Flavors of Northwest Arkansas

I usually forget to do this here but wanted to make sure to ask you to subscribe to the podcast and rate it. I know that some watch on YopuTube and some listen. Every subscription and like helps. We appreciate it very much. In this week’s edition, we talk to Kentedra Kentrice, also known as Keke. She owns and operates Kou’Sins Social Lounge in Bentonville, where we’ll talk all things hanging, food...

Well hello there, and welcome to this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast. I’m John Engleman- thanks for being here! This week, we’re in downtown Rogers at Nola’s Pantry where we talk with owner Alicen Rumsey and her daughter Melanie Keller, but before we sit with them?!?! FOOD NEWS!! Theo’s has announced that they’re closing their Rogers location. The artist formerly known...

In this week’s episode of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we took a different direction – a little out of the norm for us. We talked to Nick Ferguson, an Englishman who lives in Pea Ridge, and owned and operated restaurants and bars in Vietnam. It’s going to be story time, but before we hear from Nick? FOOD NEWS!!! AQ Chicken House announced when they’ll be opening. Vagabond Coffee open...

In this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we’re in Rogers at the new Chuo Izakaya, talking to some seasoned vets- Owner Darwin Beyer, Head Chef Colin Stewart and Beverage Director Shaun Traxler. But first?!?! FOOD NEWS!! The James Beard Awards were held on Monday night. Onyx was a finalist for Best Bar in the US, and Jason Paul of Heirloom was a finalist for Best Chef of...

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!...

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/execut...

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 Camero...

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 B...

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...

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...

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 Springdal...

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...

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 Bu...

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 

WE’RE TALKING CHAMPAGNE TODAY!!! Sidenote: I’ve got on my NWA Burger Week t-shirt – You’ll find out more about NWA Burger Week this Friday as we sit with the founder and organizer, Joseph Nguyen who you know as @hangrypedalernwa on Instagram. But today, we’re in Bentonville at Muselet, talking with Owner, Executive Chef and Champaign King Aaron Walters, but before we hear form Aaron?? FOOD NEWS!!...

In this Special Edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas, Sarah Ross, Lauren Blass, and Courtney Becton sit with John to talk about Arkansas Children's Northwest biggest fundraiser of the year, Dish.  From a Palm Royale theme to the 25 restaurants that will be onsite serving food, this episode gets you caught up with everything, including how to get your tickets (as they're going fast). Also,...

In this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we’re at the Honeycomb Kitchen Shop in downtown Rogers talking with their wine shop director & Ryn bartender Ryan Kalkwarf. We’ll be talking about his path to wine, and then, we’ll be trying some of his current favorites, so get your notepad ready – but before we talk to Ryan?!?! FOOD NEWS!!! Cura Osteria has passed all of th...

In this Special Edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we’re talking to Sam Walker, Executive Chef at Gaskins on Emma as he prepares to host his EPIC No Kid Hungry dinner at the Jones Center. He’ll talk about the event, the 20 chefs involved in the undertaking of the event, and the mission of No Kid Hungry. Also, we’ll tell you how to get tickets- they’ve already sold half, so with...

In this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we speak with Executive Director of Brightwater, Chef Marshall Shafkowitz, but before we talk to him?!?! FOOD NEWS!! Black Apple Cider has been acquired! We’ll hear the plans for the brand from Scarlet Letter Beverage Company Founder & CEO Dr. Jesse Core! A Michelin Recommended restaurant from Dallas is soft opening in Benton...

Welcome this this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast! I adore everything about today’s podcast. The company, the product, the owner and her story as we’re talking today with Angela Bolt from Siloam Syrups... but before we get to her?!?! FOOD NEWS!! Two local spots made the James Beard Awards Final 5 in two categories, and they’re both in the same building in Rogers! A No K...

In this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas Podcast, we’re in Bentonville with Luke Wetzel and Mollie Mullis talking Townie Burgers, Oven & Tap and Superfine Sweets, but before we do?!?!?! FOOD NEWS!! Chuo Izakaya finally opens in Rogers THIS WEEK! Owner Darwin Beyer talks about getting the doors open. The HUB in Bentonville re-opens THIS WEEK! General Manager Shawn Curtis give...

Hi there- hope you had an outstanding St. Paddy’s Day and didn’t indulge TOO much... Welcome to this week’s Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast. I’m John Engleman- thanks for being here. This week, we’re in Rogers at Michoacana Ice Cream, where there’s much more than Ice Cream, and owner Arturo Rodriguez? A very colorful past-life in LA.. but before we get to that?!?! FOOD NEWS!! Cura Osteria in...

Hello and welcome to this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, I’m John Engleman- thanks for being here, and happy early St. Patty’s Day. In this week’s edition, we’re in Bentonville, talking with Paulo Piraino and Yulia Batalina, the owners of The Cellar on B Street, but before we get to them?!?! FOOD NEWS!! We now know when Ria Pizza opens in downtown Rogers. 1834 Tavern...

Happy March, and welcome to this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast – WE HAVE SOME STORIES for you today with Roger Gildehaus from Macadoodles in Pineville and Guess Who in Bentonville, but first?!?!?! FOOD NEWS!! Orthodox Farmhouse Brewery is for sale. We’ll tell you why. Fossil Cove will be adding a second location in Fayetteville; so will Wicked Wood Fired Pizza. There...

Hello all, and welcome to this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, I’m John Engleman, thanks for being here. Yesterday marked two years since I published my very first Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast. Thank you so much for joining along the way as these past 2 years have been and amazing journey and a true professional passion. I’m super-fortunate to be able to do th...