In this week’s edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we’re at Lasang Pinoy, with owner Maria Smith and her brother, executive chef Bill Martfeld – But you start how we start it around here...

FOOD NEWS!!

• Chick’n Headz opened in Bentonville


• Fuego Tortilla is now open in Fayetteville


• Crisp & Green opened their second location. We’ll hear from owner Tony Airoso.


• Potbelly’s opens in Springdale this week


• Pizza Lotties will be opening in 2026 – we’ll tell you when!


• Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson will be preparing you a lavish dinner before the New Year if you act fast!


• Feroz the Afghan Restaurant will open next year. We’ll tell you when and where!


• Hideaway Pizza is coming to NWA!!


• Downtown Rogers is holding a restaurant weekend. We’ll tell you when!


• HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, Puritan Coffee & Beer!


• In this week’s Flavors Flashback, you’ll hear the hilarious way that co-owners and spouses Trae and Weisi Basore met!

Lasang Pinoy Owner Maria Smith owns and runs a family restaurant. Her brother Bill Martfeld is the executive chef, her husband will work there sometimes, her mom is always there. It’s their home away from home. Maria and Chef Bill talk about being born in the Philippines and their path to Rogers. They’ve been EVERYWHERE, and you’ll hear the stories. Also, though they’re just over a year old, they were affected by the Rogers tornado. You won’t believe that story. And the food. If you’ve not had it, you’ll be in for a treat when you go. They JUST released their new menu. You’ll hear what’s brand new on the menu, and what’s a staple... and it’s all next here on the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas.