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Discove r Cit yV iewN C.co m's fre s h up d ate d loo k ! | 37 "YOU'VE GOT THE PERFECT THING GOING ON," says our server Jaedon, who is dressed in black from head to toe and possesses dark, mischievous eyes. He has laid down a beautifully presented Mediterranean "sampler" platter – a feast that captures us with color and texture – right down to the most minute details. Baba ghanouj topped with a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds, hummus in a moat of extra-virgin olive oil, stuffed grape leaves drizzled with lemon juice, light and crispy Egyptian falafel, positively addictive tzatziki sauce (made in-house as are all the sauces), and a Pharoahs' specialty, pickled turnips. e latter are a bit salty for our tastes but add a magnificent burst of red to the presentation. To scoop it all up: pita bread fresh from the oven. Perfection on a platter – and then some – is par for the course at Pharoahs Legacy, just down from the Gates Four golf community in the Traemoor Village shopping center. If the Pharoahs name sounds familiar, there's good reason. In 2014, with his brother Sam, chef/owner Ronnie Askharon opened his more casual Mediterranean eatery and market, called Pharoahs Village, on Hope Mills Road. His latest creation, Pharoahs Legacy, is an upscale restaurant, complete with authentic Egyptian art, a happening bar and a well-chosen wine list. e new restaurant opened in late November in a space formerly occupied by Pierro's Italian Bistro. e buzz escalated on the restaurant's Facebook page aer videos posted of a New Year's Eve celebration featuring Yara Sultan, a striking belly dancer who is scheduled to perform select dates in February and the coming months. (Call 910-835- 5472 for times and schedules.) It also FDIC INSURED All we see is you , NOW TRUIST 910.868.5131 | 3200 Cliffdale Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303 | www.fayacademy.org Fayetteville Academy Fayetteville Academy admits qualified students and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or religion in the administration of admissions, educational policies, financial aid, athletic programs, or other activities. Preparing students for college and beyond CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE! RANKED #1 IN THE NICHE.COM 2020 BEST PRIVATE K-12 SCHOOLS IN THE FAYETTEVILLE AREA The 35 members of the Class of 2019 were offered more than $3.2 million in college scholarships and grants. 76 percent of AP exams taken resulted in a score of 3 or higher. Chromebook and iPad programs | Grades 4-7 LEGO ® Robotics Team Middle/Upper School STEAM SmartLab ® | Lower School SmartLabs ® opening Fall 2020 More than $500,000 in need-based financial aid awarded annually to qualified applicants. Open House for prospective students and their parents. Thursday, February 13, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. RSVP to 910-868-5131.

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