Earlier this year, chef Lance Corbin promised via a social media post to bring Fayetteville’s Pesto Cafe back to life after its abrupt closure at the end of 2022.
And hop !
Pesto’s by Lance will officially open to the public for dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday, according to a press release.
The restaurant is located at 1830 N. College Ave., the same building as the old Pesto Cafe.
Upon learning of its premature closure, Corbin decided to take the lease on the property and bring a reimagined pesto to life, with classic Tuscan-inspired decor and an authentic Italian menu, the statement said.
“I want to bring my best to the people of Fayetteville,” Corbin said in the statement. “It’s an honor to be able to serve you, and I can’t wait for you to taste my food.”
Restaurant hours will be Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. The restaurant will also offer late-night bar service with a limited entree menu from 10 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
Vienna Schnitzel
A well-known hot dog franchise is setting up shop in northwest Arkansas.
The state’s first-ever Wienerschnitzel location is planned for Bentonville in early June, according to a statement from the Food Chain.
The new restaurant will be located at 1530 E. Centerton Blvd.
The release says Texas-based group Tejas Dogs is spearheading the initiative, with plans to open a total of 20 Wienerschnitzel locations in Arkansas over the next few years.
Brian Shinall, a native of Arkansas, is the group’s chief commercial officer, according to the press release.
“Growing up in Arkansas, it was an amazing experience to be close to my roots while simultaneously bringing a fan-favorite concept like Wienerschnitzel to a new market,” Shinall said in the statement. “At its core, Wienerschnitzel is a simple, economical, and delicious American food, and that’s why we’re so glad the Bentonville community is falling in love with this brand, just like we have…”
dairy queen
A new Dairy Queen is celebrating its opening this week in Van Buren.
The fast food restaurant, located at 2811 Alma Highway, will open at 10 a.m. today, according to a press release.
In a recent Facebook post, the restaurant said the first hundred fans to buy a cake will get a free Mini Blizzard every week for a year.
Talk cool.
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And now for something completely different…
Caffeine round
When you have great local stores that offer coffee, tea, chocolate, and a beautiful backdrop, it’s hard to beat the Northwest Arkansas Caffeine Crawl.
At least that’s what the event’s website says. And I tend to believe it.
The assuredly energetic event will take place on May 27, covering parts of Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale and Fayetteville, according to the Caffeine Crawl website.
There are four different routes to choose from, the webpage explains, each with a different lineup.
For ticket information and more, visit the event website at caffeinecrawl.com.
taco party
The Ozark Beer Company’s first-ever taco fest will take place Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at their brewery in Rogers, according to the company’s Facebook page.
The event page says the festival will be a day filled with street tacos, classic margaritas, micheladas, beer, churros, live music and more.
Vendors include El Chef’s Food Truck, Taqueria El Chuko, Jr. Taqueria, The Little Red Barn Fabrica de Churros and Pure Joy, according to Ozark Beer Company.
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We’ll be back next week with more Northwest Arkansas and River Valley restaurant news. Have any recently opened or closed near you? Does your favorite place have a new menu? Let us know. Email [email protected].
Pestos by Lance will officially open to the public for dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday, according to a press release. The restaurant is located at 1830 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville, the same building as the old Pesto Café. (Courtesy photos)
Pestos by Lance will officially open to the public for dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday, according to a press release. The restaurant is located at 1830 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville, the same building as the old Pesto Café. (Courtesy photos)
