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 […]
Rock N Roll Sushi owner releases firm opening date & we have more pics of the inside
I don’t know if this will be the first time Downtown Benton has ever served sushi, but if not, it’s been a very long time. Jana Helton, the owner of this location of Rock N Roll Sushi, is excited to finally open the doors soon. Read through a tour of the restaurant first and I’ll […]
New photos and an opening date for Olive Garden in Benton
UPDATE JULY 12, 2021 It’s getting closer to opening. We have some new pictures of the upcoming Olive Garden in Benton. We also have an update on when they hope to open. Yes, keep reading. It’s a big difference between the photo of construction from March 2022. And it’s a complete 180 turnaround from having […]
Somebody in Benton Looks Like a Snack – Cookie Shop Coming in 2022
UPDATE FEB 21, 2022 The newest Crumbl Cookies will have a soft opening on Tuesday, February 22nd and a Grand Opening on February 25th, from 8 am until midnight. The sweets shop will offer take-out to begin with, and add curbside and delivery options on Wednesday, March 2nd. More info below. ? UPDATE FEB 11, […]
Switching Gears from Bikes to Biscuits; Benton Woman Opens Breakfast Restaurant
MySaline’s staff met for breakfast Wednesday morning at a new restaurant in Benton. It’s been a couple of years since there was an eatery open at this certain Benton location, but a new one opened there today. Bobbie D’s was most recently located in the storefront at 1016 W South Street, with some great food, […]
New restaurant coming to old Hardee’s location in Bryant
Several MySaline followers have been contacting us in the past few days because there is visible activity at the former Hardee’s restaurant at 2006 N. Reynolds Road. The Hardee’s location closed in the Fall of 2018 and there has been no business activity until the last week or so, when passersby saw a crew painting […]
Memorial Fund Set After Downtown Benton Restaurateur Passes Away at Age 50
It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Raul Arcentales Santos – or just “Chico” as we knew him – the owner of Italy in Town. Chico was a business owner, a chef with impressive credentials and a father. His obituary is forthcoming. He was age 50 and a resident of Hot Springs, […]
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