Political Animals Club and The Tamale factory

George Eldridge and I

 

The month of May has been good to me so far. I recently had the opportunity to attend the Political Animals Club luncheon at the Governor's mansion, thanks to my friend Rex Nelson. Rex is kind of a big deal hear in Arkansas and it was a real treat to be invited by him and get to sit at the main table. I remember telling one of my friends before I left for Little Rock how exciting it was going to be, to be there when Davy announces for Governor. As it turns out, that guy- Speaker of the House Davy Carter, is not running for Governor but he gave a great speech that was well recieved by everyone there. Although the speaker has decided not to run for Governor in 2014, I am sure he will make his way back into Arkansas Politics again, which I think- would be a great thing for our state. Rex was kind enough to let me bring  a couple of friends along, so I invited future Arkansas Land Commissioner and Razorback great Blake Eddins and Mr. Arkansas himself Denver Peacock. We had a great time and I will defiantly become a regular.

 

The next day I had the opportunity to spend some time with George Eldridge over at his new place, The Tamale Factory located in the big metropolis of Gregory. I feel like I was the last person in the state to eat there and now that I have, I want to go again. The Tamale Factory is really not new anymore as it's been opened for close to a year or more now, but I have no doubt it will become every bit the legend that George's other little restaurant Doe's has become. Just like Doe's, order the tamales and the 2lb porter house.