Flavors of Northwest Arkansas

In today’s episode 140 of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we talk with Henry Francis of Evergreen Pasture & Provisions- what a story they have... but before we sit with Henry?!?!
FOOD NEWS!!!
Emma’s Market & Bottle Shop is open in downtown Springdale! We’ll hear from the owners.
Dave’s Hot Chicken opened in Rogers to a HUGE line, and a guys taking he Reaper Challenge. Bless him!
The gluten-free bakery Dempsey Bakery opened Monday in Fayetteville. We’ll tell you about it!
According to the Fayetteville Flyer, Gusano’s is coming to the East side of Fayetteville. We’ll tell you where!
Today’s your last chance to win some fine whiskeys, benefitting Lifeline NWA.
A new dumpling and ramen restaurant is coming to Rogers!
Happy 14th, Fossil Cove!!
Foghorns in Springdale has closed their doors.
In Today’s Flavors Flashback, we hear from Owner & Executive Chef of Mezzaluna, Soerke Peters. In 1990, he was the executive chef for the World’s Fair in Russia and Siberia. The stories in that podcast are some of the best that we’ve ever had... one of the best ones was about his plane ride from Munich, Germany to Russia.
Henry & Kylee Francis own Evergreen Pasture & Provisions. They started by selling their beef at the Fayetteville Farmer’s Market and were overwhelmed by the response they were getting. Since then? They’ve opened a storefront in the gorgeous Berryville Square, where they sell regional goods including some from local producers. And now? Delivery to most of Northwest Arkansas, with all coming shortly. We’ll hear how Henry and Kylee met, how they ended up in Berryville, and how you can get your product on their shelves. That’s next, here on the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas.
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In this Special Edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas, we learn about the first year of Chefs & Fire benefitting Apple Seeds in Fayetteville. It’ll be happening Sunday, June 14 and tickets are going SUPER fast. To get yours, goto https://appleseedsar.org/events and HURRY!
In this episode, we are joined by Mary Thompson, Executive Director of Apple Seeds, Jerrmy Gawthrop, co-owner/executive chef of Woodstone Pizza, and Elliot Hunt, owner/executive chef of Atlas the Restaurant.
We talk about the concept of the evening, cooking over open flame and who will be joining Jerrmy and Elliot over open flame. That list includes Brooks & Ali Cameron of Bloom Cheese Collective, Sam Walker of Gaskins on Emma, Darwin Beyer of Meiji & Chuo Izakaya, Matt Cooper of Conifer & Ryn. Handshake will also be there for the wood-fired desserts and Crisis Brewing will be there with beer!
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In week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we’re at Columbus House Brewery in Fayetteville talking with co-owner Carey Ashworth – but before we talk with her?!?!
FOOD NEWS!!
Bentoville Food Theater is FINALLY open!
Onyx at the Preserve is soft opening- KIND OF. We’ll tell you what that means.
Bloom Cheese Collective is expanding. We’ll hear about it from co-owner Brooks Cameron!
Ozzie’s Ride & Dine has opened at the base of the OZ Trails Bike Park in Bella Vista. We’ll hear from Luke Wetzel about their offerings.
Ozark Charcuterie in downtown Rogers is officially open! Owner Mallory Files will tell you what the spot is, and what it’s not!
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans opened Monday at the Summit Shopping Center in Rogers. Local Franchisee Bo Grimes will tell us why it took so long!
Dave’s Hot Chicken is just a few doors down from PJ’s. We’ll tell you when they’ll be opening.
House 1830’s Binh Hoang outlines Monday’s House 1830/Downtown Rogers Night Market.
Happy 9 year anniversary to Southern Food Company!
Happy 7 years to Yankabilly Smokehouse!
Happy first anniversary to Wu Zhao in downtown Bentonville!
In Today’s Flavors Flashback, Mallory Files talks about going HUGELY viral in 2024, when we interviewed her for the first time!
The Columbus House Brewery has already been open for over a decade! Carey Ashworth and Jason Corral have taken a smallish 3-barrel system and absolutely run with it. Carey talks about the freedom that they have with their setup. Also, did you know that they initially looked to open at a Fayetteville landmark? Carey will tell you which one. Finally, Carey and Jason have grown a community at Columbus House, which was something that Carey had never had growing up as a military kid. She’ll tell that story and much more, on this edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas.

In week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we talk with Alex Thaley of The Botanical at 8th and A in Bentonville, Botanical at City Pump in downtown Rogers, The Botanical in Fayetteville and formerly of the Artemis Temperance Lounge in Fayetteville. There’s plenty to talk about with Alex, but before we do...
FOOD NEWS!!
Onyx opens their doors on the Bentonville Square in the Bentoville shared space.
The popular Vagabond Coffee Bar will have a brick-and-mortar location soon!
There’s a new brewery opening soon in Rogers. We’ll tell you about them!
House 1830 is hosting their 2nd Night Market on June 2. Owner Binh Hoang will tell us why this year will be different!
Happy 2 years to Black Howler Beer. We’ll tell you what their plans are for Saturday and talk about how they got their name in today’s Flavors Flashback!
Happy first year anniversary to Lasang Pinoy!
And now the hard part. We talk about the big round of closings that happened last week, and will be happening this week: Mong Dynasty, Love + Flour Bakery & Café, Kaleidoscope Café, OZ’s Smokehouse, Flashback Pizza, and Artemis Temperance Lounge.
Alex Thaley is the owner/operator of the Botanical bars in Bentonville, Downtown Rogers and in Fayetteville... He also owned the Artemis Temperance Lounge, and last week, after 5 months of operation, he closed it down. He’ll tell us the story behind that. Also, the decision to leave corporate America to run a bar, OF COURSE he’s got stories about that. Roofer, teacher, tech guy, business builder, and now bar entrepreneur... We talk to Alex Thaley, next here on the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas.

In this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we’re talking with award winning chef Matthew Cooper about his newest restaurant, Ryn, which is almost a year old – but before we get to him?!?!
FOOD NEWS!!
How about we kick it off with some BREAKING NEWS!
Bistro 16 will be closing at the end of the month in preparations for a move to Rogers as Bienvenue. Nosh Nola will also be opening a new spot. We’ll hear from both owners about how their moves are related!!
You can now order and get Onyx from the sidewalk at the Bentonville Square out of the Bentoville space. Speaking of Bentoville, we’ll have an update.
We have a slew of grand openings coming up in June 1st in Rogers, including the Protein House, PJ’s Coffee , and Ozark Charcuterie.
We have an update on the Dave’s Hot Chicken going up in the Summit Shopping Center by PJ’s.
Handel’s Ice Cream is looking close in Fayetteville.
A smashburger ghost kitchen? One is coming.
Moonhouse in Fayetteville is closed... for now.
Home Grown is coming to South Yard in Fayetteville.
Herman’s is still closed in Fayetteville.
What’s up with Proving Grounds Coffee?
Darwin Beyer of Meiji and Chuo Izakaya has one of my most favorite Mike Engleman Home Pro Tips of the Week, and it’s this week’s Flavors Flashback!
Chef Matt Cooper had been planning Ryn for a while. In fact, he was planning Ryn before Conifer, and he’ll tell us why and the story behind it. He’ll also talk about Ryn’s sustainable hospitality, and how there it’s fueled by a crop to kitchen concept with Sun Painted Farm being just behind the restaurant. Speaking of, how hard is it to plan a farm around a restaurant menu? Or is it vice-versa? Finally, he’ll talk about a documentary that he’s involved with, and it’s all here on the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast!  

The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks will be hosting the 18th Annual Chefs in the Garden next Tuesday, and we hear all about it from Executive Director Ashley Wardlow and Director of Sales & Events, Nina Estes. We’ll hear about who will benefit from the night, we’ll hear about some of the chefs and restaurants that will be there and what folks will be voting on. That’s in this Special Edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast!

In this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas Podcast, we’re in Rogers at Toot Beirut talking with Owner & Chef Khalid Alkatib and Manager Tony Van Waning, but before we hear from them?!?!
FOOD NEWS!!!
Memo’s Taco Shop is coming to Springdale! We’ll tell you where!
Las Palmas on Sunset has closed, but it’s only temporary. We’ll tell you why!
Say goodbye to Applebee’s in Springdale.
It’s a wrap for Feltner’s Watta Burger.
Taste of Rogers happens this week. We’ll tell you when!
Strawberry Fest happens this weekend in downtown Fayetteville!
Bites on B Street happens Saturday in Bentonville. We’ll tell you about it!
In this week’s Flavors Flashback, we hear from Paula Jo Chitty Henry about starting the first food truck in Bentonville. You know it as Crepes Paulette!
Khalid Alkatib is from a family of restauranteurs. He moved to Northwest Arkansas and immediately opened a restaurant, where he prides himself on the authenticity of their Middle Eastern food. How did he end up in NWA?
Oh, and do you want to see something impressive? Look at their google reviews. Few in our area can boast what they’ve got.
He’ll talk about the early days of putting together the menu as well as what’s most popular on it. We hear from Khalid Alkatib and Toot Beirut Manager Tony Van Waning next here on the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast.

In this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we’re at Patrick’s in Springdale talking with owner Kesha Henderson-Wilson, but before we hear from her?!?!
FOOD NEWS!!
It’s @NWABurgerWeek!
Cable Car Pizza will be opening in a familiar spot in Fayetteville.
Sweet Paris Creperie and Café is soft opening in Rogers.
The Piehouse Bakery in Bentonville had a BIG win recently! We’ll hear from owner Lisa Sohl!
We’ll tell you about the Taste of Rogers!
The Fayetteville Strawberry Festival is back, and it’s packed with entertainment!
Happy anniversary to Onyx in Downtown Springdale and Dodo Coffee!
In today’s Flavors Flashback, we hear from Café Rue Orlean’s Co-owner Maudie Schmitt about opening 25 years ago!
Kesha Henderson-Wilson grew up in the restaurant business... in fact, it’s the business that she runs today at Patrick’s Burgers in Springdale. Long known as a great, no cutting corners burger place, it’s what’s gotten them to 55 years in business, almost an impossible feat. Kesha will tell us about that... and did you know that it was originally something else? Well, they still made burgers, though... And how did she get the baton passed to her to take it over?  And what is their entry into this week’s NWA Burger week? We’re talking burgers and history next here on the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast.

Greetings and welcome to this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast. Appreciate you being here. We’re in Tontitown today at Mama Z’s talking with owner Jesse Bishop, but before we get to her?!?!
FOOD NEWS!!
Goat Lab Red has closed in Fayetteville. We’ll tell you why.
Table Au Centre has opened on the Walmart Campus. They have temporary hours now and we’ll tell you why.
NWA Burger Week is next week, and Big Daddy’s Burgers will be open for it!
Food and bev for Crystal Bridges will be outsources, according to Axios NWA.
The Bentonville Farmer’s Market has been ranked the 4th best in the country. We’ll explain the ratings system by the USA Today.
There are two new Cureate winners in Northwest Arkansas!
No Kid Hungry had another big night in Northwest Arkansas!
The DISH event raised BIG money for ACNW!
Happy Anniversary to Sidecar in Fayetteville!
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In today’s Flavors Flashback, a local James Beard Best Chef of the South nominee tells you how to make your food taste better!
Jesse Bishop is the 3rd generation owner/operator of Mama Z’s in Tontitown. Her Nona was Edna Zulpo who started Mama Z’s. Jesse has some stories about her and the early days of the restaurant. Jesse will also talk about her path from growing up in the restaurant to owning it. She’ll talk about what the hardest part has been. Finally, the food, she’ll hit the classics including the national dish of Tontitown, fried chicken and spaghetti. For those that don’t know, they also have food that’s not Italian and she’ll also talk about serving breakfast and lunch. We’re talking Mama Z’s next here on the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas!

In this special edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas, we talk with Joseph Nguyen (@hangrypedalerNWA) about the inaugural NWA Burger Week. As the founder and organizer, he gives us a few of his favorite burgers that will be made especially for the week, and we'll talk about the need for the NWA Food Bank, who will get a dollar from each burger sold. #TipYourServers