The Preacher's Sonin Bentonville is hosting a farewell dinner for Executive Chef Matt Cooper this Saturday. Cooper, who helped launch the reasturant located in a restored church in 2016, is leaving to develop his own farm-to-table concept. He speaks with us about the dining scene in Northwest Arkansas, working during a pandemic and his next steps.
Bentonville's Preacher's Son Bids Farewell to Executive Chef
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Meredith Mashburn / The Preacher's Son