It certainly is no secret that I absolutely love Winston-Salem. Nicknamed "the dash" (because of the hyphen in its name), this city is full of great spots. With much consideration, here are my all time favorites!
Best breakfast:
Dioli's- Conveniently located adjacent to Starbucks on Reynolda Road, this is hand's down my favorite breakfast. Jarrett introduced me to the Italian market shortly after we met and it has since been "our place." We usually split (and savor) a freshly scrambled egg with pancetta and mozzarella on house-made foccacia bread. Oh yes, and a pastry on the side!
Best bakery:
Dewey's- While they're known for their pink lemonade cake squares, it is the Moravian sugar cake that keeps me coming back for more. Other favorites include the apple turnover and the famous Moravian sugar cookies. With several locations across town, I have found a favorite leather chair in the Dewey's cafe on Country Club Road.
Best lunch:
The Carving Board- With a huge selection of sandwiches, salads, pastas and more, you can create a perfect combination to satisfy any level of hunger. I usually build my own sandwich with smoked turkey, cheese, and apple slices on a wrap. And the crushed ice- oh, the crushed ice is heavenly. Bonus? They bus your table for you!!
Best grocery store:
Whole Foods- I'm in this place at least once a week. In my buggy you can usually find bulk foods (rolled oats, quinoa, granola...), almond butter, Crofters, and CHEESE (largely influenced by their samples). The salad bar and hot food bar offer incredible options from tabbouleh (my fave) to macaroni and cheese (J's fave). And, they sell TOM's!
Disclaimer: If Trader Joe's ever makes it to Winston-Salem, there will be a new automatic winner (I already have my reusable bags!).
Best coffee shop:
Java by Jeff's- This is the coffee kiosk at Baptist. When Jeff sees me walking down the stairs, I can see him reach up for the fresh chai tea leaves and start on my drink. Certainly the best chai tea misto in town. A drizzle of honey and sprinkle of nutmeg and I'm back to work armed and caffeinated.
Best all-around restaurant:
The Old Fourth Street Filling Station- Whether you're looking for brunch, lunch, or a fancy dinner, you can't go wrong with this local favorite. My breakfast pick is usually an omelet, and for lunch I almost always go for the chicken fajita wrap. The signature Carolina Shrimp and Grits for dinner are to die for. In the summertime, there is a weekly shrimp broil with a beach music band. The ambiance is hard to beat!
Best night life:
Noma- I love to kick back with a cold glass of beer an the end of a long week. The perfect venue to do so, this urban bar and grill perfectly positioned at the corner of 4th and Marshall. A hot spot for residents and medical professionals, I often bump into friends and colleagues sans the infamous white accessory.
Best run:
The Mistletoe half marathon course is one of my favorite races. I've run this course countless times for training and conditioning. I've raced it twice and look forward to running it again this winter. There's an 8 mile section of the run that I crave, where I find inspiration and TLC for the soul. It's amazing what a good run can do.
One-liners:
Best outdoor activity: Salem Lake
Best store: Pottery Barn
Best shopping center: Thruway
Best place to walk: Buena Vista
Best historical spot: Old Salem
Best sporting team: The Dash!
Best gym: The YMCA
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