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This August, we asked The Pilot’s readers to letus know what they liked best about MooreCounty. In nearly 70 categories, ranging from thebest pizza (Vito’s Ristorante and Pizzeria) to bestcommunity/town (Southern Pines), our readerstold us which restaurants, businesses and servicesare the best Moore County has to offer.The response was tremendous. Hundreds of

ballots flooded into The Pilot’s office in responseto the Readers’ Choice Best of Moore County2010 contest, which was open to all readers ofthe newspaper and its website, thepilot.com.We thank our readers for helping us put

together this section that highlights the best of ourcommunity. We thank our advertisers forcontinuing to support The Pilot.We also congratulate the winners. You’ve

worked hard to earn the title, so sit back, bask inthe limelight and continue doing whatever it isthat you’ve been doing. Obviously, our readersthink it’s working.The votes have been counted, the numbers

tallied and the readers have spoken. Followingare the businesses and categories that were votedby readers of The Pilot as the best in Moore

County for 2010.

Food and Drink PlacesBEST BREAKFASTMac’s Breakfast AnytimeWhether you get up early for breakfast or

choose to enjoy your ham and eggs later in theday, readers of The Pilot say Mac’s BreakfastAnytime is the county’s best place for breakfast.Served up fresh, hot and made-to-order, thebreakfast menu at Mac’s Breakfast Anytimeranges from eggs and bacon to pancakes, gritsand oatmeal with plenty of hot coffee to wash itall down.

RUNNERS-UP: Sizzlin’ Steak or Eggs • OldSouth Diner

BEST HAMBURGERThe Squire’s PubWhat does an authentic British pub know about

the all-American favorite hamburger? Quite a bit,

apparently. While the majority of the fare atSquire’s Pub features delights from across thepond, their Revolutionary Burger reminds us whywe fought to win our independence.

RUNNERS-UP: Cook Out • Beefeater’sRestaurant and Lounge

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BEST ICE CREAMCold Stone CreameryI scream. You scream. We all scream for ice

cream, and readers know that if it has anythingto do with ice cream, it has everything to do withCold Stone Creamery. With unique ice creamcreations to smoothies, shakes and cakes, andflavors that range from vanilla bean, chocolateand banana to bubble gum, cake batter andcotton candy, it’s no wonder Moore Countyscreams for Cold Stone Creamery’s ice cream.

RUNNERS-UP: The Ice Cream Parlor • DairyQueen

BEST SWEET TEABojangle’s Famous ChickenAnd BarbecueThe house wine of the South, sweet tea was

once served only on hot summer days. Today, it isa year-round staple and can be found on thedinner table, at lunch or breakfast and anytime inbetween. The Pilot’s readers have recognized thatBojangle’s has perfected the blend of black tealeaves, water and sugar to an art form, votingthem once again as the best sweet tea in thecounty.

RUNNERS-UP: McDonald’s • Cook Out

BEST CUP OF COFFEEStarbucksAccording to Wikipedia, coffee is a widely con-

sumed stimulant beverage prepared from roastedseeds of the coffee plant, commonly called coffeebeans. This basic definition of coffee in no waydescribes the experience of sipping a skinny vanil-la latte or caramel macchiato from Starbucks.Voted the home of the county’s best cup of cof-fee, Starbucks offers an extensive and sometimesexotic selection of coffees. Of course, for thepurists, one can always enjoy a basic cup, black.

RUNNERS-UP: McDonald’s • Beefeater’sRestaurant and Lounge

BEST PIZZAVito’s Ristorante and PizzeriaVito’s is the place to turn for a slice of cheesy

goodness in the Sandhills. Vito’s brings NewYork-style pizza at its finest to Southern Pines.Enticing toppings, terrific sauces and Vito’ssignature pizza crust, always baked to perfection,all ensure another year as the county’s best pizza.

RUNNERS-UP: How You Doin’ Pizzeria & SubShop • Papa John’s Pizza

BEST SALAD BARThe Lob Steer InnMama said to “eat your veggies and clean up

your plate.” A trip to the salad bar at The LobSteer Inn will give you plenty of veggie choices to

accomplish mama’s first commandment.However, if you take just a bit of each of the freshingredients found on The Lob Steer Inn’scelebrated salad bar that seems to stretchhalfway to Rockingham, cleaning your plate maynot be an option. Just pace yourself and enjoy.

RUNNERS-UP: Beefeater’s Restaurant andLounge • Ruby Tuesday

BEST DESSERTBeefeater’s Restaurant and LoungeThe menu at Beefeater’s Restaurant and

Lounge, voted by readers as the best dessert inMoore County, lists the delectable dessert choicesunder the heading Sweet Thoughts. And, oh,how sweet it is! Mississippi fudge cake, limesherbert, French silk pie, hot pecan pie, chocolatenut sundae, Grace’s homemade coconut creampie … need we go on? There also is a low-carb,low-sugar cheesecake for those who want a biteof sweet without the calories.

RUNNERS-UP: Squire’s Pub • Chili’s

BEST FRIED CHICKENKFCIt doesn’t matter how you fry it — KFC of

Southern Pines is the winner for the best friedchicken for the fifth year in a row. Whether youprefer original recipe, extra crispy, grilled, legs,thighs, wings, breasts, chicken strips, barbecue

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2010 BEST OF

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sandwiches or some of their delicious homestylesides, readers of The Pilot say that nobody doesfried chicken better. The Colonel would be proud.

RUNNERS-UP: Smithfield’s Chicken ’n Bar-B-Q • Bojangle’s Famous Chicken and Barbecue

BEST BARBECUEThe Pik N Pig

The Pik N Pig was voted as having the county’sbest barbecue. Proving that it is all about themeat, the barbecue at The Pik N Pig is hickory-smoked until it is melt-in-your-mouth tender. Thewood-fired meat is extra juicy with an intenseflavor that stands on its own. However, if you feelthe need to add a bit of sauce, The Pik N Pig hastwo types to choose from, a vinegar-based hotand spicy barbecue sauce and a tomato-based,honey barbecue sauce. But, before you squirt onthe sauce, taste the meat and discover foryourself why it was voted as the county’s best.

RUNNERS-UP: Smithfield’s Chicken ’n Bar-B-Q • Talbert’s Catering

BEST STEAKSBeefeater’s Restaurant and Lounge

With a name like Beefeater’s, you can be surethey know a thing or two about beef. According

to the readers of The Pilot, Beefeater’s Restaurantand Lounge not only understands beef, but alsohas served up the county’s best steaks five yearsrunning. The only tough thing you’ll encounter atBeefeater’s is the decision of trying to choosebetween the filet mignon, the ribeye, the NewYork strip or the Beefeater’s broil.

RUNNERS-UP: The Lob Steer Inn • OutbackSteakhouse

BEST MEXICAN FOODSan Felipe Restaurante Mexicano

The colorful atmosphere and deliciousauthentic, homemade Mexican cuisine haveattracted a lot of attention from The Pilot’sreaders, who voted San Felipe RestauranteMexicano as the best Mexican restaurant inMoore County four years in a row. San Felipe’smenu features favorites like tacos, enchiladas,burritos, fajitas, quesadillas and tamales, as wellas combination dinners and speciality dishes, allof which are served in a casual setting that issuitable for the entire family.

RUNNERS-UP: La Poblanita • El Vaquero

BEST SEAFOODThe Lob Steer Inn

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legendary restaurant has the county’s bestseafood. With specialities that feature broiledlobster tail, dripping with warm butter, king crablegs and Carolina shrimp, served breaded orgrilled, The Lob Steer Inn’s choices can satisfy anyseafood longing. Other choices available includecrab cakes, ahi tuna, Alaskan salmon, seascallops, scampi, catfish and Boston baked scrod.

RUNNERS-UP: Bonefish Grill • Russell’sSeafood and Southern Buffet

BEST ASIAN FOODThai OrchidReaders say the best Asian food in Moore

County can be found at the family-owned ThaiOrchid. The authentic Thai menu includesspecialties like Bangkok chicken or duck, and hasthree levels of heat: hot, spicy and Thai. You’llneed to cut the heat with a traditional Thai beeror a creamy, spiced Thai iced tea. And while welove the food, personally, it’s the swan-shapedcarrots that always make us smile.

RUNNERS-UP: Ten-Ya Japanese Cuisine andSushi • Mt. Fuji Japanese Steakhouse

BEST ITALIAN FOODVito’s Ristorante and Pizzeria“Mamma mia, that’s Italian!” A mainstay in the

Sandhills for decades, Vito’s Ristorante andPizzeria is a family-run restaurant where localsand newcomers alike are treated like family.Vito’s menu is loaded with authentic Italian dishesstill considered by The Pilot’s readers to be thebest Italian food in the county.

RUNNERS-UP: Olive Garden • RaffaeleRestaurant, Bar and Lounge

BEST BUFFETGolden CorralWhen you’re hungry for all-you-can-eat, head

to Golden Corral. With everything from steak,rotisserie chicken, fish and pork chops to sidedishes, fresh salad fixings, fruit, cookies, cakesand fresh-baked yeast rolls, Golden Corral hassomething for every palate with quantities largeenough to satisfy any size appetite. And with sucha huge array of food choices, odds are theGolden Corral buffet is not only the best inMoore County, but also the biggest.

RUNNERS-UP: Russell’s Seafood andSouthern Buffet • Eastwood Diner

BEST BAKERYThe Bakehouse and CafeA fifth-generation bakery where European tra-

dition meets Southern charm, The Bakehouse

and Cafe has captured the hearts and tantalizedthe taste buds of readers of The Pilot. From thefresh-baked artisanal breads, including specialitybreads such as asiago cheese, ciabatta, oven-roasted garlic, sourdough rye and sun-driedtomato, made using traditional baking methodsand baked in a hearth oven to the selection offine European pastries, specialty and noveltycakes, it’s easy to see and taste why readersvoted The Bakehouse and Cafe as the county’sbest bakery.

RUNNERS-UP: Broad Street Bakery and Cafe• Panera Bread

BEST CATERINGTalbert’s CateringWhether they are planning an elegant event,

fish-fry or backyard cook-out, readers of The Pilotsay the best catering choice in the county isTalbert’s Catering. While the company’s menuincludes prime rib, filet mignon, chicken andseafood, Talbert’s Catering is best known foroffering its own unique style of barbecue. Frombaby back ribs and chopped barbecue to porktenderloin and even brisket, whatever the varia-tion of barbecue, the flavors are always Talbert’sown. And, of course, the side items hold theirown as well.

RUNNERS-UP: Sweet Feed Catering• Jordan’s Catering

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FAST FOODCook OutAccording to readers of The Pilot, Cook Out is

the best place for fast food in the county.Specializing in affordable fast food that is madewith premium ingredients, Cook Out serves uphandmade grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, sweetjumbo onion rings, North Carolina barbecue and100 percent white meat chicken nuggets andsandwiches, as well as its premium milkshakes.Thickly textured and tasty, the milkshakes areavailable in more than 50 flavors, includingbanana pudding, chocolate cherry and peanutbutter fudge. Yum!

RUNNERS-UP: McDonald’s • Chick-Fil-A

BEST COUNTRY-STYLE COOKINGMama’s KitchenFor more than 20 years, Mama’s Kitchen has

been specializing in country-style cooking. Therestaurant’s menu includes a multitude oftraditional Southern dishes, just like Mama wouldmake, such as fried chicken, roast beef, ham,turnip greens, butter beans, lima beans, friedokra and squash, black-eyed peas, hushpuppiesand cornbread. In addition to dishing up heapsof comfort food for hungry diners, Mama’s

Kitchen also serves as the unofficial “town hall” ofVass because, if it’s happening in Vass, you’llhear about it at Mama’s Kitchen.

RUNNERS-UP: Eastwood Dinner • Russell’sSeafood and Southern Buffet

BEST DELI/SANDWICH SHOPPanera BreadFrom tasty sandwiches and fresh, hand-tossed

salads to hot and hearty soups, Panera Bread’stempting selections have readers of The Pilotvoting it the county’s best deli/sandwich shop.Panera Bread’s sandwiches are built on fresh-baked bread, using fresh, high-quality meats,cheeses and vegetables. From hot Cuban chickenpanini to a Napa almond chicken saladsignature sandwich, there’s always a new andinteresting taste to try.

RUNNERS-UP: The Lunch Box That Rocks• Subway

BEST KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTMcDonald’sThe Pilot’s readers have chosen McDonald’s as

the best kid-friendly restaurant in the county thisyear. It’s easy to see why. Micky D’s offers kid-sized Happy Meals, bright colors and aplayground to occupy your little ankle biters and‘tweens, as well as healthy menu selections fornutritionally minded kids and adults, too.

RUNNERS-UP: Chick-Fil-A • Beefeater’sRestaurant and Lounge

BEST SENIOR SPECIALGolden CorralIn these trying financial times, people are

always looking for a good deal. When they are

looking for a good, delicious meal that also iseasy on the wallet, seniors in Moore Countyknow they’ll find just that at Golden Corral. Votedby readers of The Pilot as having the best seniorspecial, Golden Corral offers a senior discount allthe time, as well as an early bird special forseniors from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

RUNNERS-UP: Mac’s Breakfast Anytime• Ironwood Cafe

BEST FRIENDLY SERVICEThe Lob Steer InnThe Lob Steer Inn is so confident of the service

it extends to its patrons that the menu reads “Ourservice leaves no doubt that your wishes are ouronly concern.” They trust that diners will find theirservice par excellence. Well, they must be doingsomething right because readers of The Pilothave voted The Lob Steer Inn as having the bestfriendly service in the county.

RUNNERS-UP: Squire’s Pub and Restaurant• Beefeater’s Restaurant and Lounge

BEST LUNCH UNDER $10The Lunch Box That RocksIt is fitting that the winner of the county’s best

lunch under $10, as voted by readers of ThePilot, has nothing on its menu that costs morethan $10. In fact, the majority of items offered atThe Lunch Box That Rocks, ranging from house

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Assistant manager Angie Crabtree atMac’s Breakfast Anytime serves up aplate of eggs, bacon and pancakes.Once again, readers said Mac’s has thecounty’s best breakfast.


specialties like Elsie’s fish sandwich and Hink’sclassic steak Philly to salads and build-your-ownsandwiches, are priced at $6.95. With dailyhomemade specials, served with a drink,available for $6.50, you can’t go wrong with anyof the wallet-friendly choices at The Lunch BoxThat Rocks.

RUNNERS-UP: Squire’s Pub and Restaurant• McDonald’s

BEST FAST LUNCHThe Lunch Box That RocksReaders of The Pilot who are in a hurry forlunch say the best place for a fast lunch is TheLunch Box That Rocks. So just how fast are they?Consider this … Recently, The Lunch Box receiveda phone-in order for a sandwich to be delivered.Less than 15 minutes later, a very satisfiedcustomer was enjoying a delicious lunch that didindeed rock. That 15 minutes includes drive time,so imagine if you were sitting in the restaurant’sdining room…

RUNNERS-UP: Cook Out • Squire’s Pub andRestaurant

BEST ALL-AROUND RESTAURANTSquire’s Pub and Restaurant

Squire’s Pub and Restaurant’s eclectic menu,which offers authentic British fare and good ol’American favorites, offers good dining options foralmost every taste. Its friendly and fast service,wide variety of food and beverage choices andreasonable prices helped Squire’s Pub onceagain earn the title of Moore County’s best all-around restaurant.

RUNNERS-UP: The Lob Steer Inn• Beefeater’s Restaurant and Lounge

BEST BEER SELECTIONSquire’s Pub and RestaurantHere’s to you, Squire! For the fifth year in arow, Squire’s Pub and Restaurant has been votedas having the county’s best beer selection.Nothing washes down an old-fashionedhamburger or a meal of bangers and mash quitelike a cold beer. Here you’ll find the best variety ofdraft, gourmet and domestic beers with aninternational flavor that includes the best fromEngland, Ireland, Australia, Canada, Holland,Scotland and the good ol’ USA.

RUNNERS-UP: Hickory Tavern • The WineCellar and Tasting Room

BEST WINE SELECTIONThe Wine Cellar and Tasting RoomIn addition to offering the best wine selection inMoore County, The Wine Cellar and TastingRoom is a place to meet with friends, to buy(often at fire-sale prices) bottles of vino, or to find

out anything you ever wanted to know about thefruit of the vine.

RUNNERS-UP: Squire’s Pub and Restaurant• Harris Teeter

BEST MARGARITAThe Lob Steer InnIt sounds so simple — a cocktail consisting oftequila mixed with triple sec and lime or lemonjuice, often served with salt on the glass rim—but when it’s done right, it’s sublime. The mostcommon tequila-based cocktail in the UnitedStates, the margarita is being done right at TheLob Steer Inn, say readers of The Pilot who votedthe restaurant as serving the county’s bestmargarita.

RUNNERS-UP: Beefeater’s Restaurant andLounge • San Felipe Restaurante Mexicano

BEST MARTINIThe Lob Steer InnOne of the best-known mixed alcoholicbeverages, the martini has become a symbol forcocktails and nightlife in general. The preferreddrink of fictional characters such as James Bond,“shaken, not stirred,” and Captains HawkeyePierce, Trapper John McIntyre and BJ Honeycuttfrom “M*A*S*H”, the martini also is a favorite ofreal-life characters. Readers of The Pilot in theknow voted The Lob Steer Inn as having thecounty’s best martini.

RUNNERS-UP: Squire’s Pub and Restaurant

• Beefeater’s Restaurant and Lounge

BEST LIVE ENTERTAINMENTThe Jefferson InnThe Courtyard at The Jefferson Inn is a populardestination for relaxing and mingling with localsand hotel guests. Renowned for offering liveentertainment seasonally, featuring local andregional musicians, The Jefferson Inn is a greatplace to kick back, relax and enjoy some greattunes, cold beverages and interesting conversa-tion. The readers of The Pilot agreed, voting TheJefferson Inn as the county’s best place for liveentertainment.

RUNNERS-UP: First Fridays • The Rooster’sWife

BEST CLUBNeville’sGoogle Neville’s, voted by readers of The Pilotas the county’s best club, and you’ll find itdescribed as a “fantastic local hangout with aquiet, friendly crowd.” Ask members of thatfriendly crowd why they go and the answers willinclude a good selection of drinks at reasonableprices served by bartenders who know yourname— and your history — and aren’t afraid touse both.

RUNNERS-UP: Broad Street Bar and Grill• The Bell Tree

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BEST BARNeville’s

Like the popular fictional bar “Cheers”,Neville’s is a place where everybody knows yourname. It also is populated with a variety of localcharacters guaranteed to make you smile in yourbeer. Unlike TV’s “Cheers”; however, Neville’swide selection of adult beverages is available forMoore Countians to enjoy. And they do. Readersof The Pilot voted Neville’s as the county’s bestbar.

RUNNERS-UP: Beefeater’s Restaurant andLounge • The Bell Tree

BEST GOLF COURSEPinehurst No. 2

In the golfing world, each golf course has itsown features that make it unique. Pinehurst No. 2is world-renowned for its design and challenge.Many players consider it a privilege to play thecourse, and many Moore Countians consider thelegendary Pinehurst No. 2 the best golf course allaround.

RUNNERS-UP: Mid-Pines Inn and Golf Club• Legacy Golf Links

BEST ART GALLERYArtist Alley

Voted the county’s best art gallery by readersof The Pilot, Artist Alley showcases affordableartwork created by North Carolina artists. ArtistAlley offers a wide range of works, from potteryto jewelry, painting to collage, sculpture to glass,in a casual and relaxed environment.

RUNNERS-UP: Campbell House • ArtistsLeague of the Sandhills

BEST INN/HOTELThe Carolina Hotel

From sitting on a rocker on its gracious porchor strolling its impeccable grounds to dininghaute cuisine or planning a weekend getaway,the Carolina Hotel offers all of the charms of abygone era when elegance defined grand hotels.With its charm and hospitality, the Queen of theSouth welcomes with true Southern style, andMoore Countians voted the National HistoricalLandmark the county’s best inn/hotel.

RUNNERS-UP: Hampton Inn and Suites• The Jefferson Inn

BEST SCHOOLPinecrest High School

The mission of Pinecrest High School is toensure its graduates are inquiring,knowledgeable, respectful and caring citizens of aglobal community. As faculty and students work

together to achieve this goal, readers of The Pilotacknowledged the goal by voting Pinecrest HighSchool as the county’s best school.

RUNNERS-UP: Union Pines High School• Sandhills Community College

BEST PUBLIC PARKCamelot Playground at Cannon Park

Kids can let their imaginations run free atCamelot Playground at Cannon Park. Whetherthey are playing at being King Arthur or aswashbuckling pirate, this playground is chock-full

of swings, slides, tires and ropes for hours of fun.RUNNERS-UP: Downtown Park in Southern

Pines • Reservoir Park

BEST HALFWAY HOUSESouthern Pines Country Club

The halfway house is one of the enduringtraditions in golf; more than just a watering hole,it is a place to reflect, regroup and re-energize forwhat is left of the round ahead. The principle ofany halfway house is simple — to offer a quickpit stop for golfers with sandwiches, tasty snacks,beverages and a cold beer. Readers of The Pilotsay the halfway house at Southern Pines CountryClub is one you’ll want to return to. Managed bythe affable Jane Logan and housed in a buildingworthy of “The Greatest Game Ever Played,” thehalfway house at Southern Pines Country Cub,between the 10th hole and the 11th tee box, isan icon of historic golf, says one local golfer.

RUNNERS-UP: Pinehurst Resort and CountryClub • Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club

BEST COMMUNITY/TOWNSouthern Pines

Southern Pines is a wonderful littlecosmopolitan oasis surrounded by horse farmsand golf courses. Tree-lined streets, quaint homesand the marvelously eclectic and very interestingcross section of people who call Southern Pines

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home all blend nicely, giving the town its charmand character. That’s why readers of The Pilotvoted Southern Pines as the county’s bestcommunity/town.

RUNNERS-UP: Pinehurst • Aberdeen

BEST THING TO SHOWOUT-OF-TOWN GUESTSDowntown PinehurstWhile Pinehurst is best-known for its world-class

golf courses, locals know “the home of Americangolf” has so much more to offer, including avillage center full of New England charm andSouthern hospitality, elegant accommodationsand historic homes, all nestled beneath majesticpine trees amid a quiet and tranquil atmosphere.That’s why readers of The Pilot say the best thingto show out-of-town guests in the county isdowntown Pinehurst.

RUNNERS-UP: Downtown Southern Pines• Sandhills Horticultural Gardens

BEST GROCERY STOREHarris TeeterHarris Teeter is more than just a neighborhood

food market — it’s been voted the best grocery

store in Moore County for its friendly service andgreat selections at just the right prices. HarrisTeeter offers deli-cut meats, cheese, preparedmeals and sandwiches in the deli, a bakery filledwith mousses, trifles, tortes, cakes and parfaits,and fresh-cut beef, chicken, pork and market-fresh seafood, along with fresh seasonal producefrom around the country.

RUNNERS-UP: Food Lion • Fresh Market

BEST PRO SHOPThe Pro Shop at PinehurstThe customer service and outstanding inventory

of golf equipment offered by The Pro Shop atPinehurst is what makes amateur players andtouring pros alike return. They all know they canrely on The Pro Shop at Pinehurst to carry thelatest golf clubs and equipment to help improve a

weak swing, and to assist you in making themost of every round. They’ve got what you needto look stunning and play better than ever.

RUNNERS-UP: Whispering Woods Golf Club• Robert’s Golf Shop

BEST GOLF STORERobert’s Golf ShopFore! Robert’s Golf Shop in Aberdeen has

been voted the best golf shop in Moore Countyfor the fifth year in a row. In an area known forits predilection for golf, a golf shop must offerclubs, clothes and other equipment essential foravid golfers, and Robert’s Golf Shop has hitanother hole-in-one by offering everything golf.

RUNNERS-UP: Golf Augusta • US Golf

BEST BOOKSTOREThe Country BookshopA literary landmark in the Sandhills for more

than 50 years, The Country Bookshop is one ofthe most successful independent bookstores inthe South. They offer a wide selection of fiction,nonfiction and children’s books, and theopportunity to meet authors and established writ-ers. And the friendly, knowledgeable staff isalways happy to special order any book youcan’t find in the shop.

RUNNERS-UP: Waldenbooks • Tucker Jo’sUsed Books

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From hamburgers to thick milkshakes, Cook Out serves the county’s best fast food.

Kim Tucker, Owner

WEARETRULYHONOREDANDBLESSED

For voting usThe Best Jewelry StoreinMoore County.

This would not have happenedwithout my wonderful staff and

my customers by my side.“Thank you”

119 Wicker St.Sanford, NC 27330(919) 774-4855

Mon.-Fri. 10-5:30 • Sat 10-2

4 Pinecrest PlazaSouthern Pines, NC 28387

(910) 692-8785Mon.-Sat. 10-7


BEST NURSERY/LANDSCAPINGGulley’sWelcome to planet Gulley’s. Walk through its

park-like nursery and you’ll find almost everyform of flora you need for your yard and home.From simple ground cover to exotic floweringbushes, Gulley’s will help you make your yard thebest in your neighborhood. If gardening isn’t yourthing, Gulley’s offers professional landscapingservices to help you along. And don’t forget tostop in its Christmas shop, country store ormilitary museum while you’re there. With itsvariety and helpful service, Gulley’s has beenvoted the best by readers four years in a row.

RUNNERS-UP: Aurora Hills Farm andNursery • Reaves Nursery

BEST HARDWAREBurney Hardware Co.Whether you’re looking for a hinge, a hasp or

a cast-iron stove, Burney Hardware Co. has it,can get it or knows who makes it. And with suchgreat service, it’s no wonder that The Pilot’s read-ers voted Burney Hardware Co. the best for thefifth year in a row.

RUNNERS-UP: Lowe’s Home ImprovementWarehouse • Seven Lakes Hardware and

Building Supply

BEST PET STOREPetSmartYou can find something for all of your furred,

feathered, finned or scaled friends at PetSmart.You can even bring your pets along so they canpick out their very own toys and treats. And withgrooming services, excellent obedience trainingand veterinarian care, it’s no wonder votersselected PetSmart as the best pet store four yearsin a row.

RUNNERS-UP: The Cared for Canine andCat

BEST BANKBB&TMoore Countians work hard for their money,

and they want to make sure it’s kept safe andsecure. Maybe their money’s security was whatreaders of The Pilot had in mind when they votedBB&T as the county’s best bank for the fourthyear in a row. It could also be the combination offriendly, helpful service and the availability of alarge selection of financial products and services,ranging from checking and savings accounts toloans, mortgages, investments and more for bothpersonal and business accounts, that helped earnBB&T the top spot again.

RUNNERS-UP: First Bank • Four Oaks Bank

BEST DRY CLEANERS

The Valet Dry CleanersDon’t let your favorite garments fall into the

discard bin because of unsightly stains. The ValetDry Cleaners can handle all your cleaning needs,whether it’s a white shirt, tailored paints or awedding dress. Valet offers quick and efficientcleaning, pressing and alterations with same-dayservice in most cases. Specialties of the house —friendly curb service and discounts for churches,schools and seniors — have helped The Valet DryCleaners earn best in the county for a fifth time.

RUNNERS-UP: American Cleaners• Olmsted Cleaners

BEST DAY CARE FACILITYCyber Ed Learning CenterThe philosophy of Cyber Ed Learning Centers is

that Cyber Ed is not just a day care center, but amagical world that helps kids grow and developinto well-adjusted and social little people with anew-found love for learning. This focus onhelping children realize that learning can be, andis supposed to be, fun has earned Cyber EdLearning Centers recognition as readers of ThePilot voted it the county’s best day care facility.

RUNNERS-UP: In Loving Arms Day Care• Humpty Dumpty

BEST CAR WASHPar 3 Wash and Detail CenterPine trees and the Sandhills are beautiful, but

sticky sap, yellow pollen and gritty sand can

wreak havoc on an automobile’s finish. Theremedy, according to those who voted, is a trip toPar 3 Wash and Detail Center. Par 3 attendantswork hard to make vehicles shine like new again.

RUNNERS-UP: Champion Car Wash • PJ’sAuto Care

BEST FLORISTAberdeen Florist and Garden CenterAberdeen Florist and Garden Center, voted

best florist in the county, is a full-service florist.They can deliver flowers locally or send them outof town, design your perfect wedding decora-tions, even give your yard a landscaping lift. Formore than 30 years, Aberdeen Florist andGarden Center has offered a broad variety ofplants, garden ornaments, containers, soil andamendments suited to this area and tocustomers’ individual tastes, whether they be min-imalist, extravagant or somewhere in between.

RUNNERS-UP: Botanicals Fabulous Flowersand Orchids • Aldena Frye

BEST PHARMACYTown Center PharmacyIn many parts of the country where corporate

pharmacy giants compete on every corner, it canbe hard to find a human-sized company that stillcares these days. Whether you need informationabout drug interactions or are looking for an

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Thank you to all our patronsfor 22 great years.

910.692.1939130 W. New Hampshire Ave. Southern Pines

www.nevillesclub.com

Your Favorite Neighborhood Bar


over-the-counter product, a pharmacy with staffthat offers personalized attention is important.Town Center Pharmacy, voted best pharmacy inMoore County, is like the pharmacy where yourgrandparents shopped. Heck, they may still shopthere. Not only will the staff remember yourname, but also they’ll help guide you through themaze of today’s prescription drugs.

RUNNERS-UP: Coopers Pharmacy • Rite Aid

BEST BEAUTY SALONVisible Changes Styling Salon

Located in Southern Pines, Visible ChangesStyling Salon has been cutting and styling MooreCountians’ hair since 1987. The Pilot readers saythe staff at the full-service salon is professionaland will always greet you with courtesy. The salonfeatures a friendly, relaxed atmosphere with abeautiful interior. If that sounds like a winningcombination, it is, because The Pilot readers havevoted Visible Changes the best beauty salon.

RUNNERS-UP: Salon 165 • Bamboo

BEST SPAThe Spa at Pinehurst

Relax the mind and body, rejuvenate and invig-orate the spirit, and pamper and delight your

senses at The Spa at Pinehurst. You’ll feel yourworries melt away as you enjoy any of the 40services this spa offers. After your service, plan onspending many hours relaxing in the hot tub orthe steam rooms, or swimming in the pool. VotedMoore County’s best spa, the Spa at Pinehurstdelivers what it promises: a delightfullypampering experience you’ll want to repeat.

RUNNERS-UP: FirstSpa • Euro-BodyTherapies

BEST AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPJason’s Tire and Auto

When your vehicle loses its get-up-and-go,sometimes finding a place where you’ll receiveboth quality work and a high level ofprofessionalism seems nearly impossible. InMoore County, readers of The Pilot say Jason’sTire and Auto is the county’s best automotiverepair shop. Friendly and knowledgeable, thestaff at Jason’s Tire and Auto take the time toexplain what’s wrong with your vehicle and whatit will take to get you back on the road. Nosurprises. You have to like that.

RUNNERS-UP: Thomas Tire • Doug’s

BEST PLACE TO SHOPFOR ANTIQUESCameron

Cameron has become the destination for theserious collector as well as those just interested in

local history. With antique shops lining the streetsof historic Cameron, and its annual antiques fairand monthly sidewalk sales, the community offersan eclectic mix of things you never knew existedthat you must have, and stuff you forgot existedand now don’t want to go on living without. Thereaders of The Pilot know they can always findthe perfect antique or collectible they’re lookingfor in Cameron.

RUNNERS-UP: Town and Country AntiqueMall • Holly Carter Design

BEST PLACE TO SHOPFOR POTTERYSeagrove

When it comes to purchasing the wares of thearea’s talented potters, The Pilot’s readers knowyou can’t limit yourself to one shop. That’s whythey voted Seagrove as the best place to shop forpottery. With nearly a hundred potters in a 25-mile radius, Seagrove is becoming known as thepottery capital of the world. Not only can youpurchase outstanding pieces of pottery, but youalso can watch the potters at work.

RUNNERS-UP: Nichols Pottery Shop• Robbins

BEST PLACE TO SHOPFOR APPLIANCESLowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse

From cooktops, microwave ovens and ranges

to dishwashers, refrigerators, washers and dryers,Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse offerseveryday low prices on the brands you know andtrust. The selection and service offered by Lowe’sare so well known that it was voted by thereaders of The Pilot as the best place to shop forappliances for the fifth year in a row.

RUNNERS-UP: Sears • Kees ApplianceCenter

BEST PLACE TO SHOPFOR EYEWEARThe Vision Center at Walmart

You don’t need to have vision problems toappreciate The Vision Center at Walmart. With awide selection of designer frames for men,women and children, sunglasses and eyeglassaccessories, as well as eye examinationsavailable by an independent doctor of optometry,it’s easy to see why readers of The Pilot voted theVision Center at Walmart the best place to shopfor eyewear in the county.

RUNNERS-UP: Doctor’s Vision Center• Optical Solutions

BEST PLACE TO SHOPFOR JEWELRYBrenda’s Jewelers

For more than 30 years, Brenda’s Jewelers has

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#1!Cyber Ed Learning Center I

(located on the Southern Pines Elementary School campus)350 E. New York Ave. • Southern Pines, NC

(910) 246-2211

Cyber Ed Learning Center II(located in Holly Square)

1135 Seven Lakes Dr. • West End, NC (910) 673-2273

Cyber Ed Learning Center III645 S. Page St. • Southern Pines, NC

(910) 692- 5261


been one of the most trusted names in jewelry inMoore County. Readers of The Pilot agree, votingBrenda’s Jewelers as the county’s best place toshop for jewelry. For brilliant diamonds, beautifulfine jewelry, elegant watches, treasured gifts,custom-made styles and expert jewelry repairs,Brenda’s Jewelers helps Moore Countianscelebrate their special occasions.

RUNNERS-UP: Eve Avery • HoneycuttJewelers

BEST PLACE TO SHOPFOR MEN’S CLOTHESBelkWomen aren’t alone in taking pride in their

appearance. Today, men don’t just grab the firstthing off the rack. Men are taking an interest infashion and the latest trends, and The Pilotreaders voted Belk as the place to shop for men’sclothing. Whether they need to round out theirwork wardrobe, pick out a few golf shirts or filltheir closets with the latest trends, Belk makes it aone-stop shop.

RUNNERS-UP: Ross Dress for Less • Jos. A.Bank BEST PLACE TO SHOP

FOR WOMEN’S CLOTHESBelkLooking good has never been so easy. Belk has

the season’s hottest looks in fashion and

accessories. Evening wear, career clothing, thelatest in trends or good old denim jeans are allfound at Belk. Staying on top of the latestfashions is easy when it’s all there for you. That’swhy readers voted Belk as the best place to shopfor women’s clothes.

RUNNERS-UP: T.J. Maxx • Ross Dress forLess

BEST PLACE TO SHOPFOR CHILDREN’S CLOTHESBelkWhether they’re dressing up, hanging out,

attending class or a big party, kids want to fit in.Voted the county’s best place to shop forchildren’s clothes, Belk carries the styles kids wantat the prices that parents loves. It’s a win-winsituation.

RUNNERS-UP: Ross Dress for Less • Walmart

BEST PLACE TO SHOP FOR SHOESBelkSandals and sneakers and pumps, oh my!

Nothing beats a new pair of shoes. Whetheryou’re shopping for casual, dress or athleticshoes, readers of The Pilot prefer to shop for theirshoes at Belk. Men, women and children alikecan find the shoes and boots they’re looking for,making Belk a one-stop shoe shoppingadventure for the entire family.

RUNNERS-UP: Rack Room • Shoe Carnival

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