📍Iconic Fried Chicken + Fresh Openings You’ll Want to Taste


Hey there, NWA food lover! 😋

This week’s issue is packed with flavor. We’re spotlighting a long-loved fried chicken institution in Rogers, introducing five new spots across the region, and sharing a laid-back lakeside find that’s perfect for summer eats. Whether you’re craving something familiar or curious to try something new, there’s plenty here to sink your teeth into.

Let’s dive in.

In Today’s Issue:

  • Local Favorite
  • New Places
  • Place To Grab Some Food On The Lake

THIS WEEK'S BITES

✳️*LOCAL FAVORITE
🍗 Monté Ne Inn Chicken $10 - $20
📍 300 W Walnut St, Rogers, AR
📞 (479) 636‑4034
🕒 Daily: 11 AM–8 PM | Reservations Recommended

Family‑style dining in a warm, rustic setting, this hometown institution serves unlimited fried chicken with classic sides like mashed potatoes, green beans, and cornbread. A comforting, all-you-can-eat experience that’s been a local favorite for decades.

✳️*NEW
🍽️
RYN $100+
📍
801 SW A St, Bentonville, AR
📞
(479) 553-7711
🕒 Wed–Sat: 5 PM–10 PM | Reservations Required

Located inside a beautifully restored historic farmhouse, RYN offers an immersive 8- to 10-course tasting menu that changes nightly. Led by Chef Matthew Cooper (2025 James Beard finalist), this is a hyper-seasonal, upscale dining experience rooted in story, place, and artistry.

✳️*NEW
🍰 Love+ Flour Bakery & Cafe
📍 201 North College, Siloam Springs
📞 (479) 373-1940
🕒 Mon–Sat: 8 AM–3 PM | Sun: Closed

A sweet new addition to downtown Siloam Springs, this cozy spot offers baked goods, desserts, soups, and sandwiches — all made in-house. The cinnamon rolls are already catching attention, and the warm, welcoming vibe makes it worth a stop.

✳️*NEW
☕️ Cafe Lavande $1 - $10
📍 659 E Huntsville Rd, Fayetteville, AR
📞 (479) 595‑1888
🕒 Wed–Fri: 7:30 AM–3 PM | Sat–Sun: 8 AM–3 PM | Mon–Tue: Closed

Tucked in South Fayetteville, this minimalist café offers espresso drinks, tea, and house-baked pastries in a serene, design-forward space. With natural light and a calm atmosphere, it’s an ideal stop for slow mornings, quiet conversation, or solo reset time.

✳️*NEW
🍽️ JS Back Porch Restaurant $10 - $20
📍 5 Woodsdale Dr, Holiday Island, AR
📞 (479) 239-2075
🕒 Thu–Sun: 11 AM–8 PM | Mon–Wed: Closed

Serving hearty comfort food in a laid-back setting, this newcomer in Holiday Island offers soups, sandwiches, salads, and Southern-style dinners. It’s casual, welcoming, and focused on honest plates — perfect for an easy lunch or relaxed evening meal.

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✳️*NEWISH
🍴 The Feral Pig $10 - $20
📍 1104 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR
📞 (479) 789-0606
🕒 Mon–Thu: 7 AM–3 PM | Fri–Sat: 7 AM–5 PM | Sun: Closed

A fresh addition to College Avenue, The Feral Pig serves breakfast, lunch, and baked goods in a casual setting. With a rotating menu of sandwiches, salads, pastries, and coffee, it’s a laid-back spot for daytime bites with room to linger inside or out. Note: Feral Pig has a Grand Opening on Sunday, June 29th 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.

✳️*NEWISH
The Buzz Coffee $1 - $10
📍 132 Co Rd 241, Eureka Springs, AR
📞 (479) 244-0271
🕒 Mon–Sat: 8 AM–3 PM | Sun: Closed

Tucked inside Bear Creek Nursery, this cozy coffee shop offers Airship Coffee, housemade lemonades, paninis, and sweets from Eureka Sweets. Grab a drink, explore the greenhouse, and stroll scenic nursery trails. A hidden gem with heart, flavor, and fresh air.

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✳️*LAKESIDE
🍽️ Starkey Marina $10 - $20
📍 4022 Mundell Rd, Eureka Springs, AR
📞 (479) 253‑8194
🕒 Sun: 9 AM–6 PM | Mon–Thu: 10 AM–6 PM | Fri–Sat: 9 AM–8 PMA casual lakeside stop offering burgers, pizzas, wings, and easy breakfast bites—perfect for grabbing a meal before or after a day on the water. With shaded picnic tables and a laid-back vibe, it’s a favorite for boaters, locals, and lake-loving visitors alike.

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I hope you are hungry, 😄

All good things,

— Lynn West

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