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featured dining guide story Advertorial Feature by DAVE WOODS AnD kArEn ricE | nWA DEmOcrAt-GAzEttE Boar's Nest scores with great food, drinks and fun Far more than a sports bar 42 What's up! auGust 26 - september 1, 2018 D uring past year and a half, owners John Hudec and his wife Heather have been devoted to Boar's Nest Bar, Grill and Barbeque in Rogers. It's their passion. "Our focus is on making sure everybody is taken care of and our food is topnotch," John said. "We offer great food, great drinks and a comfortable, fun atmosphere." After closing their Fayetteville location last October, the couple has put all their energy into their Rogers sports bar and restaurant. They are happy with the decision. It's only a 20-minute drive for their Fayetteville friends. "We've had a great response from folks," John said. "With a lot of help and dedication from our front of house/ bar manager, Becca Duncan and kitchen manager, Rodney Snoxhill; our popularity is increasing." John was a culinary manager in Dallas for many years and worked for JB Hunt in the DCS division for 9 years. When this opportunity arose, he and Heather jumped on it. Fresh, made-to-order choices The couple believes they have created a menu with something for everybody. Besides smoking their own BBQ , the restaurant also smokes their own pork belly, pastrami, and tenderloin for sandwiches. "It's a family friendly bar with great food. Everything is made fresh and made to order," John pointed out. "We make our own chips and hand cut fries. Our bread is sourced locally from Stone Mill Baking. Our burgers are hand-pattied daily." The establishment features TVs in every booth with personal remotes. Kids can eat and watch what they want and parents can entertain themselves with hard darts, pool or mixing with friends. "We have a great menu for kids," Heather said. "Children 10 and younger eat free, as long as they are with a paid adult. They can order off the kid's menu; sliders, mac and cheese, grilled cheese and chicken tenders - all free." Specials and favorites The restaurant is now open for lunch 7 days a week and their daily blue plate specials have become a big hit. "If you are in the mood for some good ole' home cooking, try one of the blue plate specials," John recommended. "Monday's special is Smoked Meatloaf with mashed potatoes and smoked gravy,