News & Happenings in NWA

Food Festival added to

NWA Championship itinerary

The Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by Proctor & Gamble has announced that two new signature events will be a part of the ninth annual LPGA week June 22-28 in Rogers. The inaugural NW Arkansas Food Festival will take place June 25-26 at the Walmart AMP and will consist of two events -- Taste of NW Arkansas hosted by Carla Hall and NW Arkansas Beer & Burger Fest.

"In its ninth year, the tournament hopes to engage a broader audience in the community and continue to showcase Northwest Arkansas as a great place to live and work," said Harry Hardy, Tournament Director.

"Culinary is the next step for us as we bring the region together to highlight the best food, brews, restaurants, ingredients and chefs Northwest Arkansas has to offer. These two new exciting events will offer something for everyone, from foodies and craft beer lovers to couples looking for a fun date night, and we thank our partners at the Walton Arts Center and Walmart for coming together to make this possible," he continued.

The NW Arkansas Food Festival joins a lineup of community events planned for the week that already includes a community concert, charity events and the world's best female golfers competing at Pinnacle Country Club.

"LPGA week in Northwest Arkansas will be bigger and better than ever this year with the addition of the NW Arkansas Food Festival to the schedule," stated Gisel Ruiz, Executive Vice President of Walmart International People.

"This festival is an important opportunity for our community to come together, and celebrate the food and culture of the region Walmart has proudly called home for more than 50 years," Ruiz said.

Interested parties should contact the Tournament Office. Tyson Foods, Walmart, Clorox, Kraft Foods, Coca-Cola and the Walton Arts Center are committed as founding sponsors.

Tickets and information for both the golf tournament and the food festival are available at nwachampionship.com.

Moe's Southwest Grill

opens first location in Northwest Arkansas

Moe's Southwest Grill is a fast-casual restaurant franchise featuring fresh, handmade, customizable southwestern food. A location at 2600 W. Pleasant Crossing Drive in Rogers opened April 2.

Fifty percent of the day's net sales today will benefit Rogers High School.

"I have seen a strong following develop around Moe's throughout the state, and I believe Rogers will be no exception," said franchisee Melanie Hoggard, who owns additional Moe's locations in Arkansas with her husband, Thos. "I look forward to building lasting relationships with our guests and the Rogers community."

Ranked No. 1 Mexican food chain by consumers in Restaurant Business Magazine in 2015, Atlanta-based Moe's Southwest Grill serves fresh, made-to-order burritos and southwest fare in a fun and laid-back environment.

Moe's is best known for its burritos packed with a choice of more than 20 fresh ingredients. The menu also features kid's, vegetarian and low-calorie options.

All meals, including signature menu items like the Homewrecker burrito, Close Talker salad and John Coctostan quesadilla, are served with free chips and salsa. Guests can customize their beverage with a selection of more than 100 brands to choose from with the Coca-Cola Freestyle soda fountain.

Moe's of Rogers will be open from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. More information is available by calling (479) 903-7272 or visit moes.com.

Moe's is part of the Atlanta-based FOCUS Brands Inc., which is the franchisor and operator of well-known eateries including Carvel, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's, Moe's Southwest Grill, Auntie Anne's and McAlister's Deli.

Cookout to benefit Leadership Springdale's class project

The public is invited to attend a cookout on Monday to benefit the Leadership Springdale's class project of building a fruit and vegetable educational garden for the EOA Children's House.

Lunch is free and donations will be accepted for the class' efforts to build the garden. The free lunch cookout will be held from 11:30 a.m-1:30 p.m. on Monday at the EOA Children's House, located at 2577 N. Lowell Road in Springdale.

More information is available by contacting Missha Wagoner at (479) 756-7712.

NAN Dining Guide Spotlight on 04/10/2015

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