August 10, 2026
🧭 Discover King
Head 20 minutes north to King, where you'll find a charming historic downtown, a family-owned farm, and one of the best inclusive playgrounds in the Triad.
King, NC
Things to Do
Browse more than 20 dealers at King Antique Mall and find everything from vintage toys to fine china.
Stock up on local produce, meats, and baked goods at Robertson Family Farm. Visit their pumpkin patch this fall!
Get crafty at Hammer & Stain, a DIY studio with guided workshops like glassblowing.
Get Outside
Spend an afternoon at Everyone's Playground, an inclusive playground with a wheelchair swing, sensory stations, a skate park, and a disc golf course.
Paddle the Dan River on a canoe or kayak from the Dan River Company.
Where to Eat
Grab a classic bagel breakfast at Bagel Boss, NC's first location of the Long Island brand.
Enjoy Italian favorites like baked ziti and chicken cacciatore at Little Italy.
Go on a fancy date night at The Mercantile Chophouse, serving dry-aged steaks and craft cocktails. This is local restaurateur Adam Andrew’s newest restaurant.
Where to Drink
Sip on locally roasted coffee at Wisteria Coffee, King's only specialty coffee shop and roaster. This is one of team member Jacob’s favorite spots!
Settle in at The Black Rabbit for handcrafted cocktails and 150+ bourbons and whiskeys in a cozy, Victorian-inspired setting.
🤝 Not every dispute needs a judge. Bell, Davis & Pitt offers Collaborative Family Law options that can help you and your spouse, former spouse, or co-parent reach a settlement out of the courtroom. The benefits:
Client-centered: you control the outcome, with creative solutions a judge couldn't order
Convenient: meetings on your schedule, even by Zoom
Cost-effective: no expensive discovery or dueling experts
Private: fewer court records, no invasive depositions
Start the conversation with Bell, Davis & Pitt.*
🗓 Events
Tuesday, August 11
Tanglewood Walk - Go for a stroll with Step Sisters Walk at Tanglewood Park; pets and kids are welcome! Recurs weekly. 9 AM
Dance Night - Learn the cha-cha with Triad Social Dance at East of Texas! Stay afterward for open social dancing. 6-9 PM
Wednesday, August 12
Gypsy Jazz - Experience the music of 1930s Paris as the Piedmont Hot Club performs at Footnote Coffee! 7 PM
Botanical DIY - Bring a little nature into your home by crafting moss mirror art at Sophisticated Florals. 6 PM
Maker Meetup - Feeling stuck on your latest sewing project? Take your sewing machine and whatever's got you stuck to Mixxer for expert advice! 4-7 PM
Wake Up Winston - Connect with fellow professionals over breakfast and coffee at Pure Sweat. 8 AM
Thursday, August 13
Singles Social - Meet local singles over free bourbon tastings and craft cocktails at Broad Branch Distillery. Ages 41+ at 6 PM, ages 25–40 at 7 PM.
Sip & Paint - Create a custom canvas tote bag with The Boozy Brush at Southern Drift Brewing Co. 6:30 PM
Open Mic Night - Listen to locals showcase their skills while enjoying homemade pizza at Willow Ridge Farmstead! 5-9 PM
🚨 Craving routine now that summer is winding down? Flywheel Coworking is your answer. Here's why you should join this month:
Member events on deck: Women of Flywheel meetup, Open Studio Day, & Happy Hour
Two private offices are available — a rare opportunity
Your kids got a new desk, you should too. Have your very own desk with a reserved desk membership (pencil box not included)
Got questions? Their FAQ covers the basics, but we recommend experiencing it for yourself. Book a tour with Becca and score a complimentary day of coworking.*
🗞 Other News
💵 Giveaway: Because a little extra can go a long way. We know summer can bring plenty of fun... and plenty of expenses. So Piedmont Federal Bank decided to give one lucky winner a $500 gift card to help make things a little easier. Use it for a family adventure, back-to-school needs, or wherever a little extra savings would make the biggest difference. Enter by August 14.*
🎨 Art: Fresh off its reopening, Reynolda House Museum unveils "Art & Democracy" tomorrow, a new exhibit honoring the nation's 250th anniversary with multiple themed galleries.
✏️ Education: Was your child's bus late for the first day of school? WS/FCS is short on bus drivers. The school district recommends getting to stops 10 minutes early and downloading the Edulog app, which tracks your bus's GPS location and sends alerts when it's nearing your stop.
👀 Upcoming: Prepare for immersive virtual reality when Sandbox VR opens this Friday at 201 W. 4th Street! Next Monday, Shinjuku Station opens at 1045 Hanes Mall Boulevard — an all-you-can-eat revolving sushi bar decorated like a bullet train station. Check out what else is coming.
🏀 Trivia: Winston-Salem State University was featured on episode 2 of “ESPN Jeopardy!” The clue referenced how NBA legend Chris Paul received his degree at WSSU in 2022.
🍽️ Fine Dining, Reimagined
Dale’s Revision just opened at Salem Bottleworks, the newest venture from John and Lucia Bobby of Bobby Boy Bakeshop!
Dale’s Revision
What: A fine-dining, wood-fired restaurant and event space. It’s the Bobbys' 4th concept inside Salem Bottleworks, joining Bobby Boy Bakeshop, Grandpa Joe's Slaberia, and Noodle Ju'B, which all opened in 2025.
The Concept: The Bobbys noticed how much waste fine dining creates, so they built Dale's around hyper-local sourcing and scratch-made ingredients pulled from across their other spots, which means the menu will change often.
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, starting at 4:30 PM.
Our Take: Team member Christy said the double chocolate cake was absolute perfection.
📍 How well do you know King?
👀 Poll results: Did you ever visit one of the now-closed spots we featured in Wednesday’s newsletter?
Yes - 86%
No - 14%
Bethany P. shared, “We talk about Poppyseed all the time. We loved that you could get food from The Porch delivered, and the outdoor games/seating area was the best. They also had a great beverage selection. We miss them!”
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Upcoming Events
Country Concert - Trace Adkins brings his 30th Anniversary Tour to Bowman Gray Stadium on August 14, accompanied by special guest Aaron Tippin.
Evening in the Atrium - Americana artist Jeffrey Dean Foster and singer-songwriter Beth McKee perform at 500 W 5th on August 20, with free bites from East of Texas.
🌀 The Wrap
✏️ School is back in session. We’re wishing all our educators a great start to the year — we see you and appreciate everything you do. Special shoutout to Linsay B. (4th grade teacher) and Hannah P. (middle school English teacher)!
🍎 As a kid, team member Christy loved coming home from the first day of school and having a treat while she told her mom about her day. Do you have a first day of school tradition? Reply to let us know!
