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Restaurants

Dempsey Bakery Opens In Fayetteville

Dempsey Bakery is now open in Fayetteville, located inside the former Arsaga’s near Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

Learn more HERE.

Events

Meet 5 New Friends at Dinner Club

The NWA Daily Dinner Club is set for Thursday, Jun 25, at 6:30p at various restaurants & bars in Fayetteville and Bentonville.

  • New Friends: For the Dinner Club, attendees are paired with five people based on a personality test, enjoying dinner at a cool local restaurant before joining the rest of the club for an after-party drink.

  • Hyper-Growth: Over 40 people are moving to Northwest Arkansas each day, so the Dinner Club is a great opportunity to make new friends and build real human connections each month.

Sign up for the June Dinner Club HERE.

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Ozark Charcuterie Expands to Rogers with New Grab-and-Go Concept

Ozark Charcuterie opened its new Rogers location this June, bringing fresh grab-and-go options, specialty retail items, and an upcoming wine club to the community.

  • Built for Busy Days: The new shop, located in the First Street Flats in Rogers, focuses on convenient, high-quality lunches, featuring made-to-order sandwiches, a “pick two” option, charcuterie boxes to go, and complimentary cheese samples available daily. Guests can also enjoy a rotating soup, side, and dessert of the week, making each visit a little different.

  • More Than a Lunch Stop: Alongside its food offerings, the store includes a retail section stocked with specialty items and a newly approved bottle shop for wine purchases. Beginning in July, customers can also join the Wine of the Month Club for curated selections and exclusive discoveries.

Learn more HERE.

Food & Drink

A Market & Bottle Shop Opens In Downtown Springdale

Emma's Market & Bottle Shop has opened on Emma Ave in Downtown Springdale.

  • Shelf Indulgence: The shop covers a wide range of foods, from yuzu mayo and rice crackers to in-house sandwiches and so much more. The wine selection includes red wines and white wines.

  • Your Next Spot: It is open on Mondays through Saturdays from 9a-6p starting this week, and sits directly across from Gaskins on Emma.

See the inside of the shop HERE.

Events

Firefly Fling At Botanical Garden of the Ozarks

Firefly Fling will take over the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville on Saturday, Jun 27, from 5:30-9:15p.

  • What To Expect: Expect an evening of live music, face painting, fun performances, and a laser light show. Come dressed up in a costume. Food from Kona Ice, Hugs Ice Cream, Atomic Dogs, Taqueria El Jefe, and more will be at the event.

  • Get Your Tickets: Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children, with member pricing at $20 and $10.

Get tickets HERE.

NWA Daily Picks

In other news…

  • 👕 Countryside Cool: Fayetteville-based apparel brand Annie Ozark takes inspiration from the beauty and character of the Ozark hills. Explore The Perennial Collection HERE.*

  • 📚 Talk Constitution to Me: Catch the livestream of TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures at the Fayetteville Public Library on Saturday, Jun 13, at 9:30a, featuring 15+ original TED Talks exploring the future of democracy during America’s 250th anniversary celebration, followed by community reflection and discussion. Register HERE.*

  • 🏁 Start With Why: The best candidates aren’t just looking for a job, they’re looking for meaning. AVAILABILITY Professional Staffing connects NWA talent with opportunities that prioritize growth, mentorship, and real impact, helping people find not just what they’ll do, but where they truly belong. Contact AnaLisa, 479-480-4827 or [email protected].*

  • 🧠 Load Off Your Plate: Call on Magnolia & Sage for hybrid executive and personal assistant services designed to ease the mental load, save time, and keep home and office life running smoothly. Learn more HERE.*

  • 🛝 Peel the Progress: Check out the progress being made at Dave Peel Park in Downtown Bentonville.

  • ✈️ Terminally Fun: XNA and the Amazeum have partnered to bring an interactive play space to the airport.

  • 🏪 Crow-ds Welcome: A new pop-up market, The Crows Nest, will take over The Shiloh Square in Springdale on Saturday, Jun 13, from 11a-4p.

  • 👀 Mapping the Future: Listen to a full breakdown from KUAF on the Walton Family Foundation’s Strategy 2030 for the Northwest Arkansas region.

  • 🐕 Take A Paws: The Rogers Farmers Market will host its annual Paws & Produce Market on Saturday, Jun 13, from 8a-1p.

  • 🌆 Growth-Oriented: Did you know Northwest Arkansas is projected to hit 1 million in population by 2050?

  • 🎧 Listen Online: Want to listen to a summarized audio version of NWA Daily? Head to the top of this email and click “Listen Online” to hear more!

  • 📅 Events Calendar: Find and post upcoming events in Northwest Arkansas on our Events Calendar.

  • 💼 Job Board: Find exciting new job opportunities or find great candidates by posting your open positions on our Job Board.

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