Restaurants

Jul 11, 2025

Welcome to the Ville: The team behind Fayetteville’s Uptown’s Chicken and Waffles launches new sister restaurant focusing on wings, drinks and more

Uptown’s Owner, Chef Judy Cage (left) and Co-Founder Rashawn Moore (right) were honored with a Certificate of Appreciation, city coin and official welcome to the Murchison Road Corridor by City Councilman DJ Haire. Photo by GFBJ.Long time fans of Upt ...

Jul 8, 2025

New bites in town: new restaurants opening this week

The greater Fayetteville area can get ready to try some exciting new additions to the restaurant scene this week. From diners to breweries, there’s something for everyone. ...

Jul 8, 2025

New food truck hot spot brings fresh eats to Ramsey Street

North View Lanes, a family-owned and operated bowling center located on Ramsey Street, is serving up more than just strikes this summer. In a bid to bring new dining options to the neighborhood and support local entrepreneurs, the bowling alley has begun hosting food trucks every Friday and Saturday. ...

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Jun 24, 2025

Local entrepreneur brews success with mobile coffee trailer in Raeford

Cierra Schmitt, owner of She Brews Coffee, has transformed her love of coffee into a thriving mobile business that's become a staple in the Raeford community. ...

Jun 24, 2025

The Ville Wings & Bar celebrates grand opening

The newest restaurant to join Murchison Road will be opening today, June 24, at 11 a.m. ...

Jun 17, 2025

Dhan’s Kitchen reopens in new location

Dhan’s Kitchen is now serving their popular, authentic Caribbean cuisine made from scratch at 432 Chatham St. ...

Jun 10, 2025

The Ville Wings and Bar opens soon on Murchison Road; Team behind Uptown’s Chicken & Waffles announces new restaurant

Logo provided by: Uptown's Chicken & Waffles. Nothing is more permanent than a temporary solution, and for the culinary business team at Uptowns Chicken & Waffles, that couldn’t be more true. What began as a temporary solution to ke ...

Jun 10, 2025

Local chain The Coffee Scene now under new ownership

The Coffee Scene, a local staple in Fayetteville serving customers for almost 30 years, is now under new ownership. Stacey and Chad Chapman purchased the business and assumed ownership of it in February of this year. ...

Jun 3, 2025

New seafood and ramen bar opening soon in Raeford

Arowana Seafood & Ramen Bar is scheduled to open later this month at 8598 Fayetteville Rd in Raeford. ...


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Buns of glory: Local food truck pros prepare to compete at Haymount Truck Stop's inaugural burger competition on July 19

Cookout season is officially in full swing, and if you’re tired of grilling your own, the Haymount Truck Stop has an exciting option for the whole family! The Truck Stop’s inaugural burger competition is happening on Saturday, July 19.


Editor's note: I’m sailing away

Adiós. Au revoir. Auf Wiedersehen.No, I am not leaving the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal, but I am going on a long overdue vacation!Hello dear readers, this is my roundabout way of announcing to the community that starting on July 4, any and


Filling the capital gap: Tulsa Initiative's micro-lending program opens doors for Fayetteville entrepreneurs

In a city where traditional lending channels can overlook aspiring business owners from underserved communities, the Tulsa Initiative is changing the narrative around access to capital. The Fayetteville-based nonprofit has worked to expand its missio