Winston-Salem in Business Week

Our beloved twin city is #18, and the only city in the United States represented on Bloomberg Business Week's list of 26 of the world's "Cheapest Cities for Expensive Living" (ie. highest lifestyle for the lowest cost)....

Let the Fun Times Begin!

For the fourth year in a row, the famous Winston-Salem Scavenger Hunt will be taking place this year on Saturday, April 2nd, from 1-5pm, rain or shine. 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.

Pilot Pen Moves from Connecticut to Winston-Salem

The Pilot Pen ATP tournament taking place a week before the U.S. Open as the final entry prior to the Grand Slam in the U.S. Open Series is coming to Winston-Salem!! This tournament used to be the favorite of James Blake because he hailed from New Haven, CT....

4 Sisters Pizza

4 Sisters Italian Family Restaurant was named in honor of the owners’ 4 daughters. According to 4 Sisters, their goal is "to serve you and your family and provide the best meal at the best possible price, in a comfortable, family-friendly atmosphere."...

Finally a Veggie Restaurant in Winston! Oh Wait, Never Mind

The Grilled Asparagus, which opened a few weeks ago to the delight of Winston-Salem vegetarians and good food lovers alike, has just announced that it will be closing it's doors....

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...

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...

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? ...

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...