Restaurants

Aug 11, 2026

Behind the food truck scene: Local commissary strengthens mobile food community

It was a chance to meet, greet and eat for local food truck owners as the community's newest commissary kitchen opened its doors to welcome them in. ...

Aug 11, 2026

How a three-legged dog became the face of a Fayetteville coffee trailer

Lexi Weldon opened her mobile coffee trailer in October 2025 and quickly became a hit among community members. Three Legged Dog Coffee’s signature summer drinks are the peach blondie and the cinnamon roll latte. Come fall, the menu will feature a pumpkin brulee latte. ...

Aug 11, 2026

A red-hot industry: A local restauranteur’s take on the quick serve restaurant trend and the hot chicken craze

Wing Company was founded in 2011 in Fayetteville, N.C. by Mark Bhatti. As trends in the restaurant industry shifted, Bhatti expanded his initial concept of Wing Company Sports Bar & Grill to include a new fast-casual version of the brand, Wing Co. Express. ...

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Fayetteville State University embraces a new era of social work training

Posted Jul 29, 2026
Fayetteville State University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program serves as one of the region’s strongest pipelines for well-prepared social workers, particularly in high-need areas like child welfare and public health.Fayetteville State’s hybrid M
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Aug 4, 2026

Dab’s Soul Food Cafe serves food cooked with love

Dab's specializes in soul food, including fried chicken wings, fried pork chops, smothered chicken wings, smothered pork chops, smoked turkey, fried catfish, gumbo, shrimp and grits, collard greens, yams, pasta salad and banana pudding for dessert. ...

Jul 21, 2026

Biscuit Belly brings craft-casual brunch restaurant to Fayetteville in August

Biscuit Belly, the Kentucky-born “craft casual” brunch spot known for its gourmet, scratch-made biscuits and Southern-inspired flavors, will open its doors to the All-American City on Tuesday, Aug. 4. ...

Jul 19, 2026

Germène's Home Kitchen & Bakery now open

A family affair: Along with a full staff, Owner Eddie Claude and his wife Ruth (pictured right) work with their kids to run the restaurant. Eddie is a Veteran who served for 21 years in the U.S. Army. Photos by YGH STUDIOS & GFBJ. The Fayett ...

Jul 9, 2026

Dutch Bros Coffee opens second location in downtown Fayetteville

Dutch Bros Coffee® opened its newest location in Fayetteville on Thursday, July 9. The new location is in downtown Fayetteville at 117 Grove St. and is open  Sunday-Thursday from 5 a.m. - 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. ...

Jul 2, 2026

Owners of popular downtown bakery announce plans for board game cafe

Patsy Crawford and her sons, Adam and Zack, are collaborating to open Thirsty Gamers Cafe in the space next to their successful dessert shop, The Sweet Pallette. ...

Jun 30, 2026

A taste of home: Germène's Home Kitchen & Bakery now open

Brought to the community by Owner and Head Chef Eddie Claude, everything from the names of the cocktails to the food featured pays tribute to his home country of Haiti and his late grandmother, after whom the restaurant is named. ...


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Bearded soldier to brand manager: Chad Kraken's journey to building his business empire

The KRAKEN-SKULLS brand includes a barbershop, a tattoo shop, a T-shirt company, an embroidery company, a website design company, a media marketing and graphic design company and an auto shop. Photos by GFBJ.When Chad Kraken retired from the military


From agritourism to event spaces: How Fred and Anita Surgeon prioritize people in business

Fred Surgeon, with the support of his wife Anita, owns and operates Surgeon &Associates, Inc, a family of businesses with everything from agritourism, pestcontrol, cleaning services and behavioral health services. Photos provided by Fred Surgeon.


Award-winning acquisition: Coldwell Banker Advantage team celebrates nationwide awards with new leadership

Agents and leadership from Coldwell Banker Advantage and Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage gathered to celebrate one of their own as she was recognized with two national achievements. A new C-Suite leader was also in attendance.