Oct. 28, 2026
Food series features three new locally-owned restaurants around state
CONWAY, Ark. (Arkansas TV) — An all-new episode of the Arkansas TV-produced “Taste Buds” will premiere Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. “Taste Buds,” hosted by actor/comedian Brett Ihler, highlights favorite local restaurants around the state and the friendly faces behind them. This episode sees Ihler take viewers on a journey to Taylor’s Steakhouse in Dumas, Oark General Store in Oark and Pops Place in Texarkana.
“’Taste Buds’ showcases the unique character of Arkansas through its local restaurants and the people of Dumas, Oark and Texarkana who make them special,” Arkansas TV Executive Director and CEO Carlton Wing said. “Each episode gives viewers a closer look at the stories across the state, traditions and community connections behind some of the state’s favorite places to eat. We’re proud to share these stories and give audiences another way to experience what makes The Natural State special.”
The premiere episode, which airs Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m., sees Ihler stop at Mud Street Cafe in Eureka Springs, Star of India in Little Rock and The Dixie Pig BBQ in Blytheville. Episodes of “Taste Buds” can be viewed on demand at youtube.com/@arkansastv.
Our Emmy Award-winning production crew traveled across the state, telling stories of Arkansas’s favorite restaurants. Each episode takes a half-hour journey in search of the most fantastic flavors and friendliest faces across Arkansas. “Taste Buds” highlights Arkansans’ favorite places to eat – all while catching up with local community members to get the inside scoop on what makes these dishes favorites in Arkansas.
About Arkansas TV
Arkansas TV, Arkansas’s only statewide public television network, informs and inspires learners of all ages through local storytelling, educational resources and meaningful community partnerships. Local programs can be livestreamed at arkansastv.gov/live and accessed on demand at youtube.com/@arkansastv. Arkansas TV also offers five broadcast services: Arkansas TV (main channel), Create, PBS KIDS, WORLD and AIRS on SAP. Arkansas TV depends on the generosity of Arkansans and the State of Arkansas to continue offering locally produced, Arkansas-focused programming. Additional information is available at arkansastv.gov. Arkansas TV is broadcast on KETS (Little Rock), KEMV (Mountain View), KETG (Arkadelphia), KAFT (Fayetteville), KTEJ (Jonesboro), KETZ (El Dorado), KETS (Russellville), KETS (Forrest City), KETS (Yancy) and KETS (Gaither).
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