Flavors of Northwest Arkansas

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...

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 comp...

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 Da...

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.

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