Hey there, NWA food lover! 😋Rainy fall days always have me craving something warm and comforting — and this week, it’s all about pho. That rich, steamy bowl of broth, noodles, and fresh herbs just hits different when the weather turns gray. It’s also the final week of Halloween (can you believe it?), and Northwest Arkansas is packed with spooky fun — from trunk-or-treats to local events — all leading up to the big weekend. Plus, two exciting new spots just opened their doors: Dumont Creamery...
7 days ago • 2 min read
Hey, it's Lynn – 🎃 Halloween is almost here — and the celebrations are already starting! Halloween lands on Friday next week, but Northwest Arkansas isn’t waiting to party. Events kick off this weekend with the Zombie Crawl, Rentopia Renaissance Faire, and Dracula in Fayetteville — and that’s just the beginning. In between all the spooky fun, I stopped by the brand-new Swig Drinks on the Walmart campus in Bentonville — and yes, it’s open to the public! You can see the video below. I’m headed...
12 days ago • 4 min read
Hey there, NWA food lover! 😋Well, fall is officially here — and the fun just keeps on coming! 🍂This week I took a step back in time at one of Northwest Arkansas’s most iconic restaurants: Monte Ne Inn in Rogers. For over 50 years, they’ve been serving up family-style fried chicken dinners with all the fixings — homemade bread, creamy mashed potatoes, fresh green beans, sweet corn, and that famous apple butter that keeps people coming back generation after generation. My family and I have been...
14 days ago • 2 min read
Hey, it's Lynn – I hear a rumor that Sunday will finally feel like fall in Northwest Arkansas—and I couldn’t be happier. 🍂 This week has been full in the best way: arts and crafts fairs are buzzing from Bella Vista to Fayetteville, with the granddaddy of them all, the War Eagle Fair, drawing thousands to Rogers. In Bentonville, the Big Sugar gravel race rolls out Saturday, bringing world-class cyclists to the Ozarks. Don’t miss the short video featuring favorite local restaurants in...
19 days ago • 4 min read
Hey there, NWA food lover! 😋The crisp fall air has everyone out exploring, and Northwest Arkansas is buzzing with flavor. Between cozy coffee corners, just-opened restaurants, and art-filled weekends, there’s plenty to taste and experience. This week I stopped by House 1830 in downtown Rogers, where Chef Binh Hoang and his family deliver a true masterclass in what an exceptional dining experience should feel like. You can see the video below. I also visited Reverie Coffee & Teahouse near...
21 days ago • 3 min read
Hey, it's Lynn – This weekend started early and it’s definitely going to end late — the kind of weekend that makes you wish there were an extra day between Saturday and Sunday. I ate my Wheaties, charged every battery, and I’m ready to roll. The lineup is packed — a little something for everyone, whether you’re into music, mules, books, or bikes. The weather’s supposed to be absolutely gorgeous, so no excuses. Get out, explore, and soak it all in. I’m hoping to sneak in a little camping...
26 days ago • 5 min read
Hey there, NWA food lover! 😋Last weekend was all about the roar of Bikes, Blues & BBQ — traffic, crowds, and that unmistakable energy that only hits Northwest Arkansas once a year. With the Railyard in Downtown Rogers playing host to much of the action, it got me thinking about just how many unique and delicious places there are to eat right there in the heart of downtown. I pulled together a list of 20 of them below. Don’t sleep on it — there are some seriously good spots tucked into those...
28 days ago • 2 min read
Hey, it's Lynn – I love fall in Northwest Arkansas—the weather, the events, and the little surprises along the way. This week I stopped into Can Do Hardware and made a video for you; it’s such a fun, unexpected place that always has something different to discover. This weekend kicks off Bikes, Blues & BBQ, with Rogers as the hub and rides/events reaching into Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, and Springdale. On top of that, Bentonville has First Friday and the Big Diamond Comedy Festival,...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hey there, NWA food lover! 😋Wow, is it busy in Northwest Arkansas right now? My dad used to tease me that I stayed so busy, I didn’t even need Park on my car — just neutral and drive. I thought of that this week as I filmed at a pumpkin patch under the pines, visited one of our Top 10 Breakfast spots (that’s also an iconic NWA restaurant), and started editing videos that I think you’ll really enjoy. And buckle up, because today marks the start of Bikes, Blues & BBQ. The energy is unmistakable...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read