. Very lean too. Thanks, Donna S.
Thanks for your suggestion, Donna. Have been to Jacksonville to do my Dining Deals story already, but that doesn't stop me from going by Tater's for a bite. I'll have to check it out and let you know when I do. Appreciate your taking to time to write. Best, Pamela
Thanks for the suggestion, Linda. I actually am a big fan of Jimmie's! But it is certainly worth sharing the experience with others who might not have eaten there - they have some really "serious" sandwiches and I love the option of getting fresh fruit on the side. We'll get Jimmie's on the list of "must visit" locations.
Pamela
Hey Ms. Concierge: Thanks for the suggestion. I have actually driven by the restaurant before but didn't know if it was open for lunch, dinner or both. What's their specialty? It will have to be on list of places to check out. Again, thanks for taking the time to send a note. Pamela
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