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WINE & DINE Best Fried Chicken KFC Several Locations 910.424.0038 In 1955 Harland Sanders, more popularly known as Colonel Sanders, started franchising his business of selling the fried chicken that he first began selling from his own kitchen table. He had a secret recipe of 11 herbs and spices and he had a passion for cooking. When he mixed those two ingredients together, he created KFC. To this day the same secret recipe continues to prove its worth as KFC produces pounds of hot, juicy and crunchy fried chicken. Here in the South fried chicken is a staple, and good fried chicken is a must. KFC is the place to get it. Best Pizza (Eat In) Mellow Mushroom 301 N. McPherson Church Rd., 910.779.2442 www.mellowmushroom.com/store/fayetteville-nc Mellow Mushroom's philosophy influences their food quite heavily. They believe in serving healthy food that is good for the body and the environment. One thing that sets them apart from other pizza joints is the all-important dough. Mellow Mushroom dough is created with unbleached flower and Appalachian spring water and no refined white sugar. This makes the dough healthy, robust and delicious. Best Pizza (Take out) Papa Johns Several Locations 910.485.7272 www.papajohns.com John Schnatter, the founder of Papa Johns, decided to open this restaurant because he felt that most national pizza chains lacked quality, and that was unacceptable. He was determined to give customers a consistently high quality pizza. This dedication and commitment to quality is still seen in every pizza delivered by Papa Johns today. Each pie has a hand tossed crust, all-natural sauce, fresh vegetables, and only the best meats and cheeses. And more than being high quality, the Pizzas are always delicious. Best Ribs Smokey Bones 1891 Skibo Rd. 910.864.1068 www.smokeybones.com only way to do pork right is slow and smoky. They have grill masters at every location that smoke their meat for 11 hours each night over hickory logs and have a fire grill for every service. This kind of dedication can only lead to delicious results. That is why when it comes to the classics, ribs , the only place to go is the place that does barbeque right, Smokey Bones. Best Steaks Chris's Open Hearth Steak & Seafood 2620 Raeford Rd. 910.485.2948 www.chrissteakhousenc.com When it comes to steak, only the best should suffice, and the best is available at Chris's Open Hearth Steak & Seafood. The ambiance in the restaurant is one of elegance and sophistication; an ideal that is mirrored in the food. The fare here is classic American steak house, but done in a quality that is beyond classic. If a great steak is what you want, Chris's Open Hearth Steak & Seafood is the place to go. Best Wings Buffalo Wild Wings 2097 Skibo Rd. 910.868.1561 www.buffalowildwings.com Buffalo Wild Wings is much more than just a restaurant. It is a place to explore fantastic and unique flavors. It is a place to experience a bond with fellow wing lovers and friends over sports, to drink great beer, and play games. Their commitment to a great time is only dwarfed by their commitment to great wings. Buffalo Wild Wings is where the community comes to have fun, bond, and have the best wings of their life. Best Sushi Sakura Japanese Restaurant 5945 Cliffdale Rd. 910.868.9400 www.sakurasteakhouse.com Marc Ha first founded Sakura in 1988, but over the years the founding principles of the company have not eroded. The first philosophy that defines the company is a staunch commitment to great food and great service. Secondly, in keeping with he Japanese tradition, Sakura uses only the freshest ingredients to create food that is satisfying to every sense. When it comes to Sushi it is undeniable that the fresher the ingredients are, the better the final product is. Sakura offers sushi that is fresh, beautiful, traditional, but also creative and incredibly delicious. The best in Fayetteville. According to Smokey Bones, the 30 SEPT 18-24, 2013 Best of Fayetteville