Dining Guide 2012 by The Wilson Times Co.

Your official menu for Wilson and surrounding areas

Subway

Publisher

The Country Restaurant 7

Bill Ellis Barbecue 9

Wilson Doughnut Shop 10

Morgan P. Dickerman III

Sales and Marketing

Director of Sales & Marketing

Lisa Pearson Beth Robbins Karen Sarmiento

Editor

Photographers

Shana Hoover

Bradley Hearn

Designer

Gérard Lange

Anna Batts Aaron Ellis Gérard Lange Amber McDaniels

Carolina Cheese Co. 13

Jac’s Grill 15

The Creamery 17

Ward’s Steak and Cheese Paul’s of New York

18 Maid-Rite Diner 21

Quince 23

O’Cools 27 Kountry Kitchen

The photograph on the cover of this issue was shot with the assistance of advanced photography students from Barton College. Deans Farm Market provided the location for the shoot, while vintage kitchen supplies for the image were generously loaned by Park Place Consignments. Additional goods and sundries were loaned by The Estate of Miss Edna Earle Boykin, care of the Arts Council of Wilson. These items will be auctioned off as part of her estate auction in Wilson on September 28.

Mama Mia’s Pizzeria 31 Something Different 33

Pup’s Steakhouse Parker’s BBQ

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James Grey Co., p. 4 Creations by Culbreth, p. 5 ReCollections at Wilson Hardware, p. 5 Morton Buildings, p. 6 Arts Council of Wilson, p. 11 Land of Learning, p. 12 Interior Accents, p. 14 Kencraft, p. 20 Churchwells, p. 24 Hardee’s Furniture, p. 25 Deans Farm, p. 29

New York Style Pizza

Eat Fresh.

s the largest submarine sandwich chain in the whole world, the great tasting subs, salads, cookies and yogurt parfaits at Subway are not exactly a secret. However, the popular chain is never content to rest on its laurels, and its menu is ever changing, growing and expanding into new and exciting options. In addition to its “Five Dollar Footlong Faves,” the restaurant is committed to providing healthy alternatives to the average fast food experience. Many of their sandwiches — including the Fresh Fit offerings, are great for the calorie conscious and fit nicely into a daily diet. Each sandwich is made from freshly baked bread and uses only the freshest ingredients Subway will gladly cater for any occasion, and they specialize in sandwich platters and boxed lunches for schools, social gatherings, churches, business meetings or any time you need a reason for a quick, delicious sandwich. So call or stop by the location at Shoppes at Brentwood. With Subway, you can never go wrong.

Shoppes at Brentwood 2861 Ward Blvd. Wilson, NC 27893

252-291-0399 or

478-320-4599

Unique Gifts

If you have a wedding or hostess gift to buy, there’s no better selection than at James Grey and Company. In addition to antique and vintage finds, you’ll find Beatriz Ball metalware, colorful Hen House Linens, and a selection of Vietri tableware, glasses and lamps. Owners Steve and Leta Williams will help you make the perfect choice. And they’ll gift wrap it, and provide free local delivery too! 252-991-5267, Wilson

Unique. Elegant. Timeless.

Unique Wine & Beer

For affordable, unpretentious wines you won’t find just anywhere, check out the back corner of James Grey & Company. Also featured are beers and ales from some of the best microbreweries in North Carolina. Whatever your budget, you are sure to find the perfect hostess gift or treat for yourself. Stop by for a taste and say hello to owners Steve and Leta Williams. 252-991-5267, Wilson

[Come see for yourself] Visit our brand new shop for one-of-a-kind antiques and the most interesting gifts around, including tableware, wine and beer, glassware, and historic Wilson photos. Also featuring Eliza P. Stephenson Interior Design. 206 Tarboro Street Downtown Wilson 252-991-5267 jamesgreyandco.com Tues-Fri 10-5:30 Saturday 10-3

James Grey

& Co.

Antiques & Other Unique Things

Among the beautiful selection of local artwork, pottery, antique furniture and many other unique gift items at ReCollections at Wilson Hardware this fall, you’ll find a great variety of Amish jams, pickles, beets and apple butter. ReCollections at Wilson Hardware, 252-243-3174

Try a new dish every week! Every Wednesday, lifestyle editor Lisa Batts shares a favorite recipe from her own kitchen or the kitchen of a local home cook! Visit the archive: http://lisabatts.blogspot.com

Carrying a variety of wine accessories, decorative wine stoppers, holiday decor and other beautiful gifts, Creations by Culbreth is your destination for gifts for any occasion. Pictured above, a Mark Roberts Wine Lover Fairy, left, a Karen Didion Original “Bistro” and a Mark Roberts Wine Maker Elf. Creations by Culbreth, 252-237-8284

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When you work with Morton Buildings on your project, you can be confident it will be handled from concept through completion by a team of trained professionals who have years of experience constructing post-frame buildings. Morton Buildings, 252-291-1300

Come See Us At The

N.C. STATE FAIR OCTOBER 12-21, 2012 RALEIGH, NC

3042-C Forest Hills Rd SW Wilson, NC 27893

252-291-1300

Your local sales consultant, Marc Smith, will listen to your building ideas and work with you to plan for a machine storage building, workshop or general use structure. He can also work directly with the county to meet regulations, making your project a success as well as an asset. Morton Buildings, 252-291-1300 6 Order Up 2012

Serving Up Your Favorite

COMFORT FOODS •Home Made Buttermilk Biscuits •Tenderloin •Ham •Sausage •Hot Dogs •Hamburgers •Sandwiches Of All Kinds •Chicken Salad •Ham Cold Plates •Fried Chicken •Daily Breakfast & Luncheon Specials

ountry cooking at its very best — that’s what you’ll find at The Country Restaurant. The day begins early at this local favorite. The breakfast menu includes everything from country ham, tenderloin, sausage and bacon to eggs served any way you like, with fluffy biscuits, crisp toast, hotcakes and grits on the side, plus a neverending cup of fresh, hot coffee — everything you could want from an old-fashioned country breakfast! And speaking of old-fashioned, the prices for all menu items are refreshingly reasonable — feels like you’re stepping back in time. For lunch you’ll find freshly-made sandwiches and burgers, a variety of daily specials, and, whether you’re ordering BBQ pork chops or stew beef, each full meal includes fresh rolls and everyday vegetables. Join a Wilson-area tradition and stop by The Country Restaurant for breakfast or lunch. For many area folks, it’s part of their daily routine.

DAILY SPECIALS MONDAY $ Chicken Pastry w/Yams & Collards. . TUESDAY Country Style Steak $

5.95

5.95 WEDNESDAY $ Stew Beef w/Yams & Collards............ 5.95 w/Corn & Butterbeans.............................

THURSDAY BBQ Pork Chops

w/Cabbage & Navy Beans.......................

FRIDAY BBQ Beef Ribs

5.95

w/Cabbage & Boiled Potatoes..................

5.95

SATURDAY Serving Breakfast Until 1:00 p.m. Closing at 1:30 p.m.

ASK ABOUT OUR SENIOR PLATE FOR $5.49

COUNTRY RESTAURANT Hwy. 58 • Near Country Club

Open Mon.-Fri. 6:30-2:30 • Sat. 6:30-1:00 Call 237-8723 For Pick-Up Service

HOMEMADE DESSERTS MADE FRESH DAILY Apple & Peach Cobbler Banana Pudding • Cookies Cakes • Chocolate Pudding • Jello

Lunch and Dinner Buffet

Mon.-Thurs. & Sun. 11am-8:30pm • Fri. & Sat. 11am-9pm

237-4372

Drive-Thru & Walk-In Service 8:00am-9pm 7 Days A Week

1-800-68BILLS ORDER OUR BBQ ONLINE VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.bills-bbq.com

SHIPS WORLDWIDE

NATIONWIDE CATERING

Everything From Your Favorite Bar-B-Q & Chicken Menu To Heavy Hors D’oeuvers To Seafood Buffets And Even Prime Rib

WiFi available in Buffet & Convention Center

We Cater From 1 To 1 Million Worldwide.

Book Your Party With Us! Whatever Your Event, This Is The Place To Have It!

. or Gizzard Bag •Wing Bag • Liver •Bar-be-que Sandwich •2-pcs. Dark Meat Chicken Bag •Pulled Chicken Breast Sandwich •2 Hot Dogs

Available Monday-Friday 8am- 3pm

“We cater from one to one million worldwide”

ill Ellis Barbecue and Chicken Restaurant, located at the corner of Forest Hills Road and Downing Street in Wilson, opened in 1963 and is now a Wilson institution. But with the giant fleet of full-service catering trucks Bill has acquired over the years, and the determination to bring his eastern North Carolina barbecue to people anywhere and anytime, Bill’s name is now known worldwide. Bill, Tracy, Vickie and Lawrence Ellis (pictured to the left) operate 35 different catering trucks and vans and will cater any menu. The trucks have mobile, self-contained kitchens included in each one, where they cook all chicken and cornbread on site. The famous barbecue and chicken is always a favorite choice, but Bill’s catering department — with a chef always on duty to assist you with your needs — has prepared everything from heavy hor d’oeuvres to seafood buffets to gourmet plates from California to Canada. They can also ship food to your event anywhere in the world. The restaurant stands by its promise that it can cater “one to one million” anytime, anywhere, and any shift. But if you’re in Wilson and just looking for some good food fast, Bill’s offers a lunch and dinner buffet Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Choose from Pig Pickin’ on the grill, chopped BBQ, baked and fried chicken, hamburger steak, chicken pastry, Brunswick stew, boiled potatoes, rice, collards, fish, cabbage, yams, mashed potatoes, green beans, slaw, corn and other country vegetables, hot dogs, sausage, tossed salad, hushpuppies and much more. Don’t forget to save room for the homemade desserts made fresh daily, including peach cobbler, banana pudding, cookies, cakes and more. Also, Wi-Fi is now available in both the restaurant and convention center.

Buy 1 Breakfast Combo And Get 1 Dozen Doughnut Holes

Valid 1 coupon per customer. Not valid with other offers. Coupon expires 9/29/13

Serving Wilson since 1952

Buy 1 Lunch Combo And Get Any 1 Pastry

or as many people that eat, or have eaten, doughnuts from The Wilson Doughnut Shop over the years, it’s often surprising to many to realize that the same place that has supplied the area with its original recipe of delicious doughnut for the last 60 years has some pretty great things to offer that have nothing to do with doughnuts. Some people do know about the breakfast, however. And along with their glazed doughnut, chocolate long john or lemon puff — all made on-site daily with the shop’s homemade chocolate and homemade cream, mind you — they can get any number of 14 biscuits. Tenderloin, scrambled sausage/ egg, hoop cheese, turkey link, link sausage — the list goes on. They could even round out their order with some fresh grits or hashbrowns. And they could get it all for the reasonable prices that one would expect to see at a place that primarily sells doughnuts. But it’s the lunch that seems to be the best kept secret at Wilson Doughnut Shop. Lunch specials are added each week, and soup and sandwich combos are available once the weather turns off cold. But it is the everyday, affordable menu staples that keep those in-the-know coming back. From the cheeseburgers, made from fresh meat pattied out daily, to the chicken salad, grilled chicken sandwiches and rib-eye steak sandwiches, the shop is definitely worth swinging back by in the afternoon... Even if it’s only been a few hours since you left it.

Valid 1 coupon per customer. Not valid with other offers. Coupon expires 9/29/13

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252-291-4329 www.wilsonarts.com

An Evening with Frank Vignola

Saturday, October 27, 2012 7:30pm $20/$15 Students & Seniors

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration

Join THE party that gets the holiday season started at A Banker’s Holiday on Friday, Dec. 7th at the Wilson Arts Center. You’ll be treated to fabulous food from local caterers, spirits, a live auction, and dancing the night away to Rubberband! “Early Bird” ticket sales begin Oct. 1st!. Arts Council of Wilson, 252-291-4329

Monday, January 21, 2013 3:00pm $5/Under 5 yrs. Free

The Water Coolers

Thursday, January 24, 2013 7:30pm $25/$20 Students & Seniors

African American Music Trail with The Monitors Saturday, February 2, 2013 7:30pm $20/$15 Students & Seniors

Ailey II

Friday, March 8, 2013 7:30pm $30/$25 Students & Seniors

2012-2013 ACT! for Youth Series Disney’s Aladdin, Jr.

Oct. 12-13 & 19-20, 2012 at 7;30pm Oct. 14 & 21 at 3:00pm

Get a jump on your holiday shopping this year at the Arts Council of Wilson’s Holiday Invitational Art Show and Sale, Nov. 16 - Dec. 21, at the Wilson Arts Center. All our galleries will be filled with original works of art by local and regional artists. Paintings, photographs, glass and ceramic art, jewelry hand-carved ornaments and much more. Find a unique gift of art for everyone on your shopping list! Arts Council of Wilson, 252-291-4329

School House Rock Live, Too! Jan. 11-12 & 18-19, 2013 at 7:30pm Jan. 13 & 20 at 3:00pm

Our Town

March 22-23, 2013 at 7:30pm March 24 at 3:00pm

Save Ferris

April 19-20, 2013 at 7:30pm April 21 at 3:00pm

The philosophy at Land of Learning is to provide a safe, caring, nurturing learning environment that allows children to excel through natural developmental stages. They give children the curriculum, guidance and motivation to learn and be prepared for their first years of school. Land of Learning, 252-291-1990

Land of Learning strives to be the best child care facility in North Carolina. They will continue to strive to ensure each child’s safety, guide their emotional and academic development, as well as serve as a resource for parents who have early childhood questions. Land of Learning, 252-291-1990

We are considered one of the BEST Child Care Centers in Wilson

CHILD CARE

Be Smart Get the Right Start ENROLL NOW!!! 3424 Airport Blvd. • 291-1990 • www.landoflearninginc.com 12 Order Up 2012

arolina Cheese Company is Wilson’s gourmet deli, offering fresh, made-to-order hot/cold sandwiches, paninis, cheeseburgers, cheesesteaks, wings, salads, soups and much more. They only use Boars Head brand and Certified Angus Beef® brand products for their sandwiches, subs and burgers, and the difference is unmistakable. Salads are made fresh daily and a selection of four hot soups are offered each day. They also offer a selection of craft beers and fine wines which can be enjoyed with your meal or available for take-out. Seating is available indoors, outdoors and meals can be ordered to go or they will deliver locally with any order of $50 or more. Carolina Cheese is proud to offer professional catering services to any sized group, and breakfast, lunch, dinner or hors d’ouvres are not limited to menu items. Catering can be offered at your facility of choice or they can host up to 70 persons in-house after 3 p.m. each day or any time on Sunday. And cheese? Of course they have cheese. Over 30 artisanal cheeses are on display and offered by weight. Tasting is free and encouraged before buying. Call or stop in today to learn more about Wilson’s favorite deli, Carolina Cheese Company. Located at the Shoppes at Brentwood, 2301 Ward Blvd., Wilson.

Drapery & Bedding Decor offers custom bedding, as well as a very nice line of comforters and coverlets, ready-made to take home immediately. Or browse the many Roman shades, Donnie Glover’s store, Interior Accents, has been shutters and blinds. Seeking furniture or accent a dependable, trusted and exhaustive resource for all pieces to finish off your ensemble? They have a interior design services for almost 30 years. Come by to see variety of accessories, lamps, pictures, mirtheir vast array of accents for any type of interior. rors and accent chests to choose from. Interior Accents, 252-291-5575 Drapery & Bedding, 252-206-9880

Wilson Drapery & Design, Inc.

“YOUR WINDOW & BEDDING SPECIALISTS”

CUSTOM $ WINDOW TREATMENTS..........

Includes Fabric & Labor. On A Board Up To 44” Wide. Welting, Fringe & Buttons Extra. Installation required - $35 per window. Limited time offer!

Fine Home Furnishings • Blinds • Carpet Custom Window Treatments • Lamps • Florals Oil Paintings • Custom Bed Ensembles • Prints

Complete Queen

BED ENSEMBLES

199

Limited Time Offer!

2024 U.S. Hwy. 301 South, Wilson

1900 U.S. Hwy. 301 South, Wilson

252-291-5575

252-206-9880

Monday - Friday 9-5

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Monday - Friday 9-5 • Saturday 10-2

Now Open on Monday

hen it comes to an experience you will never forget, Jac’s Grill possesses qualities that will make it just that. Whether it’s providing you a romantic dinner with your special someone or a private environment for a dinner meeting, Jac’s will meet all of your needs. After seven years of redefining fine dining in Wilson, Jac’s friendly and knowledgeable staff certainly know what they’re doing. Jac’s Grill exhibits a unique dinner menu with choices that range from the “Meat Market,” featuring Angus Omaha beef, to pork, gluten-friendly options and fresh salads. Get your week started right with Prime Rib Monday, featuring some of the most mouth-watering prime rib you’ll find in town. If it is a nice lunch you seek, try out their “Famous” tuna burger or “Jac’s Way” filet. In addition to their superb menu, they go to extreme lengths to provide you with excellent customer service. Their culinary team, headed by Dujhardin Dominguez, does their best to provide exceptional daily features and soups. Their efficient wait staff makes it their job to ensure that you leave the restaurant full and content. Don’t forget that Jac’s does catering and take-out. They can provide lunch or dinner for your private or business events. Also, don’t miss Thursday nights this fall at Jac’s for their variety of martini specials. Or enjoy an evening on the patio and choose from their many premium beers or a bottle from the extensive wine list. All menus and the chef’s daily features are available on their website at www.jacsgrill.com.

Jac’s Grill has now been in business over 7 years thanks to its many loyal patrons, along with many new customers. Jac’s serves lunch & dinner, featuring mouthwatering daily features and house made soups, presented by chef “D”!

Monday Night - Prime Rib Night

As the cooler fall weather approaches, come dine with us on our cozy patio or even watch the game at the bar over dinner on Monday nights. Not up for going out? Call us for a take out and enjoy Jac’s at home!

To view Jac’s lunch and dinner menus check out our website

www.jacsgrill.com

Martini Bar - All ABC Permits

Lunch Monday-Friday 11:30am - 2:00pm & Dinner 5:30 - 10:00pm Saturday 5:30 - 10:00pm

“The Ultimate Dining Experience”

291-9199

2341 Madison Dr., Wilson, NC 27893 (Behind Aldi)

SERVING FINE FOOD SINCE 1946 BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER EAT IN • DRIVE THRU • TAKE OUT CONES WE FEATURE The •

CREAMERY

SHAKES • SUNDAES • HOT FUDGE CAKES

Family Restaurant 243-2934

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S. Goldsboro St., at Ward Blvd., Wilson, NC BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER

OPEN 6:30 AM MON.-SAT. • 8:00 AM SUN.

SEAFOOD EVERY

FRI. AND SAT. FLOUNDER • TROUT • SHRIMP

Combinations Available

FREE HOT FUDGE CAKE

FREE MEDIUM BEVERAGE With Any

Any Breakfast Plate

With Purchase Of 2 Dinner Plates and 2 Beverages

DINNER PLATE

Void After 12-31-2012 Not Valid With Other Discounts

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OFF

May We Serve You Today! GOOD FOOD! FAST SERVICE! (Since 1969)

201 Ward Blvd. One Block From Putt Putt

HOT DOGS (WILSON’S BEST) • FOR FASTE HAMBURGERS SERVICE R • CALL YOU R ORDER CHEESEBURGERS IN .... (EVERYONE LOVES EM) • 237-8365 FRENCH FRIES FRIED OKRA • PIZZABURGERS • OPEN 10:30 AM SHAKES - CONES - SUNDAES MON. THRU SAT. AND LOTS MORE

2:00 PM SUN.

TWO DAILY SPECIALS FEATURING HOTDOGS -OR- CHEESEBURGERS

Two Wilson traditions... cheeseburgers, pizza burgers, hot dogs, ice cream and milkshakes prove that if you know how to do a few things extremely well, a focused menu can keep the customers coming back for over four decades. For both The Creamery and Burger Boy, the recipe for success

hen you sit down to eat at The Creamery or Burger Boy, you’re actually tasting Wilson history. Combined, the two restaurants have over 100 years of serving good food to Wilson and surrounding areas. Now operated by Wilson Amusement Co., Inc., both restaurants offer a full menu of outstanding, time-tested food. Though a long way from its limited menu when it first opened in 1946, The Creamery Family Restaurant still offers all the old classics like cheeseburgers, hot dogs, milk shakes and ice cream. In recent years, the Wilson landmark has added a whole menu of delicious and affordable meals for everything from a tasty family meal to — if keeping with the storied traditions of the place — a first date. Along with a full breakfast menu and plate lunches, they offer dishes like mouth-watering meatloaf, a mountainous hot fudge cake and gourmet sides galore.

is in tradition. For so many locals, the two spots are a integral part of Wilson’s past — their reputations seared into the collective memory of the town. But with top-notch food they continue to turn out every day, they’ll no doubt become traditions for future generations to come.

On Fridays and Saturdays, stop by for some one-of-akind fresh seafood plates with crispy, fried shrimp and fish. Burger Boy, established in 1969, maintains their classic menu and four simple, vintage drive-up windows. Their outstanding

OPEN SUNDAYS 12 Noon-7 pm

WARD’S

STEAK & CHEESE 307 Herring Ave., Wilson • 243-7766 or 237-7766

Tues.-Fri. 11:30am - 9pm Sat. 1-9pm, Sun. 12noon-7:00pm Featuring

Fresh Home-Cooked Meals Daily •Smoked Turkey BBQ •Baked Chicken •Ribeye Steak (whole) on Texas Toast w/Cheese •Pork Ribs •Beef Ribs •Fillet of Trout •Turkey Wings •Homemade Burgers •Home Cooked Collard Greens, Cabbage, Turnip Salad, String Beans, Yams, Boiled Potatoes, Macaroni & Cheese... And so much more Delivery Available On Orders Of $60 Or More To Your Place Of Business.

Mobile Units On-Site Cooking

on’t let the bigtalking folks in Philadelphia make you feel inferior. There are some people down South that know how to make an outstanding steak and cheese sandwich. Need an example? Look no further than Ward’s Steak and Cheese. While no disrespect intended towards a traditional cheesesteak hoagie with shaved beef and melted cheese, Ward’s rib-eye steak sandwich with American cheese, grilled onions and peppers, and Texas toast will open your eyes to a new way of thinking and eating. But you don’t have to stop at the steak and cheese. Ward’s offers a whole array of meats and traditional Southern vegetables, such as smoked turkey barbecue and home-cooked collard greens. On the line each day is a rotating variety of seven or eight delicious vegetables and just as many meat choices.

Wednesdays & Sundays are ...

SENIOR CITIZEN’S DAY Seniors Eat For $6.00 On Wednesdays & Sundays Select Menu

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Paul’s of New York

Italian Restaurant

Paul’s

of New York Italian Restaurant

ince 2004, Paul’s of New York Italian Restaurant has been offering a truly authentic taste of New York-inspired Italian cuisine right in our own backyard. But even with the fine Italian dishes and romantic ambience — complete with candlelit tables, fresh flowers, dim lighting and soft music — Paul’s remains amazingly affordable. The menu offers rich Italian fare, including everything from homemade lasagna to penne a la vodka. Some other favorites include baked ziti, veal, linguine with fresh clam sauce (red or white). Eating lighter? Paul’s offers an array of hot and cold sandwiches like eggplant parmesan and chicken cutlet. Pizza lovers have flocked to Paul’s since it opened for its genuinely amazing pizza. Create your own or choose from one of their New York originals. Whatever mood your in, Paul’s can satisfy you. Stop by the dimly-lit bar for a casual drink, or step out onto the covered patio and enjoy the night air. The menu is vast and completely original. But then again, so is their clientele. Word has spread about this fine dining gem on Nash Street, and it brings in customers from all around in droves — all eager for a true and special taste of New York.

Paul’s of New York

3106 W. Nash St., Wilson 252-291-3837 Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / Fri, 5-11 p.m. / Sat., Sun., 5-10 p.m.

Monday - Friday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Saturday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Phone: 252-291-3837 Fax: 252-291-3894 3106 W. Nash Street Wilson, NC 27896

“We Do Catering” We accept credit cards • We do not accept personal checks

4345 Raleigh Road Pkwy., Wilson Half way between I-95 & Airport Blvd.

252-243-0028 Kencraft has a large selection of tables and chairs to suit any dining room. Come check out this 9.5’ crotch mahogany double pedestal dining table with two leaves that comfortably seats eight. Complement your table with these Chippendale style chairs. $1,699 (table) Kencraft, 252-243-0028

Mon.-Fri. 10:00 - 5:00 • Sat. 10:00 - 4:00 kencraft7@gmail.com

A beautiful touch of class in your home, come by Kencraft to see this solid walnut chest of drawers with oak veneers and a cappuccino finish. Drastically reduced in price from $4,900 to an amazing $1,975. Don’t miss out on this deal or any of the other the great accent pieces, clocks, dining room sets and one-of-a-kind items available only at Kencraft. Kencraft, 252-243-0028 20 Order Up 2012

“Everything Maid-Rite, nothing Maid-Rong”

lthough a new addition to the Wilson dining scene, Maid-Rite Diner, owned and operated locally by the Collier family, has been creating legions of fans across the United States since its first quick-service, casual dining franchise opened its doors in 1926. Their seasoned “loose meat” sandwiches may initially sound odd to a Southerner, but this Midwestern chain’s signature dish will make you rethink what a burger can be. All of these signature sandwiches are made from 100% USDA Midwestern fresh ground beef and served on a fresh steamed white or wheat bun, with your choice of ketchup, mustard, onion and pickles, as well as artisan cheeses and countless other toppings. Or try an “Italian Rite,” which includes savory seasoned Italian sausage, old world marinara, sautéed peppers and onions and melted mozzarella cheese served on a ciabatta bun. Many of their delicious and unique sandwiches and wraps are made with pork, chicken and turkey that the folks at MaidRite smoke on site. Whatever you choose, you can’t go wrong. Though the menu and recipes are time tested — and its customers fiercely loyal — one thing the Colliers are adding to the mix is the inclusion of a full breakfast menu on weekends that is completely unique to this store. Maid-Rite also offers catering for any event. Too busy to go out for lunch? Maid-Rite is happy to offer delivery to local hotels and businesses as well. So call or come by the diner out by I-95... and see what folks across the country have been talking about for almost 80 years.

Everything Maid-Rite,

nothing Maid-Rong

Now Serving Breakfast! Saturday & Sunday starting at 6:00 a.m.

We Now Offer CATERING SERVICES Hwy. 264-I-95 Interchange (In front of Country Inn & Suites) Sun.- 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 pm Mon. -Thurs. 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fri. - 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sat. - 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

A CULINARY

Experience YOU’RE SURE TO ENJOY!

Quince A Southern Bistro Serves American Cuisine With A Down South Flavor Lemon-Herb Roasted Chicken Breast

with honeyed carrots, asparagus with garlic and bread crumbs, pan jus.

Sesame Crusted Seared Rare Tuna Steak

with pickled cucumber salad and wasabi citrus aioli.

The Back Patio offers a great outdoor dining atmosphere with a fully equipped bar.

Offering catering solutions in our private dining room, back patio or off site.

Shoppes at Brentwood • 237-6463 www.quincenc.com

Lunch: Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • Dinner: Monday - Saturday 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

and diners who range from lawyers to neighborhood loyals, Quince has merited distinction in Wilson and the surrounding area. But don’t stop in the dining areas. Continue down the hall to Quince’s garden, which includes another full bar, live entertainment most weekends and a warm fireplace that offers softly burning candles in the summer and a blazing fire when nights are cooler. In addition to having unique culinary experience on-site, Quince will cater anywhere in Eastern North Carolina and the staff is knowledgeable, friendly and more than willing to assist you in planning your next extraordinary event.

A Southern Bistro

ow in its fifth year of operation, Quince prides itself as “A Southern Bistro.” Truly a chefdriven restaurant, the menu includes a realm of classic Southern cuisine but with a broad stroke of personal interpretation that is always fresh and seasonal. According to owner Peter Edgar: “Our menu highlights the best of each season, keeping only a few of our ‘signature favorites’ year round, which give our guests even more reason to come back and explore.” Quince has a full bar in the front of the restaurant that offers a cozy dining area along with specialty beers on tap, which — like the menus — change with the seasons. You may also want to try a glass of wine or select a bottle from their extensive wine collection from vineyards around the world. Adjacent to the bar area, in the cozy and inviting dining rooms, service is always delivered with casual elegance by a friendly, attentive staff that makes you feel truly appreciated. With unique dishes that capitalize on all the original flavors in the South

Churchwell’s Jewelers will make your necklace personal with a monogram of your choosing. Necklaces are available in 10 KT and 14 KT gold and sterling silver, starting at just $181. Make it memorable. Make it personal. Make it Churchwell’s. Churchwell’s Jewelers, 252-237-7166 Your wedding day will be one of the most memorable occasions you will ever experience and every detail should be perfect. Churchwell’s is here for you to pick out the perfect wedding band that you will treasure forever. They have a stunning collection of gold, titanium and cobalt chrome bands for you to select from. Churchwell’s Jewelers, 252-237-7166

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With a few ingredients from your old precious metals and gemstones, Anderson Bass, our gemologist and custom designer, can craft new jewelry that is one-of-a-kind.

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Extreme comfort is right at your fingertips. Hardee’s Furniture has been designinated as an “ELITE DEALER” by Tempur-Pedic. Hardee’s has every model in stock so you can take a rest test and enjoy The Most Highly Recommended Bed in America™ tonight. Ergo (adjustable) bases available with all models so you can find your perfect position. Hardee’s Furniture, 252-291-3105

Hardee’s Furniture has a reputation based on integrity and excellent customer service which is what we believe has kept us successful in the home furnishings business for 31 years. At our 40,000 square foot facility we guarantee you’ll find the lowest prices and largest selection of namebrand furniture. Vanise Hardee

All Tempurpedic Models In Stock

291-3105 977-2325 Hwy. 301 between Wilson & Rocky Mount at Sharpsburg Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8:30am-7pm Wed. & Sat. 8:30am-5pm; Closed Sunday www.hardeesfurniture.com

Hardee’s Furniture has 6 different lift recliners in stock for immediate delivery, or you can choose your color and style and have delivered within 10 days. American made with pride. Hardee’s Furniture, 252-291-3105

Bert Daniels

Juanita Ginger Brandon Larry Gupton Strickland Hardee Thompson

Ron Atkinson

Mike Hellard

Jordan Pittman

Marcus Battle

Good Food Great Service! Monday Trivia Night Tuesday Tequila Night Wednesday Women’s Wingsday Thursday Bucket Thursday Friday Drink Specials Saturday & Sunday Football on Widescreen TVs

291-4242

Fully Equipped Bar & Outdoor Patio

Shoppes at Brentwood • 2801-3N Ward Blvd.

’Cools is a long-standing fixture of Wilson

and the Shoppes at Brentwood, and over the years has become the go-to place for watching the game, weekly trivia, listening to some outdoor live music with a cocktail in hand or simply catching up with friends and grabbing a meal in a fun, familiar atmosphere. O’Cools is known for their “Unbeatable Chicken Wings,” which can be ordered plain, BBQ, buffaloed (hot) or in their signature style: hot dipped and refried. But looking further down the menu, you’ll find a whole array of delicious options, from appetizers like crab nuggets, quesadilla rolls, pepperjack dip and nachos to a hearty main course, including chicken breast, tuna steak, a shrimp platter, alfredo pastas and more. Nightly specials bring the crowds in every day of the week. Monday draws the trivia crowd,

Tuesday finds tequila on special and Wednesday is “Women’s Wings Day.” Bucket Thursdays continue to be ever popular, as well as the nightly beer specials on Friday and Saturday. And, of course, a true sports bar wouldn’t be complete without beer specials for football games every Saturday and Sunday. Various liquor drinks are on special daily. Want to enjoy the cool, fall weather while watching the game? Take your drink out to the covered patio where you’ll find TVs with all your favorite teams playing each weekend. Or enjoy one of the many bands that get the O’Cools patio rocking each week. O’Cools is known as the place “where good friends meet.” So grab your old friends or stop on by to make some new ones. There is always plenty of great food, cold drinks and good times to be found at O’Cools.

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Kountry Kitchen

The Home Of Fine Country Cooking

“We invite you to come sample the finest country cooking in Wilson!”

MONDAY-FRIDAY

Breakfast 6:00am - 10:30am Lunch 11:00am - 2:00pm

SUNDAY LUNCH BUFFET 11:00am - 3:00pm

Dine In Take Out Catering

im Whitley revived the Kountry Kitchen two summers ago after the long-standing restaurant lay dormant for a couple of years. And from the outset, his focus was on one thing: quality. Quality ingredients, quality staff and a quality environment for locals to enjoy “fine country food.” The strategy paid off. The feedback from the lunch buffets and “Kountry Breakfasts” is nothing but positive, and the restaurant’s space is at its maximum capacity most days. Though breakfast is not offered on a buffet — so it can be as fresh as possible — standouts of the country staples include their homemade pancakes and biscuits. On the lunch buffet, a rotating mix of everything from outstanding chicken pastry to tender BBQ ribs and tasty meatloaf complement collards, squash and cabbage, among countless other items. On the cold side of the bar, they offer treats such as homemade chicken salad and deviled eggs all day. Though the restaurant can seat over 100, it includes a small dining room that seats 32 and is available for reservations. Kountry Kitchen also expanded its catering business since its reopening, adding a van and catering small parties and both business and social events all around Eastern NC. Soon, Whitley hopes to even expand the restaurant’s square footage to meet the demand from his growing base of loyal customers. The success Whitley has seen is attributed mainly to word-of-mouth advertising. Customers come in, love their experience and tell their friends. It’s hard to find a better seal of approval in Wilson County when a new restaurant opens — especially for a type of food so ubiquitous in the South and a clientèle so prone to loyalty to their former spots — than to have a steady stream of new faces appear and then reappear time and time again. So if it keeps holding itself to the highest standard of quality it currently does, Kountry Kitchen will continue to grow in Wilson for a long time to come.

618 Ward Blvd. SW Winoca Shopping Center (Next to Tucker Furniture)

252-243-0715

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Deans Farm Market is your place every fall for the best selection of pumpkins, gourdes, mums, fall cutouts and other goods. Stop by on Sept. 29 for the annual Fall Festival, including homemade ice cream, free popcorn and face painting. Deans Farm Market, 252-237-0967

NC APPLES COLLARDS SNAP BEANS

CABBAGE SQUASH TOMATOES CUCUMBERS

POTATOES ONIONS LOCAL HONEY JAMS • JELLIES

Pumpkins • Gourds Mums • Fall Cutouts

We kick off our hayrides & cotton maze with our Annual FALL FESTIVAL - Sept. 29, 2012! Check out our website for more details!

Explore the farm from Sept. 29th through Nov. 3rd with Deans Farm Market’s educational hayrides through their 100-acre strawberry and vegetable fields. On weekdays, schools and day care centers can take field trips to the farm, where they’ll be treated to a ride, the pumpkin patch, cotton maze, animal barn and more. On Saturdays, bring the whole family — each hayride includes a free pumpkin! Deans Farm Market, 252-237-0967

HWY. 42 • WILSON (3 Miles West of Wilson Medical Center)

EBT 252-237-0967 HOURS VARY SEASONALLY 29

www.deansfarmmarket.com

Authentic Italian Cuisine

Sharing Our Love Of Authentic Italian Food From Our Family To Yours

Appetizers • Salads Sandwiches • Philly Steaks Italian Dinner Specialties Pasta • Pizza • Stromboli Calzones • Desserts 1700 Raleigh Rd., Wilson, NC Forest Hills Shopping Center

252-206-1200

7142 Knightdale Blvd., Knightdale, NC

919-217-5550

PIZZA • SALADS • SANDWICHES • GYROS • PHILLY STEAKS • SUBS • PARMIGIANA • PASTA STROMBOLI • CALZONES PINO’S STUFFED ROLLS

4916-A Hayes Place, Wilson, NC NEW LOCATION: 2801 A-1 Ward Blvd., Wilson, NC Shoppes At Brentwood

WE DELIVER!

252-265-0600 Fax: 252-265-0601

Phone:

‘Best pizza in Wilson’

he rapid expansion of Mama Mia’s Pizzeria is directly due to the quality of its authentic Italian menu and the loyalty of its customers. The true New York-style pizzas, as well as the pastas, salads and gourmet entree dishes, are made with only the freshest ingredients. All the vegetables used on the menu come fresh from eastern North Carolina farms. Once Wilson tasted and caught on to this slice of New York right in the Forest Hills Shopping Center, the restaurant began expanding. First, they doubled their dining space in their original location and began selling beer and wine, equipping themselves with a party room able to host private occasions or group events.

Then, just three years ago, Mama Mia’s replicated its success by opening a store in Knightdale. In addition to the stores, Mama Mia’s does plenty of catering. Inside or outdoors: they can take their kitchen anywhere. But all of their success comes back to the popular menu. The number of food options available is dizzying. Pizza comes in New York and Sicilian styles in addition to eight different types of ‘Gourmet Pizzas’. Authentic chicken, veal and seafood dishes are popular items, as well as a huge variety of sandwiches and salads (for the carb conscious). Mama Mia’s likes to point out that their pizza is often ranked as “the best pizza in Wilson” on the popular Web site www.urbanspoon. com. But more than that, Mama Mia’s enjoys being known as the “neighborhood family Italian restaurant” by its growing legion of regulars. And with the two popular locations, the establishment of two Pino’s Pizza locations — a restaurant and delivery service located near I-95 and in Brentwood — Mama Mia’s is fast becoming the go-to place for everyone’s neighborhood.

Streusel-Topped Pumpkin Pie The recipe for this popular autumn treat can be found in the latest edition of

Each issue of Wilson Woman magazine features our ongoing

with recipes from a local chef or popular home cook & fresh new ideas for Fashion • Home • Things to Do • & More

Visit wilsonwoman.com to get your free copy! 32 Order Up 2012

CAFE & CATERING

Café & Catering

hether you are just stopping in at lunchtime with friends or family for some quick finedining fare, or you are planning your own wedding reception, Something Different has the experience and resources to fill your needs. The inhouse and off-site catering service is family-owned and operated, with over 20 years in the food service industry. Their spacious location on Airport Boulevard provides meeting and banquet facilities, offering a full spectrum of options from business meetings to informal luncheons to formal receptions. The folks at Something Different, however, are also skilled veterans at off-site catering. No event is too big or too small. For an complete list of menu items you can have their chefs prepare, visit their Web site at www. somethingdifferentcafe.com. From the seemingly infinite options of homemade cuisine available for both catered events and in-house dining, there are certainly many standouts. But some of the most requested and popular items are the homemade cakes, namely the strawberry cake — lavishly filled with fresh strawberries and topped with elegant icing. Come by for lunch and see for yourself. Come try something different.

s U Let e r a C e k Ta ! s l i a t e D e h t of

3342 Airport Blvd. • Wilson, NC

252-291-0889

www.somethingdifferentcafe.com somethingdifferentcafe@gmail.com

FAST SERVICE TAKE OUT TOO

Specializing in ...

•BARBECUE •CHICKEN •SEAFOOD Catering For All Occasions (Including Seafood)

PIG PICKINGS ARE OUR SPECALTY

237-0972 Toll Free 1-888-237-3002 Fax 234-0062

Come by and taste what everyone is waiting for!

ack in 1946, the Parker brothers shipped timber from Pitt County up the Tar River to Wilson County to be milled prior to the construction of their new restaurant: Parker’s Barbecue. Today, over 60 years later, their milled timber still houses a consistently packed restaurant serving the same great food. Parker’s continues to thrive largely on a legendary worth-of-mouth reputation built by locals and out-of-state travelers alike. Parker’s feeds people from all over the country on any given day. Time has shown that folks go out of their way to stop at Parker’s when traveling. Its reputation for “good food and good service,” is the main draw that current owners Kevin Lamm, Eric Lippard and Donald Williams admit customers often praise them for. Eat in, take out or allow Parkers to provide full-service catering to your event. After 66 years and counting, it’s a safe bet to follow the crowd.

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P 2801 Ward Blvd. 291-8PUP

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STEAKHOUSE

o longer the new kid on the Wilson steakhouse scene, Pup’s Steakhouse — in it’s third year — has carved out a niche for itself by becoming the only steakhouse in the area to serve Certified Angus Beef®, a lofty designation signaling only the highest quality steaks from around the country. Located at The Shoppes at Brentwood, Pup’s was opened by Wilson native Michael Dunn with a determination to reflect the flavor of his hometown and state, both in atmosphere and the food itself. The restaurant also offers a private upstairs room and within the past year, added a cozy outdoor patio to enjoy a drink or nice meal. Dunn and chef Daniel Bass are also determined to serve a delicious menu that is never frozen, including fresh seafood that is shipped from the North Carolina coast each morning. Start your meal off with crab cakes, a BBQ beef brisket quesadilla, seared tuna or any one of a variety of soups. For the entree, you can’t go wrong with any of this steakhouse’s Certified Angus Beef®, whether it’s the rib eye, New York strip or filet. Or even try a Porterhouse pork chop. On Friday and Saturday nights, indulge in some one-of-a-kind prime rib — it’s the dish that people are truly talking about. But Pup’s won’t be forced into the traditional steakhouse box. Branch out with any amazing pasta dish, and don’t forget about the fresh catch of the day or the “Chef’s Famous Sea Bass,” parmesean encrusted with an orange ginger glaze and served with wild rice and asparagus. Each entree comes with bread, a trip to the great salad bar, a choice of two sides and one of chef Bass’ specialty entree toppings. Before or after your meal, cruise on over to the bar to catch a game on one of the large TV screens and enjoy one of Pup’s nightly drink specials. Join their Facebook page for daily updates on food and drink specials.

100% Certified Angus Beef Wednesday Night

BURGER NIGHT Also Featuring

Chef’s Famous Seabass Fresh Salad Bar Nightly Drink Specials Be sure to try our Delicious Desserts!

Come Relax On Our

OUTDOOR PATIO and enjoy a drink, a game of cornhole or dinner!

Private Dining Room Available Mon.-Sat. 5-10 pm • Bar Open 5-Until

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