Restaurants

Dec 2, 2025

QDOBA Mexican Eats® expands footprint with new Fayetteville location

QDOBA Mexican Eats®, a leading fast-casual Mexican restaurant, has opened its first location in Fayetteville, N.C. On Tuesday, Nov. 25, the restaurant gathered with the community and the Greater Fayetteville Chamber at their new location at 2080 Skibo Road for a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony. ...

Nov 25, 2025

The Forge Food Hall at Midtown at Coalition announces vendors

Fayetteville’s new, two-story food hall called “The Forge” is under construction and set to open in summer 2026. The first three vendors opening in the space have been announced. ...

Nov 21, 2025

Snip, sip, celebrate: Caribou Coffee Hope Mills celebrates new location’s grand opening

Photo by GFBJCaribou Coffee®, a Minnesota born brand of coffeehouses known for signature handcrafted beverages, is thrilled to announce the official grand opening of a new location in Hope Mills, N.C. On Friday, Nov. 21, the new coffeehouse located a ...

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Cape Fear Valley Health announces new midwifery clinic to open in January 2026

Posted Nov 25, 2025
Cape Fear Valley Health will open a new midwifery clinic on Walter Reed Road on Jan. 12, 2026. This development marks a significant expansion in women’s health services for the region. Many women have sought out-of-town options for the type of care t
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Nov 18, 2025

Ichi kaku 一角 Japanese restaurant announces new frozen ramen

Chef Yohei Kamiya with the frozen ramen. Photo provided by: Ichi kaku  Fayetteville founded Ichi kaku 一角 Japanese restaurant has announced a new take home product for customers launched just in time for winter. The Japanese rest ...

Nov 11, 2025

Caribou Coffee Hope Mills announces opening date of Nov. 19

After overcoming months of general construction delays, the team at Caribou Coffee Hope Mills is proud to announce their official opening date coming up on Wednesday, Nov. 19. ...

Nov 11, 2025

Paratrooper’s Chocolate Bar: A Veteran-owned sweet success in Fayetteville

Paratrooper's Chocolate Bar, owned by Veteran Jazlyn Ortiz, serves home-baked goods that satisfy your sweet tooth. Popular items include tres leches cake and Dubai chocolate bars. ...

Nov 4, 2025

Coffee on Broad serves up delicious drinks and cozy vibes

Coffee on Broad, owned by Angela and Seth Gunderson, has quickly become a favorite among locals for its signature drinks and welcoming atmosphere. ...

Oct 30, 2025

Third Time’s the Charm: Ichi kaku 一角 Japanese restaurant’s annual ramen eating contest returns for third year

Returning for its third year, this year’s contest will be held on Sunday, Nov. 23, at 2 p.m. Five contestants will need to eat five pounds of ramen noodles, toppings and soup and finish first to take home the trophy and title of victor. ...

Oct 28, 2025

A pop of color: Sprinkle Me Pink food truck brings a touch of sweetness to the streets of Fayetteville

On a journey to spread a little sweetness, entrepreneur and chef Jane Smith has spent the last few years perfecting the art of sweets on the go. ...


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Where river meets home: Cape Overlook brings affordable riverfront living to Lillington

Smith Douglas Homes pictured with the The Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce at the grand opening of their new Reedy Branch community which took place in October. Photo provided by Smith Douglas Homes.A new residential community taking shape in Lill


From service to success: Walsingham Group Inc. partners with nonprofit groups to help Veterans join them as part of the civilian workforce

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Bah, Humbug! Annual Christmas event A Dickens Holiday returns to downtown Fayetteville in 2025

Costumed actors will roam the streets, carriage rides will guide visitors throughout and the traditional candlelight processional and illumination ceremony will be included at this year’s A Dickens Holiday. Photo provided by A Dickens Holiday, taken