A recent piece in The Arkansas Traveler by Katelyn Barry entitled, “Keeping Thep Thai Alive: Owner Struggles to Keep Local Restaurant Open During COVID-19 Pandemic” prompted this post. The story is a stark reminder of how local restaurants are struggling and in need of community support. So while we hope you visit all of the restaurants mentioned below, if Thai cuisine is something you enjoy, we hope you’ll consider showing Thep Thai some love by making it one of your first stops.
Fayetteville, AR
Thep Thai
One of Fayetteville’s most beloved restaurants, Thep Thai is located at 1525 S School Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701. You can help “Keep Thep Thai Alive” by ordering online and picking it up via their drive-through window.
Springdale, AR
An Island Table - Experience Marshallese Cuisine
On March 3, join Chef Tatios Judee as she takes over the BIG SEXY kitchen to bring you a taste of the islands.
Chef Judee brings together the flavors and traditions of the Marshall Islands with the love and tastes of southern cuisine.
Reservations are $65 and must be purchased prior to the event.
This spring, Chef Judee will open a food truck in downtown Springdale called Street Iakwe Eulala.
Springdale, AR
An Island Table - Experience Marshallese Cuisine
On March 3, join Chef Tatios Judee as she takes over the BIG SEXY kitchen to bring you a taste of the islands.
Chef Judee brings together the flavors and traditions of the Marshall Islands with the love and tastes of southern cuisine.
Reservations are $65 and must be purchased prior to the event.
This spring, Chef Judee will open a food truck in downtown Springdale called Street Iakwe Eulala.
Fayetteville, AR
Experience the Soul of Northwest Arkansas
Chef Sheena Owens, the owner of Fayetteville-based food truck ‘Kinley’s Soul Food’, is on a mission to share her love of soul food with Northwest Arkansas.
Recently featured on KNWA in honor of Black History Month, Chef Owens said, “My goal is to serve everyone the fruit of the spirits in a box. So that’s my definition of soul food.”
To keep up with Chef Owens, follow Kinley’s Soul Food on Instagram or Facebook.
Northwest Arkansas
NW Arkansas Restaurants Named in Yelp's Top 100
Four local restaurants have been named among Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in 2021:
- Wright’s Barbecue (Johnson, AR)
- Havana Tropical Grill (Rogers, AR)
- Sushi House (Bentonville, AR)
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Khana Indian Grill (Fayetteville, AR)
Northwest Arkansas
NW Arkansas Restaurants Named in Yelp's Top 100
Four local restaurants have been named among Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in 2021:
- Wright’s Barbecue in Johnson, AR
- Havana Tropical Grill in Rogers, AR
- Sushi House in Bentonville, AR
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Khana Indian Grill in Fayetteville, AR
Northwest Arkansas
Arkansas Food Hall of Fame 2021
Arkansas Heritage recently announced the winners for the 2021 class of the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame and two Northwest Arkansas locations made the cut.
Chef Matt McClure of The Hive in Bentonville was named Proprietor of the Year and the Monte Ne Inn Chicken in Rogers was named to the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame.
The fifth class of the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame received more than 2,000 submissions from all 75 Arkansas counties. You can browse the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame Winners, Nominees, and Finalists below.
