🍴NWA Foodie Update: Champagne, Korean Fried Chicken & More


Hey there, NWA food lover! 😋

Northwest Arkansas has plenty to celebrate — from a Gravette bakery serving comfort food classics to the region’s only champagne bar bringing sparkle to Bentonville. Rogers welcomes both global favorite Bonchon and the long-awaited return of La Popular Tortilleria & Bakery, while Fayetteville gains a brand-new brewery with Goat Lab Red. And in Springdale, The Odd Soul continues to shine as a local favorite where craft beer and scratch-made pizza meet.

👉 Check out this week’s food highlights below!

In Today’s Issue

  • Hidden Gem
  • New Restaurant Round Up
  • Re-Opening
  • Local Favorite Pub

THIS WEEK'S BITES

✳️*HIDDEN GEM
🥧 Granny’s Simple Blessings $8 – $18
📍 408 Main St SW, Gravette, AR 72736
📞 (479) 787-0864

This Gravette hidden gem doubles as a bakery and café, serving lunch Wednesday through Friday and filling the case with cheesecakes, pies, cookies, cinnamon rolls, and scones. Freezers are stocked with fully cooked meals sized for two or the whole family, ready to take home. Guests can also sit down and enjoy a relaxed meal in a cozy, welcoming space.

✳️*JUST OPENED
🍾 Muselet Champagne Bar $15 – $30
📍 406 SE 5th St Suite 4, Bentonville, AR 72712
📞 (479) 553-7001

NWA’s only champagne bar, Muselet brings a sophisticated sparkle to downtown Bentonville. Expect boutique labels, inventive pours, and elevated pairings like caviar and gluten-free fried chicken. With chic interiors and curated service, it’s the region’s go-to destination for celebrating in style.

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✳️*JUST OPENED
🍗 Bonchon Rogers $12 – $25
📍 4204 W Green Acres Rd Ste 140, Rogers, AR 72758
📞 (479) 335-3594

Bonchon, the globally loved Korean fried chicken brand, is known for its signature crunch and flavorful sauces. The Rogers location brings the chain’s unique recipes and Korean comfort food classics—like wings, drumsticks, and shareable sides—into a casual, modern space perfect for groups or quick bites.

✳️*JUST OPENED
🍺 Goat Lab Red $10 – $25
📍 1214 Garland Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703
📞 (479) 332-0452

A new addition to Fayetteville’s brewery scene, Goat Lab Red pairs small-batch craft beer with a menu of approachable pub fare. With its casual atmosphere, fresh pours, and neighborhood vibe, it’s quickly becoming a gathering spot for beer fans and locals eager to try something new.

✳️*RE-OPENING.. TODAY
🥖 La Popular NWA $5 – $15
📍400 S 8th St, Rogers, AR 72756
📞 (479) 335-2096

La Popular Tortilleria & Bakery makes its long-awaited return with a reopening today, September 3rd. To thank the community, a special grand opening celebration is planned for Friday, September 5th. Guests can once again enjoy fresh tortillas, authentic baked goods, and warm hometown service.

✳️*LOCAL FAVORITE
🍕 The Odd Soul $10 – $25
📍 126 W Emma Ave, Springdale, AR 72764
📞 (479) 927-6399

A downtown Springdale pub with a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, The Odd Soul is known for its craft beer lineup, cocktails, and scratch-made pizza. Offering both thin-crust and deep-dish styles, it’s the kind of place where drinks lead the way and great food rounds out the experience.

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