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reflect a range of dining
possibilities in central Arkansas, across a spectrum of settings and price ranges.
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Sandwiches
BOULEVARD BREAD CO.
1920 N. Grant St., Little Rock, (501) 663-5951; University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Public Health, 4301 W. Markham St., Little Rock, (501) 526-6661; Ottenheimer Market Hall, River Market, 400 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock, (501) 374-1232.
Freshly baked breads and the generous use of fresh herbs help make the panini and other sandwiches a couple of cuts above the ordinary, while the soups and salads are also firstrate at this eatery.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner Mon-Sat. Beer, wine. (River Market location: breakfast, lunch only Mon-Sat. UAMS location: breakfast, lunch only Mon-Fri, no alcohol.) Bargain.
JIMMY’S SERIOUS SANDWICHES
5116 W. Markham St., Little Rock, (501) 666-3354 Sandwich savant Jimmy Weisman takes seriously indeed his crusted creations, such as The Garden: fresh spinach spread, mushrooms, sprouts, sunflower seeds and three kinds of melted cheese on pumpernickel.
Lunch Mon-Sat. No alcohol.
Bargain.
DELICIOUS TEMPTATIONS
11220 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, (501) 225-6893 The extensive menu at this clean, bright and family-friendly bistro features a variety of breakfast items, including a variety of Benedicts, served into midafternoon alongside stylish sandwiches.
Breakfast, lunch daily. No alcohol. Reservations weekdays. Bargain.
DOWNTOWN DELI
323 Center St., Little Rock, (501) 372-3696 Flocks of noontime customers testify to the steady quality of the sandwiches, salads, soups and football-size baked potatoes at a breakfast-also place that thrives on clever menu names like Fists of Fury wrap.
Breakfast, lunch Mon-Fri. No alcohol. Bargain.
OLD MILL BREAD AND FLOUR CO.
12111 W. Markham St., Little Rock, (501) 228-4677 Old Mill is a firmly established stop for the roving band of Ladies Who Lunch - thanks to a sunny interior and the scrumptious breads baked for its small but superior sandwich selection.
Breakfast, lunch Mon-Sat. No alcohol. Bargain.
PANERA BREAD
Pleasant Ridge Town Center, 11525 Cantrell Road, Little Rock. (501) 227-0222; 2812 Lakewood Village Drive, North Little Rock, (501) 771-0168 The first central Arkansas franchise of this popular chain offers fine specialty soups and breakfast and lunch sandwiches, plus eye catching baked goods and friendly service.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily.
Bargain.
PURPLE COW
8026 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, (501) 221-3555;
11602 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, (501) 224-4433 Best known for its burgers and ice cream and nostalgic soda fountain feel, the family-friendly Purple Cow surprises with sophisticated salads, like the generous, zippy Santa Fe Salad, and gourmet sandwiches like the bitey balsamic-dressed Portabella Mushroom.
Lunch, dinner daily, brunch Sat-Sun. Beer, wine, limited liquor. Bargain-moderate.
Weekend, Pages 38 on 05/27/2010