The Big Chill in Rogers is Gina Park's second location by the same name and crafted with the same intention -- a casual place chill and listen to local musicians jam.
The first was established 17 years ago in the basement of Hot Springs' Park Hotel. After growing the Hot Springs Chill to a destination location, she is eager to deliver the same quality to Northwest Arkansas residents.
The Big Chill
3000 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers
(479) 271-7011
Open at 4 p.m. Tues-Sat; open until 2 a.m. Fri-Sat. Live Music Tuesday-Saturday, no cover. Closed Sunday and Monday. Full bar with 20 beers on tap. The Big Chill has been a legendary live music venue in Hot Springs for 17 years. The Rogers location offers an expanded menu with the same level of entertainment and service as the original venue.
2-3 Heavy Suga and the Sweetones
6 Take Over Duo
7-8 Jocko
9 Amanda Rey CD Release Party
10 Sarah Hughes Band
14 Fett’s Folly
15 Some Guy Named Robb
16-17 Mike Mayberry and the Slow Hands
21 Samantha Hunt
22 The Big Chill Comedy Night
23-24 Highway 124
28 Fett’s Folly
29 Take Cover Duo
30-31 Mister Lucky
Located across the street from Embassy Suites and the Walmart AMP, The Big Chill is a self-defined 'grown-up bar' for patrons 21 years of age or older.
The Chill in Rogers is a warehouse-style building with a long bar along one side of the room and a built-in stage against the opposite wall. There is ample seating with tables that can slide to the side for dancing space. An outdoor patio provides additional seating and a covered smoking area.
"I've tried to bring The Big Chill's ambiance from Hot Springs ... the same atmosphere, music and entertainment. This [location] has a much bigger kitchen, so we are able to expand our food offerings," Parks said.
The menu is American bar-style grub with made-from-scratch flare. In addition to burgers, chicken sandwiches and fried appetizers, there is a selection of hummus, salads and Park's signature spinach dip.
The menu also offers a quarter-pound Kosher hot dog stuffed with cheddar cheese, jalapeno slices and fried pickle spears. It is wrapped in four pieces of bacon, fried and then served with southwestern ranch.
More information is available at thebigchillnwa.com or by calling (479) 271- 7011. The Big Chill NWA is also on Facebook.
NAN Dining Guide Spotlight on 12/19/2014