Food + Beverage

That Fayetteville Family Feeling

Nearing its 25th year, La Hacienda owes much to its loyal customers, owner says. Article by Kristal Kuykendall | Photography by Andrea Pruitt & Emily Hendrick Mention Fayetteville Mexican restaurant La Hacienda to many area residents, and they’re likely to have a memory about going there with their family, or a memory about the family that runs the place.  As the restaurant approaches its 25th birthday next year, La Hacienda remains a family-run business, now managed primarily by brothers...

Food + Beverage

Evergreen Beef Co.

Sustainable practices for trusted products Article by Landon McKay | Photography by Andrea Pruitt This year, Evergreen Beef Co. emerged from the hands of Kylee and Henry Francis, third-generation farmers dedicated to supplying premium frozen beef cuts to Northwest Arkansas. Evergreen uses sustainable practices and ethical components for trusted, single-sourced, direct-from-farmer products. “The animals are our livelihood,” says Kylee, “It’s important to us to treat them like family. All the...

Food + Beverage

Worlds Apart: Atlas the Restaurant

Owner and Executive Chef Elliott Hunt discusses how world travels inspired Atlas's unique culinary excellence. Article by Kristin Gray | Photography by Emily Hendrick & Meredith Mashburn What inspired Atlas?  An atlas on a coffee table is really where my journey began. At age nine, I found my father’s National Geographic opened to France. Avid travelers, my parents had planned our spring break. I still remember the meals we ate. The food was art, the service was a ballet, and there was an...

Shopping

City Supply

Specially curated products guaranteed to make you nostalgic. Article by Will Newton | Photography by Cassie Thomas Kirsten and Chase Morman designed City Supply around the sentiment of remembering the good old days. When you walk inside, your eyes are immediately drawn towards a black and white projection of The Andy Griffith Show broadcasting on the wall. Several of the products placed around the store feature “old-timey” fonts and packaging. City Supply feels like a unique pocket of peace in...

Food + Beverage

Cozy Fall Wines

Urban Cellar Winery can helps curate special memories over wine Article by Kristin Gray | Photography by Andrea Pruitt Tucked in the heart of Fayetteville, at 21 West Mountain Street, sits Fayetteville’s own wine bar and winery that produces fun and fine wines. Owned and curated by Cassidy Ginger, a Fayetteville native and Walton College graduate, Urban Cellar Winery specializes in winemaking, gifts, custom labels, charcuterie, tastings, and private events. And coming soon, an exclusive UCW...

Life + Culture

Fayetteville Ale Trail

For Locals and Visitors: Northwest Arkansas' Hub for Craft Brewing Article by Landon McKay | Photography by Cassie Thomas The Fayetteville Ale Trail introduces a facet of Northwest Arkansas culture for both locals and visitors to explore. Featuring 23 breweries total - 8 of which are located in Fayetteville - the Fayetteville Ale Trail provides a level of entertainment perfect for weekends with friends, travelers riding through Northwest Arkansas, adult family gatherings, and more. The...

Food + Beverage

The Old Pine Coffee Experience

Cultivating a unique environment in a fast-paced city. Article by Will Newton | Photography by Cassie Thomas Coffee lovers familiar with Old Pine Coffee Roasters know that when you walk through its doors, the world slows down and gets quiet. Patrons in the roastery are often working on personal projects or having silent conversations while a vibey folk song sings through scattered speakers. If the weather permits, others are basking in the sun under the rustic pergola hidden behind the shop...

Food + Beverage

Enjoy a Night(mare) at Pinpoint

It's spooky season, Fayetteville! The famous “Nightmare on Block Street” event, returns to Pinpoint on Friday, September 27th. Article by Hailey Smith | Photography by Emily Hendrick Opening in 2018, Pinpoint has become a well-known bar and has gained attraction nationwide. Owner, Bo Counts, was inspired to create “Nightmare on Block Street” after previous hobbies of being a DJ, event planner, and hosting “Beatbox Halloween Dance Parties.” Growing up and looking forward to Halloween, Bo...

Arts + Culture

Fall in Fayetteville

Some of Fayetteville's local events to experience this season. Article by Hailey Smith | Photography by Emily Hendrick Beetlejuice in Fayetteville From October 22nd to 27th, the Walton Arts Center is celebrating Halloween with the upcoming musical, “Beetlejuice”. “If you loved the movie or if you just love Halloween, this show is perfect for you,” says Walton Arts Center.  Pumpkin Patches  Go for a hayride, corn maze, and pick out your favorite pumpkin. Our favorite local pumpkin...

Life + Culture

South Yard Flavors

Watch Out, There's a Meteor in Town! Article by Sydney Johnson | Photography by Cassie Thomas If you haven't yet visited South Yard, at the corner of MLK Boulevard and South School Street, you're likely wondering what all the buzz is about. This new development has transformed four existing buildings into a vibrant destination filled with delicious food and beverage spots, unique entertainment, retail spaces, a public park, and residential apartments. The intention behind the heavily traveled...