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Subway
3
The Country Restaurant
7
Bill Ellis Barbecue
9
Wilson Doughnut Shop
10
Carolina Cheese Co.
13
Jac’s Grill
15
The Creamery
17
Ward’s Steak and Cheese
18
Paul’s of New York
19
Maid-Rite Diner
21
Quince
23
O’Cools
27
Kountry Kitchen
28
Mama Mia’s Pizzeria
31
Something Different
33
Pup’s Steakhouse
35
Parker’s BBQ
34
2 Order Up 2012
Publisher
Morgan P. Dickerman III
Director of
Sales & Marketing
Shana Hoover
Editor
Bradley Hearn
Designer
Gérard Lange
Sales and
Marketing
Lisa Pearson
Beth Robbins
Karen Sarmiento
Photographers
Anna Batts
Aaron Ellis
Gérard Lange
Amber McDaniels
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.
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.
As 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
3

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 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
Unique.
Elegant.
Timeless.
[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
& Gre y
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!
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
5
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
MORE THAN A NEWSPAPER - A COMMUNITY INSTITUTION SINCE 1896
www.wilsontimes.com

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
Country
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.
•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
DAILY SPECIALS
MONDAY
Chicken Pastry w/Yams & Collards. . $ 5.95
TUESDAY
Country Style Steak
w/Corn & Butterbeans............................. $ 5.95
WEDNESDAY
Stew Beef w/Yams & Collards............ $ 5.95
THURSDAY
BBQ Pork Chops
w/Cabbage & Navy Beans....................... $ 5.95
FRIDAY
BBQ Beef Ribs
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
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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
We Cater From 1 To 1 Million Worldwide.
Book Your Party With Us!
Whatever Your Event,
This Is The Place To Have It!
WiFi available in Buffet & Convention Center
•Wing Bag • Liver . or Gizzard Bag
•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”
Bill 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.
9

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
For 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
10 Order Up 2012

Boykin Center
BOYKIN SERIES XVI
252-291-4329
www.wilsonarts.com
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
An Evening with
Frank Vignola
Saturday, October 27, 2012
7:30pm
$20/$15 Students & Seniors
Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day Celebration
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
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
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Disney’s Aladdin, Jr.
Oct. 12-13 & 19-20, 2012 at 7;30pm
Oct. 14 & 21 at 3:00pm
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
3424 Airport Blvd. • 291-1990 • www.landoflearninginc.com
12 Order Up 2012
CHILD CARE
Be Smart -
Get the Right Start
ENROLL NOW!!!

Carolina 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.
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Donnie Glover’s store, Interior Accents, has been
a dependable, trusted and exhaustive resource for all
interior design services for almost 30 years. Come by to see
their vast array of accents for any type of interior.
Interior Accents, 252-291-5575
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,
shutters and blinds. Seeking furniture or accent
pieces to finish off your ensemble? They have a
variety of accessories, lamps, pictures, mirrors
and accent chests to choose from.
Drapery & Bedding, 252-206-9880
by
Wilson Drapery & Design, Inc.
“YOUR WINDOW & BEDDING SPECIALISTS”
CUSTOM
WINDOW
Fine Home Furnishings • Blinds • Carpet
Custom Window Treatments • Lamps • Florals
Oil Paintings • Custom Bed Ensembles • Prints
2024 U.S. Hwy. 301 South, Wilson
Monday - Friday 9-5
252-291-5575
14 Order Up 2012
$
49 99
TREATMENTS..........
Includes Fabric & Labor. On A Board Up To 44” Wide. Welting, Fringe
& Buttons Extra. Installation required - $35 per window. Limited time offer!
Complete
Queen
BED
ENSEMBLES
$
199
Limited Time Offer!
1900 U.S. Hwy. 301 South, Wilson
Monday - Friday 9-5 • Saturday 10-2
252-206-9880

When 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.
Now Open on Monday
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)
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SERVING FINE FOOD SINCE 1946
BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER
CONES
•
SHAKES
•
SUNDAES
•
HOT FUDGE
CAKES
EAT IN • DRIVE THRU • TAKE OUT
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GOOD FOR $ 1 00 OFF
Any Breakfast Plate
Void After 12-31-2012
Not Valid With Other Discounts
CREAMERY
Family Restaurant
243-2934
S. Goldsboro St., at Ward Blvd., Wilson, NC
BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER
OPEN 6:30 AM MON.-SAT. • 8:00 AM SUN.
FREE HOT FUDGE CAKE
With Purchase Of 2 Dinner
Plates and 2 Beverages
Void After 12-31-2012
Not Valid With Other Discounts
WE FEATURE
SEAFOOD
EVERY
FRI. AND SAT.
FLOUNDER
•
TROUT
•
SHRIMP
Combinations Available
FREE MEDIUM BEVERAGE
With Any
DINNER PLATE
Void After 12-31-2012
Not Valid With Other Discounts
May We Serve You Today!
GOOD FOOD! FAST SERVICE!
(Since 1969)
201 Ward Blvd.
One Block From Putt Putt
HOT DOGS
(WILSON’S BEST)
•
HAMBURGERS
•
CHEESEBURGERS
(EVERYONE LOVES EM)
•
FRENCH FRIES
FRIED OKRA
•
PIZZABURGERS
•
SHAKES - CONES - SUNDAES
AND LOTS MORE
FOR FASTER
SERVICE
CALL YOUR ORDER
IN ....
237-8365
OPEN 10:30 AM
MON. THRU SAT.
2:00 PM SUN.
TWO DAILY SPECIALS FEATURING HOTDOGS -OR- CHEESEBURGERS

Two Wilson traditions...
W
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.
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
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
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.
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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
Wednesdays & Sundays are ...
SENIOR CITIZEN’S DAY
Seniors Eat For $6.00
On Wednesdays & Sundays
Select Menu
Don’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.
18 Order Up 2012

Paul’s of New York
Italian Restaurant
Paul’s
of New York
Italian Restaurant
Since 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.
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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
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“Everything Maid-Rite, nothing Maid-Rong”
Although 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 Maid-
Rite 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.
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A CULINARY
Experience
YOU’RE SURE TO ENJOY!
Quince A Southern Bistro Serves
American Cuisine With A Down South Flavor
The
Back Patio
offers a great
outdoor dining
atmosphere
with a fully
equipped bar.
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.
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
Now 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
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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
Leftovers
can make
tasty treats!
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.
Shoppes at Brentwood • 237-7166 • www.churchwells.com
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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
Gupton
Ginger
Strickland Brandon Larry
Hardee Thompson
25
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.

O’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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the
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
Tim 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
CABBAGE
SQUASH
TOMATOES
CUCUMBERS
SNAP BEANS
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
29
EBT
HWY. 42 • WILSON
(3 Miles West of Wilson Medical Center)
252-237-0967
HOURS VARY SEASONALLY
www.deansfarmmarket.com

Authentic Italian Cuisine
Sharing
Our Love
Of Authentic
Italian Food -
From
Our Family
To Yours
PIZZA • SALADS • SANDWICHES
• GYROS • PHILLY STEAKS •
SUBS • PARMIGIANA • PASTA
STROMBOLI • CALZONES
PINO’S STUFFED ROLLS
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
4916-A Hayes Place, Wilson, NC
NEW LOCATION:
2801 A-1 Ward Blvd., Wilson, NC
Shoppes At Brentwood
WE DELIVER!
Phone: 252-265-0600
Fax: 252-265-0601

‘Best pizza in Wilson’
The 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.
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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!
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CAFE & CATERING
Café & Catering
Whether 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.
Let Us
Take Care
of the Details!
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
Hwy. 301 South
Wilson
Come by and taste what
everyone is waiting for!
Back 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
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2801 Ward
Blvd.
291-8PUP
STEAKHOUSE
No 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

are
medium-rare
medium
medium-well
Always Well Done
4608 Ward Blvd • Wilson, NC
252-291-5767
Estimates By Appointment Only
www.petesautobodyinc.com