✨ What’s New?
Have you visited Winston-Salem’s newest businesses yet? We’re highlighting ones our followers were most excited about, plus a few spots opening later this year.
Dishes at Pleasant Provisions
Newly Opened
Pleasant Provisions | 830 W 4th Street | Try Southeast Asian-inspired dishes like beef katsu curry, or grab a take-home meal from the market section.
Bread of Heaven | 736 S Main Street | Enjoy soul food favorites and classic Moravian dishes in the former Old Salem Tavern!
Noodle Ju’B | 845 S Poplar Street | Expect house-made noodles and fresh, flavorful broth from the team behind Bobby Boy.
Upcoming Openings
Shinjuku Station | Opening Summer 2026 | A revolving sushi bar designed like a bullet train! Expect sushi rolls, skewers, onigiri snacks, hibachi, and more.
Dill Dinkers | Opening May or June 2026 | An indoor pickleball club with 10 reservation-based pickleball courts open to both members and non-members.
Blue Skies Creamery | Opening TBA | After operating as an ice cream truck since 2023, Blue Skies Creamery is opening a brick-and-mortar location!
✔️ What if there was a workspace designed for focus, connection, and productivity? That’s Flywheel Coworking. Here’s what you can expect:
Flexible membership options, whether you want to cowork daily or just a few times a month
Meeting rooms for 2026 team planning sessions or client meetings
Community events that foster connection, like Book Club and the annual Chili Cook-Off (the competition is fierce)
Experience the Flywheel difference for yourself — book a tour with Becca and enjoy a complimentary day of coworking!*
🗓 Events
Tuesday, February 10
Bookbinding - Create your own personal journal at The Art SHAC! All materials included. 5:30 PM
Wednesday, February 11
Daddy Daughter Date - Take your daughter to Cupcake Cuties for a sweet evening of baked goods, games, and prizes! 6 PM
Cocktail Class - Impress your date. Learn to make bourbon cocktails at The Katharine! 5 PM
Language Exchange - Practice your Spanish in a judgment-free zone at the Vecino Center! All skill levels welcome. 6 PM
Thursday, February 12
Catalyzer - Learn how to scale your services business at Flywheel Coworking! Free to attend. 11:30 AM
Country Concert - Country star Parker McCollum performs at LJVM Coliseum! We can’t wait to hear him sing “Pretty Horse.” 7:30 PM
Singles Social - No Valentine’s date? No problem. Meet other singles and enjoy free bourbon tastings at Broad Branch Bar. 5:30 PM
Chocolate & Wine - Savor six specialty chocolates and wines at City Beverage Co. Call the shop to reserve your spot! 7 PM
🏈 Touchdown! Dive into the excitement of NFL Flag Football, where boys and girls ages 4-14 learn the game’s fundamentals in a fun, no-contact environment!
Perfect for all skill levels — no experience needed!
The season begins April 12 (register by February 22)
Register today and get ready for game day! Go Panthers!*
🗞 Other News
💄 Beauty: Pucker up! Enhance your lips’ natural-looking volume, improve symmetry, and soften fine lines with lip filler by one of Forsyth Plastic Surgery’s four board-certified plastic surgeons. Schedule in February and receive a complimentary Colorscience lip gloss.*
🎨 Art: Registration for Sawtooth’s spring classes opens tomorrow, Feb 10. They have over 200 options, with everything from knitting and film photography to glassblowing and pottery!
🏆 Results: Ryan Preece won the NASCAR Clash, his first Cup Series victory! The race was one of the coldest in NASCAR history, with temperatures near freezing and multiple stoppages due to sleet. (WFDD)
💄 Opening: Kanami BEAUTY Bar opens at 1530 Martin Street on Saturday. Shop for natural beauty products and sign up for a DIY class to create custom body butter or sugar scrubs!
📅 Save the Date: Mooney’s is back for a pop-up event at Krankies on Feb 21! The Mediterranean cafe was a local favorite that closed during the pandemic. On the announcement post, Allison W. wrote, “I'm very tempted to fly to NC from Colorado for this!!!”
🎉 Local Legend: Congrats to Kenneth Walker III, who played at Wake Forest in 2019–20 and was named Super Bowl MVP after leading the Seahawks to victory last night.
🧵 Sew Much Fun
Village Fabric Shop is more than just a textile shop! It’s a creative hub offering embroidery, quilting, and sewing machine classes.
Machine Sewing 101 Class
Learn: Team member Bre picked up on the basics in Machine Sewing 101! The class is offered a few times each month — visit their website for details.
Sustainability: Village Fabric features an active reuse space where you can donate fabric and browse a curated selection of usable scraps.
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Upcoming Events
Big Band Brunch - Love is in the air — and so is jazz. Enjoy a Valentine’s brunch buffet with live music from the Camel City Jazz Orchestra at the Millennium Center on February 15.
Evening in the Atrium - A taste of live music. Jess Klein takes the stage as The Downtown Grille serves up small bites at 500 W 5th on February 19.
Pianos for Paws - Two pianos. One great cause. Join Fur-Ever Friends of NC for a spectacular Dueling Pianos show, a silent auction, and raffles at The Warehouse on Ivy on February 21.
👀 Poll results: Do you have Valentine’s or Galentine’s Day plans?
Yes - 33%
No - 67%
Mitzi G. shared, “Headed to Childress Vineyards for Galentine's brunch!”
🌀 The Wrap
😎 After weeks of frigid temperatures, we’re excited for warmer weather on Tuesday and Wednesday!
❤️️ Guide of the Week: Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day Events
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
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