“In fact, if you were to purchase identical brands of foods in the U.S. and the U.K., most of you would be alarmed by how many more inches of unpronounceable ingredients are listed on our American versions.” By Rhiannon Marie Bowlin I want to alarm you. I, and many others, long for you to be…
Staff Report Fresh Healthy Vending has launched in Northwest Arkansas through franchise owners Dennis and Carla Laing. The Laings currently have 20 Fresh Healthy Vending machines installed throughout the area, and wish to expand by installing additional machines, which offer the option of healthy, natural snacks and beverages such as smoothies, soymilk, fruit, vegetables, yogurt,…
By Quinn Montana ’Tis the season for … food! The winter holidays of every sort are upon us. Did you eat a traditional family meal at Thanksgiving with grandma’s family-legacy stuffing or Auntie Mame’s made-from-scratch chocolate cream pie? Would it just not be the holidays without Uncle Joe’s famous gumbo? If you’re like most Americans,…
Time to Vote! Tell us about your favorites in The Free Weekly’s annual “Finest & Funkiest” poll. A bit of a disclaimer: Here in Fayetteville, funky is good. In fact we want to “Keep Fayetteville Funky,” so when you see the Funkiest category, we’re talking about what best captures the spirit of Fayetteville or what…
Journalist and best-selling author Michael Pollan is the featured speaker for the 3rd Annual Artosphere Festival, which kicks off TODAY!
Fresco Cafe 112 West Center Street #100 Fayetteville, AR 72701 479 455 555 Atmosphere: Casual yet classy The interior of the Fresco Café gives the impression of a well loved (and well decorated) home. The couches, the drapes and the tablecloths are colorful and warm, much like the staff and the owners. The restaurant, which is…
THEO’S BAR & RESTAURANT 318 Campbell Ave Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 527-0086 ATMOSPHERE The bar is dark and airy. It’s pretty darn swanky, and the staff means business. Don’t be intimidated. Under the dark decor, there is a welcoming personality. QUALITY The trick to this Happy Hour is that it’s a short-lived two hours (Monday…
Library of Liquor By Blair Jackson TFW Editor ATMOSPHERE With dozens of shelves and a floor-to-ceiling ladder behind the bar, there is a sense that 21st Amendment is a library of liquor, and with a knowledgeable staff and the largest liquor selection on Dickson, the association is pretty accurate. Dark wood, leather sofas and mounted…
A Far Cry from the Ozarks’ Moonshine Past BY Erin Robertson TFW Contributing Writer Five days out of seven, Amber Hurlbut is an accountant. She gets up, goes to work, leaves at closing and prepares to do the same thing the next day — except on Saturdays. Hurlbut spends Saturday nights as a bartender…
Something for Everyone Bordino’s Restaurant Fine Dining, Wine & Martini Bar 310 W. Dickson Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 Phone: (479) 527-6795 Atmosphere Classy, but not intimidating, the Bordino’s bar offers a mellow, sophisticated mood with dim lighting and an excellent attention to detail. Quality At $5 a pop for well-made cocktails, you get more for…