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Posted on 9/16/25 at 11:12 am
Posted on 9/16/25 at 11:12 am
Got a buddy that's going up to NW Arkansas for a few days to deal with Walmart. It's been 20 years since I lived in state. What's the best BBQ joint up there nowadays? Is Fox Trail Distillery worth visiting? He's a big whisky guy.
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Posted on 9/16/25 at 11:35 am to Inadvertent Whistle
I've been told by reliable folks that Wright's in Johnson is the best. I haven't been there because to hell with Johnson.
If Fox Trail ever opens on Sunday afternoon, I'll stop in there too. Yes, I'm old.
If Fox Trail ever opens on Sunday afternoon, I'll stop in there too. Yes, I'm old.
Posted on 9/16/25 at 12:04 pm to Red Boarman
Wrights is good.
Can’t go wrong with Penguin Ed’s on the S curves.
Some like Sassys.
Can’t go wrong with Penguin Ed’s on the S curves.
Some like Sassys.
Posted on 9/16/25 at 1:26 pm to Inadvertent Whistle
Yes. Wrights is very good. There is also on in Bentonville if he's up there instead. Penguid Ed's is fine, but I dislike their ribs (they don't remove the membranes last time I checked, so they're tough to eat). Sassy's is alright. Their turkey is probably the best meat they do.
An underrated current player, in my opinion, is the City Park BBQ truck in Fayetteville that is only open on the weekends. Really surprised me how good it was last time I had it.
Of course, there's now a Rudy's in Fayetteville now as well. I haven't tired it, as I"m kind of opposed to big chain, BBQ, but a lot of people seem to like it.
An underrated current player, in my opinion, is the City Park BBQ truck in Fayetteville that is only open on the weekends. Really surprised me how good it was last time I had it.
Of course, there's now a Rudy's in Fayetteville now as well. I haven't tired it, as I"m kind of opposed to big chain, BBQ, but a lot of people seem to like it.
Posted on 9/16/25 at 1:27 pm to Inadvertent Whistle
Wright's is incredibly good BBQ. The original location in Johnson is closed for a while for remodeling and utility improvements in the area, but the Rogers location is not only much closer to Walmart HQ but is just as good.
Fox Trail is decent. I really like their gin (they sell it at Sam's Club) but I've never tried any of their whiskey nor have I ever been to their actual distillery but know several people who have and had a good time.
Fox Trail is decent. I really like their gin (they sell it at Sam's Club) but I've never tried any of their whiskey nor have I ever been to their actual distillery but know several people who have and had a good time.
Posted on 9/16/25 at 3:39 pm to Red Boarman
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I've been told by reliable folks that Wright's in Johnson is the best. I haven't been there because to hell with Johnson.
Ironically, Johnson currently has some of the better restaurants in NWA:
Wrights, Pizzeria Ruby, Hail Fellow Well Met, and La Media Luna are all really solid. It's bizarre that they're all in Johnson. I guess it's due to lower rent and proximity to the interstate.
Posted on 9/16/25 at 4:29 pm to hogfly
It's punishment for me saying I'll never spend money there. Coming soon to Johnson, the best brew pub, strip club and gilf bar.
Posted on 9/16/25 at 4:30 pm to Red Boarman
Had a few too many speeding tickets there? 
Posted on 9/17/25 at 8:03 am to Inadvertent Whistle
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Got a buddy that's going up to NW Arkansas for a few days to deal with Walmart. It's been 20 years since I lived in state. What's the best BBQ joint up there nowadays? Is Fox Trail Distillery worth visiting? He's a big whisky guy.
Yes, go to Wright's. Johnson location is under construction. I like the Rogers location. I love everything there. Their ribs are incredible too.
Don't bother with the others mentioned.
Fox Trail will have some good drinks, make sure they are open.
Posted on 9/17/25 at 10:44 am to Billy Blanks
Another vote for Wrights. Only thing I don't care for there is the green beans everything else is amazing, and I cook bbq as a side gig so I'm a very picky BBQ guy
Posted on 9/17/25 at 11:18 am to FayetteNAM
Wright's Baked Beans are hit or miss. Often too sweet.
Posted on 9/18/25 at 6:56 am to hogfly
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Had a few too many speeding tickets there?
They finally realized that business and development is a better way to raise revenue.
In the last five years it’s like a light switch flipped and it’s been growing like crazy.
This post was edited on 9/18/25 at 6:57 am
Posted on 9/18/25 at 7:02 am to Sus-Scrofa
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In the last five years it’s like a light switch flipped and it’s been growing like crazy.
Hasn’t there been big upset about it being gentrified?
Posted on 9/18/25 at 7:04 am to FayetteNAM
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Hasn’t there been big upset about it being gentrified?
That would be hilarious if true.
A BBQ, a dozen strip malls, and an EZ Mart is pretty fancy.
Seems a pretty good transition between Fayetteville and Springdale to me!
This post was edited on 9/18/25 at 7:05 am
Posted on 9/18/25 at 9:32 am to FayetteNAM
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Hasn’t there been big upset about it being gentrified?
I can see those little cheap arse faux modern homes on Wilkerson street really rubbing Johnson folks the wrong way.
Posted on 9/18/25 at 8:17 pm to Sus-Scrofa
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That would be hilarious if true.
I believe it is, have a cousin married to a black dude who lived there and she was bitching they were driving up the prices etc… and her claim was it was because they didn’t want black people there anymore.
I said it couldn’t be because they wanted to make money from something other than speeding tickets?
Posted on 9/19/25 at 8:54 am to Inadvertent Whistle
Appreciate y'all. They made it to Wrights and he loved it.
Posted on 9/25/25 at 12:44 pm to Inadvertent Whistle
Wrights is the only answer, save your money on Penguin Rd's. Like Fox Trail is great. Tontitown Winery is fun.
Posted on 9/26/25 at 6:53 pm to Inadvertent Whistle
I really don’t get the Wrights hype, just ok and expensive
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