Up & Coming Weekly

www.ci.fayetteville.nc.us Eat Down the Street, Downtown! Now that the 3/50 Project, encouraging residents to “save their local economy three stores at a time,” is catching on in Fayetteville, know that we are not just talking about retail shops (although we love those too!). It includes any type of brick and mortar building such as restaurants. A new initiative called “Eat Down the Street” is all about committing to eat in a local, independently owned restaurant every week. And downtown Fayetteville has something for even the pickiest of eaters from appetizers and entrees to salads and desserts, so it is the perfect place to support your  One of our newest additions to the district, as of April 16, is Lidos, the Euro Spot, located at 102 Person St. The restaurant specializes in European and Russian cuisine and will also offer dancing and live music. Almost next door is Circa 1800, which most residents in Fayetteville have marked their new favorite. Located at 108 Person  foster is a fantastic way to end a great meal. A little further up downtown, McDuff’s Tea Room, located at 114 Gillespie St., specializes in gourmet salads and sandwiches to pair along   Bistro, located at 217 Hay St., serves up only the best grilled and pasta specialties, pizzas and Italian classics in town. For more casual dining, Hamburger Heaven, located at 132 Person St., offers wings, salads and hamburgers, including their Carolina Favorite Burger, which has slaw, chili and onions for those  the Capitol, located at 126 Hay St., has an extensive menu of sandwiches, appetizers and house specialties up in the sports bar along with entertainment and games downstairs. Another new restaurant in the district is Fresh Café, which is marketed as downtown Fayetteville’s premier organic and natural food restaurant. Located at 212 Hay St., they serve fresh salads, sandwiches and quiches and also host an acoustic open mic night on Thursdays. For those who are looking for a good brew to pair with their entrees, the Blue Moon Café, located at 310 Hay St., has seasonal menus, patio seating and a large selection of craft beers. Also, Huske Hardware House and Brewery, located at 405 Hay St., is gaining recognition in this area as a regional supplier of custom crafted brewed beers. They also have a large pub menu and an active night life with music and entertainment. Next door, Wet Willie’s, a restaurant and bar with a variety of daiquiris, will be opening later this year. Of course, they say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. For a quick cup of coffee and a delicious croissant, try Rude Awakening Coffee House, located at 227 Hay St. If you have a bit more time, sit down at Horne’s Deli, located at 124 Hay St. Breakfast items include eggs benedict, omelets, hash browns, bacon and so on. Both places also serve lunch. Desserts are a specialty downtown. Seek out Baskets of  other candy goodies at 136 Person St. The Cupcake Gallery, located at 107 Person St., hosts a generous array of cupcakes with old favorites and daily surprises. Just Desserts, located at 314 Hay St., is the place to order your special occasion cake including weddings, anniversaries and birthdays. Another place to satisfy that chocolate craving is the Chocolate Lady, located at 318 Hay St. Your eyes will grow wide at the sight of the counters carrying a variety of chocolate dipped items and specialty gourmet treats all for the taking. The biggest thing to keep in mind about the 3/50 Project is for every $100 spent in locally owned independent stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures. If you spend that in a national chain, only $43 stays here and if you spend it online, nothing comes home. Join us in supporting our local cafes, coffee shops, bistros and restaurants in downtown Fayetteville and remember you can always walk downtown to burn some of the calories off! Calendar of Events APRIL 23 - Fourth Friday, the Arts Council, www.theartscouncil.com 23-25 – Dogwood Festival weekend, Fayetteville Dogwood Festival, www.faydogwoodfestival.com. How Much Do You Know  jmclaughlin@ci.fay.nc.us will win a fun prize.  announced in the next installment of Downtown Developments. Congratulations to Dock Autry for submitting   located on Person Street operated by the Stein Brothers otherwise known as the Lawyer’s Building. Downtown Fayetteville on Facebook Become a fan of downtown Fayetteville at www.facebook.com/downtownfayetteville. We will welcome you! JAMI SHEPPARD McLAUGHLIN, Downtown Development Manager jmclaughlin@ci.fay.nc.us Huske Hardware House     26 UCW APRIL 14-20, 2010          WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Huske Hardware House About Downtown? See if you know the answer to this trivia question:  and in what year?

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