🫒 Small Plates Guide
Want to catch up with friends without committing to a full sit-down meal? These local spots are perfect for eating, drinking, and yapping.
Photo courtesy of Vintage Sofa Bar’s Facebook
Vintage Sofa Bar | 1001 Burke St | Take a seat, grab a drink, and enjoy steak empanadas, truffle fries, or even gluten-free flatbreads!
The Caviste | 1100 Reynolda Rd | Choose from hundreds of wines and pair your pick with fresh bread, shareable plates like raw oysters, and rotating entrees from the Bobby Boy team.
Little Pep | 533 N. Trade St | Located in the heart of the Arts District, this cozy wine bar’s menu includes prosciutto toast, rotating cheeses, cured meats, and dips.
The Dutch Light | 450 N. Patterson Ave, Suite 230 | Pair their crafted cocktails and mocktails with charcuterie, dips, or a cookie skillet!
Mat’s Place | 5395 US-158, Advance | This new wine shop from the Maddie Cakes team rotates bar snacks weekly: charcuterie boards, a flatbread of the week, beignets, and more.
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🗓 Events
Tuesday, May 12
Baseball - The Dash takes on the Wilmington Blue Rocks at Truist Stadium this week! Daily games through Sunday.
Tanglewood Walk - Go for a stroll with the Step Sisters Walking Social Group at Tanglewood Park; pets and kids are welcome! Recurs weekly. 11 AM
Wednesday, May 13
Bandages & Brews - Going on outdoor adventures this summer? Learn wilderness first aid skills at Fiddlin’ Fish! Free to attend; registration required. 5:30-6:30 PM
Maker Meetup - Bring your sewing machine or project and get help from an expert at Mixxer. 4-7 PM
Thursday, May 14
Girls’ Night Out - Grab your girls and join Forsyth Woman Magazine for dinner, dessert, and drink specials at Midtown Cafe & Dessertery. 5 PM
Pints for a Purpose - Face painting, cornhole, ladder golf — head to Incendiary Brewing for a family outing! Donations support Senior Services. 5-7 PM
Cooking Class - Date night idea. Make a rustic Italian meal together at Taste Buds Kitchen! 6:30 PM
📅 One of America's most celebrated poets is coming to Winston-Salem!
What: The Winston-Salem Foundation's Annual Community Gathering brings together 1,000+ community leaders for an evening with U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón — whose work explores belonging, resilience, and home.
Details: Socialize with fellow community members, enjoy a hands-on art activity with Sawtooth, then hear Limón's keynote and join the conversation.
May 18 at Benton Convention Center, 5 PM social + 6 PM keynote. Be in the room with the leaders of Winston-Salem and secure your ticket.*
🗞 Other News
🏠 Home: Your dream home might already be on the market! Maybe this Sherwood Forest home that checks all the boxes or this Ardmore charmer? An experienced LRB agent makes sure you're first in line when the right one appears.*
🍔 Food: The "Big Bubba Dubble" at Heff's Burger Club is calling your name! RSVP to try it free, Wednesday through Sunday as part of Yelp's Triad Burger Bosses. Can't make it? Sign up for one of their other burger events this week!*
🎉 Opening: Local designer Windsor Dalton is opening his showroom this Friday at 642 N. Cherry Street! Explore a curated selection of furniture, lighting, textiles, antiques, and more. RSVP to attend the grand opening!
💧 Civic: Forsyth County’s drinking water has met or exceeded all state and federal standards for 25+ years! Our county’s three treatment facilities use water sourced from the Yadkin River and Salem Lake to produce up to 91 million gallons of drinking water each day.
⚾ Baseball: Don’t miss this Saturday’s Dash game! The first 1,000 fans receive a Murphy the Bat Dog bobblehead, and VIP ticket holders can meet wrestling legends Brock and Arn Anderson!
😢 Closed: Reboot Arcade Bar, one of Winston-Salem’s oldest arcades, has closed. Missing it already? Set a new high score at Camel City BBQ and Dive Bar’s arcades, and stay tuned for Boxcar Bar + Arcade’s upcoming WS location.
👀 Poll results: Winston after dark needs more:
Dance parties - 21%
Live music - 47%
Late-night food - 32%
💬 Reader Response
After last week's poll on Winston's nightlife (see above), a few readers shared what they're missing — and the good news is, most of it already exists. Here's where to find it.
Photo courtesy of Incendiary Brewing Lewisville
Jordan K. is looking for “live music where kids can be included.”
Incendiary Brewing Lewisville, Old Homeplace Vineyard, East of Texas, and Foothills Tasting Room have live music every weekend and plenty of space for kids to run around!
One of our readers is looking for Latin dance nights.
Triad Social Dance and SonCaribe Latin Dance host recurring dance socials! Find the details in our dancing guide.
Von G. is looking for “live jazz & smooth R&B venues for mature adults!”
Footnote Coffee | Siren Series Jazz on Mondays at 6 PM
Easy Tiger Beer Garden | Jazz improv by Vintage Astronaut every Thursday at 7 PM
East of Texas | Jazz on Sundays at 1 PM
Bar Nola | Hosts R&B and Poetry once a month
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Upcoming Events
Community Gathering - One of America's most celebrated poets is coming to town! Join the Winston-Salem Foundation for a social hour, hands-on activity, and keynote from poet Ada Limón at the Benton Convention Center on May 18.
Evening in the Atrium - A taste of live music. Listen to singer-songwriter Gregg Cano perform while enjoying complimentary desserts by Cafe Gelato and INTI House at 500 W 5th on May 21!
🌀 The Wrap
🧺 Team member Christy spent her first Mother's Day at Tanglewood Park enjoying a picnic, watching the horses, and exploring the trails!
🎨 Have you seen these new murals at the Jerry Long Family YMCA? The Clemmons community helped create them during two public paint days!
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