The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Secretary Stacy Hurst announced the opening of nominations for the 2022 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame, a program of Arkansas Heritage.  Nominations are open at ArkFoodHOF.com now until Oct 31, 2021 with categories that recognize legendary restaurants, proprietors and food-themed events that celebrate food heritage from every part of our state including:

• Arkansas Food Hall of Fame, recognizes long-standing restaurants that have become legendary.
• Proprietor of the Year, honors a chef, cook and/or restaurant owner with significant impact on the food industry.
• Food-Themed Event, honors a community food-themed event or festival.
• Gone But Not Forgotten, remembers past establishments
• People's Choice, restaurants or food trucks, new or old, are eligible.