Earlier this yr, Chef Lance Corbin promised through a social media submit to carry Fayetteville’s Pesto Cafe again to life after it abruptly closed in late 2022.
And, presto!
Pesto’s by Lance will formally open to the general public for dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday, in line with a press launch.
The restaurant is situated at 1830 N. Faculty Ave., the identical constructing because the previous Pesto Cafe.
Upon studying about its premature closure, Corbin determined to tackle the lease of the property and convey a re-imagined Pesto’s to life, with traditional Tuscan-inspired décor and an genuine Italian menu, the discharge states.
“I wish to carry my easiest to the individuals of Fayetteville,” Corbin stated within the launch. “It’s an honor to get to serve you, and I can’t wait so that you can style my meals.”
Eating hours will probably be Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday by means of Thursday. The restaurant may also supply late-night bar service with a restricted appetizer menu from 10 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
Wienerschnitzel
A well-known scorching canine franchise is placing down new roots in Northwest Arkansas.
The state’s very first Wienerschnitzel location is deliberate for Bentonville in early June, in line with a launch from meals chain.
The brand new restaurant will probably be situated at 1530 E. Centerton Blvd.
The discharge says that Texas-based group Tejas Canines is spearheading the initiative, with plans to open a complete of 20 Wienerschnitzel areas in Arkansas over the subsequent a number of years.
Brian Shinall, an Arkansas native, serves because the group’s enterprise supervisor, in line with the press launch.
“Having grown up in Arkansas, it has been a tremendous expertise to be near my roots whereas concurrently bringing a fan-favorite idea like Wienerschnitzel to a brand new market,” stated Shinall within the launch. “At its core, Wienerschnitzel is an easy, cost-effective and scrumptious American meals, and that is why we’re so excited for the Bentonville neighborhood to fall in love with this model simply as we have now …”
Dairy Queen
A brand new Dairy Queen is celebrating its grand opening this week in Van Buren.
The quick meals restaurant, situated at 2811 Alma Freeway, will open at 10 a.m. at this time, in line with a information launch.
In a current Fb submit, the restaurant stated that the primary hundred followers to buy a cake will obtain one free Mini Blizzard each week for a yr.
Discuss cool.
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And now for one thing utterly totally different…
Caffeine Crawl
When you’ve gotten nice native outlets that supply espresso, tea, chocolate and an attractive backdrop, it is exhausting to beat the Northwest Arkansas Caffeine Crawl.
That is what the occasion’s web site says, anyway. And I’m inclined to imagine it.
The sure-to-be peppy occasion will happen Could 27, protecting components of Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale and Fayetteville, in line with the Caffeine Crawl web site.
There are 4 totally different routes to pick out from, the webpage explains, every with a special lineup.
For ticket data and extra, go to the occasion web site at caffeinecrawl.com.
Taco Pageant
Ozark Beer Firm’s first ever Taco Pageant will happen Sunday from midday to five p.m. at their brewery in Rogers, in line with the enterprise’s Fb web page.
The occasion web page says the competition will probably be a day full of road tacos, traditional margaritas, micheladas, beer, churros, reside music and extra.
Distributors embrace Meals Truck de El Chefe, Taqueria El Chuko, Jr. Taqueria, The Little Pink Barn Fabrica de Churros and Pure Pleasure, in line with Ozark Beer Firm.
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We’ll be again subsequent week with extra restaurant information throughout Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. Has one not too long ago opened or closed close to you? Does your favourite spot have a brand new menu? Tell us. Electronic mail bcollins@nwaonline.com.


