CityView Magazine - Fayetteville, NC
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CityViewNC.com | 53 Local Fayetteville Pride Coffee Shop & Cafe Fresh baked goods with gluten and dairy free options with no cross contamination. All of our coffee, tea, syrups, frappes, smoothies are top quality, organic with no artificial ingredients. Call us at (910) 568-5312 or visit owners Franco and Tiffany 3037A Boone Trail Ext. Fayetteville, NC 28304 fayettevillebakeryandcafe.ceo@gmail.com and cafeteria staffs on Fort Bragg and in restaurants, waiting tables and cooking, too. She also found true love, marrying for a second time in 1996. "A good man," she says. In October 2017, her husband died of cancer. Five months later, PJ would be diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer and undergo radiation, chemotherapy and surgery. In many ways she felt alone, but also blessed to be helped by her church family. An adopted daughter lives in ailand, and an adopted son died in a car accident at 18. A year aer being diagnosed, and in remission, she knew the time was right to make her dream come true. She opened PJ ai Cuisine restaurant – a year before the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic. Ms. PJ had to "pivot" like other business owners – no more buffet. More takeout orders. And, of course, increased sanitary measures. She also relies on a small staff who are "like family." Indeed, PJ's is the little ai restaurant that could. PJ also believes her faith has gotten her through the worst times. And her commitment to keep caring for people regardless of the news. She also has stepped up her efforts to feed the homeless, helping a friend with an outreach program in Hope Mills. At 5 feet 2 inches tall, she is small in stature, but a giant to many who have been recipients of her kindness. "When you do things for people, you can change their lives," she says. "Everybody got to crawl before they walk. You got to be patient and … work hard. rough the grace of God and a strong belief, it will get better." It's about liing others up. It's about reaching out. It's about feeding souls. It's about the humble heart. PJ ai Cuisine is at 329 Person St. in downtown Fayetteville near the Cumberland County Courthouse. e restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed on Sunday and major holidays. Most entrees are $6.95 to $13.95, not including nonalcoholic beverages. Order online at pjthaicuisine.com. Also, Grubhub, Uber Eats, Postmates, DoorDash, and ezCater. Phone 910-491-7185. Dorothy's Catering 2 www.dorothyscatering.com 910-302-1871