Flavors of Northwest Arkansas

In this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we talk to University of Arkansas Athletics Executive Chef Tim Walsh, Director of Football Nutrition Brooks Gillerlain, and Captain/Defensive Tackle/BBQ Pitmaster Cam Ball. We hear from them all, but FIRST?!?! FOOD NEWS!!! A true Battle of the Bartenders happened in Bentonville on Monday night. If you haven’t, get your tickets fo...

In this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we talk to Jeffro Brown of the Odd Soul in bustling downtown Springdale, but before we talk to Jeffro?!?!?! FOOD NEWS!! Rewired Fest is coming to NWA, and The Hive’s Micah Klasky is collaborating with one of the creator’s products. We’ll hear from Chef Micah. Cobblestone Farms is having their big fundraising dinner tomorrow night...

We have a bonus edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast for you today, and THIS one will be a memorable one. Tomorrow is the World Championship Squirrel Cookoff, and we interviewed the head of the whole thing, Mr. Joe Wilson. Joe is a master storyteller and talks about previous winners, previous entries and other events taking place tomorrow at the J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark...

In this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we talk to Katie Boykin, co-owner and Chief Operating Officer of Bentonville Brewing Company... Also?? It’s the big BITE NWA ticket giveaway episode... But before we get to those?!?! FOOD NEWS!!! Hawk Moth Brewing has an update! A former Conifer manager is opening her a spot in Fayetteville. We’ll tell you about Handshake. Moonho...

John talks about how you can win tickets to BITE NWA. Also, BITE NWA announced their lineup last week of who all will be participating, we talk about some of them, and that includes some that haven’t opened yet! You’ll be able to try them out before they even open their doors. Also, you’ll find out where to park this year, where to go, and of course, where the party is. We talk with Tatum Murray o...

On this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we have a story of perseverance as we interview Junto Executive Chef, Donovan Johnson. That’s a man who’s been through a lot, but before we get to him?!?! FOOD NEWS!! Botanical Live in Fayetteville has now turned into two different spots that have two different themes. We’ll hear from one of the others, @fnoway The Barber opens F...

In this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we’re talking with Chef William Mauk of Bienvenue in downtown Springdale which will flip into a new restaurant VERY soon, but before we do?!?! FOOD NEWS!! We hear about the new champagne bar @Muselet.nwa in Bentonville from its owner Time’s running out to try your hand at the Miracle League burger competition. You could get a gol...

In this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we’re at Casa Alejo in downtown Rogers, where we hear great stories from the Mayorga family, but first!?! FOOD NEWS!! There’s a new date and new location for this year’s Top Chef NWA, benefitting the Rogers Public Library Foundation. Chuo Izakaya will be opening soon in Rogers. It’s owned by Meiji’s Darwin Beyer, who will tell us...

Bentonville Restaurant Week officially starts on Sunday. We caught up with Visit Bentonville’s Natalie Stika to find out more on this bonus edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas. Learn how you can win free gift cards to some of Bentonville’s favorite restaurants and we highlight some of the deals that are going on for the week! Natalie’s got the deets. Also? John shares his favorite deal, a...

In this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we interview at the oldest restaurant in Benton County, Wesner’s Grill, where talked to owners Jack Debner and Brandy Moreland, but before we hear from them?!?! FOOD NEWS!! If you can make a burger, you have a chance to compete with it at the World Food Championships! UnDeuxTrois has opened in Rogers! There’s a new buffet serving...

On this week’s Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we sit down with Onyx Co-Owner Andrea Allen at the new Onyx in downtown Springdale, but first?!? FOOD NEWS!! It’s Tontitown Grape Festival Week! We’ll tell you when you can get those famous spaghetti dinners! An update about Wright’s Barbecue’s Johnson location from Jordan Wright himself! We have a BIG update on the Fermentary Public House in L...

In this bonus edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas Podcast, we talk with the 126th Tontitown Grape Festival Chair Clint Engle as he and his team are ramping up this year’s edition that kicks off tomorrow (Tuesday, August 5, 2025). He’ll go over some of the highlights, like live entertainment (which includes the Bellamy Brothers and Walker Montgomery) and food (the famous spaghetti dinners,...

In this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we talk to Elliot Hunt, co-owner and executive chef of Atlas the Restaurant in Fayetteville. We’ll talk to chef Elliot in a second but first?!?! FOOD NEWS! We have a LOADED Food News segment today, so pack a lunch because here we go! The Ropeswing Hospitality Group announces three food and beverage programs for the Compton Hotel...

In this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we’re up in Rogers at the Uptown Kitchen and Taphouse talking with Co-owner/Operator Seth McDaniel... but before we hear from him?!?! FOOD NEWS!! 72 restaurants are participating in Fayetteville Restaurant Week. We’ll tell you how Black Apple Hard Cider is celebrating their 10th birthday on Sunday. The Fayetteville Farmer’s Marke...

In this special edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we talk Fayetteville Restaurant Week with Sarah King of Experience Fayetteville and we get knee-deep into what’s being offered. There are 72 restaurants participating, offering prix fixe dinners, special drinks, discounts and more. If you plan on going to a Fayetteville restaurant during restaurant week, we’ll tell you some of o...

In this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we’re talking to Russell Ingram, co-owner of the very popular Dot’s Hot Chicken that recently made the change from food truck to brick and mortar. But first?!?! FOOD NEWS!!! We’ve hit the time of year where we get some temporary restaurant closures, especially in Fayetteville before the U-of-A gets back in session. Torchy’s Taco’...

In this week’s Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we talk to Chef’s Matt Cooper and Rafael Rios about being 2 of the 5 finalists for Best Chef of the South at the James Beard Awards. They made the trip to Chicago for the awards, and they’ll tell us about their trip, food trends here locally and nationally, and what’s next for them... but before we get to that!! FOOD NEWS!! Art of Wine is Frida...

It’s officially the very popular Art of Wine week at Walton Arts Center! The event takes place Friday night from 8 to 11. We interviewed the Walton Arts Center Events Manager Whitlee Douthitt about the event. How many vendors will be there, what does the event benefit, and how can you get tickets? That’s next here on the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas!

In this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast we talk with Kyle Alexander of R.G. Macon and Carson Apple Brandy, and their story goes back into the 1800’s in Bentonville. But before we hear from Kyle?? FOOD NEWS!! We’ll hear about the new steakhouse atop the Hotel Avail in Rogers, Oak Steakhouse. If you’re watching on YouTube, prepare for some gorgeous views The original Slim...

In this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we’re at Bocca in Fayetteville talking with co-owner Mike Rohrbach and Executive Chef & GM John Harpool, but before we hear from them?!?! FOOD NEWS!! Bonchon has their grand opening tonight in Rogers! The Oak Steakhouse is opening in Rogers at the New Hotel Avail. Queen Donut’s opens this week in Fayetteville. Black Apple Har...

In this edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we talk with Chef Miles James- he of Ella’s at Inn at Carnal Hall, Inn at the Mill, James at the Mill, 28 Springs, and currently? MJ’s Pizzeria. We’ll hear from him shortly, but first?!?! FOOD NEWS! Not the night that we wanted here locally at the James Beard Awards. Chef Matthew Cooper’s new restaurant Ryn will officially open tomorrow...

In this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we’re at San Miguel Mexican Grill and Bar in Fayetteville talking with Jesus Rodriguez... but FIRST?!?! FOOD NEWS! Wu Zhao finally opens in Bentonville. We’ll hear from owners Barry Furuseth and Vincent Lim. The 9th Downtown Springdale Street Dinner took place Saturday night. Fossil Cove Brewing became a teenager! It looks like a...

In this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we’re in Lowell for this episode at Goat Lab Brewery talking with owner Bill Adams and Promotions and Marketing Director Alex Keltner... but before we get to them?!?! FOOD NEWS!! Parlor Donuts is having their soft open week, We’ll hear from the owners about their Grand Opening! We have an update on Mermaid’s in Rogers. We talk to...

In this bonus edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas Podcast, we cover the huge day yesterday for the Northwest Arkansas food community, specifically for those desiring easier access to fresh local food as well as food entrepreneurs who are looking for an inexpensive option for their food or drink production, as a very crowded Market Center of the Ozarks held their grand opening and ribbon c...

On this edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we have an interesting one- in fact, it’s been one that I’ve been curious about for some time. How do chefs get their knives sharpened? Do they send them off one-by-one? Do they do them themselves? We caught up with a local mobile knife sharpener to get the answers. We talk to Tyler Eck of Honed-In Sharpening. But before we do that?!?!...