Bentonville showed up strong at the 2025 James Beard Awards! 🌟 While the Best Chef: South title went elsewhere this year, we’re incredibly proud of chefrafrios of yeyosnwa and cooper_chef of coniferbentonville for making history as the first-ever Arkansas finalists at America’s most prestigious culinary awards. Their nominations spotlight the growing food scene in #BentonvilleAR and the talent that’s putting our restaurants on the national stage. 🍽️ Whether it’s bold Latin flavors or innovative gluten free cuisine, Bentonville is a must-visit for food lovers. #BentonvilleEats #JamesBeardAwards #ArkansasChefs #VisitBentonville #CulinaryExcellence #NWAfood #FoodieTravel #FarmToTable