Best of Fayetteville 2018

GOODS & SERVICES A graduate of Virginia Tech (Go Hokies!) and a third-generation State Farm agent, Riehl said his mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday lifeBest Realtor and make them capable of recovering from the unexpected and realize their dreams.Angela Brady of Manning Realty5511 Ramsey St., Suite 100 He offers the usual array of insurance, including home, auto, fire, renters, busi-910-630-2220 or www.manningrealtync.com ness, motorcycle and boat. Angela Brady has an assortment of talents that Free auto and home insurance quotes are available.make her especially qualified to be Fayetteville’stop local realtor. Best Security/Alarm Company As a young woman, Brady actively competed in Gill Security Systems, Inc.pageants affiliated with the Miss American Schol- 818 Ramsey St.arship program, winning multiple titles, thanks toher various skills as a singer and public speaker. A minister’s wife, Brady began 910-433-2868 or www.gillsecurity.comworking in real estate in 2006 and has developed a strong love for serving others. When it comes to Her varied experiences help her understand the needs of her clients. When protecting the thingsthe situation arises, she can be a powerful advocate for her clients to protect you care about, there istheir rights. no time for answering machines and leaving As her website biography points out, she’s as gentle as a rose but strong as a messages. No matterlion, the perfect combination for a successful real estate professional. what time of day or day of the week you callBest Insurance Agent/Agency Gill, a live person will be on the other end ofKurt Riehl of State Farm the phone to help deal5511 Ramsey St., Suite 101 with whatever security-910-630-6363 or www.sfkurt.com related problem you have. Owner Richard Gill heads the company, which has been in business for 35 Despite being in business for only two years, years and is locally owned and operated. The people at Gill Security have a deepKurt Riehl has quickly risen to prominence in the respect for their customers and their time, property and money.local insurance market. Gill’s company aims to be reliable and responsive while offering its services at a fair price. “We give an honest answer start to finish,’’ Riehl The ultimate goal at Gill Security is to protect those things that you can’t re-said. “If it makes more sense to stay where you place, and we thank them for taking that mandate seriously.are, we tell you.’’64 SEPTEMBER 19 - 25, 2018 Best of Fayetteville

Best Moving Company Best Remodeling ContractorAndy Anderson Moving Company Highland Construction1517 Hope Mills Rd. 1409 Clinton Rd.910-630-6683 or www.andyandersonmoving.com 910-485-6738 or www.teamhighland.com Ten years and With 37 years in business, the entire Highland Construction team and owner counting. That’s Kenny Strickland are honored to be recognized as the area’s best remodeling how long Andy and restoration contractor. They pride themselves in being family-owned and Anderson and locally operated. his movers have been rated the The goal in all of their work is to be both compassionate and professional. best at what Highland offers 24-hour emergency response for fire, water and storm dam- they do among age repair. They serve all of Southeastern North Carolina with offices here and in Cumberland Wilmington. County movers. Here is the testimonial of one client who had to deal with damage caused by a leaking refrigerator. Anderson “Never have I encountered a company and their employees who have done a and his staff more professional job,’’ he wrote. “The company representatives were courteous handle both and timely with their communication. I recommend them to anyone who has an residential issue with their home and may need their services.’’and commercial moves, and, regardless of the client and size of the job, theymake sure all belongings are packed and stored safely until they arrive at theirdestination. Whether the move is local or long distance, Anderson is ready to handle anysituation. If you’d like to cut costs by using your own vehicle to move your property,Anderson will provide you with a crew of movers to do all of the heavy liftingloading and unloading the vehicle. There won’t be any surprises when moving day comes because Anderson of-fers estimates in advance so you will know how much the move will cost. For over 25 years, Andy Anderson Moving Company has been movingFayetteville area families and businesses, and they’ve earned our respect, admi-ration and trust.Kid!Where Everyone Thanks to ALL for Your Support!Can Be A Thank You For Best food truck Voting Us BEST Candy Store! 1916 Skibo Rd. Skibo Rd. (Marketfair Mall) Fayetteville Love people 910-867-6032 Rocket Fizz Fayetteville serve them tasty foodBest of Fayetteville Lunch • Dinner • Special Events • Private Parties • 910-527-1467 Facebook.com/RBurgertruck • [email protected] SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2018 UCW 65

Thank You Fayetteville GOODS & SERVICES for Voting Us Best House CleaningBest Pediatric Dentist Savvy Cleaning CompanyPANTONE SWATCHES USED 2986 Cumberland Rd. 032 U 287 C 116 U 348 C 910-271-9807 or www.gosavvyclean.com Courtesy of MedInfo Communications The mission of Savvy Cleaning L to R: Dr. Caldwell, Dr. Yvette Stokes, Dr. Shannitta Bridgers is to provide a healthy work and life balance for its employees Offering A Full Range Of Dental Services For along with an outstanding cus- tomer experience. They special- Infants • Children • Adolescents ize in move-out cleaning, which Special Need Patients means they have streamlined and organized the entire process Services Include of what they do from beginning to end. Cleaning • Restorative Dentistry Hospital Based Surgery Owners Emilie and Isaac Wil- liamson have been in business Nitrous Oxide Sedation • Conscious Sedation five years. Visit Us Today To Find While move-out cleaning is the primary feature of the busi- Same Morning Emergency Appointments • A Kid- ness, Savvy Cleaning has other Friendly Atmosphere services it provides, including carpet and upholstery repair and Modern Facilities • The Latest Technology interior painting. 910.485.8749 One recent client for a move- out clean praised the company Office of Yvette McAlister Stokes D.D.S., P.A. for what she called its amazing service and professionalism. 1367 Walter Reed Road, Suite 103 “From the ease of scheduling the cleaning, them keeping me updated during Fayetteville, NC 28304 the process and the impeccable job they did of cleaning the home, it was a huge www.highlandpediatricdental.com burden taken off me during an already hectic time of moving,’’ she wrote. “I will definitely use them again and would confidently and highly recommend them M,W 8am-5pm, T,TH 8am-4pm, some Fridays 8am-1pm to anyone.’’66 SEPTEMBER 19 - 25, 2018 Best Landscaping Company SodGods Lawncare & Landscaping 5533 Marsh Rd. 910-978-3769 or facebook.com/sodgods A great-looking landscape can make a big difference, whether it is your front lawn you want to spruce up or your business’s green space. SodGods is a fully licensed and insured lawn and landscaping company that’s been in business since 2009. They offer a wide variety of services, including lot clearing, sodding and pressure washing. One satisfied client reported an experience with SodGods involving the seeding of the back- yard in her new home. The original seeding didn’t take well. She followed up by contacting SodGods, who kept her informed throughout the seeding process and followed up when they were done. She said the result was that the yard now looks great and she was able to enjoy entertaining guests outdoors over the summer. Another client praised SodGods for excellent customer service. “I trust SodGods with all my landscaping needs and would recommend them to anyone needing reliable landscaping and maintenance for their yard,” the customer wrote. Best of Fayetteville

Best Library Branch Best Pool/Spa CompanyCliffdale Branch Hallmark Spa & Pools6882 Cliffdale Rd. 2911 Fort Bragg Rd.910-864-3800 or www.cumberland.lib.nc.us 910-485-1188 or www.hallmarkspapools.com Cliffdale Regional In 1968, Raymond and Renate Scholz Library opened its founded Hallmark Spa & Pools as a divi- doors to the public sion of the Scholz Construction Com- on March 16, 1991. pany. Today, it is the largest pool and Over its 27 years of spa business in Fayetteville and offers service to the resi- everything you need to get through a dents of Cumberland back-to-school pool bash or to create a County, it has offered backyard oasis just for you. countless oppor- tunities for lifelong For its entire 50 years, contributions learning, access to to charity have always been a major digital resources and feature of Hallmark. Since its founding, a welcoming place the company has regularly contributed for the community to to nonprofit organizations like Make gather. a Wish Foundation and Wounded Warrior Project and numerous school As one of eight athletic programs. library locations in Cumberland County, Today, it remains the largest pool and Cliffdale remains spa business in Fayetteville. one of the busiest.During the last fiscal year, its customers checked out nearly 158,000 print materi- Hallmark continues to be the go-to lo-als and nearly 45,000 multimedia items such as audio books, DVDs, and music cal dealer for all your pool and spa-relat-CDs. It welcomed 8,366 participants to 356 programs, and its meeting rooms ed needs, including pools, spas, hot tubs,were used by 9,886 people. pool supplies, water features, outdoor In complimenting the service she received at Cliffdale Regional Branch, one grills and pool fencing.customer stated, “The librarians and assistants are always courteous, knowl-edgeable and professional as they are at all the branches. The Cumberland You can also browse a collection ofCounty Library is one of the most important services in my life at this time.” pool tables in store. The company gets information and support from the Association of Pool andBest Private School Spa Professionals. One client summed up her dealings with Hallmark this way. “Absolute best Fayetteville customer service ever,’’ she wrote. “I refer anyone I meet that has a pool or spa Academy needs to them. I’m a customer for life now.’’ 3200 Cliffdale Rd. 910-868-5131 or Best Place to get a Tattoo/Body Piercing www.fayettevil- Evolution Ink leacademy.com 5924 Cliffdale Rd. Ray Quesnel, 910-323-2243 or www.evolutioninkstudio.com Head of School, you are in the news! This marks the fifth Congratulations! straight year that Evolu- With over 30 private tion Ink has won the Best of Christian schools Fayetteville award for tattoo in Cumberland and body piercing, and it’s County, you and the definitely not an accident. exceptional fac- ulty and staff at the Owners Bill and Betty Fayetteville Academy Brown run a business that’s have been recog- completely family-friendly. nized as the best of Clients, which the Brownsthe best when it comes to private schools serving the Fayetteville, Fort Bragg and said range from pastorsCumberland County community. to soccer moms to service This means that Up & Coming Weekly readers recognize and appreciate the members, feel safe bringingachievements, accomplishments and impact the academy has had on local chil- their children with them when they visit. No drugs or alcohol are used anywheredren and the community in general. on the premises, and kids are given fake tattoos and gummy bears while they Never straying from its commitment to encouraging children to be themselves wait for their parents’ appointments to be done.while achieving their full potential, the Fayetteville Academy is recognized as a Customer service is the studio’s No. 1 priority, including hiring excellent tattoowell-rounded school with a near perfect balance of academic excellence, music, artists who cater to their clients’ personalities and desires. The Evolution Ink tat-performing and visual arts, and athletics. With a staff and faculty of 60 and 400 tooists hail from all over the country and beyond – artists have moved from Ohio,plus students, Fayetteville Academy is the only independent nonsectarian pre-K Michigan, Florida, Louisiana and Cuba and Puerto Rico to work here. Several-12th grade school in Cumberland County. This allows the school to boast a 13- have over 20 years’ experience in the industry.to-1 student-teacher ratio. The entire Evolution Ink complex is one of the biggest, busiest and finest tattoo All great schools depend on great leadership. Wonderful job, Ray Quesnel and and piercing studios in the United States. This April, Fayetteville also enjoyed theteam. It is evident this community feels the Fayetteville Academy is the very best debut EvolutionInk Tattoo Convention 2018, which featured Ink Masters fromof the best. SpikeTV’s popular show, discounted tattoo prices, food, live music and whole- some community fun.Best of Fayetteville Stop by and explore the more than 6,000 feet of excellence and comfort the business has to offer. SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2018 UCW 67

BEST OF THE BESTCITY LIFE • Best North Side Restaurant......................................Scrub Oaks • Best Motorcycle Service........................Baker American Cycles • Best Downtown Restaurant............Antonella’s Italian Ristorante • Best Motorcycle Dealer - Used............Baker American Cycles• Best Place To Commune With Nature..................................................... • Best Dining With Kids........................................Chuck E. Cheese • Best Motorcycle Dealer - New..............Baker American Cycles .........................................................Cape Fear Botanical Garden • Best Fine Dining......................Little Italy Pizzeria and Restaurant • Best Tire Store....................................Black’s Tire & Auto Service • Best New Restaurant......................Antonella’s Italian Ristorante • Best CPA Firm ...........................McFadyen & Sumner, CPAs PA• Best Local Festival/Event ............Fayetteville Dogwood Festival • Best Place for a Romantic Dinner..........Luigi’s Italian Restaurant • Best Law Firm.............................................Blackwell & Edwards• Best Change In Fayetteville For 2018.......................295 Bypass • Best Local Caterer........................Peaden’s Seafood & Catering • Best Legal Assistant..........Gina Owens of Blackwell & Edwards• Worst Change In Fayetteville For 2018.........................Medians • Best Waitstaff/Service...........Little Italy Pizzeria and Restaurant • Best Criminal Attorney.........................................David Delaney• Best Local Landmark.........................................The Market House • Best Brew House.................................Mash House Brewing Co. .................................................of Brady Brady Delaney Young, P.A.• Best Little Known Attraction...................Sweet Tea Shakespeare • Best Wine Shop ....................................................The Wine Café • Best Divorce Attorney.......................................Timothy Edwards• Coolest Venue Downtown.....................Huske Hardware House • Best Breakfast...........................................................Zorba’s Gyro .....................................................................of Blackwell & Edwards• Best Thing To Show Off To Visitors............................................... • Best Sunday Brunch................................................Hilltop House • Best Personal Injury Attorney ..............................Lee Boughman......................................... Airborne & Special Operations Museum • Best Business Lunch................................Huske Hardware House .....................................................of Adams, Burge & Boughman PA• Worst Thing To Hide From Visitors..............................Bragg Blvd. • Best Food Truck................................................................R Burger • Best Traffic Ticket Attorney .............................Chandan Shankar• What Does Downtown Fayetteville Need Most........................... • Best Appetizers...........................................Outback Steakhouse ...............................................................of The Richardson Firm PLLC........................................................................... Family Entertainment • Best Coffee House.............................................Rude Awakening • Best Local Pharmacy..........................Cape Fear Discount Drugs• Best Local Community Project..........................Baseball Stadium • Best Deli..........................................................................New Deli • Best Family Dentist......................................Village Family Dental• Best Local Non-Profit Organization.......Child Advocacy Center • Best German Restaurant......Max & Moritz Bakery & Restaurant • Best Pediatric Dentist..........................Highland Pediatric Dental• Best Local Fund Raising Event....................................................... • Best Indian Restaurant...........................................Bombay Bistro • Best Orthodontist.............................Stout & Booth Orthodontics.........................................Cape Beard Womanless Beauty Pageant • Best Italian Restaurant...........Little Italy Pizzeria and Restaurant • Best Chiropractor.............................................Nelson & Nelson • Best Japanese Restaurant...........Miyabi Japanese Steak House • Best Aesthetician ...........................................Victoria’s EstheticsARTS • Best Korean Restaurant................................................E Tae Won • Best Urgent Care ...................................NextCare Urgent Care • Best Mediterranean Restaurant........................................Sherefé • Best Family Medical Practice..........New Hope Family Medical• Best Live Theatre...............................Cape Fear Regional Theatre • Best Mexican Restaurant............Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant • Best OB/GYN................................. Women’s Wellness Center• Best Local Actor/Actress ............................................Tohry Petty • Best Seafood Restaurant.................................... 316 Oyster Bar • Best Pediatrician............................................Rainbow Pediatrics• Best Play/Musical This Season.................................The Tempest • Best Soul Food Restaurant ................ Fred Chasons Grandsons • Best Optometrist ...........................Dr. Brittani Carver-Schemper• Best Art Gallery...................................................The Arts Council • Best Thai Restaurant..................................................Thai Pepper ..................................................of Better Vision Optometric Center• Best Museum...............Airborne & Special Operations Museum • Best Southern Style Restaurant ......... Fred Chasons Grandsons • Best Ophthalmologist..........................Dr. Michael Woodcock• Best Cinema Complex...................AMC Fayetteville14 & IMAX • Best Vietnamese Restaurant ................................... Saigon Bistro ..................................................................of Carolina Vision Center• Best Local Celebrity...................................................Bill Claydon • Best Greek Cuisine .................................................Zorba’s Gyro • Best Electrical Contractor..............Allman Electric Corporation • Best Vegetarian Cuisine.......................................CoreLife Eatery • Best HVAC Contractor....Blackwell Heating & Air ConditioningNIGHT LIFE • Best Vegan Restaurant.........................................CoreLife Eatery • Best Plumbing Contractor .....................Wade Hardin Plumbing • Best Bakery............................................Burney’s Sweets & More • Best Bank............................................................................. BB&T• Best Venue/Club For Live Music.......................Drunk Horse Pub • Best Desserts........................................................Sweet Boutique • Best Credit Union........................State Employees’ Credit Union• Best Local Musician/Band..............................................Rivermist • Best BBQ...................................................................Mission BBQ • Best Hair Salon.....................................Blown Away Hair Studio• Best Night Club Overall................AQUA Lounge & Night Club • Best Hamburger.............................................................Five Guys • Best Barber Shop................................Wall Street Barber Studio• Best Place For Girls’ Night Out.........................Paddy’s Irish Pub • Best Hot Dog.........................................................Wiener Works • Best Computer Repair Service............................Ross IT Services• Best Neighborhood Bar................................Last Call Sports Bar • Best Fried Chicken .................................................................KFC • Best Cell Phone Repair........................................i Fix and Repair• Best Biker Bar..................................................Mac’s Speed Shop • Best Pizza (Eat In)..................... ................................MOD Pizza • Best Place To Board Pets........................Bed & Biscuits Boarding• Best Sports Bar............................................................Bubba’s 33 • Best Pizza (Take Out) ................................................... Pizza Hut • Best Pet Sitting.................................................Carolina Pet Care• Best Pool Room......................................................Corner Pockets • Best Ribs ...........................................................Texas Roadhouse • Best Dog Groomer.........................................................Pet Smart • Best Steaks .......................................................Texas Roadhouse • Best Vet/Animal Hospital..........Animal Hospital of FayettevillePOLITICS • Best Wings .................................................................301 Wingz • Best Employment Agency....Express Employment Professionals • Best Sushi....................................................................Nona Sushi • Best Florist...............................................................Owens Florist• Most Responsive City Politician..........................Johnny Dawkins • Best Funeral Service ................Rogers & Breece Funeral Home• Most Responsive County Politician............Judge Robert J. Stiehl GOODS & SERVICES • Best Place To Buy A Gun.................................Jim’s Gun Jobbery• Most Respected Civic Leader....................................Kirk deViere • Best Health Club/Gym......................................... Planet Fitness• Biggest Local Scandal.................................................................. • Best Veteran Owned Business .......................Chop Shop Tattoo • Best Wedding Venue ................. Cape Fear Botanical Garden.........................................Tyrone Williams/Prince Charles Extortion • Best Shopping Complex (Not the Mall) ...................Westwood • Best Entertainment/Convention Venue...........Crown Complex• Best Use Of Local Tax Dollars......................................................... • Best Store For A Unique Gift.......................................White Trash • Best Place For A Kids Party......................................Defy Gravity..........................................................Splash Pads/Baseball Stadium • Best Health Food Store...................Apple Crate Natural Market • Best Day Spa...........................Renaissance European Day Spa• Worst Use Of Local Tax Dollars ......................Baseball Stadium • Best Candy/Sweet Shop......Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop • Best Sign/Banner Company ..................................FASTSIGNS • Best Tobacco Shop..................... Anstead’s Tobacco Company • Best Advertising Specialties.........CSI - Carolina Specialties, Inc.OUTDOORS & RECREATION • Best Place To Buy Local Art............................Cape Fear Studios • Best Mortgage Company......................Union Home Mortgage • Best Framing Shop......................................Lisa’s Picture Framing • Best Real Estate Company........................Townsend Real Estate• Best Bowling Alley....................................................... B&B Lanes • Best Furniture Store - Used..............Timely Treasures Thrift Store • Best Realtor.............................Angela Brady of Manning Realty• Best Extreme Activity/Adventure.................................................. • Best Furniture Store - New.................................Bullard Furniture • Best Insurance Agent/Agency...............Kurt Riehl of State Farm........................................................Paraclete XP’s Indoor Sky Diving • Best Antique Shop.............................................The Pickin’ Coop • Best Security/Alarm Company.........Gill Security Systems, Inc.• Best Golf Course......................Gates Four Golf & Country Club • Best Used Book Store..........................................2nd & Charles • Best Moving Company ................Andy Anderson Moving Co.• Best Fitness Coach.....................................................Kasey Adair • Best Carpet/Flooring Store............Carolina Carpet and Floors • Best Remodeling Contractor............Highland Construction Co.• Best Local Picnic Area.............................................Lake Rim Park • Best Clothing Store - Men.....................................................Belk • Best House Cleaning..........................................Savvy Cleaning• Best Place For Taking A Hike .....................Cape Fear River Trail • Best Clothing Store - Women.............................Clothes Mentor • Best Landscaping Company........................................Sod Gods• Best Place For Doggie Walk......................Cape Fear River Trail • Best Clothing Store - Children.....................The Children’s Place • Best Library Branch ............................................Cliffdale Branch• Best Recreation Center.................................................................. • Best Thrift Shop.........................New & Nearly New Thrift Shop • Best Private School .................................Fayetteville Academy....................................Kiwanis Recreation Center at Honeycutt Park • Best Consignment Shop.....................High Cotton Consignment • Best Pawn Shop.................................................Jim’s Pawn Shop• Best Senior Living Center...............................Carolina Highlands • Best Jewelry Store ..........................Rhudy’s Jewelry Showroom • Best Pool/Spa Company.........................Hallmark Spa & Pools• Best Shooting Range...........Jim’s Gun Jobbery & Indoor Range • Best Lawn & Garden/Nursery.........................Bell’s Seed Store • Best Place To Get A Tattoo/Body Piercing............Evolution Ink • Best Sporting Goods Store ....................Dick’s Sporting GoodsMEDIA • Best Car Dealer - Used................................Brown’s Auto World • Best Car Dealer - New...........................................Bryan Honda• Best Area TV Station........................................................WRAL-5 • Best Auto Repair........................................Nathan’s Auto Repair• Best Traffic Report.............................................................WRAL-5 • Best Car Wash/Detailing.....................................TLC Autowash• Best Weather Report........................................................WRAL-5• Best LOCAL Columnist/Writer.......................................Bill KirbyWINE & DINE• Best Restaurant Overall..........Little Italy Pizzeria and Restaurant Plan to VOTE in the November 2018 General Election? Yes = 72% No = 28%68 SEPTEMBER 19 - 25, 2018 Best of Fayetteville