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It is a truth universally acknowledged that a hungry person in possession of an empty stomach must be in want of a pizza. Or, at least, I think thats what Jane Austen said. For me, pizza is just a perfect food. Even the worst pizza ... is still somehow completely satisfying. As Arkansans, were lucky to have a glut of great options -- like Raduno in Little Rock, Pizzeria Ruby in Springdale and even Pine Bluffs The Big Banjo, where so many of my childhood birthday parties took place.

Business owner Mike Robertshaw opened Pizzeria Ruby in Johnson in July 2021. We went behind the scenes to toss a few pies and taste test his signature recipes

John Whiteaker, the rapscallion 1989 senior class president who as a joke bequeathed me all of his Ozzy Osbourne albums at our junior-senior banquet, and those in my grade who predicted a future in which I would replace Mother Teresa in Calcutta, would likely be surprised to know that I recently attended a concert featuring a band by the name of Whiskey.

If you're like me, you live life on a budget (well, I try to at least). And this week's Italian wine region is one of my favorites for wallet-friendly reds.

Expect construction over the next five years.