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Restaurant News

New Restaurant Brings Authentic Southeast Asian Cuisine to Downtown Rogers

House 1830, a culturally authentic Southeast Asian restaurant featuring dishes from Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand, opens today in Downtown Rogers.

• Home Cooked: Named after the owners’ childhood home, House 1830 serves a menu of quintessential dishes from Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. The menu will rotate with the seasons to recreate an authentic eating experience of Southeast Asian cuisine the way it was meant to be eaten.

• Looks tasty: Get a sneak peek at some menu items on the restaurant’s Facebook, like Banh Xeo, a Vietnamese curry crepe with seasoned shrimp and pork filling, and Goi Nem Nuong rolls. They’ve also teased some signature drink items like the coffee-based Yok Lho and a refreshing Ka Chiep tea.

Reservation only until September as the team finds its rhythm, providing consistent quality service. Make your reservation HERE.

Sports

Arkansas Volleyball Hosts Historic Midweek Matchup

Hosting a #1 ranked team at home for the first time in 13 years, the #21 Arkansas Razorbacks take on the #1 Wisconsin Badgers this week at Barnhill Arena on Wednesday and Thursday at 7p.

• Our House: Arkansas and Wisconsin have never faced one another at a non-neutral location. With the homecourt advantage, Arkansas looks to defeat a top-10 team inside Barnhill for the 3rd time in 2 seasons — following its two top-10 home wins last season.

• Red and White: The Razorbacks are 2-0 to start 2023 with sweeps over Michigan State and Tulsa. Help the team secure their next win by packing out Barnhill! Wednesday's match will be a RED OUT, and Thursday's match will be a WHITE OUT.

Tickets are $5 for kids and $10 for adults. Bring the whole family, and let’s CALL THOSE HOGS. Get your tickets HERE!

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Events

Registration Now Open for the 2023 Fall Square 2 Square Bike Ride

Break out the helmets and tune up your bikes for the 2023 Fall Square 2 Square Bike Ride, hosted by Bentonville and Fayetteville Parks & Rec teams on Saturday, Oct 7.

• Southbound: Participants in the local tradition will ride 30+ mi from Lawrence Plaza in Downtown Bentonville to Walker Park in south Fayetteville via the scenic Razorback Greenway, making pit stops along the way in Rogers, Lowell, Downtown Springdale, and Lake Fayetteville.

• Keep Your Shirt On: This Friday, Sep 1, is the last day to guarantee shirt sizes with registration. Shuttles are available as a $10 add-on. Sign up as a family and get $10 off per rider when registering at least three from the same household.

Learn more and register for Square 2 Square HERE.

Economy

Northwest Arkansas’s Sales Tax Numbers Level Out In August Report

After a record-setting July, Northwest Arkansas’s sales tax growth slowed to 5.4% in August, with the big four of the region bringing in a combined $9.712m in revenue.

• August Numbers: Bentonville brought in $2.414m this August, up 10.54% from the prior year. Rogers reported $2.572m, a 4.52% increase over Aug 2022. Fayetteville reached $2.669m, showing a 5.54% rise over last year. Springdale grew 0.72%, with August sales tax revenue totaling $2.056m.

• Optimistic Outlook: Across the eight months of reports for 2023, the four cities have collected a combined $75.182m, showing 10.77% growth over the same period last year. With several significant events like Bikes, Blues, & BBQ, College Football Season, and others increasing visitor numbers to the region in the coming months, leaders anticipate continued growth throughout the end of the year.

See each city’s totals through August HERE.

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In other news…

• 🍴Take a Bite: Tickets are on sale now for BITE Experience @ the LPGA, returning to the #NWAChampionship this year from Sep 29-Oct 1. Reserve your spot at this signature culinary experience and sample the region's best local restaurants.*

• 🧵 Sew Fun: Enjoy live music by Sons of Otis Malone, the delicious KDK’s Chicken and Waffles food truck, and quilt-related art activities during the 45th Annual Ozark Quilt Fair on Saturday, Sep 9, from 10a-2p.

• 🍔 Sliding Into Your DMs: Smalls Sliders recently announced plans to open restaurants in Rogers and Fayetteville, expanding their refurbished shipping container-based fast food concept to Arkansas.

• 🥫 Namesake: The NWA Food Bank has officially decided on a name for its new campus in Lowell, paying homage to long-time supporters Claude and Betty Harris.

• 🚂 All Aboard: The September schedule is now open to book a scenic excursion on the iconic Arkansas-Missouri Railroad.

• 📅 Ditch the FOMO: Post your upcoming events on our Events Page, and stay in the know about upcoming events mentioned in the newsletter.

• 🥳 Join the Club: Our NWA Daily Fan Club keeps this thing going. In return for being awesome, they get access to exclusive giveaways — ranging from gift cards and concert tickets to bikes and kayaks!

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