CHUY’S
570 Croos Creek Mall
910-637-9663
https://tinyurl.com/4zz57se2
Chuy's took over the space previously occupied by Bahama Breeze. A vibrant Tex-Mex restaurant, Chuy's makes its authentic dishes fresh daily. They are famous for their Chicka-Chicka Boom-Boom enchiladas with hand-made tortillas and signature creamy jalapeño dip. Experience their delicious meals inspired by family recipes from South Texas, New Mexico, and Mexican border towns with eat-in, curbside pickup and delivery options.

SANDER SUSHI
5050 Butner Rd, Fort Bragg
www.sandarsushi.com
Sandar Sushi is a new addition to the North Post Exchange on Fort Bragg as of August 2026. Known for their authentic Japanese cuisine, featuring chef-rolled daily with only the ingredients of the highest quality. The founder, Htun, is an Army veteran and has an understanding of what military life on an installation demands. He built his restaurant to give military personnel the option to get fresh and satisfying food on a daily basis with a menu that includes poke bowls, rice bowls, dumplings, bao, and ramen.

SEVEN5 DINER
3612 Ramsey Street
910-229-3834
The team behind Seven5 Fay, Tanari and Takari Smith, have opened a new spot-Seven5 Diner. The venue offers a diverse menu of classic comfort food, American diner favorites, breakfast options, and Southern specialties. Meant to cater heavily to the late-night crowd, they have extended late-night into the early morning hours.

PACHA CAFE
444 W. Russell Rd
910-676-2822
www.pachanc.com
This downtown cafe is an intimate, family-run spot that originally began as a pop-up featuring the mother-daughter duo of Micaela and Greta Romero. The cafe offers a cozy place to gather and enjoy sweet treats, artisan baked goods, and specialty drinks.

NY BAGEL BROTHERS
5540 Yadkin Rd
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Offering authentic New York-style breakfast and lunch staples, their menu features authentic NY-style bagels, homemade cream cheeses and spreads, breakfast sandwiches, lunch subs, deli sandwiches and New York bakery staples like black-and-white cookies.

PUBLIX SUPER MARKET
Rockfish Village, 7483 Rockfish Rd
910-912-2926
www.publix.com
A new Publix opened in Rockfish Village on Oct. 21. Spanning approximately 48,387 square feet, this new supermarket will serve southern Cumberland County and Hope Mills and is also the anchor to the new Rockfish Village shopping center. It features an in-store pharmacy, full-service deli, bakery, and meat and seafood department. Customers can shop in-store or opt for grocery delivery, online ordering and curbside pickup options.

HADRAMAWT RESTAURANT
115 Rosemary St
910-263-8555
www.hadramawtgrill.com
Hadramawt specializes in authentic Middle Eastern and traditional Yemeni cuisine. The dining room includes traditional floor seating along the walls as a nod to authentic Yemeni dining customs. Their menu features signature dishes like slow-roast haneeth (spiced lamb), and saltah (meat and vegetable stew), as well as traditional Yemeni coffee and desserts.

THE SEVENTH ROOM
7976 Raeford Rd
910-748-0077
https://tinyurl.com/3mzu3tjm
The Seventh Room is a modern lounge and social space focusing on a contemporary nightlife and lounge atmosphere. Its stylish interior, curated music and social environment are the perfect place to gather friends and enjoy an evening or weekend outing.

Keep an eye out for....

THE FLOWER BAR
719 Starling Street
A new venue is on the horizon from the owner of The Downtown Market of Fayetteville. Many of the classes and events that have been at the Downtown Market will now transition to The Flower Bar. Along with using it as a workshop and craft space, there is mention of also including a speakeasy space. Be sure to follow The Downtown Market of Fayetteville on Facebook for updates on the opening of this new space at https://www.facebook.com/dtmfaync.

SPINNERS
2805 Raeford Rd
910-484-6335
After closing in 2017, the beloved local pizza place Spinners Pizza is making a comeback. Former employee Heather Jadwick is bringing back the restaurant that she worked at for 12 years. Menu items are said to be much of what was available at the original Spinners, including taco pizza, monkey bread and house-made ranch. Original owners, Spero and Helen Poulos, will be on site helping Heather bring Spinners back to the community. Stay tuned for the official opening date.

SAVERS THRIFT STORE
1736 Skibo Rd
A Savers Thrift Store is coming to the old Toys "R" Us location near the Cross Creek Mall. The location is set to offer a designated donation area, second-hand clothing, home decor, books, and more. Savers is a national thrift retailer offering opportunities to donate reusable goods and bargain shopping with a new inventory with each visit. The official opening date has not yet been announced.