I'm sure most of you were wondering, where in the world is Buffalo Island Central? Even I had to remind myself that it's located in Monette. Since I'm am somewhat familiar with northeast Arkansas, after living in Paragould for five years, I thought I would suggest some places to eat in Paragould and Jonesboro for those traveling up to Monette for the state tournament.
In part one, I'm going to focus on the town that I'm most familiar with, Paragould . Paragould is a town of about 24,000 that's located on Crowley's Ridge. The main roads that pass through Paragould are U.S. 49 and U.S. 412. If you are staying in Paragould, you will take U.S. 412 east into Missouri. The first road on your right once you cross into Missouri is State Hwy AC, which is next to Mr. T's at Riverside (Convenience/Package Store). Turn right onto State Hwy AC and follow it until it turns into State Hwy K. When you cross back into Arkansas, the road name changes to AR State Hwy 139, which you will follow until it intersects with State Hwy 18 (Drew Ave) Turn right onto State Hwy 18 (Drew Ave)and follow it until you reach 803 W. Drew Ave.
If you are needing a place to stay in Paragould, make sure you make a reservation. A hotel or two has been added since I lived up there, but they are still limited. Quality Inn, Best Western Rustic Inn and the Holiday Inn Express are your best choices. Avoid going with any hotel/motel in the area that is not with a national chain. The Quality Inn use to be a Ramada Inn and can be hit or miss at times. It use to have a nice indoor pool area and I'm assuming it still does. I've had good luck staying at the Best Western. It does not have an indoor pool, but does have a free breakfast. I've heard good things about the Holiday Inn Express. It does not have a pool, but does have breakfast included. The Holiday Inn Express and Best Western are both located on U.S. 49, south of the U.S. 412 intersection, while the Quality Inn is located on U.S. 412, east of Wal-Mart.
Most of the restaurants are located on 412 or 49. If you want to get off the main drags, head downtown to Red Goose Deli, 117 N. Pruett St.. It was one of my favorite places to eat when I lived up there. I also recommend the Brick Oven Pizza,
2410 Linwood Dr. (U.S.49). They have very good pizza and is one of my must visits when I'm in Paragould these days. I have not eaten at the TaMolly's, 1700 Linwood Dr., location in Paragould, but I loved the one in Jonesboro. Out west of town on 412, you have the BBQ Barn, 6115 W. Kingshighway. I usually get the catfish plate when I get there. You also have your chain places like Dixie Cafe, Chilli's, Zaxby's, McDonalds, etc. I'll list a couple of addresses for places to eat at the bottom of the blog.
One downside to staying in Paragould will be things to do, if you have some free time away from watching basketball games. Paragould does have a movie theater, Paragould Cinema 8. Also, if the weather is nice, you can visit, ,Crowley's Ridge State Park . Also, stop by Crowley's Ridge College and take a tour. I might even be around the college depending on what day I we go up. Jonesboro is a 20 minute drive south of Paragould on U.S. 49.
I will post some suggestions on things to do in Jonesboro in a day or two. My friend, Myleea Hill, that is a professor at ASU has given me some suggestions to pass along to you all.
Additional Restaurants
Kimono Japanese Steakhouse
1600 W. Kingshighway
Guy's Buffet
403 W Kingshighway
Grecian Steak House
210 Airport Rd.
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