Little Rock mayoral candidate Steve Landers Sr. s campaign outspent incumbent Mayor Frank Scott Jr. this year as the retired auto magnate loaned his own campaign $400,000, according to campaign finance reports filed Tuesday.
The 35-year-old International Greek Food Festival, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Little Rock, is once again an order-online-pickup only event, as it has been since the start of the covid-19 pandemic.
Although only recently appointed Head Chef of By George, Chef Julio Castillo-Aviles comes with more than 30 years of experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Originally from Mexico City, Mexico, Chef Castillo-Aviles gained executive and sous chef experience in some of Atlanta s top dining destinations like Loca Luna and Barcelona Wine Bar. Since making the transition from stand-alone restaurants to hospitality, Castillo-Aviles has acted in executive culinary roles at Emory Conference Center Hotel and The Whitley Hotel. With a passion for outstanding service and a soft spot for spreading joy with food, Chef Castillo-Aviles looks forward to serving up unforgettable experiences at By George.
The Chick-fil-A outlet at 12500 W. Markham St., Little Rock, near the intersection with Chenal Parkway, is closing this week for a
2 ½-month remodeling.