*Editor’s note: Due to the unpredictable future of COVID-19 in our community, this RESTAURANT LIST is evolving. As of March 24, this is the most up-to-date information from our sources. We will have this guide available online, so if you do not see your restaurant/bar listed, please email me…
The week’s events will be virtual this year
Fans will be able to drive-thru and pick-up hot dogs at Truist Stadium
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law:House Bill 4: Extend ABC Permit Renewal Fee DeferralGovernor Cooper shared this statement on HB 4:"The pandemic has hit bar owners hard, and this bill offers needed relief from the burden of fees as they work to keep their busin…
New avenue for purchasing to provide more opportunities for revenue-driven donations to families in need
“I call my business Black Magnolia Southern Patisserie because I’m Black, Southern, and French.”
February 27, 2021- 7:00 pm – HOPE of Winston-Salem is excited tobe part of RJR A Cappella Jam Feb. 27, a Virtual Experience for viewers to enjoy an evening of talented A Cappella Aficionados. Each year RJRAC supports nonprofit efforts in the community. This year they will be helping HOPE dr…
CANTON, MA (February 22, 2021) – In February 2020, Dunkin’ introduced authentic Matcha Lattes as the perfect coffee alternative to help guests refresh and reset any time of day. One year later, Dunkin’ is featuring more Matcha on the menu with two exciting ways to enjoy this beautifully brig…
Key indicators used to guide decisions throughout pandemic show state’s trends are moving in the right directionRALEIGH: As North Carolina’s numbers continue to show improvement and vaccine distribution increases, Governor Roy Cooper announced today that the state will carefully ease some of…
GREENSBORO, N.C. (FEBRUARY 24, 2021) – Larry Williams has been named Vice President, Supply Chain at Biscuitville Fresh Southern®, a local family-owned restaurant widely known for its authentic, Southern cooking that’s fresh, scratch-made and uses locally sourced ingredients.
Winston-Salem, NC (February 24, 2021) – A new version of the SECU Family House’s signature Men Who Cook fundraising event, presented by Wake Forest Baptist Health, is being served up this year to benefit families to travel to our area for medical care.
$1 million in grants funded by American Express will be administered by the National Trust and awarded to 25 historic and culturally significant restaurants in the U.S. to help them navigate the impacts of the pandemic and support their financial recovery.
Say "Hola!" to the newest restaurant in town, El Agavero, located where Penny's Restaurant had been for 39 years. The restaurant had a soft opening on Feb. 15 and plans to have a grand opening in the future.
Charlotte, NC, February 19, 2021 - NoDa Brewing Company is pleased to announce another exciting expansion, adding territory in the western region of North Carolina. Partnering with Skyland Distributing Company, NoDa Brewing Company brands will be available in all of western NC including Ashe…
Charlotte-Born-and-Bred Restaurant Announces Winter 2021 Featured Dishes: Fire Braised Flank Steak & Gorgonzola Salad and Fire Braised Flank Steak & Gorgonzola Pizza
Cold Brew with Sweet Cold Foam and Chocolate Stout Cold Brew with Sweet Cold Foam arrive at Dunkin’ restaurants nationwide on February 24
ORANGE COUNTY, CA (February 12, 2012) –The Bruery has whipped up a fresh new batch of its Bakery series of barrel-aged pastry stouts. This time around, get ready to pour a glass full of sticky buns! This will be the 6th addition to the Bakery series that launched its first release in 2018 wi…
Local Entrepreneur Accepting Nominations for Organizations, Educators and First Responders to Receive Free Pizza Leading to April Opening
In normal times, Valentine’s is the busiest night of the year for restaurants. Of course, these aren’t normal times, so I can’t predict occupancy rates this year. But my advice is simple: if you plan to go out that evening, make a reservation as soon as possible, especially given that space …
HIGH POINT, N.C., February 2, 2021 - As a part of the Partners of Excellence Program and to ensure safety comes first, Visit High Point is partnering with Raise-the-Grade® to host two ServSafe® Manager classes and exams, both on Thursday, February 18 and May 13 from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. The S…
Love Assortment and Valentine’s Day-Inspired Duck Donuts Decorating Kits Available at all Shops
Greensboro Healthcare Worker among Those Being Honored
Sedgefield Country Club recently announced that Chef Anders Benton will be joining their team in mid to late-February as Executive Chef. A native of Greensboro, Anders has been active in the culinary community since 2011 and is currently the Executive Chef at Gia: Drink. Eat. Listen.
Clemmons, North Carolina – Shop local, fresh ingredients for that Valentine’s meal and get your sweetheart, galentine, and everyone you love a special handmade gift. Join market vendors, crafters, and artisans on Saturday, February 13, 2021 from Noon – 3PM at the Jerry Long Family YMCA in C…
Delivering Fresh, Whole Foods for People Experiencing Hunger
Winston-Salem finally has a spirit to call its own. Big Winston Bourbon.
Winston-Salem, NC (JAN 14, 2021) - The North Carolina Bar Owners Association has been made aware that approximately 120 Private Bar permits from across the State of North Carolina have been cancelled without notice as of Jan 4, 2021.
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (JANUARY 14, 2021) – The Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership is urging citizens to support small businesses in downtown Winston-Salem by taking the “TakeOutPledgews”, where each participant pledges to shop at a local business twice a week, with emphasis on businesses in down…
Since opening in 2004, 1618 West Seafood Grille has established itself as one of the Triad’s premier restaurants, helmed from the beginning by management-partner Nick Wilson and chef-partner George Neal.
Festival organizers hopeful for in-person event if pandemic restrictions lift
Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem, NC - Today, Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) are kicking off the 2021 Girl Scout Cookie season. Girl Scout entrepreneurs will be selling their classic cookies in safe, creative and socially distant ways…
GREENSBORO, NC (January 11, 2021) – On 1.11.2021 at 9:33 p.m. police responded to Teakwood Drive and W. Elmsley Drive reference the robbery of a delivery driver. A delivery driver for Dragon Express on 2934 Randleman Road was approached by two men—one of them brandishing a handgun who took …
Duck Donuts Rewards Members Will Receive a Buy One, Get One Free Half Dozen Donuts and a Mystery Rubber Duck Offer Redeemable Jan. 13-15
"Do we have to leave now?”
GREENSBORO, N.C. (JANUARY 7, 2020) – Kathie S. Niven, who joined Greensboro-based Biscuitville Fresh Southern® in 2011 and became President in early 2018, has taken on an additional role as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Burney Jennings, who was formerly Biscuitville’s Chief Executi…
Bull City Ciderworks is thrilled to officially announce its opening in Greensboro, NC. The Cidery plans for a soft opening this Saturday (1/9) 12-8pm, Sunday 12-5pm, and Monday-Thursday 2-9pm for State Street merchants, local breweries, and the local community. A grand opening to the public …
CycleBar outdoor ride launch event on 1/10 at 9am
GREENSBORO, NC (January 5, 2021) – The Vance Chavis Branch of the Greensboro Public Library is offering a series of Coffee Hour virtual meetings with actress Karen Ceesay. Known for her roles in The Walking Dead, Stranger Things, Black Lightning, and the movie Rings, Karen will talk with inf…
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (DECEMBER 31, 2020)—Samaritan Ministries recently named The Winston-Salem Foundation as the recipient of the 2020 Good Samaritan Philanthropy Award.
So many words have emerged to document our 2020 experience – “change”, “pivot”, and “new reality” are just a few that come quickly to mind – but “inconvenient” may be the best choice.
Greensboro, NC---The pandemic is changing the ways consumers shop for groceries. Shopping, even at the farmers market, often known for being a social outing along with obtaining fresh local goods, has become a quick shopping trip with a prepared list in hand. With customer and vendor feedba…
INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 25, 2020) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Israel Tellezalejo, from Kernersville, N.C., prepares shrimp in the galley of the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) for Christmas dinner.Princeton is part of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fle…
Chick-fil-A has announced plans to construct a restaurant on an outparcel in front of Publix at Grandover Village. The location should open in 2021 and construction is expected to begin early in January.
Governor Cooper just can’t seem to win for losing these days. The North Carolina Democratic Governor is popular with ordinary citizens, but not so much within the bar and restaurant community. The industry blames him for a wide range of woes since being placed under restrictions enacted in M…
Blue Rock Pizza and Tap in the Adams Farm Shopping Center is open for business.
GREENSBORO, HIGH POINT, WINSTON-SALEM, NC – Today, Congress unveiled a $900 billion relief bill to provide short-term economic relief to the country in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. The plan includes several items that will benefit restaurants, bars and hotels, most importantly a sec…
RALEIGH: Today Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order authorizing the North Carolina ABC Commission to permit the delivery or carry-out of mixed beverages as an alternative to on-site consumption. This Order is effective December 21, 2020 at 5:00 pm through January 31, 2021.
Charlotte, North Carolina, December 18, 2020 – NoDa Brewing Company is pleased to announce their partnership with pūrGenix® with the installation of a UV air purification system in their North End taproom. This technology is designed to create safer, healthier places for people in all build…
Blue Cross NC and H.O.P.E. of Winston-Salem to Provide Over 20,000 Meals for Forsyth County Children
Blue Cross NC’s program investment supports H.O.P.E.’s efforts to curb food insecurity and provide nutritious meals for Forsyth County children who are at-risk of hunger.
Small independently owned restaurants are facing an extinction level event as we move deeper into colder months and the coronavirus spread reaches all-time highs. Without immediate financial aid, over 75% of the state’s 19,504 eating and drinking locations are in danger of closing permanently.
Adams Farm Shopping Center will soon be rocking when Blue Rock Pizza and Tap opens in the space formerly occupied by McPherson's. Owner Paul Riggan hopes to open Dec. 18 but - fingers crossed – definitely before Christmas.
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