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Eating Out in Winston-Salem

Looking at the restaurants in Winston-Salem, it would be easy to conclude that the city's residents aren't big risk takers. You can find examples of almost all the large chains, from steakhouses to international fare to fast-food burger and fries.

But if you are willing to get away from the city's main retail areas, you can find a good range of food choices at moderate prices. There's plenty of traditional American fare from dirt cheap to surprisingly expensive; southern and comfort food restaurants from cafeteria style to white-table cloth establishments; and a heavy dose of diners, many run by Greeks... read more »

Mary's Of Course Opens in New Location

By now you've probably heard the news. Our favorite breakfast spot in Winston-Salem, Mary's of Course, is closing it's doors on May 23rd...but wait - don't panic! 

They're re-opening in a bigger location with a new name - Breakfast Of Course, Mary's Too... read more »

A Trader Joe's in the Triad?

Rumors abound that a Trader Joe's will soon end up in the Triad. Unfortunately, we've been hearing these rumors for years, and have yet to see a Trader Joe's in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, or Highpoint. Want to help speed the process of bringing TJ's into town? ... read more »

First Street Draught House

The first street draught house, lying on the outskirts of downtown, just below Baptist Hospital, on the corner of First Street and Hawthorne, offers some of Winston-Salem's tastiest bar food. Whether you're in the mood for a New Orleans French quarter style pizza, or a juicy mushroom burger, you'll be happy you ordered what you did at Winston-Salem's First Street Draught House... read more »

Looking for a Good School in Winston-Salem?

This article addresses public and private school options by county, and gives many resources and websites for you to find additional information so you can track down the school suited best to your child and your budget. We also take a look at academic records, public and private funding, accreditation, home schooling, and more... read more »

Google to Invest $500 Million for High-Speed Internet

Google is currently seeking testing towns in which to invest $500 million worth of High Speed broadband technology. This means homes and businesses will have access to an Internet connection that offers speeds up to 100 times those of what you're surfing with today. Not to mention the business and press this could potentially bring Winston-Salem... read more »

A Trip to the Past in Winston-Salem

Before it was Old Salem, it was simply Salem, an outpost of religious freedom carved out of the North Carolina wilderness. Today, you can get a clear picture of life in Salem, nearly 250 years after the settlement’s founding. The buildings and gardens of today’s Old Salem have been lovingly preserved within sight of the office towers and crowded highways of Winston-Salem, the city that grew up around it... read more »

Let the Fun Times Begin!

For the third year in a row, the famous Scavenger Hunt will be taking place this year on Saturday, April 24th, from 1-5pm. The Winston-Salem Scavenger Hunt lets friends team up and scavenge the city for clues, speeding from checkpoint to checkpoint, solving puzzles and learning about the culture and history our beautiful city has to offer while enjoying some of the local delicacies and treats... read more »

How Will The Closure of Business 40 Affect You?

As a Winstonite, you've probably been hearing rumors about the potential closing of highway 40-B (Business 40), that runs through downtown Winston-Salem. Well, the rumors have become a reality... read more »