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6 SEPTEMBER 9-15, 2015 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Downtown is filled with unique shops, boutiques, and restaurants, all with their own personal story. But behind these shops and restaurants are owners who work tirelessly every day, devoting themselves to their establishments. One of these shop owners is Angie Malave, the owner of The Wine Cafe and sister shop, The Coffee Cup. Establishing her first shop at the Millstone Towne Centre in Hope Mills almost five years ago, a devoted patron saw the potential in opening a Downtown location, and the rest is history. "Downtown is so beautiful," Angie gushes. "I love that we're so close to the Market House. Our customers can sit on the patio and enjoy such a landmark. We have a great view of Hay Street in general." Turning four years old this November, The Wine Cafe Downtown combines both a tasting room and a wine shop, allowing customers to relax and sip, or pick up a boˆle and go. With beautiful contemporary decorations, exposed brick, and 250 boˆles of wine lining the wall from all over the world, The Wine Cafe has become synonymous with a relaxing date night or a fun night out with friends. In fact, it was recently voted "Best Wine Shop" in Up & Coming Weekly's "Best of Fayeˆeville." Angie's mantra, "Shop Small, Drink Big," rings true in her store. With prices starting at $7.99, she offers patrons plenty of affordable, delicious options. "Our goal is to find that wine that over-delivers for the price," says Angie. Angie adds the main idea of her store is for people to come here rather than the supermarket for everyday sipping. "I want to show people that a wine shop doesn't have to be just for special occasions," she says. "When you buy local and shop in a small, local business, you'll get a beˆer quality of wine than at the supermarket." In addition to her beautiful location on Hay Street, Angie says her favorite part of being in the Heart of Fayeˆeville is the diverse people who are Downtown. "I love all the happenings Downtown: the festivals, 4th Friday, the concerts," she says. "But I would love for the Fayeˆeville community to know that Downtown is a destination for everyday, because you can have lunch — a healthy lunch — or have a coffee or a glass of wine. People should be coming here beyond the special events." Downtown is a true community with shop and restaurant owners taking care of one another. Angie says she ošen sends her patrons to different places or points them where to go when they're Downtown. She says as a team they send people to other shops or restaurants and help promote events together. downtown FAYETTEVILLE SKIP THE SUPERMARKET #SHOPSMALL AND #DRINKBIG IN DOWNTOWN Stay connected to your Downtown... Follow us on social to keep up-to-date with the latest activities, events and happenings. Be sure to check out visitdowntownfayeeville.com to see our entire list of Downtown shops and restaurants. We'll see you Downtown! Stay tuned to continue to get to know more of Downtown! THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Fall Concert Series: Motown Sound Cape Fear Botanical Garden 6 p.m. - Travel the USA with the Fayeˆeville Symphony Orchestra! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11-12 9th Annual Lafayee Birthday Celebration Downtown Fayeˆeville See full list of events at lafayeˆesociety.org Saturday, September 12 Lafayeˆe Birthday Sidewalk Sale Downtown Fayeˆeville 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Festival of Yesteryear: A Celebration of Early America Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Come See The Trains! Fascinate-U Children's Museum 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. EVERY WEDNESDAY Fayeeville Art Aack The Rock Shop / 8 p.m. EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY City Market at the Museum The Fayeˆeville Area Transportation and Local History Museum EVERY TUESDAY Tai Chi for Health Cape Fear Botanical Garden 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Photo Credit Kiara Love Advertising to Grow Your Business www.upandcomingweekly.com For effective advertising call 910.484.6200 today!