Restaurants

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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May 27, 2025

Feena’s celebrates second location; New joint restaurant coming soon to Reilly Road

A beloved local brand is starting a new chapter. On Tuesday, May 20, community members, friends and fans of frulato all gathered to celebrate the expansion of local business Feena’s. Some of Feena's biggest fans include her own family.  Her ...

May 27, 2025

JLNL Eatz opens for business in Raeford

Owned by Lanetta Copeland and her family, JLNL Eatz provides great tasting food on the go. ...

May 20, 2025

El Burrito Mexican Restaurant 3 now serving Spring Lake

Storefront photo provided by: El Burrito Mexican Restaurant 3As northern Spring Lake continues to see more development, a new Mexican restaurant is open to keep hungry patrons from having to drive far to get their fix. El Burrito Mexican Restaur ...

May 20, 2025

Cakes So Good Bake Shop opens in Lumberton

A new sweet shop has just opened in Lumberton serving cakes, cupcakes, coffee and more to satisfy customers’ cravings. Owned by Jenna Locklear, Cakes So Good Bake Shop located at 412 Chestnut St. in Lumberton. ...

May 13, 2025

Little Heathen's Brewery coming soon to Spring Lake

A new brewery is in the works and expected to open to the Spring Lake community in summer of 2025. Little Heathen's Brewery, the newest addition to the Spring Lake area is looking to create a space for the community. ...

May 13, 2025

Mac’s Speed Shop celebrates 20 years of barbecue, bikes and community

Mac's Speed Shop is celebrating 20 years in business with celebrations across all nine of its locations including the Fayetteville restaurant. ...


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