Bar Food All-Stars: Head to Fat Arnie’s for Empanadas, Sandwiches and a Few “Curveballs”

Plus, local food news and a great find for affordable fresh bread.

Erin Edwards

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Andy Dehus

Nov 05, 2025

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From left: Chef Christopher Beardman and his father, Chris, at the kitchen window inside Rafters (Credit: Erin Edwards)

Fat Arnie’s Finds a Home Inside Rafters Beer Pub

By Erin Edwards

Lately, it seems like we’re seeing more and more local bars—from sports bars to classic dives—subleasing their unused kitchen spaces to local food entrepreneurs.

The arrangem…

Bar Food All-Stars: Head to Fat Arnie’s for Empanadas, Sandwiches and a Few “Curveballs”

Plus, local food news and a great find for affordable fresh bread.

Fat Arnie’s Finds a Home Inside Rafters Beer Pub

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