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SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2014 UCW 29 Best of Fayetteville Best Coffee House The Coffee Scene 3818 Morganton Rd 910.864.0555 www.coffeesceneinc.com A coffee house is much more than just a place to stop by and grab a quick cup of Joe. Today, it's practically a sub-culture. It is a place to socialize, relax and experience the diverse people, personalities and talent a local community has to offer. For more than a decade, The Coffee Scene on Morganton Road has nurtured and embraced this coffee culture with open arms. Here, the staff goes beyond just serving a cup of coffee. To founder and owner Kiki Manus, it is about creating a unique experience, being an inspiration to her clients and nurturing the arts. At The Coffee Scene "espresso mixology" is an art and their professional baristas embrace creativity, which in turn has developed this locally owned company's brand. There may be a dozen Starbucks locations in Fayetteville, and thousands more throughout the United States, but, there is only one Coffee Scene. Check it out and find out why year after year Fayetteville residents chose them as the Best Coffee House. Best Health Food Store Apple Crate Natural Market 5430 Camden Rd /2711 Raeford Rd 910.423.8800/910.426.7777 www.applecratenc.com For those with dietary restrictions or just a mind-set towards health, the best place to go is Apple Crate Natural Market. With two locations in Fayetteville and Hope Mills, this locally owned business has an impressive selection of health minded foods and products. They have everything from a smooth coconut based ice cream to aluminum free deodorant. But, what really separates Apple Crate Natural Market from the national box stores and chains is the personal professional attention each customer receives from owner Brenda Harris and her staff. They provide excellent service that cannot be imitated or duplicated. We recommend you plan a trip to Apple Crate Natural Market real soon. You will see that it is not your standard grocery store by any stretch of the imagination. Here you will find a sincere commitment to health, wellness, the environment and quality of life. No doubt recognized by Fayetteville residents as the "Best of the Best" in 2014. Best Indian Restaurant/Best Vegetarian Cuisine Bombay Bistro 5945 Cliffdale Rd 910.487.0020 www.bombaybistronc.com Traditional Indian recipes are complex. However, year after year, the Bombay Bistro proves that they have the secret in preparation and service down pat. A single dish may take hours of cooking weaving together layer after layer of flavorful spices. This is a cuisine unlike any other. The flavors are powerful, distinct, and carry a distinguished history of the fertile and versatile land behind it. For those who wish to taste these incredible flavors in the most authentic way, other than hopping on a plane to India, the Bombay Bistro is the place to go. Each day they provide a buffet lunch that provides a smorgasbord of great Indian dishes to try, and the opportunity to enjoy seconds on favorites. Traditional Indian cuisine is also a great option for vegetarians. Due to religious beliefs, much of India's population is vegetarian. This means that the vegetarian dishes are not treated as side dishes, but rather as the main meal. That makes Bombay Bistro the perfect choice as the Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Fayetteville. Best Japanese Restaurant Miyabi Kyoto 1990 Skibo Rd 910.864.5987 www.miyabimyrtlebeach.com/fayetteville.php Miyabi, meaning traditional beauty, first began 25 years ago. After a quarter of a century of hard work and great food, it is one of the largest Japanese restaurant groups in the Southeast. Now located in Fayetteville, this style of dining is called "hibachi." This is where patrons are seated in front of large silver shimmering hotplates that are built into the center of the tables so that everyone has a good view of the food preparation which is fun and exciting entertainment. Talented chefs wielding sharp knives and shiny spatulas slice and dice their way through fresh vegetables, meat, shrimp, rice and eggs, with incredible skill, flair and humor, all ending up on the hotplate in lightning speed resulting in a fantastic display of Japanese food, cooked to perfection atop a bed of fried rice and fresh vegetables on a plate directly in front of you. The location on Skibo Road offers a full menu of favorites featuring the splendor of fresh seafood — lobster, scallops, shrimp, soft-shell crab, and of course, sushi including tuna, white fish and salmon. For Japanese food, at its very best we recommend you try Miyabi Kyoto very soon. Best Korean Restaurant Shila Korean 404 Santa Fe Dr. 910.860.4800 Korea is a peninsula, and as such it has a unique culinary history rich in both land-based animals and seafood. The traditional way for a Korean meal to be served is a large number of side dishes served alongside short grain rice. At Shila Korean the lunch buffet provides this style of dining. It is also the best way to sample a wide variety of delicious and authentic dishes. The buffet at Shila Korean is impeccable The food is always fresh and wait staff is helpful and professional always happy to answer any questions patrons may have about the cuisine and new dishes. There are seasonal changes in the menu and fresh produce is always used in the preparation of all dishes, The regular menu hosts a variety of authentic and traditional Korean meals such as barbecue pork and kimchi. For great Korean food in Fayetteville visit Shila Korean on Santa Fe Drive and find out why they were chosen best. Best Mexican Restaurant/Best Burritos Mi Casita Several Locations 910.323.8161/910.484.4433 910.677.0001 www.micasitarestaurants.com Mi Casita started as a single restaurant in Fayetteville. Since its initial opening in 1990, it has grown and developed into a Fayetteville institution. Notably, Mi Casita Mexican Restaurants have been acclaimed as Fayetteville's Best Mexican Restaurant for more than a decade. No matter which of their locations you visit, the experience is consistent in terms of great Mexican cuisine; friendly, reliable service and warm, hometown hospitality. And, lots of crispy chips and spicy salsa. Mi Casita serves up all the classic Mexican favorites: assorted tacos, burritos (which are perennial favorites), fajitas and much, much more. All their dishes are complemented with your favorite beverage from the fully stocked bar. In addition, Mi Casita features a wide variety of sweet and delicious Mexican desserts, including their classic sopapilla (a fried flour tortilla with honey butter and cinnamon) or the traditional flan, which is a smooth and creamy Mexican custard. Both are to die for. With several locations in Fayetteville, you are never far away from a great Mexican experience.