We’ve all heard the sayings “third time is a charm,” “three strike and you’re out,” but what about third place?
Sociologist Ray Oldenburg explains this phenomenon in his book, “The Great Good Place.” It’s that sports bar you love watching football at every week, or that coffee shop where all the baristas know your name because you’re a dedicated patron. Or perhaps, it’s that one park you love to go to — away from the bustling city and retrieve into your own world. Whatever it is, we want to know, but we’ll go first in a second (no pun intended). These places are important for many reasons, but particularly for promoting social vitality + a sense of community.
City Editor Kellina’s pick
City Editor Kellina loves The Remedy in the West End. The cozy spot is the place she’s likely to run into someone she knows. And did we mention their flatbread and wine selections are the perfect pair for a fun night out with friends? She also loves serving meals with her church community group at the Bethesda Center at least once a month.
Pro tip: It can be hard to put yourself in new situation, but we’ve found a simple “hello” can be the start of a beautiful connection.
Now, your turn. Where is your third place in Winston-Salem? Think public, informal gathering spaces that you frequent most like coffee shops, parks, libraries, churches, breweries, bookstores, salons... etc. Drop us a line and we may feature you in a future newsletter.