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Food & Drink FAVORITE OVERALL DINING EXPERIENCE

Ironwood Café A cool California atmosphere is the first thing one notices when walking into Ironwood. There’s a good vibe. It’s a good place to have a real conversation. Then you get to the food, and you know why this is a Sandhills favorite.

2176 Midland Rd, Southern Pines (910) 255-0000 www.ironwoodpinehurst.com

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ASHTEN’S

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AUTOWERKS Serving the Sandhills Area for 25 Years

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24 Month/24,000 Mile Warranty on Repairs & Most Extended Warranties Accepted AAA & Military Discounts Provided • Shuttle Service Available M-F 8:00AM-5:30PM

FAV ORITE BA RBE CU E JOINT

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Pik-N-Pig This is a real Carolina BBQ house. All their meats are smoked on the premises, everything is made from scratch. A family tradition and an area institution. Located in Carthage in an old previous post office at Gilliam McConnel Air Port. Famous for fly-in dining by civilians and military aviators. Known for their homemade desserts like Coca-Cola cake.

194 Gilliam McConnell Rd., Carthage (910) 947-7591 • www.pik-n-pig.com

2 DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT 3 SMITHFIELD’S CHICKEN & BBQ

910-295-5888 2036 Juniper Lake Rd

off Hwy 211, 3.7 miles, West of the Traffic Cir.

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B E S T PL A C E TO WATCH THE FILLYS A ND HAVE A FE A ST

Pinehurst Harness Track Restaurant The Track Restaurant in Pinehurst is as authentic a downhome Southern breakfast as hyou’ll find, and just steps from the harness track. In the winter, step outside and watch the sun rise over the horses fogging the track during their morning exercise. Pinehurst is more than golf.

180 Beulah Hill Rd. S., Pinehurst (910) 295-2597

Serving the Sandhills for 95 years

910-944-1516

11865 HWY 15-501S • ABERDEEN Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm | Sat 8am-4pm EXPLORE MOORE: Best of The Pines | 5

FAV ORITE SWE E T TE A

Bojangles If you like sweet tea, and who doesn’t, Bojangles has flat out got sweet tea.

Gallons of it, served in a bottomless cup. If you like your tea just a little sweet, consider a halfand-half version. It goes with that Cajun chicken, dirty rice, and beans. Ah, comfort food.

2 Locations: 1807 N Sandhills Blvd., Aberdeen • (910) 692-5050 1045 Monroe St., Carthage • 910-947-2459

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FAV O R I T E P OUND O F B EEF O N A B UN

The Grand Bell Burger at Pine Needles Lodge Ask not where’s the beef at Pine Needles’ main lodge dining room. The Bell Burger, dubbed such by the grand dame Peggy Kirk Bell, comes in at half a pound. And if you attack food like you attacked those greens today, go after the Grand Bell Burger. It’s a full pound and guaranteed to add weight to your swing.

1005 Midland Rd, Southern Pines (910) 692-7111 www.pineneedles-midpines.com

PHOTO COURTESY OF PINE NEEDLES

FAV O R I TE BA K E RY

The Bakehouse Best description is, “Yummy!” Located in downtown Aberdeen, The Bakehouse and Café quickly became a local favorite after opening a few years ago in the current locale.

Run by fifth generation bakers with Austrian and Spanish roots, The Bakehouse offers an unsurpassed selection of fresh baked breads, wedding and novelty cakes, and daily fresh pastries. The café offers breakfast and lunch service, including omelets and a highly touted “Barcelona Burger.” The dining area fronts on one side of the kitchen where diners can watch everyone working.

120 N Poplar St., Aberdeen (910) 944-9204 • www.thebakehouse.biz

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2 BROAD STREET BAKERY 3 C-CUPS CUPCAKERY

Since 1980, Vito’s has offered authentic Italian food, great pizza and a premier wine selection.

We thank our patrons for TODAY

1980

35 years later, the Gironda family is pleased to introduce the next generation of Vito’s!

A Boutique For Children

with Exquisite Taste

belli bambini

165 NE Broad Street | Southern Pines, NC 28387 (910) 692-6926

35 Great Years!

Two Locations!

615 SE Broad Street • Downtown Southern Pines • 910-692-7815 • Mon-Sat 5pm-9:30pm 1680 NC Hwy 5 Suite 115 • Aberdeen • 910-295-0305 Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm & 5pm-9:30pm • Sat 5pm-9:30pm

Keeping Southern Pines Trendy and Fabulous for Over 20 Years!

Citizens of Humanity • Vera Bradley • Michael Stars • Hourglass Lilly • Glam • Vineyard Vines • Berkenstocks • Sam Edelman • AG Jeans • Jack • Escapada • Let Me See Your MuMu • Jade • BB Dakota

150 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines

910.692.9322

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Mid-State Furniture of Carthage 403 Monroe Street Downtown Carthage 910-947-3739

HealtHy CHoiCes for your Canine & Cat

QUALITY PET SUPPLIES including Beds, Collars and Leashes and Expert advice from our friendly and knowledgeable staff

Offering the highest quality in: dry & can food, frozen & dried meats, supplements & vitamins and pet supplies.

Training Classes! Call for class schedule.

No food or treats from China

Buyer, Purveyor & Appraiser of Fine and Estate Jewellery Located in Cam Square | 1150 Old US Highway 1S, Southern Pines

910-693-7875

Hours: M to F 10-6 • Sat 10-5

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229 NE Broad Street • Southern Pines, NC (910) 692-0551 • in-House Repairs Mother and Daughter Leann and Whitney Parker Look Forward to Welcoming You to WhitLauter.

FAV O R I TE P H O E N I X F R O M TH E A S H E S

Etalia

FAV ORITE P LA CE T O GRA B A B E E R

Six months after fire destroyed his first wood-fired pizza joint, the restaurant rose anew two blocks down the street.

290 W Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines (910) 692-7992 www.etaliapizza.com

Southern Pines Brewing Company It’s hard to find fresher beer than at the brewery, straight out of the stainless steel tanks. Southern Pines Brewery has become a local favorite after opening a year ago, especially when there are so many great styles and flavors to choose from - 30 and counting! Buy the little taster glasses and try them all and/or take home a growler.

565 Air Tool Dr., Southern Pines (910) 365-9925 www.southernpinesbrewing.com

FAV O R I TE R E S TA U R A N T/ BA R F O R CO CK TA I LS

Ironwood

2 HICKORY TAVERN 3 MAXIE’S GRILL & TAP ROOM

PHOTO COURTESY OF SOUTHERN PINES BREWING COMPANY

FAVOR IT E PL A CE TO EAT A PEACH

Kalawi Farms You Say ‘Allman’, We say ‘Auman.’ For 80 years, “Eat a peach” meant a visit to the Auman orchards in West End. The family closed it all down this year — the end of an era — but there’s plenty of places to pull over for the reddish golden orbs, especially Kalawi Farms off NC 211 in Eagle Springs. At Kalawi, you can eat a peach in a freshly crafted waffle cone when you give their homemade peach ice cream a whirl. Get your cone to

go this fall and take a spin in the tractor to grab a pumpkin or two.

1515 HWY 211, Eagle Springs (910) 673-5996 www.kalawifarm.com

The atmosphere at Ironwood is calm and elegant, the service is always first class.

They pour an honest drink and boast a terrific selection of good wines. There’s plenty of energy, but it’s quiet enough for deep conversation. Located in Pinehurst on Midland Road, 1.5 miles east from the Pinehurst traffic circle.

2176 Midland Rd., Southern Pines (910) 255-0000 www.ironwoodpinehurst.com

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The Villager Deli Located in the heart of downtown Pinehurst, The Villager is a frequent breakfast/lunch location for local folks and a place to see and be seen. The menu lets you build your choice of meals by combining different options. Hand the waitress your paper order, and voila, it’s done. A few minutes later, there you are.

6 Chinquapin Rd, Pinehurst (910) 295-1005 www.thevillagerdeli.com FILE PHOTO

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YOUR PARENTS have always offered you great advice, like urging you to live life to the fullest But have they been taking their own advice?

Perhaps it’s time for you to share some advice and urge them to consider the rich lifestyle at Quail Haven Village. Not just a collection of apartments, Quail Haven is an extended family of individuals who embrace active living. Days are filled with outings and nights are filled with social gatherings and the company of dear friends.

Here in Pinehurst, your parents will be close enough to attend every ball game and birthday — enjoying the lifestyle they’ve worked so hard for — and you will have peace of mind knowing they are in a continuing care retirement community where their needs will be met.

What advice could be sweeter?

CALL 910-295-2294 TO LEARN MORE AND SCHEDULE A VISIT! www.QuailHavenOfPinehurst.com

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm | 155 Blake Boulevard, Pinehurst NC 28374

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FAVO R IT E PL AC E WHERE BOTH FRIE D CHICKE N A ND B A NA NA P UD D I NG A R E C O N SID ERED EN TREES

Jordan’s Catering Co. You won’t find Jordan’s fried chicken at any restaurant, but if you’re invited to a church outing or fundraiser where the West End caterer is plying its bodacious chicken breasts, legs and thighs, skip lunch that day. And save room for the banana pudding.

4381 NC HWY 73, West End (910) 673-4571

FAV O R I T E R ES TA UR A NT F O R I TA LI A N DI N I N G

Vito’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Vito and Frank Gironda are two of four brothers who over the years have been wowing Moore County with traditional dishes as well as specialties from their home in Calabria. Vito works the front of the house, while Frank makes the magic happen in the kitchen, whether that’s prosciutto-wrapped cantaloupe wedges, rigatoni with zucchini and tomatoes picked fresh that day from the backyard garden or penne all’ inferno. Careful, because this dish has native Calabrian peppers spicier than a roster of young Italian dudes in a Martin Scorsese film. At Vito’s you’re famiglia.

Make it even more special by letting him recommend a wine from the Old Country.

2 locations: 615 SE Broad St., Southern Pines • (910) 692-7815 1680 NC HWY 5, Ste. 115, Aberdeen • (910) 295-0304 wwwvitosnc.com

PHOTO BY LANI TAYLOR

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FAV O R I T E P L A C E T O G R A B A S CO O P O F I CE CR E A M FAV ORITE COFFE E SHOP

Swank Here’s a coffee shop with a fun attitude. A little on the swanky side, if you will. Not only will you notice the fabulous coffee aromas as you walk in, but you’re greeted with a menagerie of merchandise, some styling and some just fun. There’s a great little seating area in the back to hang out., too, so you can rest your feet while sipping on their mighty fine coffee concoctions.

232 NW Broad St., Southern Pines (910) 692-8068

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The Ice Cream Parlor Everybody in Moore County ends up at the Ice Cream Parlor at some time or other for the benefit of their sweet tooth. It’s a simple place, reminiscent of days gone by. An ice cream cone always satisfies. The treats are great (try their milk shakes if you haven’t yet) and simple sandwiches are available all day at a reasonable price. Great French fries, too!

176 NW Broad St., Southern Pines (910) 692-7273

2 COLD STONE CREAMERY 3 DAIRY QUEEN PHOTO BY LANI TAYLOR

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A Sandhills Tradition for Over 25 Years

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Come Siesta or Fiesta with us!

Muchas Gracias!

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7 Days - Lunch & Dinner The Best In Mexican Cusine Combining New Traditions and Classic Cuisine!

910-692-5550

672 S.W. Broad St. Southern Pines

www.beefeatersofsouthernpines.com

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910-693-2979 1840 N. Sandhills Blvd. www.sanfelipenc.com Follow us on Facebook

BE ST PL A C E TO D RIN K OUTD OORS

The Porch at 195

FAV O R I T E MEXI C A N R ES TA UR A NT

Sit back and feel the soft Southern Pines breeze stirred by the ceiling fan. Relax, knowing the expert bartender is inside stirring a handcrafted cocktail.

195 Bell Ave., Southern Pines (910) 692-7110 www.195pinehurstdining.com

La Poblanita Mexican Cafe Another hometown favorite in downtown Aberdeen. Really good Mexican food served in a modest, two-roomed location that makes you think you might actually be in Mexico. It’s part of the experience, but you are there for the food. And you’ll go back, trust us.

106 W South St., Aberdeen (910) 944-7771

2 SAN FELIPE

3 CASA MEXICANA

PHOTO BY LANI TAYLOR

FAV O R I T E P L A C E T O G R A B A B UR G ER

Cook Out This is essentially a drive-through restaurant, with limited seating outside. The never-frozen beef makes burgers big and juicy, the service is quick. So, when we say, “grab a burger”, Cook Out really fits. They also have hot dogs, barbeque, chili, a BLT and quesadillas. Did we mention they sell 40 different milkshakes? Mmmmm.

11000 US HWY 15-501, Southern Pines (910) 692-2668 • www.cookout.com

2 WILLIE’S LUNCHBOX 3 HICKORY TAVERN PHOTO COURTESY OF 195

FAV OR ITE COU NT RY ST YLE COOKING

Cracker Barrel Who hasn’t gone to Cracker Barrel needing an old fashioned breakfast with biscuits and gravy or lunch with a side of vegetables cooked the way Grandma did it. Most staple dishes that graced the groaning boards of Southern homes are represented. It’s genuine Southern cuisine, with

PHOTO BY LANI TAYLOR

quick service and good prices. That’s a crackerjack combination.

10975 US HWY 15-501, Southern Pines (910) 246-2024 • www.crackerbarrel.com

2 PETE’S RESTAURANT

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FAV O R I TE BR E A K FA S T P LA CE

Betsy's Crepes Lord, if I could eat breakfast there every day… Yeah, it’s that good. Whether you like delicate sweet crepes stuffed with strawberries and yogurt (there are 14 to choose from), or a bacon, egg and cheese concoction (17 savory crepe choices), you can get sated on comfort food at Betsy’s. It’s a great place to gather with friends for lunch, too.

127 SW Broad St., Southern Pines (910) 246-2406 • www.betsyscrepes.com

2 SIZZLIN’ STEAK OR EGGS 3 MAC’S BREAKFAST ANYTIME

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B E S T PL A C E W E’ L L N EV ER G E T BA CK

Tripps Restaurant Sure, it was a chain, but it had half price wine nights on Thursday night.

That’s a heckuva thing to lose, but try it’s replacement, Kickback Jack’s.

FAV ORITE OU T DOOR D IN IN G L OCAT ION

Ironwood This is a big space, able to service a crowd in the open air. Surrounded by plants and with an outdoor fountain providing sound effects, it creates an open yet intimate feel. Perfect for a big party under the tent.

2176 Midland Rd., Southern Pines (910) 255-0000 www.ironwoodpinehurst.com

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FAVORIT E FA R M-T O-TA B L E EAT S

Ashten’s Fresh off the farm everyday, Ashten’s in downtown Southern Pines is a top spot where you’ll find the freshest local produce and meats Moore County can grow. A true taste of the Sandhills.

140 E. New Hampshire Ave., Southern Pines (910) 246-3510 www.ashtens.com

MO S T FA MI LY F R I E N DLY R E S TA U R A N T

Cracker Barrel The inside of Cracker Barrel is meant to be fun. Well, so is the outside with its old fashioned wooden rockers. Inside, there is a whole novelty shop with old-style candies and signs, tees and clothes and a smattering of serious items — all for sale of course. In the dining room, historical artifacts hang on the walls to keep the kids — and grandpas — interested.

10975 US HWY 15-501, Southern Pines (910) 246-2024 • www.crackerbarrel.com

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FAV ORITE SP OT FOR DE SSE RT

Bakehouse Café The Bakehouse does a lot of things really well, based on a family baking tradition dating back to 1948, but none better than desserts. Owners Martin and Mireia Brunner take particular pride in this aspect of the business, and obviously it’s caught on with the public. In addition to full sized cakes, specialty cakes and wedding cakes, the Brunners also make nine different special individual desserts. Bailey’s dark chocolate mousse (with Irish whiskey) might be Martin’s favorite, but four other mousses might satisfy a different sweet tooth. There’s a tiramisu, coconut rum kisses, éclairs and cream puffs, as well as assorted mini cheesecakes, flavored to the season.

120 N Poplar St., Aberdeen (910) 944-9204 • www.thebakehouse.biz

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Clothing • Bags • Accessories • Children’s • Shoes 204 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines, NC 28387 910-725-0546 • Mon.-Sat. 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Open Until Dec.31 FILE PHOTO

FAV ORITE SHOP FOR THE WINE E NTHU SIA S T

The Wine Cellar & Tasting Room Another area staple of great wines, expert help, casual atmosphere with fine wine and craft beer tasting inside and on the patio. The best in customer service for selecting and quantity discounts for party and event purchases. Gourmet goodies can be found. Live music is also an added plus occasionally.

241 NE Broad St., Southern Pines (910) 692-3066 • www.thewinecellarandtastingroom.com

2 TRIANGLE WINE 3 THE VILLAGE WINE SHOP

Pies, Cakes, Casseroles Fresh Veggies Pumpkins, Gourds, and Fall Décor

KAREFREE PRODUCE Market & Bakery

Tuesday - Friday 9-6 • Saturday 9-3 Call Karen at 910-690-6722 • www.karefreeproduce.com 4680 Hwy. 15-501 Carthage LOOK FOR THE BRIGHT RED MAIL BOX EXPLORE MOORE: Best of The Pines | 15

FAV OR I T E W I NG S

Buffalo Wild Wings Start with a huge variety of chicken wing recipes, throw in a big room full of big screens with piped in sports and you have the start of a table party. The wings are meaty, big and juicy, and there are a lot of choices in flavor. And there are plenty of other choices once you’ve scratched the wing thing. Hang out, enjoy the game!

1640 US HWY 1, Southern Pines (910) 684-8005 www.buffalowildwings.com

2 HICKORY TAVERN

3 MAXIE’S GRILL & TAP ROOM

PHOTO COURTESY OF BUFFALO WILD WINGS

B ES T P L A C E(S ) T O D UC K I N FOR A C OL D O NE

Bruce’s Tavern and Tater Barn Tavern New in town but need a brew? Go native. Coldest beer in Southern Pines is Bruce’s Tavern. In Pinehurst, it’s the Tater Barn Tavern. Don’t ask. Just imbibe.

Bruce’s Tavern: 410 W Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines • (910) 692-9974 Tater Barn Tavern: 5 Mcintrye Rd., Pinehurst • (910) 295-3641

PHOTO BY LANI TAYLOR

FAV ORITE P LA CE FOR A SIA N CU ISINE

Red Bowl Asian Bistro This Asian bistro has caught on quickly with the public.

Set in a contemporary interior, Red Bowl features a pan-Asian cuisine that includes Thai, sushi, Chinese, Vietnamese, and hibachi dishes, and a “create your own” stir fry bar. The full service cocktail lounge features Asian-inspired drinks.

10820 US HWY 15-501, Southern Pines (910) 684-8403 www.redbowlsouthernpines.com

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FAV O R I T E P I Z Z A P L A C E

Vito’s Ristorante & Pizzeria A Southern Pines tradition 35 years strong. A Friday night pie from Vito’s goes with anything: a Pinecrest football game, an Aberdeen bonfire, a backyard pool party or quiet date.

The only thing thin on one of these pizzas is the crust.

2 locations: 615 SE Broad St., Southern Pines • (910) 692-7815 1680 NC HWY 5, Ste. 115, Aberdeen • (910) 295-0304 www.vitosnc.com

PHOTO BY LANI TAYLOR

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B E S T PL A C E TO G ET AN IN V ITE FOR DINNE R:

Pinehurst Member’s Club Meet someone who’s a member at Pinehurst Country Club. Get them to invite you to the club for lunch. Sit on the veranda and look out at the 18th green, one of golf’s most storied spots in the world.

The food’s also not bad.

Carolina Vista Dr., Pinehurst (910) 235-8100 • www.pinehurst.com

FAV ORITE FRIE D CHICKE N

Bojangles (tie) If you want a slight twist on chicken, Bojangles is the local choice.

Cajun’ spiced, with dirty rice and pintos, or any of a host of other New Orleans inspired side dishes, the Bo scratches the itch for New Orleans style cuisine.

2 Locations: 1807 N Sandhills Blvd., Aberdeen • (910) 692-5050 1045 Monroe St., Carthage • 910-947-2459

PINEHURST PLASTIC SURGERY

celebrating

25 YEARS!

ciation Open House Patient Appre th th

October 6 & 13 Dr. Steven Zoellner and Pinehurst Plastic Surgery send a HUGE

thank you

to the patients and businesses that have provided support over the past 25 YEARS!

PLEASE JOIN THEM AT THEIR PATIENT APPRECIATION OPEN HOUSES ON Tuesday, October 6th, 9am - 1pm or Tuesday, October 13th, 1pm - 5pm PHOTO COURTESY OF BOJANGLES

Kentucky Fried Chicken (tie) Who’s got more practice making fried chicken than the original house of fried chicken? Anywhere you go, whether it’s the original recipe or the extra crispy, it’s still finger lickin’ good. And easy, with all the fixin’s.

1704 N Sandhills Blvd., Aberdeen (910) 944-7205

2 SMITHFIELD’S

Stop by for food and refreshments with Dr. Zoellner and his staff.

Bring a Friend and Join the Fun!

October Special-15% off Radiesse

PINEHURST PLASTIC SURGERY Steven M. Zoellner, M.D

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

20 Memorial Drive, Pinehurst, NC 28374 PinehurstPlasticSurgery.com

910.295.1917

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FAV ORITE CATE RING COM PA NY

White Rabbit Catering Has grill, will travel. From blue jeaned hoedowns to black tie affairs, Giff Fisher has been part of the local food scene since the late 70s, when his hired chef passed out at a barbeque for 300 people. These

days Giff’s comfortable with an array of menus for weddings, formal dinners, game dinners, oyster roasts, golf tournaments and cocktail parties.

308 Ampersand Dr, Aberdeen (910) 295-4662 www. whiterabbitcateringnc.com

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FAV O R I TE FA S T LU N CH P LA CE

Chick-Fil-A It’s doesn’t matter what time you go, or whether it’s crowded or empty, you get the same pleasant service and consistent food quality at the local Chick-Fil-A. Everyone who works there is well trained. And it shows in the food, in the service and in the facility.

Eat more chicken!

10735 S. US Highway 15/501, Southern Pines (910) 692-6646

2 WILLIE’S LUNCHBOX 3 PANERA BREAD

PHOTO COURTESY OF WHITE RABBIT CATERING

FAV ORITE DE LI/SA NDWICH SHOP

NOSH Solid. Basic. Good. That’s why NOSH is a reader favorite. Breakfast sandwiches to get you fired up in the morning. Comfort food deli sandwiches for lunch, like grilled pimento cheese, BLT, egg salad, or corned beef. Salads and specialty hot noshes complete a menu with something different worth trying every day. The Big Boy Ruben is worthy of its name. On Broad Street in Southern Pines.

169 NE Broad Street, Southern Pines, NC 28387 (910) 684-8015 • www.noshthedeli.com

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A world class community deserves world class surgeons.

11 medical specialty centers. Your Surgeons of Choice Since 1946.

• Vascular and Vein Care • Urologic • General and Bariatric • Plastic & Reconstruction • Spine & Interventional • Audiology Pain Management • Physical Therapy • Orthopaedic and Joint • Ophthalmology Replacement • Women’s Care • Ear, Nose, and Throat Convenient one stop coordinated services including MRI, CT, Ultrasound, XRay and Physical Therapy

5 FirstVillage Drive • Pinehurst, NC 28374 910-295-6831 • www.pinehurstsurgical.com

Saturday, October 17th 8am-4pm

Annual Customer Appreciation Day and Clearance Sale Clearance Sale is held in the warehouse building, which is located directly across the road from the store.

50% off shoes • At least 30% off clothing All items are discontinued. No returns or refunds.

In addition to the clearance sale in the warehouse, there will be select items on sale in the main store building.

“A country store with a little bit of everything” Casual & Work apparel• pants • Coveralls • BiB overalls shirts • JaCkets • Coats• safety & Work footWear hardWare • Gas Cookers• CookinG supplies • Case knives feed • seed • antiques• GroCeries • hoop Cheese (919) 898-2998 • www.jrmooreson.com 865 Thrift Rd, Gulf, NC 27256 Right off Hwy 421 6 miles north of Sanford and 13 miles south of Siler City

Owned & Operated by Rayvon King & Julie King-McDaniel

232 NW Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 28387

(910) 692-8068

GET YOUR SWANK ON!

Red Espresso

Seasonal Favorites

5x More antioxidants than green tea

(Make it dirty w/ Expresso)

Frappes

Pumpkin White Chocolate Mocha

Made with Expressed Rooibos Tea

Mint Chocolate, Java Chip, Mocha, Caramel, White Chocolate, Vanilla and NSA Mocha

Smoothies

Raspberry, Mango, Strawberry, Strawberry/Banana, Blueberry/Pomegranate

Pumpkin Spiced Chia

Pumpkin Frappes

Sarah’s Special

Hot Chocolate with Salted Caramel + Expresso

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FAV ORITE STE A K SP OT

Beefeater’s A locally owned and operated favorite, Beefeaters has been serving beef eaters for more than 20 years.

It’s also a favorite retreat for local groups and golfers because of the menu. Owner Tammy Waterbury has kept all the signature dishes, the incredible salad bar and desserts, while answering the perennial question, “Where’s the beef?”. They have choices for other tastes (try fried catfish bites) as well, all at reasonable prices. So, you can afford to go back!

672 SW Broad St., Southern Pines (910) 692-5550 www.beefeatersofsouthernpines.com

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FAV O RIT E PLAC E TO G ET C H IP -FA CE D

The Pine Crest Inn At the Pinecrest Inn, you can sweat a cold drink on the porch, stroke the resident orange cat and practice your chipping game in the lobby. Keep your wits about you for errant balls.

50 Dogwood Rd., Pinehurst (910) 295-6121 www.pinecrestinnpinehurst.com

FAV O R I T E S UND AY B R UNC H L O C AT I ON

Ironwood Café Light from the large windows filters in at midday, making the place almost glow.

A perfect setting for Sunday brunch.

The favorite seems to be the chicken and waffles. Linger and enjoy a mimosa or glass of wine.

It’s a dining treat, and you’ve still got the afternoon to enjoy.

2176 Midland Rd., Southern Pines (910) 255-0000 www.ironwoodpinehurst.com

2 MID-PINES COUNTRY CLUB 3 BETSY’S CREPES PHOTO BY LANI TAYLOR

PHOTO COURTESY OF IRONWOOD CAFE

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The Pines Best of

2015

Community & Lifestyle FAVORITE COMMUNITY EVENT

First Friday Now an established tradition from May through October, First Friday in Southern Pines has grown each year into what is now a monthly social scene. Show up for a few hours of good-to-great live music. You are sure to run into friends, or make new ones as you listen to live music. The first Friday of each month, located in the lot beside the Sunrise Theatre.

Green space beside the Sunrise Theater, May through October www.firstfridaysouthernpines.com

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SPRINGFEST

3

LIVE AFTER 5

Ready, Set, Spa. Relax, Re ela ax, Rej Rejuvenate ejuvenat j ate e & Re Rene Renew new w

Botox • Facials • Restylane • Waxing • Massage • Anti-Aging Peels Cosmetic & General Dermatology • Body Treatments Laser Hair Removal • Microdermabrasion • Laser Vein Treatment Laser Facial Rejuvenation • Steam Treatments • Vichy Rain Shower

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Mia Piazza, LE Licensed Esthetician

Erica Garner, LMBT Licensed Massage & Body Therapist

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Spa

The

at Carolina Skin Care

PHOTO COURTESY OF JEFFERSON INN

FAV ORITE LIVE E NT E RTA INM E NT

The Jefferson Inn There is such a cool factor with The Jefferson Inn. It’s old and new, blended together with a great touch. It’s old because the building has been there for a long time, new because it got a retro fit a few years back.

The bar area is old wood, the floors are wood. There are nice decorative touches throughout. Then there is the patio, which is one of the coolest little spots in town to listen to live music. It’s open and airy, but a privacy fence around it makes a great backdrop for some really solid bands that come through Thursday through Saturday nights.

150 W New Hampshire Ave., Southern Pines (910) 692-9911 www.jeffersoninnsouthernpines.com

The Science Behind Beauty.

125 Fox Hollow Road

Pinehurst NC

910.235.SPA1 (7721)

CONCEPT SALON The Art & Science of Pure Flower & Plant Essences

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Seven Lakes Welcome to Seven Lakes, where Seven Lakes West is really south. And Seven Lakes North is west. And east. But they call it north and south.

With more than 5,000 people living here, it shouldn’t be this confusing.

125 NE BROAD STREET DOWNTOWN SOUTHERN PINES 910-246-0552

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PHOTOS BY JOHN GESSNER

FAV OR I T E T UE S DAY N I GH T M U S I C CLU B

Maness Music Barn Forget Sheryl Crow, this is the Maness Music Barn, hard off N.C. 24-27 west of Carthage. It’s backporch music, where anyone can show up with a covered dish or a few bucks for the communal kitty and join in a hearty meal before enjoying an evening of the finest bluegrass and country music around. Gentlemen, wear a clean T-shirt. And y’all feel free to clog in the aisles.

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If you can get it dirty, we can clean it!

Harbour Laundry Systems FULL SERVICE COIN-OP LAUNDROMATS

Large Front-Loading Machines for Comforters, Etc. Wash, Dry & Fold Service • Fully Attended

Three Convenient Locations Open 7 Days Per Week 7AM - 10PM

692-2024• 305 SE Broad St • Southern Pines 875-3871• 217 S.Main St • Raeford • 295-4932 • 220 Kelly Rd • Pinehurst

Self Service Dog Wash!!

• Specialized “Poly Pet Tubs” • Bath Master Bathing System - Automatically dispenses shampoo’s & rinses • Thermostatically controlled warm water • Self-service Grooming & Nail Clipping • Full-service available 220 Kelly Rd • Pinehurst, NC (Inside Harbour Laundry Systems)

295-4932

“Backdoor” EquinE Laundry

•A LOW COST alternative for washing horse blankets, pads, sheets, wraps, etc.

• 80, 40 & 20 lb. Extra large washers • 80 lb Dryer & 4 50 lb. Dryers • Prep area outside to hose or brush down blankets • PET BEDDING WELCOME!Wash those large pet beds, blankets, etc.

Wash, dry & fold service available! If you don’t have time, let us do it for you!

Harbour Laundry Systems

305 SE Broad St • Southern Pines • 910-692-2024

Thankyou You Thank for voting us

for your votes as one of your favorite places for

Best Fried FriedChicken Chicken && Sweet TeaTea Sweet in Moore County in Moore County

www.Bojangles.com

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Thank you for voTing us one of your favoriTe Bars, favoriTe Place To graB a Beer and favoriTe Wings.

We’re also a great place to enjoy great food for lunch or dinner and watch all your favorite sports on 12 high def flatscreen TV’s 35 McIntyre Rd., Village of Pinehurst • (behind Bill Clark Chevrolet)

910-420-2181 • Mon-Sat. 11am until

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FAV ORITE P U BLIC PA RK

Camelot/ Cannon Park Want to pretend you’re a pirate? It’s easy at Camelot Park, every kid’s dream play land, with all kinds of interesting structures to climb and play on. Mom and dad, bring a book, you’ll be there a while. It’s adjacent to Cannon Park, a pocket park near the historic part of Pinehurst, Used primarily for athletic fields, Cannon also has picnic areas and open spaces for children.

90 Woods Rd, Pinehurst

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HALLOWEEN PARTY! •

Saturday, october 31st

7:00pm - 2:00am

16th Annual Halloween Bash

Saturday Oct 31st

Costume Contest Cash Prizes Drink Specials

Wicked Lizard Band

REAL NEW YORK PIZZA, NOT JUST NY STYLE!

910.725.1092 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat

10:30 - 9:00 10:30 - 9:00 10:30 - 9:00 10:30 - 9:00 10:30 - 9:00 10:30 - 2:30 10:30 - 2:30

Friday & Saturday 9pm

Candy for the Kids!!!

Downstairs Bar Stays Open til the Crowd Goes Home!

Open 7 Days a Week • Late Night Menu until Midnight Monday-Saturday 11:30am-10:00pm • Sunday Noon-9:00pm No. 2 Market Square • Pinehurst, NC • 910-295-3400 Owner Alan Riley

130-A W. New Hampshire Ave.

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FAV O R I TE BA R

The Bell Tree Walking in to The Bell Tree, you know this is the real thing, the Southern Pines equivalent of a neighborhood bar in Boston or Philly. It’s décor is mostly wood and brick, slightly masculine, with a prominent bar.

155 NE Broad St, Southern Pines (910) 692-4766 www.thebelltreetavern.com

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FAVO R I T E PL A CE TO S EE N ORTH CA ROLINA FRO M T H E 1 9 20S

Cameron Lapboard homes, tobacco fields, two-lane roads, gracious living and friendly folk. It’s as close to Amish country as Moore County can get.

FAVO R I T E GO L F COURS E IF MO NE Y’S A N OBJE CT A ND Y OU ’ R E L IK ELY TO REARRAN G E DIVOTS

Knollwood par 3 course It’s convenient, affordable and if it was any more welcoming, it’d have a windmill on the third green.

1470 Midland Rd, Southern Pines (910) 692-3572 www.knollwood-midland.com

PHOTO BY LANI TAYLOR

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FAVO R I T E PL A CE TO REACH S ECOND B A SE

Cannon Park in Pinehurst Two well-kept ballfields, covered dugouts and kind outfield dimensions.

And they said romance was dead.

FAVO R I T E C IRC UL AR L OG IC

Roundabouts Moore County loves roundabouts and has plenty show, including siginificant ones on Carolina Vista in Pinehurst, Whispering Pines, Carthage and the granddaddy of them all, the Traffic Circle. For extra credit, go around twice and tell the kids in the car, “Look kids, there’s Big Ben and there’s Parliament… again.”

PHOTO BY HANNAH SHARPE

FAVO R I T E PL A CE TO BE A HIPST E R IN A COU NT Y WIT H A LOT O F H I P R EP L A C EMENT S

Most anywhere, really ... other than maybe the lawn bowling greens at Pinehurst Country Club.

We just thought the category was pretty funny.

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The Given Tufts Family has Grown!

The Given Memorial Library and Tufts Archive have added TWO new resources to the Village of Pinehurst.

The Old Pinehurst Post Office is now the Given Outpost.

It is home to the Given Book Shop which provides reasonably priced gently used books. This beautifully restored space is available for evening rentals as Given Outpost Events. Starting this Fall it will be used for additional Given Tufts community programs.

Thank you for Voting Us a Favorite!

Book browsing would not be complete without a cup of coffee or wonderful salad. The Roast Office, operated by Elliott's on Linden, is open daily to provide breakfast, lunch or a mid-afternoon snack.

Looking for a great book or unique place for your next event?

Stop by the Given Outpost and buy a book while checking out the great rental space that is part of the Given Tufts non-profit 501(c)3 family.

110 NW Broad Street • Southern Pines, NC 28387 since 1989

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910-692-2388

For rental information contact Lisa Richman - Program Director and Outpost Manager

lisa@giventufts.com or 910-585-4820 or stop by 95 Cherokee Road, Pinehurst

FAV O R I T E S TAT UE T H AT ’ S NO T A S TAT UE B UT OUG H T T O B E

The George C. Marshall granite block in Pinehurst’s Marshall Park.

The man was a Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State and single-handedly saved Europe, all while wintering in Pinehurst. Build the man a proper monument.

PHOTO BY BRANDI SWARMS

IF T H ES E WA L LS COUL D TAL K

Carthage Murals Carthage has started a campaign to spruce up downtown with exterior murals. So far, it has two to commemorate its buggy-building history and World War I flying ace hometown boy James R. McConnell.

MO S T L I KELY P LA CE TO GE T P U LLE D B Y T H E P OL I C E

Whispering Pines The village speed limit is 35.

Don’t do 36. We’re not kidding.

FAV O R I TE CO M M U N I TY N O N - P R O F I T O R GA N I Z ATI O N

Boys & Girls Club of the Sandhills There is a soft spot in the collective heart for the Boys and Girls Club of the Sandhills. The club strives to inspire, enable and educate young people to realize their full potential. The children who are in it are top notch; growing and learning life skills to make a better future for themselves. The organization is well run and well managed. Boys and Girls Club is a source of civic pride.

160 Memorial Park Ct., Southern Pines (910) 692-0777 www.sandhillsbgc.org

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FAV ORITE DAT E NIGHT LOCATION

Ironwood Café The same qualities that make Ironwood the choice for overall dining and Sunday brunch is true on date night. Great atmosphere, unhurried, white table cloths, fountains, top notch servers, and a can’t miss menu. Wait, I think I’m falling in love!

2176 Midland Rd., Southern Pines (910) 255-0000 • www.ironwoodpinehurst.com

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Congratuations to the winners of the

BURGER 1. Cook Out

2015 Explore Moore: Reader Favorites survey Women's

CLOTHES

1. Belk 2. Pink of the Pines

3. Denkers

FARMER'S COMMUNITY MARKET NON-PROFIT

1. Downtown Southern Pines

1. Boys & Girls Club of the Sandhills

Saturday Morning

1. The Spa at Pinehurst 2. Karma Spa Lounge & Beauty Bar 3. Donna Lane Day Spa

DRY CLEANERS

1. Valet Cleaners 2. American Cleaners 3. Neighborhood Dry Cleaners

MEN'S CLOTHING

1. Belk

2. Gentleman's Corner 3. Joseph A. Bank

THING TO SHOW

OUT OF TOWN GUESTS

1. Downtown Southern Pines 2. Village of Pinehurst 3. Pinehurst Resort

2. Pinehurst Resort

1. Betsy's Crepes

2. Willie's Lunchbox 3. Hickory Tavern

ANTIQUES 1. Past Times

1. Robert's Golf

2. The Coalition for Human Care 3 Friend to Friend

2. First Health Farmer's Market 3. Pinehurst Sat am

SPA

PRO SHOP OR GOLF STORE

BREAKFAST

2. Gypsy Antiques (TIE) 2. Medleyanna's (TIE)

2. Sizzlin Steak & Eggs

FRIED CHICKEN

1. Bojangles (TIE) 1. KFC (TIE)

SHOES

BEER

1. Belk

1. Southern Pines Brewing Co.

2. Monkees 3. Rack Room Shoes

2. Hickory Tavern

3. Maxie's

CHILDREN 'S CLOTHES

2. Belk

3. This Little Piggy

PET STORE

1. PetSmart

2. Cared for Canine & Cat 3. Moore Equine Feed & Supply

1. Jason's Tire & Auto 2. Pro-Shop Pinebluff 3. Thomas Tire

1. Swank

2. Java Bean Plantation 3. Starbucks

2. Pine Needles 3. Mid-Pines

BAR

1. The Bell Tree 2. Maxie's

3. Neville's

SHOP

AS IAN

2. Lowes

1. Karma Spa Lounge & Beauty Bar 3. Lavish

2. 195/The Porch 3. Ashten's

DATE NIGHT

JEWELRY STORE

1. Honeycutt LOCATION Jewelers 1. Ironwood Café 2. Ashten's

3. 195

2. Whit Lauter (TIE) 2. Paul Harkness (TIE)

2. Rhett's 3. Sly Fox

PIZZ 1. Vito's

1. White Rabbit 2. Elliott's on Linden 3. Jordan's Catering & BBQ

FRIENDLY

DINING 1. Vito's 2. Curt's Cucina 3. Valenti's

1.Cracker Barrel 2. Vito's

3. Pik-N-Pig

NURSERY/

LANDSCAPING

1.

Gulley's 2. Southern Landscape Group 3. Aurora Hill Farms

COUNTRY

STYLE COOKING

1. Cracker Barrel 2. Pete's 3. Pik-N-Pig

ITALIAN

RESTAURANT

PUBLIC PARK

1. Camelot/ Cannon Park

WINGS

2. Southern Prime Steakhouse 3. Outback

CATERING COMPANY

FAMILY

BEAUTY SALON

1. Ironwood Café

1.

Red Bowl 2. Thai Orchid 3. Susa Sushi

1. Ironwood Café

3. Seven Lakes Hardware

COCKTAILS

CUISINE

DINING

1. Burney Hardware

2. Bamboo

GOLF COURSE

1. Pinehurst No. 2

OUTDOOR

HARDWARE AUTO REPAIR SHOP STORE

1. NOSH

2. The Villager Deli 3. Wedgies

1. Beefeaters

2. So. Pines

COFFEE

1. Belli Bambini

1. Pik-N-Pig

STEAK

PLACE TO

GRAB A

BBQ

2.Dickie's 3. Smithfield

3. Mac's

2. Smithfield’s Chicken & BBQ

3. Pine Needles

DELI/ SANDWICH SHOP

1. Buffalo Wild Wings 2. Hickory Tavern

3. Maxie's

2. Sweet Basil 3. Cookout

Sunday BRUNCH

1. Ironwood Café 2. Mid-Pines

3. Betsy's Crepes

live

ENTERTAINMENT

1. The Jefferson Inn 2. First Friday 3. Willie's Lunchbox

HOTEL

1. The Carolina Hotel

2. The Jefferson Inn 3. The Holly Inn

OVERALL

DINING

Atmosphere 1. Ironwood Café 2. Ashten's 3. 195

3. Etalia

SWEET TEA 1. Bojangles

INN/

ICE CREAM 1. Ice Cream Parlor 2. Cold Stone Creamery 3. Dairy Queen

BAKERY 1. Bakehouse 2. Broad Street Bakery 3. C-Cups Cupcakery

DESSERT

1. Bakehouse Cafe 2. C-Cups 3. Chef Warren's

Art GALLERY

1. Eye Candy 2. Campbell House 3. Artist's League

DAY CARE

1. Sandhills Children's Center 2. Cyber Ed

3. Rugg Rats

COMMUNITY

EVENT

1. First Friday

2. Spring Fest 3. Live after 5

2. Reservoir Park 3. Downtown Southern Pines Park

MEXICAN RESTAURANT

1.

La Poblanita 2. San Felipe 3. Casa Mexicana

WINE SHOP

1. The Wine Cellar 2. Triangle Wine 3. The Village Wine Shop

FAST LUNCH

1. Chick-Fil-A 2. Willie's Lunchbox 3. Panera Bread

FLORIST

1. Aldena Frye 2. Botanicals 3. Carmen's

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Monday - Friday 7:00am - 6:00pm Saturday 7:00am - 1:00pm

FAV O R I TE FA R M E R ’S MARKET

Saturday Morning Downtown Southern Pines Go back in your memory bank to a point in your life when time stood still and the vision before your eyes formed into living art. That’s kind of what you feel like at the Farmer’s Market in Southern Pines on Saturday mornings. Kids running around with hula hoops, people unhurriedly browsing, looking at piles of fresh corn and cucumbers under colorful tents, a lone guitarist playing and singing in the margin.

Yeah, that’s what it’s like. It’s a lifestyle. You get the picture.

2 FIRST HEALTH FARMER’S MARKET 3 PINEHURST SATURDAY A.M. PHOTO BY LANI TAYLOR

FAV O R I TE A RT GA LLE RY

FAVO R I T E L O C AL HAUN T

Either the top floor of the Holly Inn in Pinehurst or Jefferson Inn in Southern Pines.

The moaning and rattling you hear might not be that amorous couple you saw earlier.

OLD M IL ITA RY D UD E, MEET N EW MI LI TARY DUD E

VFW John Byrd Post No. 7318 At the VFW John Byrd Post No. 7318 in Southern Pines, the old Korean and Vietnam vets will hoist a cold one with their newfound friends freshly back from Iraq and Afghanistan. And the karaoke ain’t half bad.

Eye Candy An aptly named art gallery on Broad Street in Southern Pines. Nancy Rawlinson and Frank Pierce are both accomplished artists, and some of the work in their store front gallery is theirs.

Eye Candy holds surprises at every turn because of the variety of styles and colors on display.

Ninety percent of the art is from local artists and all of it is from North Carolina. It’s a delightful stop on a downtown tour, and be prepared to be impressed. Who knows, you might well find something you can’t live without.

2 THE CAMPBELL HOUSE 3 ARTIST’S LEAGUE PHOTO BY SARA CORCE

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FAV ORITE GOLF COU RSE

Pinehurst No. 2 This golf course is on every golfer’s bucket list. The experience of playing on a course where nearly every major tournament in the country has been played conjures up self images of greatness, along with the ghosts of great players past. It looks simple, but the greens

still guard the integrity of par. Prepared to “get Rossed” while you have a lifetime memory. No. 2 is what put Pinehurst on the world stage.

80 Carolina Vista Dr., Pinehurst (855) 756-7727 • www.pinehurst.com

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Sizzlin’ Steak eggS or

910-246-1495

Remember When?

Be sure to check the Blackboard for daily specials

Large Back room for Larger groups Open Daily 6:00 - 2:00

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The BesT GriTs ever OmeleTs • eGGs • BacOn chOO m e O cOunTry sTyle BreakfasT v k e D m meaTs • Pancakes T Waffles • french TOasT BiscuiTs • GreaT BurGers DeliciOus hOmemaDe sOuPs

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FAV O R I TE LO CA L K E R F LU F F LE

FAV ORITE INN/HOT E L

Deer-mageddon

The Carolina Hotel

Pinehurst’s debate last year over whether to hire urban deer assassins to control the local population. A few even advocated bow hunters before common sense prevailed.

Pinehurst wouldn’t be Pinehurst, and Moore County wouldn’t be Moore County, without The Carolina Hotel.

Sitting gracefully in the heart of the village, elegantly receiving guests every day for the past hundred years.

Whether you are a local showing a visitor our version of elegance and grace, or a tourist eager to test the magic of the resort’s nine golf courses, The Carolina’s approach is the same. Slow down when you get on the grounds, this is about the magic of the moments.

80 Carolina Vista Dr., Pinehurst (910) 295-6811 • www.pinehurst.com

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KER FL U F F LE S I N TH E M A K I N G

Above ground pools and misplaced trash-cans, both in Pinehurst.

The local ordinance of do’s and don’ts there is more than 200 pages.

PHOTO BY BRANDI SWARMS

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MOS T P O PU L A R D UI CHEC K POI NT

U.S. 15-501 U.S. 15-501 just south of the Traffic Circle is the goto location for law enforcement folks, followed

by Morganton Road just west of Monticello Drive. In either place, you’ve got nowhere to turn off, and they’re ready to spot the U-turners.

FAV ORITE T HING TO SHOW OU T OF TOWN GU E ST S

Downtown Southern Pines

FAV O R I T E P L A C E T O WAT C H A MO V I E NO O NE O T H ER T H A N T H E C R I T I C S R AV ED A B O UT

The Sunrise Theater An impeccable run of movies, and you can expect they’ll show just about every Oscar contender.

Good news: they also sell beer and wine.

Better news: They’re not likely to show the new Transformers or Paul Blart Mall Cop sequel there.

250 NW Broad St., Southern Pines (910) 692-8501 www.sunrisetheater.com

If you want to know what’s so appealing about Southern Pines, drop by on a Saturday morning and feel the energy and optimism up and down the street. It’s infectious, as are the smiling shoppers discovering our little gem for the first time. It’s quaint, friendly, and visually beautiful; a niche in a very busy world that seems to defy time itself. Stop in the stores and see for yourself that you don’t have to go out of town to find unique.

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PHOTO BY LANI TAYLOR

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PHOTO BY BRANDI SWARMS

Thank you to our patrons for voting us one of their Favorite Mexican Restaurants

10%

OFF

Dinner

Must present coupon. (One coupon per individual or per table.)

Exp. 12/31/2015

Open Mon-Sat.11am-2:30pm Lunch • 5-9pm Dinner 106 W. South St. Aberdeen, NC 28315 910-944-7771 Victor, Christina & V.V.Bello Owners lapoblanita@live.com

195

american fusion cuisine supporting local farmers

lunch tues-sat 11-3 dinner wed-sat 5:30-9:30 chef prem nath

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The Pines Best of

2015

Shopping & Services FAVORITE MEN’S CLOTHING RETAILER

Belk

Belk has the largest men’s store in the area, with a vast variety of clothes, plenty of favorite brand names, and current styles. Casual to dressy, they also offer a full array of sizing for men. Accessories are well displayed, whether you are looking for a golf wear, a new tie, foundations, or a dress shirt to go with a new suit. The shoe store is located in the corner, which makes it handy. And there are nearly always some bargain racks worth checking out, too. At Pinecrest Plaza in Southern Pines.

1 Pinecrest Plaza, Southern Pines (910) 692-6088 www.belk.com

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PHOTO BY LANI TAYLOR

GENTLEMEN’S CORNER

3

JOS A BANK

FAV O R I TE H A R DWA R E S TO R E

Burney Hardware Three generations of the Ransdell family have been running the local hardware store where nearly anything and everything you can possibly need can be found. You’ll find always cheerful faces to help (and you may need it). In the last year the store has been updated and affiliated with True Value to meet enlarged and changing market needs. Don’t worry, it’s still the kind of place you can wander aimlessly looking at all the stuff.

11865 US HWY 15-501 S., Aberdeen (910) 944-1516 ww3.truevalue.com/burneyhardware

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FAV ORITE PE T ST ORE

FAV O R I T E J EW EL RY S T OR E

PetSmart

Honeycutt Jewelers

If you’re a pet lover, PetSmart pretty much covers the waterfront of things you might need. It’s a fun store to visit just look at fish, birds, and more exotic pets, as well as get your fix of cute puppies and classy kittens.

The choices of product are deep and wide, meaning one stop shopping for many folks.

And you’ve got to like a pet store that sponsors rescue adoptions right in the store. It’s a great place for your dog to socialize, too!

11088 N US HWY 15-501 Ste. 600, Aberdeen (910) 246-1587 www.petsmart.com

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FAV O R I TE S H O P F O R TH E S H A R P - DR E S S E D M A N

Diane Helms bought Honeycutt in 1979 and has operated it with her daughter, Dana Kirkpatrick, for 36 years. They are truly a full service jeweler, with styles and pricing to suit any budget.

Designing and creating custom jewelry is a specialty of theirs as well.

110 NW Broad St., Southern Pines • (910) 692-2388

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Gentlemen’s Corner For the guy who’s looking for fashion and really good quality, Gentlemen’s Corner has been part of the fabric of Pinehurst since 1978.

Looking for something that says “only you”?

This is a good place to start. Also stores in Chapel Hill, Wilmington, and Palm Beach.

113 Chinquapin Rd, Pinehurst (910) 295-0429 www.thegcorner.com

FAV O R I TE P R O S H O P O R GO LF S TO R E

Robert’s Golf Serving golfers for 35 years, Robert’s continues to set a high standard for service. If you buy clubs there, Robert’s want to make sure they fit, so custom fitting and adjustment is included as part of the purchase. They don’t push one brand, they are a factory authorized dealer for Titleist, Callaway, Ping, Cobra, TaylorMade, Mizuno, Adams, Cleveland, Odyssey, and other makers. They also carry a full line of accessories, shoes, bags, range finders, and more.

1310 N Sandhills Blvd., Aberdeen (910) 944-2757 www.robertsgolf.com

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BEST PIZZA IN TOWN! LUNCH AND DINNER 7 DAYS A WEEK 290 W. Pennsylvania avenue • 910.692.7992 •

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FAV O R I TE BE A U TY S A LO N

Karma Spa Lounge & Beauty Bar A modern version of a beauty salon, Karma seeks to be glamorous and fun, a unique salon and spa experience. They focus in on the customer, creating a welcoming atmosphere to get away, have a drink and unwind.

A full range of cut and color treatments, waxing, nail, massage, chemical peels and facials, and tanning await the adventurous!

200 N Bennett St., Southern Pines (910) 246-9838 www.karmabeautybar.com

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FAV ORITE DRY CLE A NE RS

Valet Dry Cleaners If you forgot to get that dress cleaned for the party this weekend, not to worry. Bobby Pugh offers same-day service if you bring it in by 9:00 a.m. He opens at 7:00, so you can drop it on the way to work. Pugh also offers expert cleaning, pressing and alterations. Curb service at the drive-through window means you don’t even need to get out of the car.

600 S Bennett St., Southern Pines (910) 692-8665

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FAV O R I T E W OMEN’ S C L OT H I NG R ETA I L ER

Belk Big. Bright. Colorful. Practical. Fashionable.

Seasonal. Youthful. Mature. Trendy. Basic.

Cosmetic. Foundational. Bejeweled. Organized to find what you want among the tens of thousands of choices. Size has its own rewards, and Belk is the biggest store around. Southern. Modern. Style.

It’s no wonder they’ve been the most popular clothing stone in the Carolinas for a hundred years.

1 Pinecrest Plaza, Southern Pines (910) 692-6088 www.belk.com

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FAV O R I TE P LA CE TO S P O I L Y O U R F O U R - LE GGE D F R I E N DS

Cared for Canine & Cat A locally owned pet store that brings personalized service and care to all furry friends in Moore County. The shop's owner is a wealth of information on pet training, treats, and toys and she knows the names of all her clientele (including your dog's name, too). Her FaceBook page features photos of the day's furry visitors; her love for cats and dogs is evident in her interactions and service. A source for high end and special pet foods.

1150 Old US Hwy 1 # 6, Southern Pines (910) 693-7875 www.caredforcanine.com

FAV ORITE SPA

Pinehurst Resort Spa A spa to fit the experience of a world-class resort. While it is part of the Carolina Hotel complex, Pinehurst Resort Spa also welcomes local customers and provides the same exquisite care and service. A full spectrum of spa treatments is available. The fact you get to hang out there and enjoy the spa’s amenities makes the experience all the more worthwhile. Aaahhhh.

80 Carolina Vista Dr., Pinehurst (910) 235-8320 www.pinehurst.com

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Fall is the best time to plant trees and shrubs in the Sandhills!

Knowledgeable staff to answer all of your gardening questions.

100% customer service

28 Balsamics • 25 Olive Oils Pastas • Herbs & Spices • Salts Olive Oil Skin Care Products Gift Sets

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Monthly Featured Pairings

Largest selection of trees, shrubs, flowers, etc. around!!

The Christmas Cottage and Military Museum open daily.

Spruce Up your Porch or Patio for Fall with Our… Garden Art • Unique Planters • House Plants Pansies & Mums • Landscaping and Plantings

25% Off Sale Now! The Christmas Cottage

Family Owned Since 1974 | Military Discount 445 S.E. Broad St. | Southern Pines | 910-692-3223 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm | Saturday 9am-4pm |

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We provide free child care referrals and information on:

Child Care Centers • Family Child Care Homes Half-Day Preschools • After-School Care Summer Camps • North Carolina Licensing Standards Indicators of Quality Care • Other Family Resources Building Brighter Futures for Children in Moore County

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50 Delightful Flavors Tuesday-Friday 10:30-5:30 • Saturday 10:30-3:30 105 E. Pennsylvania Ave. • Southern Pines, NC

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Open: Mon-Thurs 8am-8:30pm Fri-8am-10pm• Sat.-9am-10pm Sun-Noon-5pm

175 W. Illinois Ave, Southern Pines

910-695-0014

FAV ORITE SHOE RE TA IL STORE

Belk The key to success in the local shoe market is to have a broad assortment with a lot of styles and foot fashions. Everything from brightly colored tennis shoes, to stacked heels and wedgies, to fringed cowboy boots, to dress heels for a formal occasion. Judging from the amount of floor space Belk devotes

to footwear in both their stores, there is something for everyone, for nearly every need. It’s all beautifully displayed, with plenty of service to find just the right fit and style.

1 Pinecrest Plaza, Southern Pines (910) 692-6088 • www.belk.com

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FAV O R I TE A N TI Q U E S H O P

Pastimes Since 2004, Pastimes has built into a 10,000 square foot multi-vendor antique and consignment store.

They offer a huge selection of furniture, artwork and accessories. It’s a perfect Saturday afternoon poking ’round kind of place.

5336 NC-211, West End (910) 673-2065 • www.westendpastimes.com

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Pink of the Pines Less than a year ago Southern Pines got it’s very own Lilly Pulitzer signature store, Pink of the Pines, locally owned by a pair of brightly dressed best friends. And the fact that the boutique has already landed on this list of favorites shows that our community is in love with Lilly! The popular Lilly prints donned on dresses, silk tops, pants and even bathing suits have been wooing shoppers for decades but with brand new prints, getting bolder and brighter every season.

Women and children get to fall in love all over again when the new lines hit the racks. Thanks to Pink of the Pines, Moore County now has this sought after brand right at our fingertips.

204 NW Broad St., Southern Pines (910) 725-0546 PHOTO COURTESY OF PINK OF THE PINES

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FAV O R I T E A UT O R E PA I R S H O P

Jason’s Tire and Auto Perhaps the best way to find out about an auto service shop is to listen to their customers. One customer commented about her experience, “These guys are honest, reliable, and helpful. I never feel dread bringing my car in there. They never try to rip off women…Even my hubby loves them.” Jason’s has been building loyal customers at his shop since 2001.

The reputation is well earned.

421 Johnson St., Aberdeen (910) 944-3510 • www.jasonstire.pro

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FAV ORIT E FLORIST

Aldena Frye Florist Aldena Frye is a lady of impeccable taste who serves and brightens the community with her creations for all of life’s special moments.

She maintains two stores in downtown Aberdeen to create fresh and faux florals, home décor, accents and holiday decorating for everyone under the sun.

120 W. Main St., Aberdeen (910) 295-1614 • www.aldenafryeflorist.com

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FAV O R I T E NUR S E RY /LA N DS CA P I N G CO M PA N Y

Gulley's Garden Center A walk on the grounds at Gulley’s gives you a sense of the soul of the place. Gulley’s is a family business that caters to the gardener and hostess, with a full range of plants and landscape services. Individualized customer service is a hallmark. One outstanding surprise is a year-round Christmas Cottage that could bring any holiday enthusiast to joy. There is an antique store and a military memorabilia corner, too.

445 SE Broad St., Southern Pines • (910) 692-3223 www.gulleysgardencenter.com

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Favorite place in town to get lost (in a book):

Your local bookshop The Country Bookshop 140 NW Broad St, Southern Pines 910.692.3211 thecountrybookshop.biz

FAV ORITE DAY CA RE FA CILITY

Sandhills Children’s Center Every day, Sandhills Children’s Center provides personalized attention from highly trained staff in a play-based environment for children with and without disabilities. The unique philosophy of peer-to-peer learning is proven to be the most natural setting for preparing children for kindergarten. Their goal is to provide a secure, comfortable and nurturing environment for children, giving peace of mind to their families.

1280 Central Dr., Southern Pines (910) 692-3323 www.sandhillschildrenscenter.org

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FAVORITE P LA C E T O C A US E YO U T O B UI L D A N A D D I T I O NA L CLOSE T ONT O YOUR H OUS E

Denker’s Dry Goods

Monkee’s of The Pines

For over 20 years Denker’s has been a staple Broad Street boutique that is much adored among shoppers for it’s ability to mix modern, classic and trendy pieces all into one shop. This is the perfect store for a family shopping trip — mother, daughter and even grandmother are sure to be pleased with their fashion finds. And as to not forget their beginning as a sundry, you can still pop in for a beverage from the soda fountain. It’s not hard to believe that Denker’s is a family run operation.

150 NW Broad St, Southern Pines (910) 692-9322

Monkee’s of Southern Pines happily boasts, “you may need a bigger closet,” on their shopping bags, and that sure ain’t lying. Monkee’s offers the best selection of designer shoes in Moore County from Tory Burch, Kate Spade and everyone’s all favorite-

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Frye Boots. And ladies, if you think their shoes are out of this world, wait until you shop their clothes!

That big closet is sure to be full if you hang around this boutique too long.

124 NW Broad St, Southern Pines (910) 693-7463 www.monkeesofthepines.com

FAVORITE P LA C E T O S H OP FOR FI NE J EW EL RY A ND MEET MA G A Z I NE C O V ER M O DE LS

WhitLauter by Leann Parker They’re the mother-daughter duo that has the whole town talking about their stunning advertisements found on the pages of PineStraw Magazine. But it’s their exquisite, show-stopping jewelry that has customers raving. Leann Parker has been a purveyor of fine jewelry for over 40 years. She’s known for her impeccable taste and amazing custom jewelry design. Whit Lauter’s cozy showroom is a welcoming place to find or design that special something.

229 NE Broad St, Southern Pines (910) 692-0551 • www.whitlauter.com

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201 S. McNeill Street • Carthage, NC • 910 722 2076

Traditional espresso beverages Specialty coffee bar • Hand-crafted freshly brewed filter coffees Pour overs • Chemex • French press • Coffee beans from different origins Seasonally flavored syrups • House-made cold brew • Spiced chai Matcha green tea • Breakfast • Lunch • Healthy & special diet Grab and go • Baked goods • House-made biscotti • French macarons

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Phone: (910) 295-1504 | Fax: (910) 295-1549 Danny@danieladams.com PO BOX 3090, Pinehurst, NC 28374 www.danieladams.com

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FAV ORITE CHILDRE N’S CLOTHING RE TA ILE R

Belli Bambini If kids are your thing, then Belli Bambini is your store! Decked with children’s clothes, blankets, stuffed animals, shoes, games and books from floor to ceiling and wall to wall it’s amazing that proprietor Mel DeLancy is able to fit all her adorable, drool-worthy merchandise in her Broad Street shop. Greeting every customer with her cheerful, Texas accent Mel is eager to help each person find exactly what their child needs and with clothing for premies to size 18 girls and 12 boys, and popular brands like Peaches n’ Cream and Blu Pony vintage that’s not a tall order. Belli Bambini creates a delightful shopping experience with absolutely adorable duds for the little ones.

118 NW Broad St, Southern Pines (910) 692-6926 www.bellibambinis.com

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Dog Parks Anywhere in this dog-loving community, but especially Martin Park and Reservoir Park in Southern Pines and Pooch Park in the Pines across from the Moore County Airport. The latter is fenced in and has separate play areas for small and large dogs.

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FAVO R IT E PL ACE F OR A BL E SSING A ND A B OOZING

The annual Thanksgiving morning Blessing of the Moore County Hounds in Southern Pines Fox hunters in fancy duds, a massive pack of friendly hounds and a tailgating throng warming themselves with Wild Turkey cocktails, Bloody Marys and Irish coffee. A robed Episcopal priest blesses man and beast. Sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference.

Rhoades Law Office Over 25 Years in the Courtroom 103 Monroe Street, Carthage, Suite 101 Directly across from the Courthouse

Jerry D. Rhoades, Jr. Attorney at Law

(910) 947-4929 Traffic & Criminal • Seperation & Divorce • Child Support & Custody • Collections & Business Law

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Temperature Controlled Wine Room Private Dining Up to 65 People 910.693.0123 | 270 Broad Street, Southern Pines Opening Monday - Saturday at 5:00pm • Sunday at 4:00pm FILE PHOTO

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FAV O R I TE DI A P E R E D M O N K E Y S TO RY

Jake, Luigi & Toby We have Jake, the Pinehurst capuchin whose owner treated him like a small child, including his own car seat to ride in; Toby, a rhesus monkey who escaped from his Southern Pines home in 2012 for a week before being found on the front porch of a nearby home; and Luigi, a miniature Java macaque whose owner dressed him in girls’ clothes. No community should have three diapered monkey stories, and yet we do.

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FI R E M EN ’ S FAV ORITE HAN G OUT

Carthage Christmas Parade The annual World Famous Carthage Christmas Parade has more flashing red lights than a thousand Rudolphpulled Santa sleds and more screaming sirens than any Greek sea tragedy.

Thank God there’s never been a fire at the same time.

No one would be available.

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910-673-5641 Located in Seven Lakes

4303 Seven Lakes Plaza, Seven Lakes Village, West End, NC Serving Moore County since 1978 We are local people, working for local people. Our goal is to help make your business a success.

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DI S T I N G U ISH ED S OUTHERN PINE S FA M I LY

The Murphys They’re no Von Trapps, but the Murphy family of Southern Pines has talent bursting forth from every member.

Robert Murphy played the piano entertaining guests at the Pinehurst Resort for years before passing away a few years ago. His son Paul Murphy and wife Sharon and children Kent, Drake, Anna and Greene frequently perform as a family and on their own. Other family members also perform locally.

Paul Murphy also is pastor of Trinity AME Zion Church in Southern Pines.

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DI S T IN GUIS H ED PIN EHURS T FA M ILY

The McRaes Many a business and community titan has called Pinehurst home and sought recreation on the village’s golf courses. When they did so, there was more than likely a McRae on the golf bag and walking side by side with advice, stories and lessons to be heeded. Willie McRae has been working at Pinehurst for seven decades. He is as close to Pinehurst golf royalty as they come.

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FAVO RIT E P L AC E TO G ET GRA SS STA INS ON YOU R DRE SS A ND MUD ON YOUR B OOT S

The Annual Stoneybrook Steeplechase at Carolina Horse Park Wear your finest hat and bring lots of dollar bills to bet the races.

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Kar ma Spa Lounge & Beauty Bar leads the way in affordable luxury We are proud to have a team of experts in their respective fields. Visit Karma Beauty Bar and see why we are the BEST in Moore County for all your pampering needs.

Home of the ORIGINAL steam towel manicures & pedicures.

Always a complimentary beverage with your service!

Skincare

facials, facial & body waxing, makeup, microdermabrasion, chemical exfoliation, lash & brow tinting & lash & brow extensions, organic airbrush tanning.

Massage

910.246.9838 200 North Bennett Street Downtown Southern Pines

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Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, pregnancy, reflexology, couples massage, body scrubs & detoxifying wraps, Thai Yoga Massage, Thai Herbal Ball Massage, Cold Marble Migraine Therapy.

Hair services

Hair cutting, color services, blow-dry styling, keratin straightening treatments, special occasion styling.

Delicious Food for all Occasions Dinners made just for you • We are a fully licensed beer & wine vendor • We offer certified bartenders and personal chefs that are Serve Safe Certified

30 McIntyre Rd, Pinehurst, NC 28374

lrichcatering@earthlink.net • laurierichcatering.com

910.295.5886

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FAVO R I T E PEO P L E WE MIS S

Glen Rounds, John Chappell , Charlie Rose and John Derr Book author and illustrator Glen Rounds, who settled here after World War II, always presented an image that delivered so much more with some study; writer, actor, preacher and bon vivant John Chappell, a native son to northern Moore County who never met a stranger nor let him go without a story or a joke; Charlie Rose, former teacher and local golfer whose health and addictions hamstrung him physically but seemed to heighten his mental, spiritual and emotional acumen; and John Derr, the longtime CBS sportscaster who kept company with star athletes, royalty and the rich and famous. Yet John was down to earth and enjoyed good company, good friends and a good game. He died watching American Pharoah become the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years.

Glen Rounds

John Chappell (as Mark Twain)

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PHOTO BY DON MCKENZIE John Derr

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NEVILLE’S Club Your Favorite Neighborhood Bar

Thank you to all our patrons 910.692.1939 130 W. New Hampshire Ave. Southern Pines www.nevillesclub.com

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194 Gilliam-McConnell Rd. Carthage, NC Tues-Sat 11-8 • Sun 11-3 Closed Monday

Where European Tradition meets Southern Charm

The Bakehouse & Cafe Established 1948

Full Service Bakery & Café Bakery Tues-Sat 8am-3pm Sun 11am-3pm Lunch Tues-Sun 11am-2:30pm Breakfast Tues - Sat 8 - 10:30am 910.944.9204 120 N. Poplar St. Aberdeen EXPLORE MOORE: Best of The Pines | 63

It is possible to smile and play golf at the same time.

To see how retirement living can be more fulfilling, happy, and nothing short of remarkable, please call 910.246.1023 or email info@sjp.org

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100 Waters Dr, Southern Pines, NC 28387 - 910.246.1023 - sjp.org A member of the St. Joseph of the Pines Aging Services Network continuing the legacy of the Sisters of Providence.