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Kimberly Awesome
Jun 5, 2026
Ventured to HSB to enjoy some live music & drinks on the patio to celebrate a gorgeous evening... HSB is one of those destinations that is tucked away & not convenient to get to from any direction, so it's like a little adventure getting to this place. Don't go in a rush... the roads are curvy & you'll need navigation to find this hidden gem @ Papa Dick's. Concrete floors make for lots of background noise. The bar was bustling with laughter from guests who all seemingly know one another.... likely community locals or resort regulars. All welcoming folks! Live music was set up on the patio. So much fun! The vibe was magnetic. Friendly staff. Laughter, pizza, cocktails & dancing! I didn't get pizza but I wish I had. All the tables surrounding us were having pizza & each one was gorgeous. The dough had the appearance of hand-tossed & brick oven fired. We were present for drinks & entertainment, so we only ordered a snack from the kitchen. Not a carnivorous eater, I chose fried mushrooms as a seemingly safe option. I should have really read the menu closer, so it's my fault, but the moment my mushrooms arrived, it hit me.... the smell of beef tallow. Tallow has become all the rage these days from cosmetics to french fries & it seems anyone looking to elevate their menu is using it in the kitchen. In these parts of Arkansas, alpha-gal syndrome has become such a phenomenon & I feel for those with true allergies to animal products. I do not have dietary allergies, only dietary preferences. For me, the rancid odor of tallow is a turn off. I am giving an average score on food at this time, as I feel the portion size was skimpy on the mushroom basket. They were pretty though & the ranch was very tasty, according to hubs. We had such a good time, we stayed til last call. We will definitely plan to visit again for live music. Next time, I'll try a gorgeous pizza & adjust my review accordingly. If I could make any special request, it would be to offer more variety on draft beers & offer a fry option without tallow.