Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Where’s Waldo?
Chicken and beer joint arrives in Bentonville
Hey, I found Waldo!
No, not the elusive character in round specs sporting a redand-white-striped shirt and a cane. I am talking about a new chicken restaurant opening soon in Bentonville.
Waldo’s Chicken & Beer will open its third Arkansas location on March 26 at 700 S.E. Walton Blvd., according to a press release.
The new location will feature a patio, four dedicated curbside parking spaces, online ordering and a full-service bar in a fastcasual environment, the release states.
Waldo’s is known for making its entire menu from scratch, according to the release. Its specialty is southern fried and rotisserie chicken, and it has an established local beer program and bar.
The menu features a wide array of chicken dishes, including sandwiches, salads, tenders, bonein chicken and overnight-brined wings, the release states. And all menu items will be handmade in the kitchen daily.
President of JTJ Restaurants LLC Tommy Keet has been the leader of Waldo’s expansion in Arkansas, according to the release.
“We’re thrilled to open our third Waldo’s in Arkansas,” Keet said in the release. “Opening Taziki’s 10 years ago, just a block away, we’ve felt the incredible support of the Bentonville community. We’re eager to offer our customers great food, drinks, and service at our new location!”
Handel’s Homemade
It’s official, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream has landed in the Natural State.
The ice cream shop opened its first Arkansas location Thursday at 1904 W. Pleasant Grove Road in Rogers, according to a press release.
Handel’s even treated the first 100 guests to free ice cream for a year, the release states.
Franchisees Jeff and Mackenzie Greene, set to lead the new flagship store, are excited to introduce this beloved ice cream favorite to the local community.
“We first experienced Handel’s in 2020, and Mackenzie and I fell in love with the taste of each and every flavor, the brand, and the customer service behind the counter,” Jeff Green said. “We’re overwhelmed with excitement to be bringing the best ice cream in the world to Northwest Arkansas!”
The Rogers location will be open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 9 p.m.
For more information, visit their website or follow them on Instagram or on Facebook.
Chocolate Festival
Eureka Springs’ sweetest day of the year arrives Saturday.
The city’s Chocolate Lovers Festival will be hosted in the Highlander Room at the Eureka Springs Community Center from 1 to 5 p.m., according to the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce website.
There will be more than 20 specialty vendors to discover, featuring an array of treats from Eureka Springs’ finest restaurants and chocolate-related shops, the
event’s Facebook page states. You can even enjoy a selection of chocolate drinks and mocktails!
Some vendors will be offering their irresistible chocolate products for sale, ensuring the sweet memories linger long after the festival ends, the event page says.
Tickets are just $25, and you can purchase them here: eurekaspringschamberar.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/6387.
Maine Lobster
A food truck that was featured on the popular televisions series “Shark Tank” is coming to Fayetteville.
A Cousins Maine Lobster truck is scheduled to set up outside Fossil Cove Brewing at 1946 N. Birch Ave. today, according to a social media post from the food truck.
The food truck will be serving their well-known lobster from Maine between noon and 8 p.m., according to the social media post.
Fayetteville and other area residents seem to be excited for the chance to get their hands on some lobster in our landlocked state. As of this writing, the
Facebook event page says that 142 guests have responded as “going,” while over 1.6 thousand others are “interested.”