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July 24, 2024

Not Your Average Pizza

50 Top Pizza USA recently ranked Mission Pizza Napoletana as the No. 21 pizza restaurant in the country! This is the 4th year in a row the restaurant, owned by Peyton Smith, has appeared on the list.

• What: Mission Pizza Napoletana (MPN) opened in 2014 and serves incredible Neopolitan pizza best enjoyed fresh from the oven.
  
  

• Previous Awards: Since opening, the restaurant has received recognition several times:

  • The Daily Meal listed MPN among the Top 101 Pizza Places in America in 2019

  • Food & Wine wrote that it had the best pizza in North Carolina in 2021

  • Owner Peyton Smith was a semifinalist for the James Beard Award for Best Chef Southeast in 2022.
    
    

• Interview: Our team had the opportunity to talk with Peyton Smith about MPN and his thoughts on topics such as ranch on pizza and future plans for the business. Here’s a sneak peek:
  
  

  • What were your initial goals for Mission Pizza Napoletana?

    “When I built this business, my business plan said that we would be the best restaurant in Winston-Salem and make the best pizza in North Carolina. I think there’s something powerful [about making a plan]…if I say it out loud I have to live up to it.”

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Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Saturday, July 27

• Used Book Sale - Find your next read at Bookmarks’ first-ever used book sale! The sale will take place in Cobblestone Warehouse through Sunday.

• Yoga Class - Stretch out with the Lewisville Wellness Collective in Shallowford Square. Don’t forget to bring your own mat! 9 AM

• Flower Workshop - Learn about and plant heirloom varieties of flower seeds at Old Salem. 12 PM

• Hoots Flea Market - What treasures will you find? Shop from over 20 vendors while enjoying food from the Sushi Empire food truck and music from DJ Natvia. 12-5 PM

• Coal Pit Live - Enjoy a free concert in the Coal Pit, featuring B-String Allstars and Red Dirt Revelators! 6 PM

• Picnic in the Park - Gia Roxx, lead singer of the Queen’s Court Party Band, performs at Bailey Park. Grab a bite from an onsite food truck and enjoy the show! 6 PM

• Sidewalk Sale - Shop local at Reynolda Village! Businesses will have special deals from 10 AM - 4 PM, though hours may vary from business to business.

• Ropes Course Day - Experience a day of excitement at Miracle Heights Adventures in Crossnore! Enjoy a 600' zipline, climbing walls, a giant swing, a 40' QuickFlight, and more. Plus, meet Bolt, the Winston-Salem Dash’s mascot! 9 AM - 2 PM

• Outdoor Movie - Grab a bite at East of Texas and watch The Parent Trap! Proceeds from the event’s movie-themed specials will benefit Old Salem Museum & Gardens. 8:45 PM

• Decade Night - Slide back into the ‘90s and ‘00s at Childress Vineyards and listen to iconic music in a live show from Split Second Sound. 7 PM

• Arts For EveryBody - This arts and health fair at United Health Centers will feature spoken word, singing, storytelling, and free health screenings. 10 AM - 3 PM

Sunday, July 28

• Cocktail Class - Learn about and taste different tequilas before making your own tequila cocktail at Easytalk. Classes at 2 PM and 4 PM.

• Kindling Dinner - Join Native Root at West Salem Public House for a cookout-style four-course meal prepared over an open fire. 5:30 PM

• Yoga at the Winery - Take a yoga class with instructors from Breathe Yoga Studios at Meladoni Cellars. 11 AM

• Silent Book Club - Cozy up with a good book in the company of fellow readers at Footnote Coffee. There will be designated times for mingling and reading. 3 PM

• Gardens Tour - Visit five community gardens in Winston-Salem and meet their leaders! Meet at the N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Forsyth County Center. 4:30 PM

Monday, July 29

• Theatre Festival - The International Black Theatre Festival kicks off! The week-long event features theatrical performances, films, spoken word poetry, discussions, and more. Runs through August 3.

• Sushi Class - Learn how to make sushi at Joymongers Barrel Hall with GringoNinja and enjoy all-you-can-eat sushi! 6:30 PM

The Dash are back at home July 30-August 4.

• 💦 Super Splash Day | Tuesday, July 30

• 🍗 Wing Wednesday | Wednesday, July 31

• ⚾️ Bolt's Summer Olympics | Thursday, August 1

• ✈️ Salute to NC - Flights + Postgame Fireworks | Friday, August 2

• 🥏 Disc Golf Night + Postgame Fireworks | Saturday, August 3

• 🍌 Despicable Dash | Sunday, August 4

Visit wsdash.com to purchase tickets & learn about Thirsty Thursday, Kids Run the Bases, and Pups in the Park!*

Other News

• Business: Starting a business? Get valuable insights from Bell, Davis, and Pitt P.A. on choosing the right structure, navigating regulations, selecting applicable forms, and more. Whether you're launching a new business or already have one, connect with Bell, Davis, and Pitt P.A. to help your business grow.*
  
  

• Save the Date: Preservation Forsyth brings “Tap Into Preservation” to The Remedy on Thursday, August 22. Learn about the history of the unique building in the company of other history lovers.
  
  

• Health: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist recently celebrated The Birth Center’s fifth birthday. More than 14,600 babies have been born at the Center since it first opened, and it appeared on Newsweek’s 2024 Best Maternity Hospitals list.
  
  

• Olympian: Samantha Heyison, a rising Sophomore at Wake Forest, has qualified for the 2024 Paralympics, which will start on August 28 in Paris! Heyison will compete in the discus and shot put for Team USA.
  
  

• City: Southern Living listed Winston-Salem in its article, “8 Under-The-Radar Southern Cities To Visit This Summer.” The article mentions family-friendly attractions like Kaleideum and ROAR, along with the various activities people can do at the Reynolda Estate.
  
  

• Tennis: The Winston-Salem Open Player Field has officially been released. The roster includes 35 of the world’s top 75 players, with 15 of those ranking in the world’s top 50! The Winston-Salem Open takes place August 17-24.

🪄 Magical Specials

Harry Potter’s birthday is July 31! Celebrate the Boy Who Lived and the Wizarding World with these special celebrations at locally-owned businesses.

Be Kind Coffee Co. | Hogwarts decorations and special house drinks | Available through July 27

Twin City Sweets | Themed ice cream sundaes such as “Hermoine Grahamger” | Available through July 28

Ava’s Cupcakes | Specialty-themed cakes and treats that reflect favorites from HoneyDukes and BertieBott’s | Available July 26 - July 28

Small Batch | Harry Potter-themed trivia with Butter Beer and Polyjuice Potion | July 31, 7:30 PM

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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.

The Wrap

• 🌐 With the Olympics starting soon, team member Christy is excited to watch gymnastics! Team member Jacob is curious about a new event being introduced this year - breakdancing.

• 🫂 Looking for ways to make new friends in Winston-Salem? Check out this post and read other people’s suggestions!

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