Restaurants

Apr 25, 2024

Feeding passion: The story of downtown restaurant Circa 1800 and the devoted individuals leading it along the way

Brandy Puczylowski became the owner of Circa 1800 in January of 2013. She has over 30 years of experience working in the restaurant industry. Photo provided by Circa 1800Popular downtown Fayetteville eatery Circa 1800 has been serving the commun ...

Apr 23, 2024

Bartender at popular downtown restaurant ventures into mobile bartending

Photo courtesy of the Southern Spirit GuideAnthony Jackson, bartender at the popular downtown restaurant Circa 1800 is now entering into the mobile bartending business. “I had never bartended before the time when we [Circa] reopened after Covid. ...

Apr 23, 2024

FTCC Business Department adds new Baking & Pastry Arts curriculum

FTCC's Cake Design & Decorating class. Photo provided by: FTCC Fayetteville Technical Community has officially rolled out their new Baking & Pastry Arts curriculum. The new program took its first run in the Fall 2023 semester with 2 ...

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The Arts Are Big Business in Fayetteville & Cumberland County! The Arts Create and Support Jobs, Generate and Sustain Revenue, and Build Community Vibrancy.

Posted Apr 1, 2024
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County recently participated in the Arts and Economic Prosperity (AEP) Survey 6, an economic and social impact study of the nation’s nonprofit arts and culture industry. According to this study, Arts a
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Apr 9, 2024

A sweet deal: Paratrooper’s Chocolate Bar celebrates grand opening partnering with The Sweet Factory

Logo provided by: Paratrooper's Chocolate Bar Local business Paratrooper’s Chocolate Bar is inviting the community to celebrate their grand opening and partnership with local sweet spot The Sweet Factory in Fayetteville on May 1 from 11 a.m.- 7 ...

Apr 9, 2024

Ichi-kaku Japanese restaurant celebrates new sign installation

The new and improved store front featuring the new sign. Photo pulled from the Ichi-Kaku Facebook page. Fans of local ramen and Japanese street food restaurant Ichi-Kaku can rejoice, as the restaurant now has a new sign to bring attention to the ...

Apr 2, 2024

Summer hot spots; Seasonal businesses serving sweet treats are now open for business

Photo from: Pexels. Photographed by: Calebe MirandaAs the pollen returns and temperatures rise, sweet treats to beat the heat will soon be in high demand. Luckily, businesses around Fayetteville and surrounding areas are now available to help.&n ...

Mar 26, 2024

Fayetteville chef and restaurant owner Nadia Minniti named one of 10 women in pizza to watch in 2024

Chef and Pizzaiolo Nadia Minniti. Photos provided by: the Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Chef and Pizzaiolo Nadia Minniti, owner of Gusto Napoletano Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Fayetteville has been named one of the 10 women in ...

Mar 19, 2024

Sweet Factory to host hiring event

Graphic courtesy of Sweet FactorySunday, April 7, Sweet Factory will host a hiring event at their store located at 2733 Freedom Pkwy Dr Suite 6, Fayetteville, NC.Sweet Factory has positions open for the summer and is looking for new members to join t ...

Mar 12, 2024

Jaggers of Fayetteville to celebrate grand opening on March 13

The new restaurant is located at 515 N. McPherson Church Road, next to Chuck E. Cheese.Fayetteville’s long awaited Jaggers location is one step closer to being fully open and ready to serve the public. The restaurant, which is Fayetteville’s fir ...


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Feeding passion: The story of downtown restaurant Circa 1800 and the devoted individuals leading it along the way

Brandy Puczylowski became the owner of Circa 1800 in January of 2013. She has over 30 years of experience working in the restaurant industry. Photo provided by Circa 1800Popular downtown Fayetteville eatery Circa 1800 has been serving the commun