Whenever I feel the need to nurture my soul, I head to a garden center and walk among the flowers. I don’t even pretend to have inherited a green thumb from my mom, who could turn weeds into …
Janet Gibson | Photography By Cindy Burnham
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The art of the sandwich
Brian and Staci Graybill are passionate about food and, specifically, the possibility to elevate a humble sandwich to something special. Their creativity in the kitchen — using the freshest ingredients, many from North Carolina farmers and purveyors — comes to fruition at Pan, an artful eatery that’s quickly become a lunchtime favorite in the heart of downtown Fayetteville.
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Chilling out
Hafeena Ali-Martinez is as colorful as the frozen treats and bright yellow walls of her Feena’s dessert shop, an island-inspired oasis in Bronco Square just across from Fayetteville State …
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‘Build your own’
Who knew that a runny fried egg on a burger could be life-changing?One bite of the creation — with melted cheddar cheese, chipotle mayo, pickles and onions on a toasted, buttered bun — …
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In plane sight
Pilots have been known to fly their single-engine planes from Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina and Georgia just to enjoy lunch at Low and Slow Smokehouse at Johnston Regional Airport in Smithfield.
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Soul food revival
“It’s been a while since Murchison Road had a soul food restaurant,” says Michael Henley, after cooking up yet another big pot of collard greens for the lunchtime crowd. Now he’s …