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CityViewNC.com | 41 Locally Owned JOHN MCCAULEY ALBERT MCCAULEY BRIAN RAYNOR Parking Lots • Driveways • Subdivisions • Complete Site Work • Sealing • Striping • Patching • Paving • Grading OFFICE: 910-485-5790 FAX: 910-323-4163 www.highlandpaving.com Plant:1351 Old Wilmington Rd Office: 2031 Middle Road Licensed & Insured NC License #55505 FREE ESTIMATES OFFICE: 910-485-5790 FAX: 910-323-4163 www.highlandpaving.com Plant: 1351 Old Wilmington Road Office: 2031 Middle Road Insured NC License #55505 Parking Lots • Driveways • Subdivisions • Complete Site Work Sealing • Striping • Patching • Paving • Grading Locally Owned JOHN MCCAULEY ALBERT MCCAULEY BRIAN RAYNOR FREE ESTIMATES "We put a lot of care and love into every dish," says Antonella. e owner and executive chef says her restaurant roots go back to birth. She grew up as the daughter of immigrants who first came to this country from Sicily by way of Brooklyn, New York. e family eventually landed in Fayetteville and, by the time she was 9, Antonella was busing tables with her brother Giuliano (who now works at her restaurant). eir father owned what was Valentinos on Bragg Boulevard and several other restaurants in the area and elsewhere. e Chicken à la Giovanni on her menu is a tribute to her dad. A thin chicken breast is layered with ham, eggplant and Mozzarella cheese with minced onions and fresh mushrooms in a delicate sauce with a choice of two sides. For years, Antonella was a part-owner of Little Italy near Cape Fear Valley Medical Center and, before that, the Roma café, which was across from Cumberland County Courthouse. In 2012, she sold her share of Little Italy and went into real estate as an agent for Coldwell Banker Advantage (she still displays her license with the company). She missed the grind of restaurants and – with the encouragement of building owner Menno Pennink – she committed in 2017 to the space at 300 Hay St., along with her son Giancarlo, who is general manager. "You know what they say … it gets in your blood," she quips. For Valentine's Day, Antonella has created a four-course prix-fixe menu for two ($99.99). e meal begins with a choice of soup or salad, followed by an appetizer of stuffed shrimp bruschetta and your pick of four entrées: grilled lamb lollipops or braised short rib (both over a potato purée), stuffed lobster ravioli topped with shrimp in a red pepper cream sauce, and seared citrus salmon served over parmesan risotto, plus a choice of three side dishes. For dessert, choose strawberry shortcake or layered tuxedo truffle mousse cake. An impressive selection of wines and cocktails are extra. e holiday falls on a Sunday, and the hours are noon to 8 p.m. As always, no reservations are accepted, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Takeout is available for those who desire to create their own version of romantic dining at home. Don't Stress. Let Merry Maids of Fayetteville Take Care of the Mess. We offer odorless environmentally friendly cleaning solutions to clean your home with our advanced techniques to deliver exceptional results. Mention code CV2021 10% off any 1 service or 15% off of 2 or more services with S&A Family. Call Merry Maids at (910) 423-7722 www.merrymaids.com/Fayetteville The Surgeon & Associates Family of Businesses www.surgeonandassociates.com Family Values • Superior Service • Career Opportunities

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