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CityViewNC.com | 61 Tell us about your faves! Who makes the best ramen? The most authentic barbecue? Pancakes, fried pickles, pizza, soups, salads, spaghetti, sushi and so much more? We want to know about your favorite dishes at local restaurants, and why are they so good? Please email your selections (100 words or less) to: janetgibson369@gmail.com. Attach food photos, if you like. We look for ward to sharing readers' feedback on social media. Mediterranean Salad, Baklava Zorba's Gyro On A Spit I've been going to Zorba's ever since it opened in 1974. at's when my big sister, Rosie, figuring we needed a break from McDonald's, introduced me to the restaurant on Raeford Road owned by a dashing Greek named Tommy Frangakis. Years later, as a young newspaper reporter, I wrote about the pita bread that Tommy used to make in-house. e framed article still hangs on the wall opposite the check-out counter. at always warms my heart. Today, I'm likely to call ahead for the Mediterranean salad, oen with extra gyro meat, well-done, even a little charred – on a bed of lettuce with cucumbers, tomatoes, pepperoncini and feta cheese, all bathed in a light Greek dressing. Add extra Kalamata olives and onions, too, if I'm not headed into an in-person meeting. e baklava under a clear topper on the counter also calls my name and is a favorite of the family. So, naturally, I must get some sweetness to-go. I'm imagining a Greek woman who baked it that morning. With just the right amount of nutty filling, dripping honey and flaky phyllo, it's the best baklava ever as far as I'm concerned. With a Diet Dr. Pepper in a bottle, and some extra napkins, I savor my solo picnic in the car. I smile knowing that Zorba's is just one of many gems in my hometown. And realizing, too, that Tommy's son John is carrying on the family tradition and making his dad proud. 2919 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, and 3114 N. Main St., #106, Hope Mills For more dishes, go to cityviewnc.com Celebrate Public Power! At PWC, our employees – who are also your friends and neighbors – make the difference. They enable us to provide world-class utilities and exceptional customer service, with the advantages we offer as a Public Power provider: • Community-owned, PWC operates solely for the benefit of customers, not shareholder profit. • Our customers have a voice through local leadership, because PWC leaders are customers too! • Locally operated, we respond faster when you need us, especially important after a storm. Learn more at faypwc.com/ public-power-at-work Customer Focused. Community Strong. Neighbors Serving Neighbors 17245 OR APPLY ONLINE TODAY: FayeeevilleCumberlandRAP.com Are you struggling to pay rent or uuliues? Many families have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic – the City of Fayeeeville and Cumberland County are proud to announce aid is now available. CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE: 888-495-7710

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