Plus, Ardmore homes on Lockland Avenue are staying.
 
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WStoday: ByGood coffee owner roasts coffee in the shop
After the coffee beans are roasted, they are stored for three to four days for maximum flavor before being served to customers. | Photo by WStoday
“Buy good coffee” — that’s what the owners of BYGood Coffee want for customers in Winston-Salem. City Editor Kellina learned about the process from start to finish at the shop located on Brookstown Avenue.

Owners Abbey and Darrell Garner founded the coffee shop in 2016 in the suburbs of Long Island, NY. Instead of Buy Good Coffee, they omitted the “U” — adding it to their slogan “Only U missing” — and the name “BYGood Coffee” was born.

Abbey and Darrell moved to Winston-Salem in 2020 and found a new community in the midst of the pandemic.

“People were so welcoming here,” Abbey said. “They [the community] welcomed us with open arms.”

The owners import specialty coffee beans from various regions around the world, including Ethiopia, Brazil, and Costa Rica. Darrell handles the roasting process at least five times a day. He says his favorite part is selecting the best quality beans to bring to the Twin City and seeing customers take delight in their creations.

“From cup to cup is what we get excited about, as far as watching our customers see the whole process of [roasting] and them enjoying coffee,” Darrell said.

WStoday: Red velvet latte served in a white cup sitting on a piece of wood

The red velvet latte is the most popular item on the menu.

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Photo courtesy of @bygoodcoffee

You can see the process in action yourself during store hours, which takes ~20 minutes.

The shop also serves Abbey’s homemade teas. City Editor Kellina recommends the Star Shine tea, named after Abbey’s mother. Get your hands on it when you can, because it sells out fast.

“Our core principle is treat people right, serve the best coffee and loose leaf teas, as a place where people come — a home away from home,” Darrell said.

You can buy good coffee at the store seven days a week except on holidays. As part of Drink Up Week, the shop is offering 15% off one standard menu-sized handcrafted beverage of choice through Wednesday, July 31.
 
Asked
 

What color do coffee beans have before going through the roasting process?
A. Blue
C. Green
C. Yellow
D. Dark brown
 
 
Events
 
Friday, July 26
  • Salsa Dance at the Coal Pit | Friday, July 26 | 7-11 p.m. | Incendiary Brewing Company, 486 N. Patterson Ave., Ste. 105, Winston-Salem | $10 | Learn some sizzling moves with a beginner salsa or bachata class for the first hour and end with social dancing.
  • Sound Bath Meditation | Friday, July 26 | 3-4 p.m. | Mary Alice Warren Community Center, 7632 Warren Park Dr., Lewisville | $34 | Relax and unwind during the rejuvenating experience + treat yourself to a moment of tranquility.
Saturday, July 27
  • Arts For Everybody: Creative Wellness Day | Saturday, July 27 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | United Health Centers, 2101 Peters Creek Pkwy., Winston-Salem | Free | Watch traditional West African dance and djembe drumming + take advantage of free health screenings.
  • “Night of Destruction” | Saturday, July 27 | 8-11:30 p.m. | Bowman Gray Stadium Racing, 1250 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Winston-Salem | $2-$12 | Get ready for the monster truck car crushing exhibition, a demolition derby, and a chance to win a John Deere S120 lawn tractor.
  • Tomato Day | Saturday, July 27 | 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Cobblestone Farmers Market, 1007 Marshall St. SW, Winston-Salem | Cost of purchase | Try tomato samples and tomato-inspired products + get a taste of tomato cocktails served by easytalk.
Sunday, July 28
Monday, July 29
  • 2024 IBTF Opening Night Gala | Monday, July 29 | 6:30-11:55 p.m. | Benton Convention Center, Salem Ballroom, 301 W. 5th St., Winston-Salem | $275 | Watch a celebrity panel and an awards presentation featuring a comedy set by Michael Colyar.
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They got your back: Two doctors answer your back pain Qs
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Novant Health back specialists are here to give you their own takes on how they tackle your back pain. | Photo provided by Novant Health
He’s there to help you avoid surgery. She’s there to step in when your back pain needs surgical attention.

Novant Health interventional spine specialist Dr. Kyle Sebastian and neurosurgeon Dr. Michelle De Witt team up regularly to help patients tackle their back pain — and now they’re teaming up to tackle the questions they get most, including:
  • I’m in pain. Who should I see first?
  • What is the No. 1 reason people come to see you?
  • When is surgery needed?
 
News Notes
 
Community
  • Efforts to save the Lockland Avenue homes in Ardmore have prevailed — at least for the time being. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist has put a halt on demolishing the homes after Preservation Forsyth called for help. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Opening
  • The Struggle Bus will celebrate its second bus launch party on Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Clemmons Farmers Market (150 S. Peace Haven Rd.). Get your coffee and baked treats + check out the newest additions to the menu from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Community
  • Meet the police officers who serve our city during National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Get to know those who protect our city during the annual event while enjoying food and games at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church (4129 Northampton Dr.) between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Edu
  • The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education selected three new leaders for three schools in the district. Christie Brown, Rachel Sanchez, and Ayonna Sutton-Chaplin will start their roles as principals by September 1.
Drink Up
  • How refreshing. Drink Up Week runs through today — our annual celebration of Winston-Salem’s drink culture. Local businesses are offering buzzy deals like $5 pint specials at Wise Man Brewing and $5 nitro cold brews at The Remedy, so treat yourself and toast to our town’s vibrant bevvy scene.
Closed
  • Repairs at Six Hundred° are taking longer than anticipated after an accident above the space earlier this month. The restaurant will be closed over the next few weeks, with a projected reopening in mid-August.
Trending
  • Cue the Olympics theme song. The Paris 2024 Olympics will feature several new and newish sports: breaking, sport climbing, skateboarding, surfing, and 3x3 basketball. Learn more about these events + their rules — think major musicality, gnarly ramps and waves, incredible agility, and ballin’ with the best of ‘em.
Edu
  • Adults or students looking for a flexible route to a Bachelor’s degree, listen up: Forsyth Tech is joining forces with Western Governors University (WSU) to offer students guaranteed transfers to WSU’s innovative online program. Bonus: Forsyth Tech students also qualify to apply for a $2,500 scholarship. Learn more.*
Health
Finance
  • 2024’s “it card” is here. Not only does it offer a $200 bonus, but also unlimited 1.5% cash back and 0% intro APR until 2025. (Annual fee? We don’t know her.)*
 
 
Drink
 

*Sips the tea*
WStoday: tea party set up at Flour box tearoom and cafe
The tearoom is perfect for bridal showers, girls nights, or baby showers. | Photo by The Flour Box Tearoom and Cafe
If you’re not a coffee drinker, perhaps sipping tea is more your speed. Let’s get this par-tea started with three tea places around the Twin City.
  • Chad’s Chai, 617 N. Liberty St. | This tea spot uses natural tea flavoring and offers a calm atmosphere that’s perfect to work from or catch up with a friend. City Editor Kellina recommends peachy keen loose leaf tea to sip on a sunny afternoon.
  • The Flourbox Tearoom and Cafe, 806 Highway 66 S., Ste. J, Kernersville | Experience an upscale tea dining experience at this shop. The dine-in English tea service comes with small bites and dessert. Pricing starts at $35. Gluten-free options are available for $42.
  • Angelina’s Tea, 125 S. Stratford Rd. | Choose from a large selection of over 500 loose leaf tea jars. Sip and indulge on scones, cookies, gourmet foods, and chocolate.
Did we miss one? Let us know.
 
The Buy
 
A foldable lap desk — it’s great for those who work from home, college students heading back to school, or anyone looking to read, write, or stream while they sip coffee in bed (read: us).
 
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The Wrap
 
WStoday: Kellina Wanteu

Today’s edition by:
Kellina
From the editor
I’ve grown so much appreciation for our local baristas and coffee shop owners in our city. It is so wholesome to see how people in the community take care of each other. Next time you’re out for a cup of joe, I encourage you to stop and thank your server for their hard work.
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