Restaurants

Aug 25, 2026

Duck Donuts announces closure of final Fayetteville location

Fans of Duck Donuts will now have to travel out of Fayetteville to get their fix. The brand, known for its made-to-order donuts featuring “a duckzillion donut combinations,” announced on its Facebook page on Thursday, Aug. 13 that the Skibo Road location would be permanently closing its doors. ...

Aug 25, 2026

The legacy of a longstanding family-owned restaurant in Southern Pines

Located at 672 SW Broad St., Southern Pines, N.C., the restaurant first opened in 1990. Faircloth took over ownership of Beefeaters Southern Pines in 2022. ...

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. ...

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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. ...

Aug 11, 2026

A red-hot industry: A local restauranteur’s take on the quick serve restaurant trend and the hot chicken craze

Wing Company was founded in 2011 in Fayetteville, N.C. by Mark Bhatti. As trends in the restaurant industry shifted, Bhatti expanded his initial concept of Wing Company Sports Bar & Grill to include a new fast-casual version of the brand, Wing Co. Express. ...

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 ...


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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