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CityViewNC.com | 49 omas laughed and said, "If this turns out to be nothing but our mancave away from the house, then so be it." Work on the Livery building wrapped up just as the restrictions of COVID-19 were lied by the governor. e lounge and retail shop opened its doors in June. e Livery Cigar Emporium has turned into much more than a mancave and has exceeded their expectations. "Sometimes on Friday when the place is packed, we just look at each other and say, 'we should've got a bigger building,'" said Yates. "ough it's packed on Fridays, every other day of the week is just right, it's personable. Walking in you'll see your friends and speak to everyone. It's a very personable place." ough the business has grown, it has maintained that feeling of hanging out with friends that the owners envisioned all along. "Some of our customers don't even smoke. ey come in to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and hear good music," said Yates. Both omas and Yates are committed to serving with excellence. "Customers can expect quality and customer service. at's the first thing and what we pride ourselves on. You'll be treated with respect," omas said proudly. "You can expect a good selection of quality cigars, and we have perfected our bar." e location has become a favorite of couples attending the Farmers Market on Saturdays. Baseball fans looking for parking at Woodpeckers games have discovered the location, as have attendees of Fayetteville's downtown Friday events. When customers walk into the Livery's front door, they're greeted by an open retail-store space with a walk-in humidor. It's evident here that omas and Yates were intentional about preserving the past. e lobby walls are exposed brick, while overhead, the original raers can be seen. e modern, well-lit, walk-in humidor has a long, glass front so customers can see inside to the shelves stocked with cigars. e new humidor has an awning lined with tin. Both owners say the "Crazy Alice," made by Deadwood Cigar Co., is their biggest seller, so they try to keep it in stock. e simple, open concept look of the lobby mixes well with the vintage architecture of the building. Beyond the parlor and humidor, the 1843 Quiet Cove, Fayetteville, NC 28304 (910) 483-8080 | www.villageinternalmed.com Dr. Chai will begin caring for established and new patients on August 30. Dr. Meeks and Dr. Viswanath of VILLAGE INTERNAL MEDICINE welcome new associate Wikrom Chaiwatcharayut, MD "Dr. Chai" DR. WIKROM CHAIWATCHARAYUT FDIC INSURED All we see is you , NOW TRUIST

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