A food prep company in Bryant announced they will close for good this week. Owner Tamara Baka issued the statement that Elite Meals will close, and beginning Thursday, May 25th, they are selling off their appliances and equipment. While the customers may be sad, Baka is relieved that she will be able to spend time […]
Luigi’s restaurant gone for good
UPDATE TUESDAY MAY 16, 2023 We still haven’t heard back from the owner of Luigi’s since finding a small sign on the front door that said “closed due to staffing issues.” MySaline originally reported (below) that the restaurant was closed temporarily, but signs point to a permanent closure. There is a large sign in the […]
Mexican restaurant gets new location in Benton – no not that one, but also yes
There’s a Mexican restaurant moving into Benton territory, but they are no strangers to the area. It’s almost time for the Cinco de Mayo celebrations, so this news is timely. Don’t assume anything as you read on, because I almost need a family tree to tell you how this is going to happen. There were […]
Nostalgic restaurant with pizza buffet, salad bar and video games coming to Benton
One restaurant closed and another is opening in its place. Pie Five Pizza opened in Benton in 2015 in a corner spot behind Academy Sports and Outdoors. While this particular spot didn’t work out for them, the owner kept their location near Bass Pro in Little Rock. And speaking of the owner, it’s the same […]
Pick or mix your brew at this new restaurant coming to Benton; Groundbreaking April 6th
There’s a new business brewing in Benton. It’s all over Texas, but it hasn’t been in Arkansas until… well it’s coming soon. Saline County empty nesters Greg and Dawn Shinn are making their dreams a reali-tea by opening a new tea bar. HTeaO offers a variety of cold brew teas that patrons can create themselves. […]
Seafood restaurant announces opening after nearly 2 years of prep
UPDATE MON MAR 02, 2023 They have finally announced… The opening date for Mighty Crab will be Monday, March 6th. It seems like it’s been forever since we first learned but hey, it’s only been a year and a half. They’ve published a menu with daily specials, lunch specials and all the dishes you’d expect […]
Whiskey flights, charcuterie and more adult fare in this handsome downtown Benton restaurant
It was June 21st, 2021 when we first started telling you about the newest restaurant in town, RŌBER Cocktails + Culinary. There’s nothing else like this in Saline County. It’s adult fare – upscale, like the subject person of Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain” should walk in any minute with his apricot scarf. And I […]
This new food truck has school spirit on the menu
I ate a Miner. Well that’s what they are calling this sandwich. I had the option to eat a Cardinal or Panther or Hornet, but this one had bacon and avocado, so… And where am I talking about? It’s a new food truck – new to downtown Benton anyway – called The Meltdown Eatery. You […]
Benton Chili’s location sued by EEOC for Sexual Harassment of Teens
Two Chili’s Grill & Bar Restaurants in Arkansas and Texas subjected female employees, including teens, to sexually hostile work environments in violation of federal law, according to the lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in Little Rock and Dallas on Monday, September 12, 2022. Brinker Arkansas, Inc., doing business as Chili’s […]
Wrecking a restaurant – the end of an era for Gino’s
It’s been common knowledge for months that the old Gino’s Sports Grill wasn’t going to reopen and has been up for sale. It hasn’t hosted customers since the end of 2021, and has had issues since the Spring of 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Demolition began today, and at this point, it sort of […]
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