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July 22, 2024

Favorite Winston-Salem Meals

Last week, we asked our Instagram followers what their final meal in Winston-Salem would be and received over 400 responses! Check out some of the most popular answers below.

• “Anything from Mission Pizza - throw a dart at the menu and I’m good” - Jeanne Y.

• “Fried chicken with peach chutney, mac & cheese, collards with Texas Pete, and an Italian spritz at Mozelle’s” - Philip O.

• “A Cuban and beer at Mojito and a PINT of peanut butter cup ice cream at Chill Nitro” - Chezley R.

• “Texas Pete flautas from The Porch” - Kristen N.

• “Ribeye and loaded baked potato at Ryan’s Restaurant” - Ali L.

• “Prosciutto and gruyère baguette dipped in the lemon potato soup from Bobby Boy” - Liam B.

• “Gunpowder chicken, lamb meatballs, and butter chicken with a side of garlic parmesan naan at Oh’ Calcutta” - MC

• “Lo mein and strawberry crème brûlée at Hakka Chow” - Leslie G.

All of these sound great to us - you can find even more incredible restaurants in Winston-Salem using our restaurant guides. Bon appétite!

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Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Tuesday, July 23

• Solarize the Triad - Piedmont Federal Bank is a proud sponsor of Solarize the Triad, an evening dedicated to solar energy and sustainability at Second Harvest Food Bank. 6:30 PM*

Wednesday, July 24

• Free Coworking - Enjoy a day of coworking, lunch, productivity, and networking at Flywheel Coworking's Community Day. 9 AM - 5 PM*

• Wine Tasting - Join Boutique Wines for an International Wine Tasting event. Perfect for wine experts and newbies. 6 PM

Thursday, July 25

• Music at Twilight - Enjoy live music from the Chuck Dale Smith Band while taking in the beauty of Ciener Botanical Garden. 6 PM

• Drag Bingo - Head to Radar Brewing for music bingo with Anna Yacht and Genesis De Vil. 7 PM

• Community Conversations - Join Bookmarks to learn about the voting process and fair elections during a tour of the Forsyth Community Board of Elections. 6 PM

• Musical - The Theatre Alliance presents Waitress, a musical based on the 2007 film. Show runs through Sunday.

• Vinyl Lounge - Meet fellow music lovers at SECCA! Bring your own records and enjoy listening to analog sound. 6-9 PM

Friday, July 26

• Sunflower Extravaganza - Pick flowers, explore a sunflower maze, and enjoy live music at The Fields at Sunflower Trail! Runs all weekend.

• Downtown Jazz - Listen to Art Sherrod and Lin Rountree perform at Corpening Plaza. 6:30-9:30 PM

• Movie Night - You have two movie options this Friday! Watch Everything Everywhere All at Once at Bailey Park or Wish at Davie County Community Park. Both movies start at sundown.

• Latin Dance - Learn the salsa or bachata at the Coal Pit with instructors from SonCaribe Latin Dance. Stay afterward for a social dance! 7-11 PM

• Foodees Festival - With over 40 food trucks and 60 vendors, this is a free event you don’t want to miss. Runs through Sunday at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds.

• Musical - Spring Theatre presents Urinetown, a family-friendly and hilarious socio-political satire. Show runs through Sunday.

🤠 Country music lovers! Sing "Heads Carolina, tails California" on August 17 with Jo Dee Messina at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Arena! View ticket options.*

Other News

• Plan Ahead: Experience top-tier tennis at the 2024 Winston-Salem Open. Come for the matches, stay for drinks, food, and fan perks. Join the excitement from August 17-24 at the Wake Forest University Tennis Complex.*
  
  

• Save the Date: Fizz & Beats is a zero proof festival coming to Ciener Botanical Garden on Saturday, September 28. Attend for live music & DJs, mocktails, craft vendors, and more! A portion of proceeds will benefit non-profit Greater Piedmont Adult and Teen Challenge, which supports those struggling with substance abuse.
  
  

• Athletics: Forsyth Tech announced it will offer two new sports programs beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year: women’s court volleyball and men’s basketball. The community college also plans to launch an esports program this fall.
  
  

• Award: USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards named Biscuitville the “Best Fast Food Restaurant” for the second year in a row. The chain restaurant started in the Triad almost 60 years ago and has 65+ locations in North Carolina.
  
  

• Business: Savage Roasters Coffee is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony tomorrow, July 23, at 245 N Main Street in Kernersville! The veteran and family-owned business started as a roastery in 2020 and specializes in ethically sourced, small-batch coffee.
  
  

• University: Several UNSCA alumni have been nominated for Emmy Awards, including Tiffany Canfield (Only Murders in the Building), Alex Perrone (Ahsoka), and Atli Örvarsson (Silo). The Emmy Awards will air on ABC on Sunday, September 15.

Chamber of the Year

The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) named Greater Winston-Salem Inc. the 2024 Chamber of the Year!

• What: The award recognizes chambers of commerce that have demonstrated organizational strength and impacted their communities.
  
  

• Background: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. was one of three national finalists in its category. The other finalists were the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce in Phoenix, Arizona, and the State Chamber of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City.

  
  

• Why it matters: The award demonstrates the economic growth Greater Winston-Salem Inc. has fostered, which includes $803.7 million in capital investment and over 2,000 jobs generated since 2020.

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Upcoming Events

• Leadership Class - Wake Forest Executive Education presents “Leading Effective Change,” a one-day program at Wake Downtown on August 16. Register by August 8.

• Men Who Cook - Local male amateur chefs battle it out in SECU Family House’s annual fundraiser event at Legacy Stables on August 17.

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The Wrap

• 🏅 The 2024 Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony takes place Friday, July 26! Over two dozen athletes with ties to North Carolina will be competing in the summer games. Go Team USA!

• 🐔 Did you hear? Yelp awarded Slappy’s Chicken the title of North Carolina’s top fried chicken spot!

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