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CityViewNC.com | 35 mous, took part in the first remodel of the restaurant. "We spent a lot of time collecting and matting pictures and making spaces for them in the res- taurant, devoted to each group. When you walked in, there was no doubt that it was a Green Beret club." He added, "e atmosphere pertaining to Green Berets just isn't there anymore." As you enter the doors, the restau- rant envelops you in a laid-back vibe with a modern touch. Meant to re- semble a hanger, there is an open, yet intimate feel with its dim lighting. e bright orange stools add a pop of color among the dark woods of the horse- shoe shaped bar in the center, offering a variety of classic cold brews on tap. "e colors are great. ey bought us new bar stools and the furniture was painted. Before it was outdated but now it's a nice looking and comfort- able facility," said Michelle. Patrons stand in a long line that wraps around to the door, browsing the menu options, waiting to order a fresh meal. In true team fashion, Mikki Morris, Business Manager of Smoke Bomb Grille and staff member of eight years greets you with a smile and takes your order while Dawn Schultz, Assis- tant Business Manager, runs orders to the customers. Tucked in a corner is the Green Beret Club Memorial area where pa- trons can sit among the quiet and sol- emn dignity of those who have passed. "Everything is still there that was in the old restaurant," said Michelle. "It's just displayed differently," Michelle added. A wall plaque commemorates those Green Berets lost…but not forgotten. On another wall, four screens scroll through pictures of the various Spe- cial Forces Groups around the world; 1st Group, 3rd Group, 5th Group, 7th Group and 10th Group. "I like the atmosphere that it used to have because you could actually feel the years of history…every piece of it," said Private Charles Sorrells Jr, who frequented the Green Beret Club many times before. "Even though I don't get that homey feeling, it still has a nice atmosphere. I walked in and felt as if I was in a secret base, and that James Steven M. Zoellner M.D., Board Certified Plastic Surgeon PinehurSt PlaStiC Surgery SPeCialiStS Space is limited. RSVP today at 910.295.1917 20 Memorial Drive • Pinehurst PinehurstPlasticSurgery.com 0% Interest Financing Available frown lines are just not me "Decadents, Dysport and obagi Day" friday, october 10th 9am - 5pm Purchase Dysport this day and be entered into a drawing for 1 free year of treatments (3 visits maximum for 1 area) Purchase 2 areas of Dysport and receive 15% off all obagi products will be 20% off aging gracefully is not achieved by chance...but by a well planned strategy. the Dysport and obagi reps will be on hand to answer your skin care questions. Dr. steven Zoellner performs all the injectables and guarantees results or get your wrinkles back. Support local charities by joining us every 3rd Thursday of each month, now through November, from 5 – 9 pm, in The District at Cross Creek Mall, for Shopping, Wine and More! Visit CrossCreekMall.com or Facebook.com/CrossCreekMall for additional information. WINE & MORE JOIN US FOR SHOPPING 419 Cross Creek Mall 910.868.7668 CrossCreekMall.com

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