Christmas Lights

Explore our handy guide to holiday events, shopping tips, special opportunities, and everything else you need for a memorable season!

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Emily Neuman

Emily is all about travel, wine, art, and food. She has lived in Northwest Arkansas for over 12 years, and has a bachelor's degree in hospitality management and a master's degree in communications. When not exploring Northwest Arkansas, you can find her traveling to some of her favorite spots around the world and discovering new ones.

Blu: The Freshest Seafood in Bentonville

In the Arts & Market District of Bentonville, you’ll find an unassuming warehouse building that offers the best and freshest seafood in town. Blu Fresh Fish Market sources its seafood from the pristine waters of the Gulf of Maine and the Pacific Northwest, caught by U.S.-flagged fishing vessels and…

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Sandwich Lovers Meet at MELD

Let me share a little local secret—MELD Kitchen + Sandwich Bar. What Makes MELD a Must-Visit for Sandwich Lovers Step into MELD Kitchen + Sandwich Bar, a modern dining oasis in Bentonville, AR, renowned for its delightful sandwiches and welcoming atmosphere. Photo by Emily Neuman. MELD is a…

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A New Favorite: Waldo’s Chicken & Beer

Chicken + fun = Waldo’s Chicken & Beer. Originally based in Nashville, this new-to-Bentonville fast-casual restaurant is all about great chicken, cooked two ways: Southern Fried and Rotisserie, while pairing it with mouth-watering scratch-made Southern sides. To make it even better, they provide a…

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Experience Authentic Ozark Ramen at CO-OP

Bentonville’s Arts & Market District—just a short walk or bike ride from the town square—includes 8th Street Market, a community-focused food hub, the Momentary, a platform for today’s art, food, and music, and more! Within 8th Street Market lies local shops and amazing food and drink options…

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Artful Bites with Lady Slipper

Bentonville’s newest hot spot, Lady Slipper, deserves to be your next place for girls night out, an elevated happy hour moment, or a date night—especially the ones you go on solo to reconnect with yourself. Offering “shareable, seasonal, original creations inspired by Spanish, French, and Latin…

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Get Your Crêpe Fix in Bentonville

There’s no lunch spot that says ‘Bentonville’ more than Crepes Paulette. First popping up on the town square as a food truck in 2010 and then moving to a brick and mortar in 2016, Crepes Paulette is a quirky town staple offering sweet and savory handheld (you guessed it) crêpes. Exterior of Crepes…

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Oven & Tap: Local Neighborhood Favorite

Just a block off the downtown square in Bentonville, Arkansas, you’ll find one of the friendliest and delicious pizza joints in town — Oven & Tap. This isn’t your average pizza parlor; they offer “simple & delicious dishes inspired by southern fare & hints of Italian flair.” The Neapolitan pizzas…

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