Flavors of Northwest Arkansas
A podcast about the burgeoning food and beverage scene in Northwest Arkansas. Includes Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville, and surrounding areas.
Episodes
Merry Christmas and welcome to this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, as we’re in Bentonville talking to Kevin Girkins, owner of the super-popular Archie’s Sandwichery, but first?!?!
FOOD NEWS!!
- We learned yesterday that a popular spot will be closing its doors at the start of the New Year.
- Desi Fusion has announced when they’ll close their Ft. Smith food truck and open their brick and mortar in Spri...
In this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we’re at Lasang Pinoy, with owner Maria Smith and her brother, executive chef Bill Martfeld – But you start how we start it around here...
FOOD NEWS!!
- Chick’n Headz opened in Bentonville
- Fuego Tortilla is now open in Fayetteville
- Crisp & Green opened their second location. We’ll hear from owner Tony Airoso.
- Potbelly’s opens in Springdale this week
- Pizza L...
In this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we’re at the Bloom Cheese Collective in Fayetteville talking with the supremely energetic co-owner Ali Kay Hammer Cameron, but first!!!
FOOD NEWS!!
- Handshake opens at the Fayetteville Public Library. We’ll tell you what to expect!
- Firecat Coffee opens in South Fayetteville.
- Cronut Donuts are opening th...
In this week’s episode of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas, we’re in Fayetteville at Mockingbird Kitchen talking to co-owners Chrissy Sanderson & Leigh Helm, but before we get to them?!?!
FOOD NEWS!!
- The Compton Hotel opened their three food and bev concepts, with Sestina, The Eddy, and Field Notes. We’ll hear about the concepts from Founder, Managing Partner and C...
In this Week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas, we’re sitting down with the lovely Kori Stanton of Baked by Kori in both Rogers and Fayetteville – but first?!?!
FOOD NEWS!!
We’ve got some openings to get to, more than usual, so let’s get to it!
- Fayetteville Tea House finally opened!
- Firebirds Wood Fired Grill opened on Monday. I...
In this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas Podcast, we talk to David Flores, owner/operator of Geraldi’s in Fayetteville and Pizza Navona in Farmington, but before we talk to him?!?!
FOOD NEWS!!
- Wine news first (of course) with Langman’s Winery & Restaurant opening in Centerton. We’ll hear from owner Jim Langman.
- Viet Buffet in Rogers opens and then...
In this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we’re up in Bentonville at Nosh Nola inside the Bentonville Brewing Company, talking with owner Hayne Begley. This location won’t be his only spot for long as he’s opening another one soon, he’ll tell you about it, but first?!?!
FOOD NEWS!!
- We have the results from the first ever Mac & Cheese Cook ...
Happy November and welcome to EPISODE 100 of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast!!! I can’t believe we’re finally here!! I want to thank you all, and ask a small favor... Please tell a friend about us and our little podcast here. It’s growing and we’re thankful for everyone that listens and watches. Please subscribe and rate- can’t wait to see where this thing is at episode 200!
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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 at one of the most popular breweries in our area, Rendezvous Junction Brewing Company in Rogers where we’re talking with Founder and Owner Mike Peerson and Head Brewer and COO Kenny Warden, but before we get to them?!?
(*FOOD NEWS*)
- Mal...
In this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we talk with Meredith Butler and Chef Mike Robertshaw of Pizzeria Ruby, where we go over SO much, including some breaking news, but before we get into them??
FOOD NEWS!!!
- It’s Top Chef Week, and I’m giving away a pair of tickets. Learn how to enter!
- Three Arkansans will be competing at the Internationa...
Welcome to this week’s episode of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast!
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Now to this week’s episode- we’re at Marsouls in downtown Rogers, talking with owner and founder Jordan Conley. We taped ...
Hear from the Top Chef NWA competing chefs: Chef Bill Martfeld from Lasang Pinoy, Chef Sara Guevara from the Walmart AMP, Chef Jesus Rodriguez from San Miguel Mexican Grill & Bar, and the defending champion, Chef Roni Mathis from the Arkansas Food Innovation Center at the Market Center of the Ozarks.
They'll talk about why they're competing in Top Chef NWA this year, and a few may just flat-out tell you what they'll be cooking...
On this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we head to beautiful downtown Siloam Springs, where we’re at the new Kilroy Public House talking with owners Justin Melonson, Kyle Reidy and Brandon Norrell... but before we get to them?!?!
FOOD NEWS!
- The Fayetteville location for Confident Coffee opened last week. We’ll hear from owner Amber Dietrich
- ...
In this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we talk to a couple of do-gooders who are hell-bent on helping others. We’ll hear from the Hive’s Executive Chef Micah Klasky and Leverett Lounge/Sidecar co-owner Reese Roberts about their awesome, amazing missions, but first?!?!
FOOD NEWS!
- We were at the Miracle League Burger Competition. We’ll hear f...
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 ...
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 fundr...
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 Highla...
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...
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 of BITE...
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...
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