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September 2, 2024

Try These New Spots

The food and restaurant scene in Winston-Salem is growing, with several new spots opening within the past month and more to follow before the end of the year.

Check out this list of new and upcoming businesses in Winston-Salem!

Ginger Bread Man Bakery | Opening early October

The dessert shop located next to Ardmore Coffee will offer vegan baked goods like cupcakes, muffins, brownies, and cookies.

The Tavern in Old Salem | Opening late 2024

This local favorite closed in 2019, but is now under renovation! Renovations will include installing new kitchen equipment and upgrading the restaurant’s parking & outdoor arbor dining area.

The Dutch Light Cocktail Bar | Opening soon

An upcoming greenhouse-inspired bar featuring floral and herb-forward craft cocktails, unique beers, and wines.

Ramen Mafia | Opening mid-September

From Venny Juniaty, the co-owner of Thai Harmony, the restaurant will serve ramen, yakitori, and Japanese rice bowls.

El Rey Super Mercado | Opening September 6

A new grocery store selling fresh meat, produce, hot tortillas, Mexican sweet bread, and cakes.

Manolo Café and Restaurant | Now open!

Enjoy coffee, breakfast items, and tapas in the space previously occupied by Pink Moon Cafe at the Rosenbacher House.

Wandering Sun Mead Hall | Now open!

This medieval-themed tavern serves mead, an alcoholic beverage made from fermented honey.

Clutch Coffee Bar | Opening this fall

Clutch’s second location in Winston-Salem will be located at 289 S Stratford Rd and serve customers from its drive-thru and walk-up window only.

Have you heard? Greater Winston-Salem Inc. clinched the 2024 Chamber of the Year Award, surpassing big cities and even states to achieve this honor. The award recognizes the chamber’s organizational strength and its impact on Winston-Salem, which includes:

• $803.7 million in capital investment

• Over 2,000 jobs generated since 2020

• $889,000 in Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) grants distributed

Learn more about Greater Winston-Salem Inc. and how it can help your business succeed.*

Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Tuesday, September 3

• Welcome to WS - New to town? Head to Tucker’s Tap Yard to make new friends and learn about living in Winston-Salem. Longtime residents are invited to meet their new neighbors! 5-7 PM

• Cooking Class - Learn to make Italian comfort food at Southern Home & Kitchen like pasta alla norma and chicken cacciatore. 6 PM

• Ceramics Class - Craft an iced tea tumbler at Sawtooth’s studio at the Intergenerational Center. 10 AM

Wednesday, September 4

• Wine Dinner - Downtown Grille hosts a six-course wine-paired dinner, featuring Stags' Leap Winery. 6:15 PM

Thursday, September 5

• 50th Anniversary - The Winston-Salem Chronicle turns 50! Learn about the African-American newspaper’s history at MUSE Winston-Salem with a pop-up exhibition and panel discussion. 6-9 PM

• Bots on Tap - Build your own robot at Radar Brewing! All skill levels are welcome. 5:30-8:30 PM

• Poker Tournament - Go all in to help fight cancer! This tournament at The Ramakt raises funds for Cancer Services and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center. 5:30 PM

• Fireside - Join NCMA WS (formerly SECCA) for a casual artist talk series. This month features a discussion with two tattoo artists. 6 PM

• Opera & Brews - Listen to two opera singers from Piedmont Opera perform at Brouwerij DuBois! The song sets begin at 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM.

• Author Meet & Greet - Meet James Ponti, author of The Sherlock Society middle-grade series, at Bookmarks! James Ponti will also be signing books at the event. 4-5:30 PM

• Free Yoga - Stretch out with 2B Yoga at Bailey Park! Remember to bring your own mat. 6 PM

Friday, September 6

• Candle & Soap Making Workshop - Learn to craft a soy wax candle and soap bars while sipping mimosas at Lizzie’s All Natural Products. 6 PM*

• Gem Show - Attend the Forsyth Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center for demonstrations, geode sales, and more. Runs through Sunday.*

• Field of Dreams - Join greeNest at the Flow Club at Truist Stadium for delicious food and auctions. Proceeds support greeNest’s mission to furnish homes for families moving into sustainable housing. 7 PM

• Free Symphony - The Piedmont Wind Symphony presents “Summon the Heroes” at Incendiary Brewing in Lewisville! The performance features music from John Williams' Olympic compositions and Marvel & Pixar action films’ soundtracks. 6:30 PM

• Fitness Friday - Work up a sweat with a free F45 training session at the Coal Pit. Registration is required. 5:30 PM

Other News

• Apply: The Minority Business Enterprise Grant Program is accepting applications through Monday, September 30. The grant program from Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. offers funding to support Black and Latinx-owned small businesses in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.
  
  

• Opening Soon: Topgolf Greensboro is opening on Saturday, September 13! The venue will feature 72 outdoor climate-controlled hitting bays and a full-service restaurant & bar.
  
  

• University: Wake Forest University recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new childcare and early education facility, KinderCare at WFU. Wake Forest faculty, staff, students, and full-time employees will receive priority enrollment.
  
  

• Closed: The Breathing Room Yoga & Wellness Center closed this past weekend. The space will reopen as a wellness center under new management at an undisclosed date.
  
  

• Housing: The City of Winston-Salem is accepting Letters of Interest for the development of affordable single-family homes. The city’s goal is to reduce the number of people experiencing homelessness in Winston-Salem. Letters of Interest are due Saturday, September 13.
  
  

• Save the Date: Winston-Salem Fashion Week is September 19-29. The event features the work of apparel designers, textile designers, and accessories designers. Many of the events are open to the public and take place in various venues across Winston-Salem.

Gear-ing Up For Adventure

Team member Stevie recently biked around Winston-Salem! Want to follow in his tracks? Check out the route below ⬇️

1. Start at the beginning of the Salem Creek Greenway (behind Marketplace Mall)

2. Follow the 5-mile path to Salem Lake

3. Loop around the lake’s beautiful 7-mile trail and take the Salem Creek Greenway back to where you started

The entire ride is 17 miles long, but the distance is easily customizable depending on where you start.

Stevie’s Tip: Don’t rush the ride; look up from time to time to take in the views!

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Upcoming Events

• Dirty Dozen 5K - Run through mud, climb over obstacles, and support the YMCA’s health programs at this 5K/Fun Run at the Jerry Long Family YMCA on September 14.

• Art Exhibition - In partnership with Jessica Ferris Property Advisors, local abstract expressionist painter A.K. Landreth features her latest works at The Reverie on September 14.

• Healthcare Innovation and the Emerging Impact of AI - Join Wake Forest Executive Education for this one-day program on September 20. Registration deadline is September 5.

• Fizz & Beats - Listen to live music, enjoy mocktails, and shop from arts and craft vendors at the Ciener Botanical Garden on September 28.

• The Go-To Fall Social - Connect and make new friends with us at Dogwood Hops and Crops on October 3! Ticket include a drink voucher, light bites, and a social bingo card to kickstart conversations.

The Wrap

• 🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day! Our team hopes you had the opportunity to rest and enjoy being with friends and family.

• ☕️ Have you been to Dough-Joe’s? Team member Christy kicked off her Labor Day with a cup of coffee from the cozy Reynolda Village shop, followed by a stroll around the village with her husband and dog!

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