Local Services

More Than a Fish Fry

Two longtime friends turn a love of fishing into a lasting tradition to support Northwest Arkansas veterans. Article by Erin Boiger | Photography by Michelle Bazis and Chase Grace For longtime friends Alton Pennington and Randy Porter, decades spent on the water have become something much bigger: a community tradition dedicated to supporting veterans right here at home. Put Alton Pennington and Randy Porter in a room together, and nearly 50 years of friendship is easy to see. There is teasing...

Professional Services

A Legacy Built on Trust

With decades of experience, the Westfield Chapel team helps families navigate life’s most difficult moments with care. Article by Erin Boiger | Photography by Michelle Bazis For the team at Westfield Chapel Funeral Home, decades of experience meet a deeply personal commitment to the families and community they serve. For Stan Youngblood, the road to Northwest Arkansas began with family. Raised in South Arkansas and around the funeral profession for much of his life, Stan graduated from the...

Beauty

Sugaring vs. Waxing: A Sweeter Way to Smooth Skin? | Sugaring NYC

Sugaring vs. Wax: What’s the Difference?Both sugaring and waxing remove hair from the root, but the techniques are different, and that can affect how your skin feels during and after your appointment.With traditional waxing, warm or hot wax is applied to the skin and typically removed against the direction of hair growth.Sugaring uses a soft sugar paste made from simple ingredients and is generally removed in the natural direction of hair growth.So, why do many people prefer sugaring?• Gentler...

Beauty

Why Fall & Winter Are Best for Sugaring | Sugaring NYC

Give Your Routine Time to WorkWhen temperatures drop and shorts and swimsuits make their way to the back of the closet, hair removal might be the last thing on your mind. But if smooth skin is part of your summer routine, fall and winter may actually be the best time to start.Unlike shaving, sugaring removes hair from the root. Because hair grows in different cycles, the best results don’t necessarily happen after a single appointment. Staying consistent gives you the opportunity to catch hairs...

Food + Beverage

John Engleman's Faves at Recent Springdale Stops

As founder & host of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas Podcast, these are my devourings and recommendations Article and Photography by John Engleman The Springdale-area (includes Johnson, Lowell, Elm Springs and Tontitown) is beginning to be known as one of NWA’s top culinary hotspots. The contents of this article may not come as a surprise to those that live nearby, but when you have a restaurant on the verge of being 80 years old and another that made last month’s New York Times, the...

Food + Beverage

The Return of AQ Chicken

How the Lundstrum and Lively families brought back a beloved staple Article by Bo Simpson | Photography by Heather Hall, Shiloh Museum, and Kaitlin Fischer Not many restaurants can say they have been on board Air Force One. AQ Chicken House can. With a rich history and deep local roots, AQ Chicken represents a special kind of establishment that once gone is bound to return. From hosting Bill Clinton’s birthday party to hosting countless locals and their families for generations, AQ Chicken...

Event Planning + Services

Where Imagination Becomes Reality

The Apollo on Emma Introduces Immersive Event Experiences Article by Heidi Faires | Photography by Provided Many of us daydream of dining in far-off places—sipping wine under a Tuscan canopy, sharing tapas in a sun-drenched European courtyard, or gathering beneath a blanket of alpine stars. But what if you could trade a passport for a table right here in Springdale? The Apollo on Emma, Springdale’s iconic historic theater turned premier event venue, is redefining what it means to host an...

Life + Culture

A New Spark on Emma Ave

Inside the family-built salon and head spa bringing luxury self-care to Downtown Springdale. Article by Erin Boiger | Photography by Kressa Phillips and Tim Casey Something special is happening in Downtown Springdale. Historic Emma Avenue is experiencing a remarkable revival as restored storefronts, locally owned businesses, and renewed energy shape the city's future. Drawn to the downtown area's rich charm, strong sense of community, and historic character, Mike and Lindsay Embrey chose to...

Wellness

Where Beauty Meets Wellness

How Chantal Crosse-Sumlin built Aesthetica around confidence, connection and a different approach to care in Springdale Article by Bo Simpson | Photography by Travis Smith She hands the client the mirror and holds her breath. It's in these moments that Chantal Crosse-Sumlin loves her work the most. "When you hand someone the mirror and see the smile on their face, just the feeling that you've given them the confidence," she said, "that's what I love most about what I do." It's a small...

Home Services

From One Door to the Next

How a competitive streak and a talent for building relationships shaped Sara Posey's Northwest Arkansas real estate career Article by Bo Simpson | Photography by Provided Five or six years ago, a client walked into Sara Posey's office needing help buying a commercial property in Fort Smith. Today, she has sold that same man a second commercial building, then a third, and eventually his house. Later, his children needed houses—three of them. After that, it was his brother-in-law. And then his...