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This Week in the River Valley Fork: New Eats, Wine Dinners & Local Flavor

This Week in the River Valley Fork: New Eats, Wine Dinners & Local Flavor
Stuโ€™s Clean Cookinโ€™ moves to Van Buren, Piatto hosts a wine-pairing dinner, plus markets, comedy, and comfort-food favorites across the River Valley.

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Oct 15, 2025

๐Ÿด This Week in the River Valley Fork

Fall in the River Valley means warm plates, crisp evenings, and plenty of reasons to get out and taste whatโ€™s happening around town.


From Stuโ€™s Clean Cookinโ€™ settling into its new Van Buren home to Piattoโ€™s Italian Wine Dinner in Fort Smith, this weekโ€™s Fork is full of flavors worth planning around.

 

Grab your friends, check the weather, and discover whatโ€™s cooking across Fort Smith, Van Buren, and beyond โ€” including live music, craft brews, and canโ€™t-miss comfort food

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A local video highlighting a recent community event is capturing attention on social media.

 

Residents gathered in high spirits, sharing memorable moments and celebrating togetherness.

 

Many attendees expressed pride in their neighborhood's unity and the positive atmosphere showcased throughout the video.

 

The event continues to spark enthusiastic conversation online, drawing more interest to future gatherings.


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Piatto Italian Kitchen in Fort Smith is set to host another elegant wine dinner, ideal for food and wine lovers seeking a memorable evening together.

 

This all-inclusive event features five carefully selected wines paired with four Italian chef-crafted courses in an inviting setting.

 

Special guest Valerie Befve, Managing Director of Chรขteauโ€™s Dassault & Lafleur from St. Emilion, France, will be in attendance to guide guests through the unique pairings.

 

Seating is limited, so early reservations are encouraged to secure a spot for this sought-after experience.

 

The dinner is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22 at 6 p.m., promising a night filled with flavor, conversation, and Italian hospitality.

 

This exclusive celebration of wine and friendship is a highlight for the Fort Smith community.


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Hoppy Hour Comedy Show – Fort Smith Brewing Co.

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, October 18, 2025
โฐ 7:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Fort Smith Brewing Company, 7500 Fort Chaffee Blvd, Fort Smith, AR
๐ŸŽŸ Admission: $20 per person
๐Ÿ“‘ More Info
A night of stand-up featuring Chase Myska, Kelly Collum, Lucas Aaron Smith, and Bair. Grab a brew and enjoy laughs at Fort Smith Brewing Companyโ€™s Hoppy Hour Comedy Show.

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Chili Supper & Pie Auction – Robert Jack VFW Post 1322 Auxiliary

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, October 18, 2025
โฐ 5:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Crawford County Emergency Operations Center, 1820 Chestnut St, Van Buren, AR
๐ŸŽŸ Admission: $5 per person (Children under 2 free)
๐Ÿ“‘ More Info
Enjoy a homemade chili supper and pie auction benefitting Operation Christmas to support local veterans and families. Hosted by Robert Jack VFW Post 1322 Auxiliary.

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Chaffee Crossing Food & Artisans Market – Fort Smith, AR

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, October 18, 2025
โฐ 9:00 AM โ€“ 3:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Chaffee Crossing, Fort Smith, AR (near Wells Lake Rd)
๐ŸŽŸ Admission: Free to attend (vendor prices vary)
๐Ÿ“‘ More Info
A vibrant outdoor market featuring local food producers, artisans, crafters, and seasonal vendors at historic Chaffee Crossing.

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The Poe Showe / Nevermore: The Poe Experience – Skokos Center / Rudy Ruins

๐Ÿ“… October 30 โ€“ November 2, 2025
โฐ Evening performances (times vary by night)
๐Ÿ“ Rudy Ruins (Rudy, AR) / produced by Skokos Performing Arts Center
๐ŸŽŸ Admission: Ticketed (reservations required)
๐Ÿ“‘ More Info & Tickets
An immersive dinner-theater experience based on Poeโ€™s works (The Raven, Annabel Lee, Mask of the Red Death, etc.), with a special late-night show on Halloween.

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๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Reader Poll — What’s Your Go-To Fall Comfort Food?

๐Ÿฒ Chili ๐Ÿ— Chicken & Dumplings ๐Ÿฅง Pecan Pie ๐ŸŽ Apple Cobbler

 

Cast your vote on our Facebook page and help crown the River Valleyโ€™s favorite fall dish!


๐Ÿ‘‰ Vote here โ†’

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Radium Girls Paint & Sip

๐Ÿ“… October 30 & 31, 2025
โฐ 6:00 PM โ€“ 8:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Miss Lauraโ€™s Brothel Museum, 2 North B Street, Fort Smith, AR
๐Ÿ“‘ Step into history with a spooky-chic evening of art and storytelling! Each night features a presentation on the courageous Radium Girls, followed by painting, snacks, and drinks. This is a limited-attendance event (just 12 seats per night) โ€” tickets are $55, must be 21+, and are available in person at the museum gift shop.
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets & Info: Purchase in person at Miss Lauraโ€™s gift shop.

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๐ŸŒค๏ธ River Valley Fork Weather Snapshot

Thursday, Oct 16 – Wednesday, Oct 22

โ˜๏ธ Thu 16: Rather cloudy โ€ข High 85ยฐ / Low 63ยฐ
๐ŸŒž Fri 17: Sunny & very warm โ€ข High 87ยฐ / Low 67ยฐ
โ›ˆ๏ธ Sat 18: Humid + storms late โ€ข High 82ยฐ / Low 56ยฐ
๐ŸŒค๏ธ Sun 19: Clear & pleasant โ€ข High 76ยฐ / Low 54ยฐ
โ˜€๏ธ Mon 20: Bright & warm โ€ข High 82ยฐ / Low 57ยฐ
๐ŸŒž Tue 21: Mostly sunny โ€ข High 81ยฐ / Low 54ยฐ
โ˜๏ธ Wed 22: Clouds returning โ€ข High 75ยฐ / Low 53ยฐ

๐Ÿด Fork Forecast Tips

  • Plan patio dining or outdoor events Sunday โ€“ Tuesday โ€” clear skies and mild temps make it ideal for markets, food trucks, or live-music patios.

 

  • Watch Saturday evening: storms could disrupt outdoor fests or trucks; prep covered seating or early service.

 

  • Chefs & bartenders: cooler evenings mid-week are perfect for debuting soups, chilis, mulled wines, and warm cocktails.

 

  • Customers: grab those final warm nights for al fresco dining before real fall sets in!

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๐Ÿšš Feature Your Food Truck or Restaurant

Weโ€™re always looking for new local eats, drinks, and events to highlight in River Valley Fork.

 

๐Ÿ“ง Email: info@rivervalleyfork.com
๐Ÿ’ฌ Message Us: facebook.com/RiverValleyFork

 

The Fork highlights the best of River Valley flavor โ€” from food trucks to fine dining. Send your specials by Tuesday 12 PM to be featured in next weekโ€™s edition!

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