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BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH Circa 1800: Billed as the place for "locally focused New Southern cuisine," this restaurant serves a brunch menu that features Bananas Foster French toast, Monte Cristo sandwiches, fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, and the iconic chicken and waffles. 108 Person St. 910-568-4725 Fireside Restaurant and Catering: Southern breakfast foods are the norm at this family- owned and -operated restaurant. Breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, French toast, omelets, biscuits, eggs and breakfast platters — as well as grilled hashbrown casserole — draw loyal customers. 2637-B Bragg Blvd. 910-339-9321 J.K.'s Family Restaurant & Deli: Biscuits, eggs, Belgian waffles, hotcakes, omelets and breakfast sandwiches satisfy your morning hunger. The restaurant has been family- owned and -operated since 1984. 125 Owen Drive. 910-485-3711 Circa 1800 Fayetteville's menu options satisfy a multitude of cravings T hanks largely to the presence of Fort Bragg and its concentration of soldiers, Fayetteville is a melting pot that thrives with a diversity of ethnicities from around the globe. As a result, there's a lot to choose from when going out to eat. Looking to try African, Indian or Greek fare? Fayetteville has them all. Maybe you're craving Mediterranean, Thai, Vietnamese, Italian, or Caribbean dishes. They all are served up here, too. You'll also find Southern staples such as fried chicken, hamburger steak and shredded Eastern North Carolina-style pork barbecue. And for vegetarians, there's something to suit your taste. So try something different: Fayetteville has a great selection of dining options from which to choose. FILE PHOTO 8 DestinationFAY 2022-2023

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