The Wooden Spoon

 

Hello, foodie friends!  Today I want to tell you about a fabulous rustic restaurant tucked away in Gentry, Arkansas.  They're only open for lunch Monday-Friday, and for dinner on Fridays only.

Their lunch menu has quite the selection of sandwiches and salads.  A particularly local favorite is the BLT&C...bacon, lettuce, tomato and cheese with thousand island dressing and the option to add avocado.  The Grilled Veggie Sandwich has grilled zucchini, squash, peppers, and onions for a lighter lunch.  During summer and spring, their strawberry salad combined with strawberry vinaigrette provides a refreshing taste.  Another option is to go with the baked potato soup, or a combo or sorts if you're wanting to try different things.

Dinners on Fridays have a rotating feature.  On the 1st Friday, they have babyback ribs.  The 2nd Friday has grilled beef tips, 3rd Friday is smoked brisket and chicken fried chicken, and the 4th Friday they have grilled ribeye steak.  They always have fried catfish and alfredo pasta on the menu.

The building used to be a horse barn, and the Wooden Spoon takes advantage by incorporating that old time feel into its atmosphere.  When you sit down to eat there, it's a call back to an older, simpler time.

Best of all, I haven't mentioned their award winning desserts.  Their pies won Best in NWA for 2021, so definitely save room for dessert.  They have a wide selection ranging from butterscotch, French silk, fresh peach, or Dutch apple.  Cheesecake becomes available for Friday evenings.

Make plans to try an amazing spoonful of food!