Revel Restaurant at The HUB Will Soon Open

A ribbon cutting ceremony for Revel restaurant and patio located in The HUB at Providence, a mixed-use development in Chaffee Crossing, is sending out the clear signal that delicious food will soon be available in an incredibly unique local gathering space unlike anything in Fort Smith or the surrounding areas. The ribbon cutting will take place Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. CST, in front of the beautifully constructed new restaurant, 9201 R.A. Young Jr. Drive, Fort Smith, AR. The public is invited to attend to view the newly completed space.

Revel is the brainchild of owners Chef Jason Haid and fiancée Christen Roberts. From the start, the two knew they wanted a restaurant centered around inclusivity, humble beginnings, and providing food and drink of the highest standard. Chef Jason defines the restaurant style as uniquely our own – taking northeastern and low country influences to elevate classic dishes and create new and delectable menu options. The menu will start with eight to 10 regular dinner options that rotate seasonally based on availability of different products and ingredients at their peak seasons. Specials will rotate bi-weekly and seasonally also. The couple believes that food and drink should be thoughtful and intentional while fusing their northern and southern backgrounds and styles.

Opening plans are for dinner only starting in October. Two flights of seating will be available for up to 30 guest per seating, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. In late October or early November, Revel will begin offering Saturday brunch. Initially, the owners want to be slow and steady, ever mindful of safety precautions for both guests and staff, but always following state health directives. Chef Jason says this is “just the beginning. We have exciting concepts that we are anxious to implement. This is going to be a destination restaurant in short order. There will always be surprises, new flavors to sample, and an inviting atmosphere that will keep people constantly craving more.”

The HUB at Providence was developed by ERC Holdings, LLC. Kathy Coleman, ERC Holdings Director of Single-Family Design and Marketing, says Revel is “exactly the type of glue we imagined to tie this mixed-use development together from inception. Chef Jason and Christen caught the dream the first time we met with them and they have brought it to life. They understand the live/work/play lifestyle we are working to create and we have no doubt that Revel will be an integral part of making the dream a reality.”

The HUB at Providence is located on Wells Lake Road in Chaffee Crossing, just a short walk on trails or a short bicycle ride from numerous residential neighborhoods in the area, development spurred by Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) real estate sales and collaboration on public amenity projects. FCRA executive director Daniel Mann recognizes the importance of mixed-use developments like The HUB at Providence and the significance of Revel as a neighborhood eating establishment. He says, “As the number of rooftops in this area of Chaffee Crossing continues to expand, consumer demand for eating options and local hangouts close to home where people feel welcome and have a sense of belonging is dramatically increasing. Revel’s building and menu are designed with this type of personality and we are excited to watch it become another star in the list of Chaffee Crossing successes.”

The structural design of the restaurant has a unique warmth, a homey style with urban flair that incorporates brick walls and hardwoods that wrap an indoor/outdoor bar and garage doors into an amazing patio space. The interior and exterior design and materials echo each other, allowing the patio to expand the square footage by 2.5 times and provide adequate space to spread out. Remote control walls, screens, heaters, and fans will allow diners to take advantage of the space 9-10 months of the year. The fountain, music and warm welcome will provide the perfect flow for the restaurant to keep guests coming back time and time again.