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Some like it hot

Summer of 2024 may bring another Sriracha shortage
Jars of hot sauces on three shelves with price tags.
Lowes Foods stores highlight sauces made in the Carolinas. | Photo by WStoday
A summer without Sriracha? It’s a possibility now that Huy Fong Foods plans to stop production until after Labor Day. “All orders that have been scheduled beginning on May 6, 2024, will be canceled,” the California-based hot sauce company said. That’s nearly a four-month pause on the production of Sriracha, chili garlic sauce, and sambal oelek.

This isn’t the first time Huy Fong couldn’t deliver the heat. Last year, there was a Sriracha shortage due to droughts in Mexico (where the jalapeno peppers are sourced). This year’s culprit? The peppers are “too green.”

Huy Fong’s “red rooster” Sriracha is known for, well, being red. When jalapenos are too green, they dilute that iconic color. It isn’t just the hue that’s halting the hot sauce — green peppers are also less spicy than their more developed red pepper peers. And what’s Sriracha without spice?

Our advice is to sample some local sauces that bring on the heat. Here are a few recommendations:

A La Brava Autenica Salsa Brava or Salsa Habanera | The family behind this locally-made hot sauce owned restaurants prior to the launch of the brand, so they know a thing or two about good recipes.

CHA! by Texas Pete Sriracha Sauce | The maker of this hot chile sauce, TW Garner Food Company, was founded in Winston-Salem in 1929. It’s a mix of sweet and heat.

Green Mountain Gringo All Natural Hot Sauce | This blend of sauteed garlic, aged cayenne peppers, chili powder, cumin, and sea salt is also from TW Garner Food Company. The brand also makes hot salsa.

Lowes Foods Dill With It Dill Pickle Hot Sauce | This is for pickle lovers who can take the heat. Jalapeno peppers mixed with dill, garlic, and cucumbers makes for a refreshing kick.

Lowes Foods Southern Sass Vidalia Onion Peach Hot Sauce | The grocery chain that’s headquartered in the Twin City also has an option that blends Vidalia onions, peaches, and peppers for a unique flavor.
Asked

Would you rather...
A. Have green Sriracha sauce
B. Endure another Sriracha shortage
Don't sweat this decision
 
Events
Wednesday, May 29
  • Women United Social: Staycation Stories | Wednesday, May 29 | 5-7 p.m. | Foothills Brewing, 638 W. 4th St., Winston-Salem | Free, RSVP | Meet new people while making personalized bookmarks to benefit students at two local elementary schools.
Thursday, May 30
  • Cocktails for a Cause | Thursday, May 30 | 5-11:59 p.m. | Hel’s, 545 Trade St., Winston-Salem | Cost of purchase | Enjoy live music, delightful drinks, and great company to support North Star LGBTQ+ Community Center.
  • R&B and Poetry | Thursday, May 30 | 8-11 p.m. | Bar Nola, 1151 Canal Dr., Ste. 205, Winston-Salem | $15-$30 | Listen to live R&B and spoken word performances then test your music knowledge with two rounds of music bingo.
Saturday, June 1
Sunday, June 2
  • Foothills Brewing Farmer’s Market | Sunday, June 2 | 12-4 p.m. | Foothills Brewing Tasting Room, 3800 Kimwell Dr, Winston-Salem | Cost of purchase | Shop from 20+ vendors selling everything from fresh produce to gourmet dog treats.
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Real Estate

Winston Tower + the work perks your team will love
Interior shots of Winston Tower, including the lobby, conference rooms, putting green, and office spaces.
Winston Tower also received a number of energy-saving improvements in 2022. | Photos provided by Winston Tower
Is your biz in need of a bigger, brighter office in a better location?

Look no further than the iconic Winston Tower, offering modern spaces ranging from single offices to entire floors.

Your team (and clients) will love the floor-to-ceiling windows with downtown views, endless parking, and community amenities, like:
Plus, downtown restaurants, breweries, and happy hour options are always just a few steps away.
See inside + schedule a tour
News Notes
Plan Ahead
  • Get ready to Rock out the Quarry on Friday, June 28 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The free event at The Quarry at Grant Park (1750 Quarry Rd.) will feature music from Phase Band and DJ Toney Tone followed by a fireworks show.
Festival
  • Get involved with the second annual Tree Tree Six Music & Arts Benefit Festival as a vendor, sponsor, volunteer, or artist. The event on Saturday, July 13 will be held at the Southside Food Forest (133 W. Acadia Ave.) from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Concert
  • Grab tickets to see Winston-Salem native Ben Folds perform for his hometown on Nov. 19. The Emmy-nominated musician is making a stop at The Ramkat during his “Paper Airplane Request Tour” — all proceeds from the show will benefit the NC music nonprofit Keys for Kids, Inc.
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Cause
  • Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC raised almost $200,000 during its annual Empty Bowls drive-thru event held on April 24. The nonprofit that fights food insecurity will be able to provide 1.2 million meals with proceeds from the fundraiser.
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Finance
  • If you spent your whole Sunday reorganizing your closet, here’s another spring cleaning suggestion: Move your credit card debt. This card offers 0% interest on a balance transfer until nearly 2026. That’s almost two years to pay off your balance, sans interest. Plus, you’ll earn 2% cash back on purchases.*
 
The Buy

The Buy 5.28.24 (Affiliate + Six & Main)
A Going membership, so you’ll get emailed when flights are 40-90% off — like a $166 flight to Cancun or a $260 flight to Paris (yes, those prices are legit). We like the two-week free trial of the Premium plan, which includes international flight deals and custom destination alerts.
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Oh’ Calcutta is one of my favorite spots in town. I satisfy my craving for spicy food with chicken vindaloo and a spicy strawberry margarita. I’m excited the restaurant on 4th Street is now open for lunch Friday through Sunday.
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