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DeWayne's
While you're in the shopping mood,
scoot on over to DeWayne's, which is
near the outlet mall, just in the city limits
of Selma.. Favorite stops here include
the Kendra Scott jewelry boutique,
the Peepers readers (glasses) display,
the sweet shop, women's and men's
fashions, the garden center, and above
them all, Christmasland. There's simply
no comparison locally to the beautifully
curated collections that go up in fall.
We could get lost in the angels and
ornaments. Visit shopdewaynes.com/
While you're in Smithfield …
BY JANET GIBSON
Ava Gardner Museum
In the heart of downtown, this museum pays homage to the town's most famous
daughter, actress Ava Gardner. The unique collection spans Gardner's life from
her humble beginnings to her Hollywood heyday and her love life, too (husbands
included Mickey Rooney, Artie Shaw and Frank Sinatra). One look at her gowns and
we are convinced … yes, she really did have an 18-inch waist. For more information:
www.johnstoncountync.org/ava-gardner/
Carolina Premium Outlets
At Exit 95 off Interstate 95,
discover a shopper's paradise
with 80 stores and something for
the entire family. Look for Ann
Taylor, Brooks Brothers, Carter's,
Champion, Chico's, Coach,
Crocs, Gap, J. Crew, Lane Bryant,
Michael Kors, Perfumania, Polo
Ralph Lauren, Samsonite, Tommy
Hilfiger and many more. The
expansive Carolina Pottery store
is a must-stop for home decor.
Details at www.premiumoutlets.
com/outlet/carolina
Gotham's Deli
Across from the Ava Gardner Museum
is Gotham's, which has been named
by foodie sites as among the best
delis in North Carolina. You'll know
you have arrived when you see the
life-size Statue of Liberty sculpture
and loads of baseball memorabilia.
Breakfast bagels, salads and Nathan's
hotdogs are on the menu, but our
favorite is the Reuben, made like
they do in the Big Apple without the
price (about $6 for a half and $9 for a
whole). Check out gothamsdeli.com/
