Restaurant opens in Pembroke James Cowart, with scissors, prepares recently to cut the ribbon for the opening of Cowart's Restaurant in Pembroke. With him to celebrate are North Bryan Chamber of Commerce president Mary Warnell, left, Carolyn Riner, James Cowart Jr., LaDonna Cowart, Tashika Teague, Sharroll Fanslau and, seated, Janice and Ben Brewton. - photo by Photo provided. James Cowart and his family recently opened Cowart's Restaurant in Pembroke. Sign up for our E-Newsletters