CityView Magazine

2013 & Food WINE A s the largest city in southeastern North Carolina, Fayetteville is home to many unique restaurants and bars that appeal to a wide variety of palates. Fayetteville offers what some would coin a "restaurant district" in the revamped downtown. One can venture out and taste fine wines at The Wine Café, American fusion cuisine at Circa 1800, gourmet sandwiches, salads and craft beer at Blue Moon Café and traditional pub fare at Huske Hardware and The Taphouse. At the top of the hill exiting downtown, you'll find the aptly named Hilltop House with a wine tasting and Sunday brunch to die for. The Belmont Village is an event-planning hub when it comes to planning your next party with services all under one roof. Chef Mei offers private chef services and cooking classes. McPherson Church Road is booming and is home to quality restaurants like Mellow Mushroom for a great pizza and Mac's Speed Shop for juicy, slow-roasted meats. Hometown favorite for Italian grinds, Sammio's is located on Raeford Road. For an excursion just 35 miles south off Highway 87, check out Lu Mil Vineyard in Dublin for wine tastings and the perfect event venue. The Belmont Village 1104 Hay St., Fayetteville, NC | 910.485.8433 Specialty Cakes by Donna Foley 910.323.8504 Southern Blooms by Wendy Long 910.977.9658 Professional DJ Tommy King 910.624.8404 Event-planning enterprise, The Belmont Village is located in historic Haymount. It is your optimal source for all your party needs. Owner Becky King leads a team of professionals including DJ Tommy King, expert cake designer Donna Foley and floral artist Wendy Long in planning and executing your perfect party. Serving lunch every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday Night Pick-Up Dinners from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Serve your family a homemade dinner made in the Belmont Kitchen. Check out our Facebook page for the menu or email us to get on our weekly mailing list. 34 | October • 2013 Circa 1800 108 Person St., Fayetteville, NC 910.568.4725 www.trycirca.com Downtown favorite Circa 1800 is one of the only restaurants in town featuring a Sunday brunch. Sweet and savory dishes like Shrimp & Grits and Banana Foster Pancakes are on the menu. When it's dinnertime, try one of the eatery's delicious steaks complemented by delectable side dishes. You'll find regional and American cuisine. Circa is open seven days a week, with late dinner hours till 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.

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