Outdoor dining has a Goldilocks and the Three Little Bears quality to it: you’re always trying to achieve a level of comfort that’s not too hot, not too cold, but just right. On my recent visit to Falfurrias, I hit the Goldilocks zone. On an unseasonably warm late October evening, the rooftop bar…
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Isn’t it true that everything tastes better when it is made by someone who loves you? That’s the vibe at Piehouse. Stepping into the restaurant, you feel as though you’ve been invited into someone’s kitchen and are welcomed just as warmly. Pies aren’t the only thing that’s sweet at Piehouse–the…
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The August heat somehow completely zaps my appetite. It’s hotter than hot and all I want are cold foods like sushi, cucumbers, or ice cream. Mainly just ice cream. With the dog days of summer in full swing, one of Bentonville’s newest sweet treat spots was calling my name. Dumont Creamery & Cafe…
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With a slogan like “Espresso. Champagne. Chain Lube,” you could venture a guess that this is a place for cyclists and lovers of a stiff drink (coffee or cocktails), but that’s the TLDR description–there’s much more to The Meteor. It’s one of my go-to Bentonville haunts because of all that it has to…
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One of Bentonville’s most hotly anticipated new eateries is finally open for business and it was worth the wait! Pizza Lottie’s, sister restaurant to Pizzeria Ruby in Johnson, AR, teased social media followers for months with “opening soon” posts and just in time for Summer, they made good on their…
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"Hey, Heyyyy, marry me, Archie!” is the refrain playing through my head every time I dig into an Archie’s sandwich. Though the name of the restaurant is inspired by owner Kevin’s beloved dog, Archie, it seems entirely plausible to me that the offerings at this Bentonville sandwich shop could’ve…
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Seasonal, locally-sourced food, check. Killer beverage list, check. Patio, check. Inviting interiors with a cozy, earthy, upscale vibe, check. The newest player in the Bentonville restaurant scene is ticking all my favorite boxes! Written by the Seasons may be the new kid in town, but they are no…
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Bentonville, meet your new place to play! Conveniently sandwiched between the Walmart Home Office and one of the city’s best venues (the Momentary), Parlay on 8th is literally where work meets play. The best part? Parlay is not your average sports bar, it’s an elevated sports bar and then some. As…
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As someone who has lived and breathed all things food culture for the past 15 years, I do not state this lightly: the Bentonville food scene is impressive. I moved to Bentonville from New York City six years ago after many years working in culinary publications and restaurants, so I’d done my…
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Treat Yourself to a Dim Sum Date Night If you’re searching for the total package for your next night out, book a table at Wu Zhao in downtown Bentonville. Located just off the Bentonville square at 215 NW A St., Wu Zhao is the brainchild of the owners of Blu and Blu DTR and Australian celebrity…
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