Life + Culture

The Dirt Therapy Project

Helping Veterans Find Community Through Mountain Biking Article by Michelle Bazis | Photography by David Acevedo If you’re a fan of mountain biking, you understand the feeling of zoning out on a ride. Whether you’re taking on a steep climb, navigating technical trails, or bombing down hill, there’s little room for distractions. Between the adrenaline and line strategy, the dialed-in focus and energy you feel is both healing and invigorating.  This feeling is what inspired veteran Jonathan...

Health + Wellness

Brain Training For Cognitive Fitness

LearningRx's Holistic Approach to Mental Performance is Boosting Bentonville's Brain Power Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis Our cognitive capabilities aren't static; they are dynamic, adaptable, and capable of growth at any stage of life. Yet, whether balancing demanding career deadlines, managing a household, or dialing in for a techy downhill, the fast-paced Bentonville lifestyle makes cognitive fatigue an easy trap to fall into. For decades, cognitive differences—from ADHD and...

Local Services

Your Bentonville Friendsgiving Checklist

Everything You Need To Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner Stacked With Local Goods Article by Michelle Bazis Since so many people in Bentonville are transplants for work, recreation, or both, many of us don’t have extended family nearby. It makes sense that we would cherish friend-focused evenings around the holidays, which is part of why Friendsgiving is such a perfect tradition in NWA. To make the most of this joy-filled pause with your chosen families, we’ve composed a list of local businesses with...

Real Estate

The Complete Guide to Luxury Real Estate in Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas

Luxury real estate in Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas means homes priced at $1 million and above, and it has become one of the fastest-growing luxury markets in the South. From January through August 2026, buyers purchased 323 homes at $1 million or more across Benton and Washington counties, totaling about $482 million in sales. This guide explains what luxury buyers and sellers need to know.How big is the luxury home market in Northwest Arkansas?The million-dollar market has grown roughly...

Real Estate

What Northwest Arkansas Is Asking About Real Estate

Northwest Arkansas has become one of the most talked-about housing markets in the country, and the curiosity shows up in what people search. The same five questions come up again and again: what homes cost, whether now is the time, how the region compares, where to live, and what a home is worth.The headline answers are easy to find. The answers that matter at the luxury level are not. Here is what those questions look like through the lens of a $1 million-plus home.1. "What does a home cost in...

Food + Beverage

Disarming The Fine Dining Experience

Bar Cleeta's Casual Concept Introduces Luxury Ingredients With Approachable Atmosphere Article by Michelle Bazis | Photography by Lissa Chandler & Philip Thomas There's no denying that Bentonville is growing spoiled with great eateries. As our region grows, attracting a standard of dining expected from coastal cities, the most challenging part of managing a social calendar is choosing where to make a reservation. Yet whenever you ask plugged-in locals for their most repeated dinner spot, one...

Food + Beverage

Same Bar New Flavors

Chef Evans Brings Elevated East Cost Dining To Scotch & Soda Article by Michelle Bazis | Photography by Michelle Bazis, Joanna Creates, Johnny Perez If you’ve been treating Scotch & Soda as merely that dependable watering hole on the Bentonville Square where you grab a quick post-work Manhattan, it’s officially time to reconsider your evening plans. While this contemporary tavern has been an NWA staple since 2015, its Executive Chef, Cheyenne Evans, is executing a full-blown culinary...

Food + Beverage

Langman's Pure Wines

Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis Did you know that, to create wine, the grapes need to be stressed out? A scrappy climate forces the vine to work hard and to focus on its fruit so that, come harvest time, you won’t have lazy grapes. Instead, you’ll find premium, flavorful, and rich bulbs of juice worthy of a corked bottle.  The Langman Winery vineyard is set in the Sierra foothills; a high desert climate where the atmosphere is thin, the sun is intense, and the soil is composed mostly...

Food + Beverage

New Bentonville Eateries

2026 Welcomed These Casual and Fine Dining Concepts Article by Michelle Bazis | Photography by Claire McFarland Bentonville Food Theater | Rotating Chef Counters | Opened June 2026 | 100 NW 2nd St. Bentonville Square Dum N Grill | Indian Fusion | Opened February 2026 | 1344 Benton St, Suite 10 Flyway Brewing Company  | Microbrewery & Detroit-style Pizza | Opened August 2026 | Walmart Campus Pizza Lottie's | Sister Concept to Pizzeria Ruby | Opened June 2026 | 1401 NE John DeShields...

Food + Beverage

Grindstone Fuels The Outdoor Experience

James & Miriam Wallace Infuse Heritage & Community Flavors Into Their Trailside Coffee+ Shops Article by Michelle Bazis | Photography by Michelle Bazis & Gracee Howington It’s undeniable that passion fuels most culinary endeavors. The sacrifices it takes to make it in one of the most unforgiving industries require a kind of motivation that many can’t muster. Of course, it helps when that concept is fueled by heritage and supporting your neighbors.  James and Miriam Wallace opened Grindstone...