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44 JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2019 Best of Fayetteville Best Candy/Sweet Shop Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop 1916 Skibo Rd. 910-867-6032 or www.rocketfizzfayetteville.com The concept of the classic candy store of old hasn't faded into the pages of his- tory. It's alive and well, and enjoying a renaissance un- der the national branding of the Rocket Fizz chain. Fayetteville's Rocket Fizz is located in the Marketfair Shopping Center, adjacent to Planet Fitness. The local franchise is owned by Kyle and Anne Sims and Ineke Morris-Verschuur. At their store, you'll see such enticing items as toys, novel- ties, gags, candies, nostalgic movie posters, vintage rock concert posters and more than 400 varieties of soda pop. The soda flavors are as varied as green apple jalapeño, black licorice, s'mores, banana nut, ranch dressing, cucum- ber, Martian poop, and bacon. Not a soda fan? Try eating it via Dr. Pepper cot- ton candy. Or try the Bob Ross Positive Energy Drink for a quick pick-me-up. The focus is simple. Rocket Fizz wants to offer the kind of fun and tasty treats popular in years past, while also mixing in some quirky, modern flare. You can even purchase a gift basket that will include an array of candy, gifts and soda that's certain to stand out. If your fond memories of things like wax lips, bubble gum cigars, bendable action figures, Sugar Babies and salt water taffy need refreshing, pay a visit to Rocket Fizz. Best Tobacco Shop Anstead's Tobacco Company 320 N. McPherson Church Rd. 910-864-5705 or www.ansteads.com If the striking red barn that houses Anstead's Tobacco Company isn't enough to pique your interest, one step inside the doors will quickly con- vince both the serious and the casual cigar smoker that this is a place worth exploring. The folks at Anstead's invite the community to come enjoy some of the best premium cigars in the world while relaxing in the luxury smoking lounge. Anstead's is home to a giant walk-in humidor that covers more than 300 square feet. Filling that exquisite space are over 100 premium brands of cigars, including classic Dominican, Honduran and Nicaraguan cigars. If you're more into pipes, there is a large selection of excellent briar and meerschaum pipes. To fill them, the customer will find 40 different blends of pipe tobacco, along with a variety of imported pipe brands. Patrons can enjoy smoking in the lounge with friends or explore Anstead's two-story construction. Paying a visit to the Wine, Whiskey, Craft Beer and Scotch Bar tops off the experience. Anstead's offers a Pipe Club along with monthly cigar special events. There are also quarterly events introducing new cigars, special offers, promotions and best sellers. Additionally, there are featured visits from various representatives, cigar rollers and other VIPs of the industry. Good s & Serv i c es 910.977.1001 910.977.1001 951 S McPherson Church Road | Fayetteville, NC 8 years in a row! 8 years in a row! • Computer Systems Management • Managed Services • Cloud Computing • Server Migration/Deployment • Telephone System Installation/Repair • Network/Internet/VPN Design • Multi-Site Support • System Design/Consulting • Voice/Data Cabling • Virtual Environment Implementation • Converged Network Integration • System Maintenance/Repair B E S T OF FAYETTEVILLE B E S T OF FAYETTEVILLE