Heaping Spoonful

Ben E. Keith Mid-South
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Heaping Spoonful

"Heaping Spoonful" is a twice-monthly conversation with restaurateurs, chefs, growers and others who have helped generate the legends associated with eateries across the Mid-South. The team at Ben E. Keith is proud to sponsor this adventure with the goal of preserving the stories that have helped cultivate an amazing food scene across the Mid-South.

  1. MAR 4

    Joe Salgueiro of SO Restaurant & Bar in Little Rock, AR

    On today’s episode of Heaping Spoonful, we welcome Joe Salgueiro of SO Restaurant & Bar. Joe shares stories from his time at one of New York City's top restaurants and how he brings that same high-level dining experience to Little Rock.

    1h 43m

  2. FEB 18

    Kevin Doroski of Draft + Table in North Little Rock, AR

    Today’s episode of Heaping Spoonful features Kevin Doroski of Draft and Table. Kevin shares his journey from working in the country club scene to owning his own restaurant in downtown North Little Rock.

    1h 16m

  3. FEB 4

    Matt Quin of Caverns and Forests Board Game Café in North Little Rock, AR

    In today's episode, Matt Quin shares his journey from the East Coast to Arkansas, leading to the creation of Caverns and Forests Board Game Café. Discover how he combined his passions for gaming, food, and community to build a fun-filled café offering great games, food, and drinks.

    49 min

  4. JAN 21

    Chef Brad Izzard of The Capital Hotel in Little Rock, AR

    This episode of Heaping Spoonful features Brad Izzard, who shares his journey from South Africa to Arkansas, where he began working at the renowned Capital Hotel. He discusses his rise through the hospitality industry, including his experiences traveling and training in some of the best hotels across the United States.

    41 min

  5. JAN 7

    Brett Basset of Origami Sake in Hot Springs, AR

    On today's episode of Heaping Spoonful, Brett Basset shares his journey in the food and beverage industry, starting at Local Luna, advancing through his time with Yellow Rocket Concepts, and culminating in his current role as Regional Sales Manager at Origami Sake.

    1h 16m

  6. 12/17/2024

    Heather Kouns of North Little Rock Tourism

    Tune in to this episode of Heaping Spoonful where we hear from Heather Kouns. We follow Heather's path from server to restaurant general manager to where she landed at North Little Rock Tourism. She's currently serving as the Vice President of Strategic Sales and works closely with restaurants to highlight the growing food scene here in central Arkansas.

    51 min

  7. 12/03/2024

    Joann Sims of Cache Restaurant in Little Rock, AR

    Don't miss this episode of Heaping Spoonful. Today we have the incomparable Joann Sims of Cache New American restaurant. Hear about her move to the states from the Philippines and her time at the iconic Capital Hotel.

    1h 3m

  8. 11/19/2024

    David Hesselbein of George's in Little Rock, AR

    In this episode of Heaping Spoonful with David Hesselbein, we’ll uncover the story behind David’s evolution from Heights Taco & Tamale Co. to the beloved George's in Little Rock.

    44 min
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"Heaping Spoonful" is a twice-monthly conversation with restaurateurs, chefs, growers and others who have helped generate the legends associated with eateries across the Mid-South. The team at Ben E. Keith is proud to sponsor this adventure with the goal of preserving the stories that have helped cultivate an amazing food scene across the Mid-South.

Information

  • Creator
    Ben E. Keith Mid-South
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    109
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Ben E. Keith Foods
  • Show Website
    Heaping Spoonful

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