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Diana McDaniel Hampo

Nov 6, 20222 min read

A Polish Sausage and A Time Machine

Every morning, before the sun rises, 92 year old PaPa (Johnny Kara) starts making coleslaw, sauerkraut and horseradish sauce. Then he...

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Diana McDaniel Hampo

Nov 23, 20202 min read

Rocky's Where the Waitresses Still Call Me Sweetie

Dear Hot Springs, I love Rocky's Corner. Their pizza is so freaking good. Chicago style of course. Their chicken wings are freakishly...

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Diana McDaniel Hampo

Oct 11, 20202 min read

The Audacity of Deluca's

Once upon a time, a few years ago, a short man with dangerous charm and a heavy Brooklyn accent moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas. This...

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Diana McDaniel Hampo

Sep 20, 20202 min read

Faith and BBQ...BBQ and Faith

I wish a photograph could capture smell. Walking into Clampit's Country Kitchen and Meat Market is so ridiculously delicious. The air is...

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Diana McDaniel Hampo

Aug 5, 20202 min read

The Most Exquisite, Delicious Bread is In Hot Springs

I'm trying to focus on things that bring me joy even if it's only for a few minutes. Our brain and soul need it, I think, to combat all...

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Diana McDaniel Hampo

Mar 18, 20201 min read

The Bread of Life

Whew, living in the "fight or flight" state of mind is exhausting, for everybody. So, I'm thinking it's really important to find...

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Diana McDaniel Hampo

Mar 15, 20201 min read

Waitresses Still Call Me "Sweetie" at Rocky's Corner

I love Rocky's; heck everyone in my family loves Rocky's Corner. Their pizza is nearly perfect, Chicago style of course. Their chicken...

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3 days ago3 min read

A Christmas Defense of the Arlington Resort

The Arlington, gorgeous and gaudy, is the absolute heart of Hot Springs, the heartbeat of the hotel is pushing blood through our bodies.....

5 days ago3 min read

Another Hot Springs Love Letter

This is the second blog about the people and places I love in the Spa City. Stubby's BBQ,delicious. Yes I adore the smoked chicken and...

6 days ago2 min read

A Hot Springs Love Letter For Christmas

Christmas is just a few days away, so I've decided to write every couple of days about the people and places I love, for locals and...