A private event brought me to Birdies Cabaret Theater & Lounge in North Little Rock, where theatrical atmosphere meets inventive cocktails. From the creamy Anastasia’s Ghost to the smoky Prodigal Son, here’s what stood out.

Paris Banh Mi Cafe & Boba Store front Tucked away in an unassuming corner, Paris Banh Mi Cafe & Boba is the kind of place that can be easy to overlook if you aren't specifically looking for it. The name itself tells you pretty much what you're getting: Vietnamese comfort food alongside the increasingly unavoidable world of bubble tea. It's an interesting combination, and honestly, one I wasn't entirely sure how I would feel about. Pho and boba aren't exactly the first pairing