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Find out how to grow and buy sustainable, organic produce and animal products locally.

Find out how to grow and buy sustainable, organic produce and animal products locally.

Photo by Marj Joly, via Flickr Creative Commons

Dig In! Food, Farming and Film Festival 2012, Fayetteville, AR

Two days dedicated to local, organic farming, and real food

by Rhonda Crone | January 23, 2012

We’re lucky here in Fayetteville to have an involved and progressive community, with people that are interested in bettering our environment, our economy, and our quality of life. We’re interested in keeping it local when it comes to retail, restaurants, and groceries. That’s why the farmer’s market on the Square is as much a social event as a place to get local goods and produce. Last year, three of those involved members of the community …


A wedding at the gorgeous, renovated country farmhouse.

A wedding at the gorgeous, renovated country farmhouse.

Photo courtesy www.north40fayetteville.com

The North Forty Bed & Breakfast, Fayetteville, AR

A country getaway hidden in town for Valentine's Day

by Rhonda Crone | January 16, 2012

The North Forty Bed & Breakfast has been one of Fayetteville’s best kept secrets for a while now. It’s an old farmhouse that’s been renovated and divided into a few different guest rooms, including a honeymoon suite. This is a great “getaway” that’s actually right on the east edge of town. It’s rustic, serene, and quiet, but just a couple miles from the NWA Mall, theaters, and restaurants. Not that you’ll need a …


In-house made Mozzarella Caprese appetizer

In-house made Mozzarella Caprese appetizer

Photo by Rhonda Crone, amateur photography

Vetro 1925 Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar, Fayetteville AR

There's a new (and swanky) Italian spot in town

by Rhonda Crone | January 13, 2012

For months, we've been intrigued by the renovations going on in the old building built in 1925 (hence, the name Vetro 1925) on Center Street. The progress was fairly quick, and soon Vetro 1925 was open, with its glowing bar visible through the front glass windows on Center Street. It definitely has a modern elegance to it, and isn't the place you'll walk in with jeans and a t-shirt for a quick drink. …


The Annual Paint the Town Red Heart Ball will be held at Fayetteville Town Center on January 21, 2012

The Annual Paint the Town Red Heart Ball will be held at Fayetteville Town Center on January 21, 2012

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Paint the Town Red Heart Ball, Fayetteville, AR

Party with a purpose, specifically the American Heart Association

by Rhonda Crone | January 09, 2012

In its 10th year, it’s time again for the Annual Paint the Town Red Heart Ball. The “Party with a Purpose” will be held at the Fayetteville Town Center on January 21, and as always, benefits the American Heart Association. Consistently successful, last year the event raised $100k and hopes to reach $140k this year. And, every bit of the money raised helps fund research and education for the American Heart Association’s fight against heart …


Scrumptions seafood pasta entree at Fayetteville's Pesto Cafe

Scrumptions seafood pasta entree at Fayetteville's Pesto Cafe

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Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville, AR

Super-casual Italian

by Rhonda Crone | January 07, 2012

Pesto Café is yet another Fayetteville tradition that I’ve somehow overlooked at this point. It may be because the Pesto Pasta (Angel hair pasta in a garden fresh pesto base, with sauteed artichoke hearts and blended fresh herbs) is so dang good that I avoid going there for fear of gaining 10 pounds in one sitting. There are other great classic Italian items on the menu, but to be honest, I’ve only ordered the Pesto …


Fantastic table-side guacamole

Fantastic table-side guacamole

Rhonda Crone, amateur photography

Posta Plata, Fayetteville, AR

Fayetteville's first upscale Mexican restaurant

by Rhonda Crone | January 02, 2012

Finally, I got the chance to try Fayetteville's first high-end Mexican spot on New Year's Eve. We took a huge risk of having a "challenging" dinner taking the kids, but we did it, and it turned out better than expected. They have an affordable kids' menu and were totally accommodating. It's not every day you find a Mexican restaurant with white tablecloths, but Posta Plata has them. It's gorgeous inside, and they plate up the …


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