End-of-summer fun, French-style.

Take your taste buds on an end of summer trip to France at the next edition of our Small Plates Series featuring Frédéric and Paula Henry, owners of one of NWA's favorites, Crêpes Paulette! 

Bring your friends to enjoy the last days of summer and the hope of the first cool evenings of fall – think European vibes, tastes of France, and bubbly end-of-summer sips on Sunday September 13 at 6:00pm.

A little French neighborhood charm and lots of culinary delight will come to the table with bright drinks, signature crepes, savory fillings, chilled soups, and traditional sweets. Watch Paula’s mastery at the crêpe grill and fill your plate with the flavors of summer’s end.

Bon appétit!

About the Chefs: Originally from Brittany, a scenic peninsula region in northwest France, Frédéric Henry has deep roots in traditional French cooking.  After managing several restaurants in New York City early in his career, Fred met Paula, and they returned to France together for five years. 

 Returning together to NWA in 2005 to raise their family amongst family, they made a bold and heartfelt decision to share Fred’s French culinary heritage with the area by jumping into the new idea that was  gaining momentum in other US cities, a food truck. Fred’s home region of Brittany was their inspiration – it's known for its Celtic heritage, and the capital city of Rennes is famous for specialties like savory buckwheat galettes, crêpes, and hard cider.

Their decision was timely, and  their “Crêpeshow” gave customers a view into how their meal was made by stepping up and watching through the huge windows – the result was great food, special but not fancy, unique but familiar.  

Their business has grown into the two restaurant locations of Crepes Paulette, in Fayetteville and Bentonville.  Each step of their journey was an evolution while also keeping the same core belief that the food they create should fit into your life – handheld doesn’t mean simple but can mean deliciously portable and efficient, while delivering full bites of flavor crafted with intention.

About the Kitchen Table and Small Plate Dinner Series - Born out of a desire to build a community around great food, Apple Seeds' Kitchen Table Dinner and Small Plate series is designed to recreate the feeling of gathering around a dear friend's table. These dinners aim to bridge the gap often felt between the chef and diners in a typical dining environment, thereby creating a deeper connection to the food on the plate. Through intentional procurement of local, seasonal ingredients, the transparent preparation of the meal, and storytelling by the chef, each plate is transformed from food into an unforgettable dining experience.

Event Details:

Sunday, September 13| 6:00 pm

Crepes Paulette's culinary team will create a full small plate dinner with seasonal ingredients from the Apple Seeds garden.

-- Sip cool bubbly drinks and enjoy conversation with other guests.

- Spend time in the kitchen watching the dinner preparations.

- Share in the farm, food, and good company.

Dress for outdoor seating in the late Summer weather

The dinner takes place at the Apple Seeds' Teaching Farm in Fayetteville, AR.

These dinners are rain or shine. All Kitchen Table Dinner series events are fundraisers with limited seating; we cannot offer refunds for tickets purchased. 

Your participation in Apple Seeds' events supports our mission to ignite a lifelong love for fresh food for students across Arkansas!