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October 22, 2025
👨🍳 The Chef Behind Winston's Beloved Restaurants
Christy Bellis & Jacob Gauthier
October 22, 2025
👨🍳 Meet Chef Adam Andrews
From Young Cardinal Cafe & Co. to Jeffrey Adams on Fourth and Twisted Pine, Chef Adam Andrews is the man behind some of Winston’s most loved establishments.
Photo courtesy of Adam Andrews
Starting Out: Adam got his start washing dishes at Town and Country Grille in King, NC, when he was 15 years old. He went on to study at the Pennsylvania Culinary Institute before moving to Winston-Salem to work at The Old Fourth Street Filling Station.
Restaurant Era: In 2012, Adam teamed up with Jeffrey Bassett to open Jeffrey Adams on Fourth, the first of several successful ventures he’s continued to launch, including:
The Trophy Room and Dogwood Hops and Crops - 2017
Young Cardinal Cafe & Co. - 2020
Twisted Pine - 2022
Easy Tiger Beer Garden and The Mercantile Chophouse - 2024
Why? “I would never have imagined having as many [establishments] as I have now. What kept me doing it? I get bored easily. I always have to be doing something.”
🏈 Cooler weather and football just go hand in hand. The Deacs are 4-2 and ready to make a statement in two big ACC home matchups:
October 25 vs. SMU (Homecoming Game)
BUNDLE: Want in on both games? Grab the $99 bundle and get tickets to both matchups.*
🗓 Events
Saturday, October 25
Skybound Flight Festival - Discover the wonders of aviation at Smith Reynolds Airport with flight simulators, drone demos, fly-ins, and much more! 10 AM - 3 PM
Ghoul Times - Celebrate Halloween at Kaleideum with trick-or-treating, face painting, and a haunted maze. Stick around for 3rd Street Soundwaves, a live music performance in front of Kaleideum! Ghoul Times starts at 12 PM, music starts at 4:45 PM.
Ozdust Swing Dance - Dress as your favorite character from the Land of Oz and get ready for a night of swing dancing in Kernersville. No partner necessary! Lesson at 7 PM, open dance from 8-11 PM.
Halloween Bash - Join Winston-Salem Social at easytalk for a costume contest, sweet treats, and dancing! Use the code GOTOWS25 for 15% off tickets! 8 PM - 12 AM
Boo! At Bethabara Park - Listen to ghost stories, watch a magic show, and play Colonial games at Bethabara Park’s Halloween festival! 1:30-4:30 PM
Vintage Market - Find vintage clothing and records from over 20 vendors at Wise Man Brewing. 11 AM - 6 PM
Movie Night - Watch “Scream” at East of Texas while roasting s’mores and enjoying one-night-only themed cocktails. 7:30 PM
Shalloween Festival - Head to Shallowford Square for a costume contest, arts & crafts, and Halloween games! 1 PM
Chic Cultural Experience - Take a trolley tour with Triad Cultural Arts that highlights the African American community’s history and impact in Winston-Salem. The tour departs from The Enterprise Center at 1 PM and includes stops at specialty and wellness boutiques.
Ghoul Moon Festival - Head to the West Salem Art Hotel for art demonstrations, local vendors, live music, and food trucks! 4-10 PM
Sunday, October 26
Barks, Booze & Boos - This one’s for the dogs. Dress up your furry friend for a costume contest at Tucker’s Tap Yard! 3-6:30 PM
Improv Workshop - Step outside your comfort zone and learn improv comedy at Reynolds Place Theatre! Open to all skill levels. 3 PM
Youth Maker Market - Shop from local youth makers at downtown Incendiary Brewing! Costumes encouraged — some vendors will be passing out candy. 12-3 PM
Great American Songwriters - Listen to Clay Mottley perform music by James Taylor and Billy Joel at Hanesbrands Theatre! 6:30 PM
Monday, October 27
Ofrenda Workshop - Join the Vecino Center to decorate sugar skulls, sample pan de muerto, and create an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos! 6 PM
Murder at the Masquerade - Step into this masquerade mystery at Chad’s Chai and catch the killer before they slip away! 7 PM
🗞 Other News
👻 Halloween: Best spot for trick-or-treating? Ardmore. Best place to score your Halloween costume? Goodwill. Ditch the overpriced, forgettable options and get creative at Goodwill. Need ideas? Check out their Halloween Look Book Guide!*
😢 Canceled: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz drone light show has been canceled due to Federal Aviation Administration furloughs. Ticket holders can request a refund or exchange their tickets for the Christmas Carol drone light show on December 20.
👧 Expo: The annual LEAD Girls Rising Expo takes place at Winston-Salem State University on October 24 & 25! Girls in grades 6–10 are invited to take part in hands-on STEM activities, leadership and self-care workshops, career exploration, and mental wellness sessions.
🏎 Save the Date: Drivers, start your engines. The Cook Out Clash returns to Bowman Gray Stadium on January 31 and February 1, making this the second time NASCAR holds its season-opening Cup Series race in Winston-Salem. Tickets are now on sale!
🕺 Dancing: Get ready to boogie at The Ramkat this Saturday! Bring the kids for a Halloween dance party at 2 PM, or join the silent disco at 8 PM. Bonus: Best costume wins free silent disco tickets for a year!
🏆 Ranking: Niche ranked Salem Academy the #1 boarding high school in North Carolina and the #4 private high school in the state!
A MESSAGE FROM THE DOWNTOWN GRILLE
10/10 Dining in Winston-Salem: Downtown Grille
The Downtown Grille serves a 10/10 dining experience and meals everyone’s raving about.
About Downtown Grille: Opened in early 2023, Downtown Grille offers a sophisticated dining experience with a focus on locally sourced fruits, vegetables, meats, and seafood.
Ranked #1 Upscale Restaurant in the Triad by Triad Business Journal (2025)
Located downtown at 500 West 5th St.
What's New:
Fall cocktail menu, including the Pum’kin (with pumpkin syrup)
Brand-new patio to enjoy the crisp fall weather
What People Are Saying:
"Every dish was so unique and creative that I couldn’t even pick a favorite. The flavors, the presentation, the attention to detail—everything was on point." - Kate
"I recently visited The Downtown Grille for the first time, choosing it based on its stellar reputation—and it more than lived up to expectations. From the moment we walked in, the experience was exceptional." - Joey
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Upcoming Events
Operation Protect & Serve - Support the Winston-Salem Police Foundation in style — enjoy a catered dinner and silent auction at BioTech Place on October 29.
Trade Street Farmers Market - Browse 20+ local vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, food and drinks on Trade Street (between 5th and 6th) on November 2.
Shop the Block - Get a head start on your holiday shopping in downtown Winston-Salem! Participating businesses are offering deals and discounts November 4-9.
Drinks @ Dusk - Visit Reynolda House Museum on November 5 for a 21+ only event with drinks, live music, and a scavenger hunt that takes you through the museum’s new “Camel City” exhibition.
Pagliacci - Not your ordinary opera. Experience “Pagliacci” up close and personal as performers move through the audience at The Millennium Event Center on November 8, 9 & 11.
Are you dressing up for Halloween?➕ Tell us you costume in the comments! |
🌀 The Wrap
🍻 Grabbing a drink with friends this weekend? Head to Fiddlin’ Fish on Sunday for Suds for Shalom, a fundraiser for The Shalom Project! The Shalom Project is a local nonprofit helping our neighbors in need.
👟 There are multiple 5Ks happening this Saturday! Check out the full list in our fall & winter races guide.
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
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