Food + Beverage

Toast to Autumn

Bartender Shaun Traxler talks fall flavors and his latest creation, Squash the Beef Article by Meredith Pinkston | Photography by Meredith Mashburn Shaun never planned on becoming a bartender. Growing up in Michigan, Shaun Traxler was working as a mechanic at a rural bowling alley when the bartender called out. When Shaun was asked to go behind the bar and help out by opening a few beers, he said yes. He quickly caught the hospitality bug. After college, Shaun moved to Florida and continued...

Food + Beverage

The Saltine Standard

Simple ingredients, rich flavors, and a cozy neighborhood feel in South Fayetteville Article by Mia Hartz | Photography by Meredith Mashburn Writing Mention “saltine” to almost anyone, and nostalgia sets in: a sleeve of crackers with warm soup on a childhood sick day, humble yet comforting. Simple, but nearly perfect. Today, that same spirit defines Saltine, one of the most vibrant additions to Fayetteville's thriving coffee and culinary scene. To learn more about the story behind this...

Life + Culture

Fall in Fayetteville

Your Ultimate Fall Bucket List Article by Sydney Sullivan | Photography by Emma Nelson Fall in Fayetteville is best spent a little slower. Whether you have a full Saturday to explore or just an hour to spare, here are a few of our favorite ways to soak up the season right here in Fayetteville: Grab a Cozy Cup: Start your fall morning with a coffee run. Confident, Sicarú, and Word Coffee are perfect for a slow morning, a catch-up, or a little solo time with your favorite fall drink. If you...

Local Services

Celebration of Life

Nelson-Berna Funeral Homes and Crematory is providing top-notch funeral services to those experiencing loss. Article by FCL Staff | Photography by Macy Matheny Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory and Moore’s Funeral Chapel have been serving Northwest Arkansas for over a century. Owners Scott and Paula Berna are committed to walking step by step alongside families during their toughest times of need. The Berna family has become one of the most trusted providers of end-of-life services in...

Food + Beverage

Brewing Community

How Fayetteville Coffee Crawl turned eight local shops into one citywide celebration Article by Sydney Sullivan | Photography by Ellie Trainor If you spent any part of October 8th through the 12th chasing a stamped punch card across town, congratulations! You are now fluent in the secret language of Fayetteville's coffee scene, and you have Fayetteville Coffee Crawl to thank for it. The Crawl asked a simple question: what if the best parts of this town's coffee culture, the shops, the...

Arts + Culture

A Creator's Ceramic Dream

Artistree Pottery Article by Caitlyn Shaw | Photography by Ashley Lewis A breezy fall evening calls for a cozy afternoon inside. As the chilly season approaches, crafting meaningful pieces of homemade art won’t be far out of reach. If you decide to spend that evening at Artistree Pottery, expect to be greeted by some stunning young women who will welcome you with a smile and an interest in what brought you through the door. Artistree Fayetteville opened its doors in September 2025, and...

Life + Culture

Gratitude Without Toxic Positivity

Foster Real Gratitude Without Ignoring The Hard Things in Life Article by Sami Kinnison | Photography by Sami Kinnison. Professionalpictures, Nids Dahiya. In this season with gratitude being sold everywhere, so much can become inauthentic and unhelpful. “There’s so much to be thankful for, so stop feeling sad/mad/anything but happy.” Toxic positivity sneaks in to ruin the benefits of real gratitude. Here are three tips to embrace gratitude while ditching toxic positivity:  1. Be very...

Life + Culture

Apple Seeds Teaching Farm

A Taste of the Ozarks Article by Meredith Pinkston | Photography by Emma Nelson On October 10, as the air begins to cool, the leaves turn from green to orange, and twinkle lights illuminate the farm for Evening at the Farm, the dinner has already begun. It began months earlier, in the soil. Chef Rafael Rios, Chef Case Dighero and Chef Tyler Rogers began preparing for the annual dinner not in a kitchen, but in the fields of Apple Seeds Farm. Walking through rows of peppers, carrots, tomatoes...

Home + Design

Kindred Homes

The Heart of the Home: How Kindred Homes Designs Kitchens Around the People Who Live in Them Article by Meredith Pinkston | Photography by Emma Nelson The kitchen is more than a place to prepare a meal. It is the heartbeat of the home, the room where everyone seems to enter first, children sneak snacks before dinner, friends gather around the island and families make memories long after the meal is finished. For Kindred Homes, creating the perfect kitchen means designing a space that does...

Food + Beverage

RX Catering

Little Rock’s RX Catering has expanded its catering operations into Fayetteville. Article by Will Newton | Photography by Meredith Mashburn RX Catering has been serving Central Arkansas with top-notch catering services for over 20 years, and the company’s history can be traced to its unlikely origins: a bagel. Jay Ramsey and Glenn Taylor, the catering company’s co-founders, have worked in tandem since their studies at Oklahoma State University. After graduating, Taylor relocated to Wichita...