South Market Opens, Encompassing Food Trucks, Various Culinary Cultures

The South Market is officially open inside the 8^th Street Market, bringing with it a confluence of cultures and culinary invention. Here’s a vendor breakdown that should allow you to enjoy the new space in its entirety:

The Dirty Dog Brat Haus

Open Monday – Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Closed Sundays.

The Dirty Dog Brat Haus has everything you could want in a bratwurst joint. Specializing in locally-made brats, The Dirty Dog Brat Haus is guaranteed to fill your need for flavor and inventiveness. With brats packed to the brim with flavorful ingredients and unique toppings, there’s guaranteed to be a dog for everyone at this must-make stop inside the South Market.

If you make it by, try the Beer and Cheese. In keeping with the 8th Street mission of local food, and chefs supporting chefs, this is a bratwurst topped with beercheese made with Bike Rack Brewing Co. beer!

La Fonda

Open Monday – Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Closed Sundays.

La Fonda is a Colombian kitchen bringing the authentic flavors of Colombian Street Food to the streets of Northwest Arkansas.

With items like Arepas, Plantain Tostadas and Empanadas, this is must-try for anyone interested in huge flavor and new cultural experiences.

Kalye Manila

Open Monday – Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Closed Sundays.

Bringing the flavors of the Philippines to South Market was the goal of Kalye Manila, a Filipino restaurant that has made quick fans through its extraordinary flavors and authenticity. In just the first few months of being open, Kalye Manila was awarded Celebrate Magazine’s Very Best of 2018 award for “Very Best Asian Food.”

It’s dishes like their BBQ Skewer and Lumpia that have catapulted Kalye Manila to food fame in Northwest Arkansas in such a short time. Make a point to make it by.

Sweet Freedom Cheese

Open Monday – Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Thursday – Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Closed Sundays.

Northwest Arkansas’ only independently-owned, cut-to-order cheese shop finds its first home inside South Market, where the convergence of cultures is strengthened , by another offering, this time representing corners of the world in all sorts of ways.

Sweet Freedom Cheese is an homage to all things flavorful, offering a selection of locally and internationally-sourced cheeses, cured meats, and specialty grocery items. If it’s dynamic flavors you’re looking for, search no longer.

Honed In Knife Sharpening

Open Monday – Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed Sunday.

Breathe new life into your knife with Honed In knife sharpening. They’ll sharpen anything, from old pocket knives to modern kitchen utensils, with the know-how and care expected of true artisans in any field.

Fancy Frog Boutique

Open Tuesday – Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

With a selection of gourmet food and giftware, the Fancy Frog Boutique is committed to the South Market’s vision of expanding culinary opportunity across Northwest Arkansas. But instead of making food, they provide you with the best tools to do so yourself.

Whether it’s a jam or jelly, a unique utensil, or the perfect place for a registry, the Fancy Frog inside South Market is soon to become a go-to destination for anyone in search of the perfect piece for their own kitchen.

Pure Joy Ice Cream

Open Monday – Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Closed Sundays.

Pure Joy Ice Cream operates a classic cart inside the South Market, where its ice cream flavors far exceed the ordinary.

Founded on the passion of its head ice cream maker, Matt Feyerabend, Pure Joy is committed to creating using pure ingredients and a consistent search for novelty and invention in its products.

Food Truck Park

Loafin’ Joes

Open Tuesday – Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Open Thursday – Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Open Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Closed Mondays.

Loafin’ Joes is a Fayetteville staple that finally found its way north, and we couldn’t possibly be happier. The sub sandwich and pizza shop known for creations like the Joe-Chos and the Ragin’ Chicken Club is now at South Market, offering all the goodness its storefront location is known for.

And if a fabulous sub sandwich wasn’t enough for you, Loafin’ Joes also offers pizzas and salads, sure to satisfy anyone in the market for an awesome lunch or dinner.

Indian Dhaba NWA

Open Tuesday – Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Open Thursday – Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Open Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Closed Mondays.

Indian Dhaba NWA brings the flavors of India to 8^th Street, with culinary creations that are as authentic as they are flavorful. If you’re in the market for carefully-prepared and genuine Indian food, Indian Dhaba NWA should go toward the top of your must-try list.

Louisiana Influence

Open Tuesday – Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday – Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Open Saturday from noon to 9:00 p.m. Closed Sundays and Mondays.

The Louisiana Influence is clear in this food truck, where staples of Cajun cooking shine. Whether it’s a hot cup of gumbo or a bowl of Jambalaya, hearty options sure to satisfy are all on the menu at Louisiana Influence.