What's Up - Your guide to what's happening in Fayetteville, AR this week!
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AUGUST 26 - SepTember 1, 2018 WhAT'S Up! 43 Tuesday is chicken fried steak or chicken, Wednesday is pork chops with apple infused gravy, Thursday is shepherds' pie, and Friday is beef tips on rice." "Check our Facebook specials," John suggested. "Friday is also Friday Night Steak Night—Smoked Sirloin and Tenderloin cut to order with one of our delicious sides." Heather has her own favorite. "The beef tenderloin sandwich on the weekend is absolutely delicious," she said. "We smoke it in-house. It is tender and delicious. It melts in your mouth. It's straight up smoked tenderloin and cheese." The couple agrees on one specialty item that has been a hit with their customers. "It's the Pork Belly Pops," Heather said. "As much as we loved it, we weren't sure how it would be received. It's gone over like gangbusters. We smoke the pork belly in house and cut it into cubes and skewer it so it looks like a popsicle. Then we deep fry it and dip in in our BBQ sauce. Pork belly bacon…just really good smoked bacon." John boasts that the chili at Boar's Nest is second to none. "Our two-bean and brisket chili is based on my recipe from growing up in Texas, just not as hot. People can modify it if they want. It's always easy to heat something up, but it's hard to take the heat out of it." Their chili, he said, can be added to many menu favorites. "You can have a bowl of chili," he said. "Or, get our version of chili mac and cheese. Or, you can put it on our cheese fries or nachos, hot dogs or a hamburger." On the lighter side Looking for something on the light side? Boar's Nest has that covered. "You can get your typical side salad," Heather said, "Or you can get a salad and add smoked chicken, pulled pork or brisket to it. We have a grilled chicken sandwich that's also incredible. You can add any of our smoked meats to any salad." Boar's Nest is also a great option for those simply looking for an adult beverage and an appetizer. They feature happy hour prices from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. As far as appetizers go, John recommends a couple of long-standing menu favorites. "The Gator Bites…they are actually bites," he pointed out. "A lot of places cut them so small they are nothing but batter. The fried pickles are also a huge hit, I love our fried pickles." The party starts here If you are getting ready for that tailgate party, the restaurant has party packs designed for every size up to 100 people. "It is a party in a box," John said. "We can supply everything you need including meats, bread, sides and desserts. We've tried to make throwing a party as easy as possible so you can enjoy the party." Boar's Nest offers a full bar with room for 40 seats, three hard-tip dartboards and two pool tables. There is always something to do at Boar's Nest. A Thursday night Corn Hole league starting September 20 is currently forming, and there's an ongoing pool league during the week. They are also looking for all Benton County dart throwers to start a dart league. "We have live music on Saturday," John explained. "We have all local bands and local entertainment. We have karaoke on Wednesdays and a DJ on Fridays. We are a full service food and entertainment establishment. Come by and say hi!" John is there most of the time and loves to talk, food, beer, golf, football or basketball. Boar's Nest Bar, Grill & Barbeque LOCATION: 4404 West Walnut Street, Rogers, AR. PhONe: 479-899-6282 hOURS: Open Monday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. ONLINe: boarsnestnwa.com facebook.com/boarsnestrogers Questions about this or other dining features? Contact Karen Rice at 479-571-6474 or krice@NWADG.com. Pork chop blue plate special Smoked meatloaf blue plate special Beef tips on rice blue plate special