09/09/2026
In this week’s Flavors of Northwest Arkansas Podcast, we’re in Fayetteville at 1834 Tavern Lafayette talking with Co-owner Stephanie Ouyoumjian, but before we hear from her?!?!
FOOD NEWS!!
• Herman's Ribhouse reopened last week. Owner Nick Wright will tell you about the turnout and his new partner- a Razorback legend.
• Nola's Pantry is temporarily closed in downtown Rogers. We’ll tell you why.
• We have news on the soon-to-be Memo’s Taco’s in the old Angus Jack’s space in Springdale.
• Kai Fayetteville officially opened in Fayetteville last week. We’ll tell you the hours.
• AQ Chicken House made a national publication!
• Mothership Brewhouse Kitchen has reopened in Springdale.
• Kaylee's Bakery & Mercantile opens this Saturday in Highfill.
• You can still enter the 2nd annual rib competition at Centerton Days 2026!
• Find out what all you’ll be able to do on Saturday at the World Champion Squirrel Cook Off and hear how it started 15 years ago with Joe Wilson in this week’s Flavors Flashback!
Stephanie Ouyoumjian and her husband Matt Taylor are both well-accomplished in their fields, and they’re starting to become accomplished in another- owning and operating a Belgian tavern. They opened 1834 Tavern Lafayette in March and haven’t looked back. Stephanie will tell you about the concept, which is unusual to Fayetteville, but becoming more and more familiar to those that have eaten there. They had a specific vision for the place and needed a chef that could deliver. They’ll tell you how they landed Executive Chef David Fisher, and how he’s over-delivered. She’ll also talk about his unusual training once he took the job. We’ll also talk about the food and the inspirations behind the menu. And finally? Belgian beer! That’s next on this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas.
