Best of Fayetteville 2021

Best Remodeling Contractor Best Lawn & Garden/Nursery Paul Blankenship Vinyl Siding & Construction Bell’s Seed Store 3836 Sturbridge Drive, Hope Mills 910-751-1447 230 E Russell St. https://business.facebook.com/paulblankenshipvinylsidingconstructi 910-483-8400 or www.bellsseedstore.com on/?business_id=849710331733882 After 100 years in service, this family-owned local gardening store has not Paul and Anna Blankenship have 27 years of experience in the construc- sacrificed that hometown feel for the service and quality of a large company. tion industry. Paul explained that he learned almost everything he knows Instead, it does both. Customers praise Bell’s Seed Store for a “phenomenal about the industry from his father, the late James Blankenship. The elder first time experience” and “great customer service.” One reviewer said that her Blankenship taught Paul and his brother how to install siding and how to favorite thing about Bell’s is the staff. And considering the store’s large selec- build. At the age of 19, Paul was covering the business while his parents were tion, that’s saying something. on vacation. That was his first solo project and it was a great success. Most of the plants sold at Bell’s are locally grown, and the quality products His mantra for success also came from his father: “Do it right today so you are perfect for any gardener, whether rookie or professional. As plenty of us won’t have to worry about it tomorrow.” That is what he strives to do for all of have struggled to grow grass in Fayetteville’s trademark heat, Bell’s provides his customers. He noted that he always strives for perfection on his jobs and nearly every grass seed that will successfully grow in the area. The shop sells a is involved in every part of the job from estimating to taking away the trash. plethora of fruit trees and vegetable plants, and one wall is lined with vegetable Blankenship is a one stop contractor, and his customers obviously agree that seeds for you to grow your own garden. Grills are available, not to mention he is the “Best of the Best.” erosion control materials, whimsical bird baths, wind chimes and yard decora- tions. The store is even dog friendly. 2021 OF F A YETTEVI LLE Fayetteville | Hope Mills | Raeford VOTED COMPASSIONATE & COMPREHENSIVE CARE BEST FRIED CHICKEN Winner Since 2004 Celebrating 60 years of serving great Fried Chicken in Cumberland County Our Finger-Lickin’ Good Chicken Continues to be AWARD WINNING! New convenient location 341 S. McPherson Church Rd. Fayetteville NC 910 920-4428 Ten Area Locations THANK YOU THANK YOUK YOU for your trustfor your trust to serve you in Fayetteville, THAN Cumberland County Hope Mills, in Voting us Best Pediatric Office 6 Years in a Row! Spring Lake & Saturday Hours • Main Office only Proudly owned and operated by 2021 1327 Robeson St Paris & Potter Management Corporation. Fort Bragg www.RainbowPeds.net 910 486-5437 Best of Fayetteville SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 5, 2021 UCW 51

Best Landscaping Company NC Design Concepts 2624 Huntington Road Thank You for Voting Us 910-286-0795 or www.ncdesignconcepts.com BEST BAKERY Patrick McLaurin is 2021 a Fayetteville native. His company, NC Design Concepts, has for seven years offered CELEBRATING 65 services for commeri- cal, residential and SUCCESSFUL YEARS! industrial properties in Fayetteville and the surrounding areas. He and his design team have earned their customers’ trust by providing professional attention to detail and up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, quality workmanship and a high standard of customer service. The company provides a number of services including customized landscaping design and lawn maintenance. The company can also design and install retaining walls. His designs and hard work win over clients who have named his company the best. Contact Patrick and his team for your next landscape inspiration. Best Pool/Spa Company Hallmark Spa & Pools 2911 Fort Bragg Road 910-485-4581 or www.hallmarkspapools.com John Poulos Hallmark Spa & Pools has been creating quality swim- Superior Bakery was founded in 1956 by ming pools, spas, hot tubs and more for 53 years, making it John S. Poulos, who immigrated to the United the oldest and largest pool and spa company in the local States from Greece in 1951. In 1958 John Married Fayetteville area. Originally founded by Kay Paliouras and together they grew Superior Raymond and Renate Scholz, Bakery, moving from Raeford Road to the Hallmark is now run by Renate, who along with Mark and Sheila 3724 Sycamore Dairy Rd, Suite 100 ■ Fayetteville, NC 28303 ■ (910) 864-8100 ■ Fax: (910) 864-0174 ■ E-Mail: [email protected] ■ www.allegranc.com present location on Hope Mills Road in 1971. Scholz work with the rest of the Please proofread this copy and artwork carefully. “In signing below I assume responsibility for all prepress, graphic design, printing after proofreading, if there are no changes and wonderful staff, to provide qual- artwork is ready to move into production please sign and return this and bindery costs, as well as any costs for reprinting, which may be incurred due to John and Kay retired in 1988. ity, affordable products. form to us by one of the following options: any error which I may find after the job is printed.” One customer calls Hallmark • • Fax: 910.864.0174 Superior Bakery remains in the family and is  Approved, no changes.  Approved, with changes.  Provide New Proof Email: [email protected] “hands down the best pool • Deliver: 3724 Sycamore Dairy Rd, Suite 100 • Fayetteville, NC _________________________________________________________________ operated by their son Nicko Poulos. store in town,” while another Any expense incurred in the collection of this debt, including court cost Signature Date and attorney fees, will be the responsibility of the purchaser. gushes, “I give this business 10 business cards stars.” Hallmark earns the high- est possible five-star rating scale: 20% on Yelp. qty: 1 each Besides building every- thing from above-ground and in-ground swimming pools (including pool tables) to 50 varieties of spas, Hallmark 23”x35” Spa & Pools donates thou- sands of dollars every year to several public-school athletic programs. It has also regularly contributed to nonprofit orga- Life’s too short...Eat Dessert First! nizations like Make a Wish Foundation and Wounded Warrior Project and has 4.5”x72” been a member of the Association of the United States Army since 1982. superiorbakerync.com 2433 Hope Mills Road•Fayetteville, NC 28304 (910) 424-4242 52 UCW SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 5, 2021 Best of Fayetteville 18”x22” Monday - Saturday Hours: 6:00am - 3:00pm Sunday Closed

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Best Place to Get a Tattoo/Body Piercing Evolution Ink 5924 Cliffdale Road 910-323-2243 or www.evolutioninkstudio.com Evolution Ink has won this category for seven years in a row, but it’s been an award-winning studio for much longer than that. Ever since its found- ing in 2011, Evolution has created a hospitable, family-friendly environment where customers can get beautiful tattoos and piercings. Owners Bill and Betty Brown pride their shop on being the kind of place you can bring your mom and your kids. Drugs and alcohol are not permitted on the premises. Kids can enjoy treats and fake tattoos while their parents get that custom sleeve they’ve been wanting. Artists from all over the world travel to work at Evolution. The shop boasts staff members from Miami, Poland, New Orleans and Cuba, to name a few. Currently, Evolution has 15 amazing custom artists and a master piercer on staff. The artists specialize in varying styles, including color tattoos, black and grey, Japanese and new school, realistic, surreal and more. Evolution Ink is open seven days a week and walk-ins are welcome. 2021 54 UCW SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 5, 2021 Best of Fayetteville

Thank you for voting us Thank you for voting us Fayetteville’s Fayetteville’s Best Shopping Center! Best Shopping Center! WESTWOOD SHOPPING CENTER Locally owned and operated since 1974. Visit us at the corner of McPherson Church and Morganton Roads in Fayetteville, N.C. Always Flowers by Crenshaw Food Lion Ryu’s Taekwondo Ashby’s Menswear Hardee’s Restaurant Sally Beauty Supply Battle House Tactical Laser Tag Headz Gone Wild Selfie WRLD Blue Cross Blue Shield of N.C. HearingLife S & J Gospel Shop Board & Brush Heritage Jewelers Speediprint Bubba’s 33 Hong Kong Kitchen Sushi Court Bubble Tea Express Imagination Station Talbot’s CCE Headgear Plus Kidcreate Art Studio Tasty Crab Seafood Clean Eatz Kumon Learning Center The Camille Spa & Wax Studio Cumberland County ABC Store Little Miracles Imaging The Hair Story Dairy Queen Marilyn’s Beauty Salon Latinos Truist Bank Defy Fayetteville Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant Ultra Tan Earthhouse Juices N.C. Army National Guard UPS Store & Print Shop Edward Jones Co. Pilgrim Gift Shop Vietnam Kitchen Elegant Emeralds Player McLean LLP Wells Fargo Bank Fayetteville Pie Company Play It Again Sports Westwood Cleaners First Citizens Bank QwikMed Pharmacy & Clinic Westwood Nails Fit Body Boot Camp Rose’s Store CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE BUSINESSES AT WESTWOOD SHOPPING CENTER BEST MEXICAN CUISINE: Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant BEST FLORIST: Always Flowers by Crenshaw BEST BANK: Truist BEST SPORTS BAR: Bubba’s 33 Best of Fayetteville SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 5, 2021 UCW 55

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Inspiring, educating, empowering and celebrating women in our community NOVEMBER | 2020 VOLUME 14 | ISSUE 11 BY, FOR & ABOUT Inspiring, educating, empowering and M A G A Z I N E celebrating women in our community Simple Pleasures Simple Pleasures More inside: Easy Entertaining with Friends and Family Destressing the Holidays Soup’s On: Simple Suppers Amplifying Thanks with a Grateful Attitude PARENTS! Kidsville Kidsville Give them the Gift News! News! is online! That Keeps on Giving! Help your kids to develop reading skills by playing games, reading stories and more! For tons of fun VISIT www.kidsvillenews.com Best of Fayetteville SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 5, 2021 UCW 57

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BEST OF THE BEST BEST OF THE BEST 2021 SURVIVING COVID • Best Coffee HouseBest Coffee House.......................................................................The Coffee Scene • Best Law FirmBest Law Firm................................................................................................................. • Best Business to Adapt and HowBest Business to Adapt and How................................................................................ • Best German RestaurantBest German Restaurant........................Max & Moritz Bakery & Restaurant ..............................................................................Beaver Courie Attorneys At Law ......................................................Chick-fil-A / Expanded Curbside and Safety • Best Indian RestaurantBest Indian Restaurant....................................................................Bombay Bistro • Best Legal AssistantBest Legal Assistant..............................................................................Danielle Rea • Best Cleaning/Sanitation ServicesBest Cleaning/Sanitation Services.............................................911 Restoration • Best Italian RestaurantBest Italian Restaurant..................................Luigi’s Italian Chophouse & Bar ........................................................................of Beaver Courie Attorneys At Law • Best Japanese RestaurantBest Japanese Restaurant...........Miyabi Japanese Steak & Seafood House • Best Divorce AttorneyBest Divorce Attorney..................................................................Timothy Edwards • Best Korean RestaurantBest Korean Restaurant............................................................................E Tae Won ...........................................................................................of Blackwell and Edwards CITY LIFE • Best Chinese RestaurantBest Chinese Restaurant..................................................................Hunan Garden • Best Local PharmacyBest Local Pharmacy....................................................Cape Fear Discount Drug • Best Use of Local Tax DollarsBest Use of Local Tax Dollars.......................Highways & Road Maintenance • Best Vietnamese RestaurantBest Vietnamese Restaurant............................................................Saigon Bistro • Best Dental ClinicBest Dental Clinic.................................................................Village Family Dental • Best Local LandmarkBest Local Landmark.........................................................................Market House • Best Thai RestaurantBest Thai Restaurant..............................................................................Thai Pepper • Best Pediatric DentistBest Pediatric Dentist................................................Highland Pediatric Dental • Best Little Known AttractionBest Little Known Attraction............Sweet Valley Ranch’s Dinosaur World • Best Sushi RestaurantBest Sushi Restaurant...........................................................................NONA Sushi • Best ChiropractorBest Chiropractor..................................................Nelson & Nelson Chiropractic • Coolest Venue DowntownCoolest Venue Downtown...............................................................Segra Stadium • Best SteakhouseBest Steakhouse..........................................Chris’s Open Hearth Steak House • Best Urgent CareUrgent Care................................................................NextCare Urgent Care • Best Thing To Show Off To VisitorsBest Thing To Show Off To Visitors............................................................................. • Best Greek CuisineBest Greek Cuisine...............................................................................Zorba’s Gyro • Best Family Medical PracticeBest Family Medical Practice....................................................................................... ..............................................................Airborne & Special Operations Museum • Best Mexican RestaurantBest Mexican Restaurant.................................Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant ...................................... Hope Medical Clinic / Dr. Solomon Ghebregziabiher • What Does Fayetteville Need MostWhat Does Fayetteville Need Most............................................................................. • Best PediatricianBest Pediatrician......................................................................Rainbow Pediatrics • Best Seafood RestaurantBest Seafood Restaurant.................................316 Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill .................................Attractions for young people-Amusement/Water Park • Best OptometristBest Optometrist .................................................................................Dr. Kent Risk • Best Southern-Style RestaurantBest Southern-Style Restaurant................................Fred Chason’s Grandsons • Best Local Community ProjectBest Local Community Project..................................................................................... • Best Vegetarian CuisineBest Vegetarian Cuisine...................................................................Bombay Bistro ..........................................................................of Risk Optometric Associates, PA ........ Public Art by The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County • Best Vegan CuisineBest Vegan Cuisine...........................................................................Bombay Bistro • Best OphthalmologistBest Ophthalmologist........................................................Carolina Vision Center • Best Local Nonprofit OrganizationBest Local Nonprofit Organization...............................Vision Resource Center • Best American CuisineBest American Cuisine......................Southern Coals Country Style Kitchen • Best HVAC ContractorBest HVAC Contractor................................Blanton’s Air, Plumbing & Electric • Best Local Fundraising EventBest Local Fundraising Event........................................................................................ • Best Bakery/DessertsBest Bakery/Desserts...................................................................Superior Bakery • Best Plumbing ContractorBest Plumbing Contractor ..............................................Wade Hardin Plumbing .......... Good Eyes for School Supplies (Better Vision Optometric Center) • Best BBQBest BBQ..............................................Southern Coals Country Style Kitchen • Best Computer Repair ServiceBest Computer Repair Service...................................................Ross I.T. Services • Best Fried ChickenBest Fried Chicken..................................................................................................KFC • Best IT Professionals/ServiceBest IT Professionals/Service....................................................Ross I.T. Services • Best PizzaBest Pizza........................................................................................Elizabeth’s Pizza • Best Cell Phone RepairBest Cell Phone Repair........................................................................iFixandRepair ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • BestBest WingsWings.................................................................................................301 Wingz • Best BankBest Bank..............................................................................................................BB&T • Best Theatre: Live/VirtualBest Theatre: Live/Virtual......................................Cape Fear Regional Theatre • Best Credit UnionBest Credit Union...............................................State Employees’ Credit Union • Best Art GalleryBest Art Gallery.......The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County • Best Hair SalonBest Hair Salon...............................................................................Talk of the Town • Best MuseumBest Museum....................................Airborne & Special Operations Museum GOODS & SERVICES • Best Barber ShopBest Barber Shop.......................................................................Pinky’s Chop Shop • Best Local Musician/BandBest Local Musician/Band.........................................................................Rivermist • Best Veteran-Owned BusinessBest Veteran-Owned Business...................Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom • Best Place To Board PetsBest Place To Board Pets............................................Bed & Biscuits Boarding • Best Sports BarBest Sports Bar.........................................................................................Bubba’s 33 • Best Shopping Complex (Not the mall)Best Shopping Complex (Not the mall)...............Westwood Shopping Center • Best Pet-SittingBest Pet-Sitting .........................................................................Carolina Pet Care • Best Health Food StoreBest Health Food Store..........................................Apple Crate Natural Market • Best Dog GroomerBest Dog Groomer................................W F GANG BAKERY & GROOMING OUTDOORS & RECREATION • Best Candy/Sweet ShopBest Candy/Sweet Shop........................Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop • Best Vet/Animal HospitalBest Vet/Animal Hospital.................................Animal Hospital of Fayetteville • Best Bowling AlleyBest Bowling Alley...................................................................................B&B Lanes • Best Tobacco ShopBest Tobacco Shop ...............................................Anstead’s Tobacco Company • Best Employment AgencyBest Employment Agency.......................Express Employment Professionals • Best Pool RoomBest Pool Room................................................................................Corner Pockets • Best Furniture Store - UsedBest Furniture Store - Used.............................New & Nearly New Thrift Shop • Best Event VenueBest Event Venue .................................................................................Festival Park • Best Golf CourseBest Golf Course...............................................Gates Four Golf & Country Club • Best Furniture Store - NewBest Furniture Store - New.........................................................Bullard Furniture • Best FloristBest Florist..............................................................Always Flowers by Crenshaw • Best Place To Commune With NatureBest Place To Commune With Nature.................Cape Fear Botanical Garden • Best Antique ShopBest Antique Shop..............................................The Pickin’ Coop Antique Mall • Best Funeral ServiceBest Funeral Service........................................Rogers & Breece Funeral Home • Best Local Picnic AreaBest Local Picnic Area.......................................................................Mazarick Park • Best Used Book StoreBest Used Book Store....................................................................2ND & CHARLES • Best Health Club/GymBest Health Club/Gym........................................................fit 4 life Health Clubs • Best Place For Taking A HikeBest Place For Taking A Hike..............................................Cape Fear River Trail • Best Carpet/Flooring StoreBest Carpet/Flooring Store...........................................................Carolina Carpet • Best Day SpaBest Day Spa...................The Renaissance Day Spa & Alternative Wellness • Best Place For Doggie WalkBest Place For Doggie Walk................................................Cape Fear River Trail • Best Thrift ShopBest Thrift Shop...................................................Timely Treasures Thrift Store • Best Sign/Banner CompanyBest Sign/Banner Company...................................................................FASTSIGNS • Best Senior Living CenterBest Senior Living Center................................................................Heritage Place • Best Bargain ShopBest Bargain Shop..............................................................Ollie’s Bargain Outlet • Best Advertising SpecialtiesBest Advertising Specialties......................Carolina Specialties International • Best Shooting RangeBest Shooting Range..............................................Jim’s Pawn and Gun Jobbery • Best Pawn ShopBest Pawn Shop......................................................Jim’s Pawn and Gun Jobbery • Best Mortgage CompanyBest Mortgage Company................................................Union Home Mortgage • Best Jewelry StoreBest Jewelry Store...................................................Rhudy’s Jewelry Showroom • Best Realtor/CompanyBest Realtor/Company.....................................................................Mary Bunnells • Best Place To Buy A GunBest Place To Buy A Gun.......................................Jim’s Pawn and Gun Jobbery ....................................................................................................of Century 21-Liberty WINE & DINE • Best Car Dealer - UsedBest Car Dealer - Used................................................................................CARMAX • Best Insurance Agent/AgencyBest Insurance Agent/Agency.....................................Kurt Riehl of State Farm • Best Restaurant OverallBest Restaurant Overall..................................Luigi’s Italian Chophouse & Bar • Best Car Dealer - NewBest Car Dealer - New.........................................................................Bryan Honda • Best Security/Alarm CompanyBest Security/Alarm Company................................Gill Security Systems INC. • Best New RestaurantBest New Restaurant.....................................................................Jonathan’s Cafe • Best Auto RepairBest Auto Repair...........................................................Ernie & Sons Automotive • Best Moving CompanyBest Moving Company..............................................Andy Anderson Moving Co. • Best Local CatererBest Local Caterer................................................Peaden’s Seafood & Catering • Best Auto Body ShopBest Auto Body Shop..........................................................................C&C Top Shop • Best Remodeling ContractorBest Remodeling Contractor........................................................................................ • Best Waitstaff/ServiceBest Waitstaff/Service..................................Luigi’s Italian Chophouse & Bar • Best Car WashBest Car Wash....................................................................................5 Star Express ................................................ Paul Blankenship Vinyl Siding & Construction • Best Brew HouseBest Brew House...........................................Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom • Best Motorcycle Dealer - UsedBest Motorcycle Dealer - Used..............................Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson • Best Lawn & Garden/NurseryBest Lawn & Garden/Nursery....................................................Bell’s Seed Store • Best BreakfastBest Breakfast.......................................................................................Zorba’s Gyro • Best Motorcycle Dealer - NewBest Motorcycle Dealer - New...............................Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson • Best Landscaping CompanyBest Landscaping Company..................................................NC Design Concepts • Best Business LunchBest Business Lunch......................................................................Blue Moon Cafe • Best Tire StoreBest Tire Store.........................................................Black’s Tire & Auto Service • Best Pool/Spa CompanyBest Pool/Spa Company....................................................Hallmark Spa & Pools • Best Food TruckBest Food Truck............................................................................................R Burger • Best CPA FirmBest CPA Firm ......................................................TRP Sumner, CPAs & Advisors • Best Place To Get A Tattoo/Body PiercingBest Place To Get A Tattoo/Body Piercing.......................................Evolution Ink Best of Fayetteville SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 5, 2021 UCW 59

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