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Podcast: GoodTimes with Damon Epps
Episode: Matt Cooper | Visionary Chef (Conifer • RŶN)
Description: GoodTimes, sits down with Chef Matt Cooper—the visionary behind Bentonville’s 100% gluten-free restaurant Conifer and its newly opened, farm-driven tasting experience, RŶN. A second-time James Beard Award nominee, Matt isn’t just cooking great food—he’s rewriting what hospitality, leadership, and community nourishment look like in Northwest Arkansas. Diagnosed with celiac disease after years in the kitchen, Matt decided his next restaurant would be a place where anyone could eat every single thing on the menu. Conifer was born from that vow—and quickly became one of Bentonville’s most beloved restaurants. More than a kitchen, it’s...