Restaurants

Aug 18, 2026

Rolling flavor: Kwon's Kitchen serves up a fresh take on Korean-American cuisine

It has been six years of success, hard work and creating a family business for restauranteur Vanessa McKoy, also known as “Chef Kwon” to the Fayetteville foodie community. ...

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. ...

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The 2026 Medical, Biomedical & Biodefense: Support to America’s Warfighters and Veterans Symposium Will Connect Medical Industry Businesses with Key Federal and Department of War Decision Makers

Posted Aug 2, 2026
The Office of US Senator Thom Tillis, Office of US Senator Ted Budd, the North Carolina Military Business Center, and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center will host the Medical, Biomedical & Biodefense (MBB): Support to America’s Warfight
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Aug 4, 2026

Thirsty Gamers Cafe hosts soft opening

Thirsty Gamers Cafe is celebrating its soft opening today, Aug. 4, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The new business, introduced by the owners of The Sweet Palette and located in the adjoining unit, will welcome customers for the first time with a limited drink menu and pastries available. ...

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. ...


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Building better solutions: Dragon's Lair Competition champions military innovation at Fort Bragg

U.S. Army soldiers gather for a group photo after the conclusion of Dragon’s Lair 12 at the Lieutenant General Gavin Joint Innovation Outpost on Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The Dragon’s Lair 12 event offered soldiers a platform to pitch their ideas d


Fayetteville selected to co-host the USTA NC 2026 Singles State Championship

Photo by Brooks HoffmanThe Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (FACVB) is pleased to announce that the destination has been selected to co-host the Singles State Championships for USTA North Carolina, Oct. 1-4, 2026. Eight tennis


Recognizing entrepreneurial spirit: FSU prepares to host inaugural Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala

Fayetteville State University is set to embark on what university leaders hope will lead to a new tradition for the regional business community in Cumberland County and beyond. The university will host its inaugural Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala