Fresh. Fusion. Modern. These three words describe the approach of the team behind Komodo, an upscale Asian fusion restaurant in Rogers. by Juliana Goodwin / Photos by Phillip Thomas Reid Combellack, general manager and owner, and Ryan Brown, executive chef, worked together at The Slanted Door in San Francisco, a James Beard award-winning venue…
by Juliana Goodwin Springdale, get ready because a Buttered Biscuit location is headed your way. The restaurant is owned by Sam and Anna Russell, who opened The Buttered Biscuit in Bentonville on April 3, 2017, and it was an instant hit. “We chose Springdale because similar to the same reason we opened in Bentonville: we…
by Juliana Goodwin Goodbye, white linens. Hello, modern and chic. Ella’s Table, a restaurant housed in the Inn at Carnall Hall at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville campus, has shaken off its classic elegance and debuted a new menu and more modern vibe. The restaurant was renovated over the winter and reopened at the end…
Norfork Brewing Company opened in June 2018, and it’s already in the midst of a huge expansion. The brewery is going from a one-barrel capacity to a 15-barrel system. “We are expanding in a lot of different ways all at once. It’s exciting. It feels like we are really mushrooming out,” says Jason Aamodt, owner…
By Juliana Goodwin | Photography by Jamison Mosley June means berry season is in full swing. Strawberries are on their way out, but blackberries, blueberries and raspberries are on their way in. It’s time to enjoy the summer fruit, and we have many suggestions. From spectacular desserts to cocktails to enjoying self-picked fruits from a local farm,…
When reservations opened for Heirloom at the 1907, they were snatched up in four minutes. Jason Paul, chef and owner, was astounded. Located in Rogers, this restaurant was previously in operation from 2014-2016, but when the building was purchased, the new owner did not renew the restaurant’s lease, so it closed. “I was surprised because we…
by Juliana Goodwin Clothing and Accessories Provided by Scarlet | Photography by Jamison Mosley Spring has arrived, and summer is just around the corner. That means it’s the best time of year for a picnic, as temperatures beckon for blankets on the lawn and provisions under a blue Arkansas sky. So, shake out that blanket because…
When Havana Tropical Grill opened in 2011 in Rogers, the first two years were rough. For starters, owner Francisco Galdamez struggled to find suppliers for his authentic Cuban food. He ordered the spices online, bought the few plantains that Walmart stocked, but it took years before a food vendor could sell him bread for his Cuban…
By Juliana Goodwin When Sam and Anna Russell moved to Bentonville in January 2016, they immediately noticed a void in the dining scene. “We have an incredible lunch scene and anything you could want for dinner, but the breakfast niche was missing,” says Anna. “Why is no one filling this void?” Breakfast is Anna’s favorite…
by Juliana Goodwin Six miles from Norfork, nestled in the wilderness overlooking a tranquil stretch of the White River, is River Run, a renowned restaurant that is part of PJ’s White River Lodge. Despite its remote location, weekends are often booked so reservations are strongly encouraged. The wrap-around deck, with views of the river, is a popular…
