Hugo's in Fayetteville named in list of Arkansas Food Hall of Fame finalists

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Hugo's in Fayetteville is listed as a finalist in the Arkansas Heritage Food Hall of Fame. According to a press release from Arkansas Heritage, more than 1,800 submissions were received from all 75 counties in the state. The release says residents in Arkansas nominated their favorites during the month of October in these five categories: Arkansas Food Hall of Fame, Proprietor of the Year, Food-Themed Event, People's Choice, Gone But Not Forgotten. 'Arkansans are proud of their food flavors and traditions,' said Mike Mills, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism.