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Country livinG One couple’s choice to trade Washington, D.C. careers for the opportunity to run the historic Oark General Store and restaurant and, perhaps most importantly, raise their family in rural Arkansas.
The Oark General Store sits off picturesque Arkansas 215 and is open Wednesday-Monday from 8 am to 4 pm.
Nestled in the heart of the Ozarks is a place where time seems to turn a little slower. The Oark General Store opened in 1890 and has since become a destination for visitors from across the world. The store started as a grocery stop for a town with limited resources, but has evolved into a spot for those who want to step back in time to enjoy a burger and a slice of pie. What may be more surprising than the store itself and its 131-year tenure is its owners, Brian and Reagan Eisele.
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The Eiseles are the opposite of what you might expect for typical restaurant owners, especially in a town with a population of less than 100. Brian and Reagan met while both working on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Brian served as a military
