Hocut Family Thanksgiving 2013

Lots of Choices...Little Greek Restaurant

Mike and I checked out the Little Greek Restaurant in the Pleasant Ridge Shopping Center and were very impressed with the addition of this new Mediterranean cuisine eatery in the Central Arkansas area. So nice to have choices! Little Greek has moved into the old location of CheeseBurger CheeseBurger and it was packed the other night so this appears to be a good choice. The welcoming staff and owner were very efficient and friendly and made sure our visit and food were perfect. Everything we had was impressively delicious from the velvety Homemade Chicken Lemon Rice Soup (Avgolemono) to their largest seller, the Gyro Pita to the 'better save room for it' Baklava! Although the Chicken Skewers (Souvlaki) and Rice were good, the extra Salmon Skewer was melt in your mouth, freshly divine! Prices were very reasonable with lots of Extras on the menu for sampling a little of bit of everything such as the Dolmades and Potato Salad which should not be overlooked. Homemade is used frequently on the menu and certainly lives up to its word. Even the Mini Greek Salad with traditional ingredients was made with FRESH lettuce. No bagged lettuce here! For just the right amount of heat on your food, try the LG Grecian Garlic Hot Sauce which lists carrots as its main ingredient. Also, you may choose fried or grilled pita bread with the Homemade Hummus. Choose the perfectly seasoned fried ones. Yummy! Cannot wait to return for more of that soup and will definitely check out the Homemade Falafel Pita. Choices, choices, choices...love it!

Krazy Mikes on Bowman Curve in Little Rock

This $$$ Oyster Po Boy with chips or fries $11.50 from Krazy Mikes on Bowman Curve in Little Rock was delicious! Loved the crusty, yet soft, sub roll which KM brings in from Louisiana. Why, oh why, can't we find this crusty New Orleans type roll in Little Rock???  KM is extremely crowded at lunch time but, big easy in and out after 2pm. Try the Shrimp Gumbo, as well. 

Ciao Baci Wonderful

Had a delicious $$$ birthday dinner at Ciao Baci off Kavanaugh in Little Rock last night. Our server, Hastings, made our meal so special and complete with excellence service and information about the gifted Chef, new Fall menu, local produce supplier, and entree choices. Our party chose appetizers, salads, soups, and wines for a very special patio meal. The patio was full and the line steadily streaming to eat here last night. Glad we arrived early and nice to know they are open till midnight. Anyway, if you are ever in the area and looking for a take your special client out kind of place, Ciao Baci is IT!

Check out the Bangkok Calamari, Artisan Cheeses, Housemade Charcuterie, Chicken Gumbo, Asian Chopped Salad, impressive wine list, and Candied Walnut Baklava with Bourbon Whipped Cream... all absolutely to Di For!!! Will try the S'mores complete with mini grill next visit,

Sonny Williams Steak Room On Top of the Rock

Dinner at Sonny Williams Steak Room at the Rivermarket was absolutely wonderful last night. Great company with TriState Truck Center people and delightful customers! Our table of 10 enjoyed excellent service, superb wine, melt in your mouth steaks, and delicious appetizers. The fillets (No Skinny Steaks) were outstanding! Perfectly cooked. Try them with the buttery Bearnaise sauce for a really special taste. A trip to Sonny Williams is not complete without trying the appetizers. Calamari, Artichoke Dip, and Fried Boudin were spectacular with the spicy sauces and pita that accompanied them. Mike and I split a Wedge with Roquefort which would have been OK for a full meal. I haven't really been able to rave about this place so much in the past, but from the dining experience last night, Sonny Williams just keeps going over the top of the Rock! Check out the Piano Bar and music of ole Blue Eyes before you leave.