Tag: Restaurants & Food

Pinnacle Deli

Baker Bros. Restaurant looks to open first Arkansas store at Pinnacle Hills.

Tontitown Market

Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market could be a possibility for Tontitown.

Building Reputation that Lasts (Commentary by Elise Mitchell)

We should all harbor a healthy fear of a gathering storm that could test our personal levee system and risk the loss of our own reputation.

Pig Trail Enjoys Bikes, Blues & BBQ

Northwest Arkansas? first Harley-Davidson/Buell motorcycle dealership opened July 24, but the Pig Trail?s true grand opening was during the Bikes, Blues & BBQ event held 30 miles south in Fayetteville Sept. 27-30.

Leading a Company Takes Courage (Barry Goldberg Commentary)

There are many threats and challenges in business that have little to do with physical harm, and dealing with them in a courageous manner is one way that skilled leaders demonstrate their personal integrity.

Cities See Green in Sports Boom

From the LPGA to the WNBA, Northwest Arkansas could be home to more than eight professional events and teams, which could mean as much as $80 million for the area? economy.

Execs, Sailors Share Mindset

The executive sailing set on Beaver Lake say the sport is about the journey, not the destination.

Gettin? Hooked: Lure of Trout Fishing Can be Addictive

Some executives take advantage of Northwest Arkansas? abundant streams to fish for trophy trout. A look at $182 million per year industry in Arkansas.

Silver Joe?s Brews in Fort Smith

Steve Clark, Cameron Clement and Terry Smith team up with Airstream trailers to market its new company, Silver Joe?s Coffee Co. of Fort Smith.

Bonefish Grill Opens First Restaurant in Rogers

Bonefish Grill, the state’s first such restaurant, opened at the Shoppes at Pinnacle Hills in Rogers Aug. 28.

P.F. Chang?s Slated For Pinnacle Promenade

P.F. Chang?s China Bistro will open its second state restaurant at the Pinnacle Promenade in Rogers Oct. 2.

Kobe to Open Second Sushi Grill

Soonae Lee and Sang Choi plans to open their second Kobe Japanese Restaurant in Fayetteville at the Steel Crossing retail center at CMN?s Business Park in November.

Blue Plate Caf? Food Review (Business Lunch)

Blue Plate Caf? gets two-and-a-half stars in our lunch review.

Alumni Celebrate 10th Forty Under 40 Class

More than 320 people attended the Business Journal?s Forty Under 40 event at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers on Aug. 29, where Steve Reinemund, chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, was the evening?s guest speaker.

Residents Question Hooter?s Location

Fort Smith residents are already upset about the possible location of a Hooter?s restaurant that would front a residential neighborhood.

Forty Under 40 Honorees Balance Family With Professional Lives

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal names its annual class of Forty Under 40, and surveys those honorees for some insightful statistics. Includes links to the list and profiles.

Is Success in Business Really ?Who You Know??

The Forty Under 40 All-Decade honorees discuss what it takes for success in business.

Women Execs Shatter Infamous Glass Ceiling

Forty Under 40 honorees share thoughts and experiences with sexism and the glass ceiling in the workplace.

Employers ask, ?Are You Experienced??

Area employers share their thoughts on age and experience when looking to hire new employees.

Employee Retention Is Key To Companies? Bottom Line

Companies offer benefits packages to increase retention and avoid the costs of training new employees.

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ‘Oceanscape’ playground work begins, Mercy stroke program renewed

Walmart likely to tap insiders for expected leadership changes

Dan Wright re-elected Arkansas Farm Bureau president

Arkansas Tourism Ticker: Tourism tax numbers down through August, job numbers up