Health + Wellness

Why you should foster a dog for the holiday weekend

The holidays are a time for bringing family together: for eating too much good food, watching movies, enjoying pick-up games of football in the yard, snugging in with books and blankets, or playing board games together in the evening.  What better way to bring a little extra magic into the season than by fostering an adoptable dog?   To you, spending a holiday weekend with a dog from a local shelter may be just a fun few days of furry belly rubs and games of catch. But to the...

Local Services

Holiday Hosting With Style

Hemma's stylishly curated homewares are just what we need to host the holidays with panache. Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis Hosting can be an art form, especially during the holidays when guests range from picky eaters and friends with food sensitivities to wild card cousins and new neighbors. With expert advice from Hemma Homewares Owner and Stylist, Elizabeth Abstin, you can be prepared for anything and do it all with style. Her charming, Swedish-inspired shop in Downtown...

Life + Culture

Breathtaking Fall Hikes in the Ozarks

Northwest Arkansas is home to world class hikes and autumn is arguably the most beautiful season to enjoy their views. Article by Wyatt Layman I had the pleasure of working in outreach and education in the outdoors for several years and this season always brings back fond memories of guiding others on trails through the Ozarks. I still try to share my love of the outdoors with friends and family whenever I can, which is why I’m excited to share just a few of my favorite fall hikes with you. ...

Local Services

A Special Touch: Heirloom Holidays

Incorporating sentimental symbols into your surroundings is a great way to engage a thankful mindset throughout the holidays. Article by Michelle Bazis & Wyatt Layman | Photography by Michelle Bazis Have you taken a moment to drink in your surroundings today? What color are the leaves outside your window? When you take a deep breath, does it smell like pie-scented candles or crisp trampled leaves? Are you layered up in a flannel or chunky sweater enjoying a hot tea or pumpkin flavored treat...

Life + Culture

Marines Mean Business

Dedication to community and a dutiful work ethic are essential for an entrepreneur, and spectacularly on brand for a veteran. Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis Not many roll out a Bentonville welcome mat quite like Jeremy Rose, owner of The Bike Inn located on the Rainbow Curve of South Walton Boulevard. He is a beginner’s guide to Northwest Arkansas, in the flesh, and single-handedly responsible for introducing my husband and I to some of our favorite community events, trail systems...

Food + Beverage

Fresh Bars & Eateries

New restaurants and creative cocktail spaces to entertain your palette. Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis Hardwater A neighborhood gathering spot with decadent cocktails, small plates, and eclectic interiors. Hardwater's menu, like its atmosphere, is infused with artistic energy. @HardwaterBentonville Mezzaluna Pasteria  Italian cuisine crafted to perfection by Chef Soerke. Visit the new Mezzaluna Pasteria for mouthwatering pastas, fresh mozzarella, and creamy gelato...

Food + Beverage

Fall Beer Pairings

Social Project Co. Brews To Enhance Signature Autumn Experiences Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis 1. Bonfire Nights - Sweet Dreams As you embrace the long awaited autumn breeze, and the sounds of crunching leaves and crackling bonfires becomes your evening soundtrack, there’s no better brew to enhance your fireside experience than Social Project’s Sweet Dreams Stout. Its cinnamon roll flavors, including cream cheese frosting and cinnamon sticks, will have you melting into fall’s...

Food + Beverage

Best Mocktails in Bentonville

Complex cocktail flavor without the alcohol Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis While one doesn't need a reason to avoid alcohol, the sober curiosity is gaining traction. Whatever their reason, more and more patrons are interested in socializing sober, and instead of simple sodas or non-alcoholic beers and wines, mindful establishments are accommodating with creativity. For sober solutions without sacrificing the craft cocktail experience, visit one of these Bentonville cocktail bars for...

Food + Beverage

Experience Motto Hotel's Junto Sushi and Bar Kapu

These dynamic dining additions celebrate flavor and prioritize experience Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis The opening celebration of Junto Sushi and Bar Kapu was an evening of flavorful diversity. Located within the new and highly anticipated Motto Hotel in Downtown Bentonville, the refreshing additions were received with eager eyes and curious taste buds. While touring the new dining, lounge, and hospitality spaces, guests were treated to samplings from Junto and Bar Kapu’s dynamic...

Travel

Check Out an Adoptable Dog for a Sleepover!

Picture this: You come to Bentonville for a visit. You reserve a room at 21c Museum Hotel downtown, where culture, cuisine, and camaraderie are all within easy walking distance. You spend the day working or exploring or hanging out with friends, and then evening comes. Suddenly, yawning before you, are several long, solitary hours before bedtime. Wouldn't it be great if you could check out an adoptable dog and bring them to the hotel to stay with you overnight? No more lonely hours, just fun...