Plus, Fiddle and Fig unveils opening date for new location.
 
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Local goods delivered to your door

Get goods delivered to your door with Winston-Salem Fresh Box
Picnic basket on grass filled with meats, bread, and a dip in front.
Your box will look this delicious — minus the picnic basket. | Photo courtesy Winston-Salem Fresh Box
Want to make cooking at home easy without sacrificing quality? Say hello to Winston-Salem Fresh Box. It’s a meal kit delivery service that uses products that are almost literally from our backyard.

Owner Rebecca Hefner started the business in June 2023 because she wanted families in Winston-Salem to have easy access to responsibly sourced goods + fresh ingredients.

“It may be hard to bounce around town to visit these farms and businesses, or you may be too busy to pop over to the farmers market each Saturday, so we want the option to bring it directly to your door without any hassle,” Hefner told City Editor Cambridge.

Splitscreen with hand holding purple and orange carrots on left and hand holding red and orange tomatoes on the right. Both backgrounds are grassy.

These veggies go from Fair Share Farm in Pfafftown to your table.

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Photo by Fair Share Farm via Winston-Salem Fresh Box

The entrepreneur partnered with local vendors to offer fresh produce, protein, jams, and baked goods. They include:
Every Sunday, subscribers receive an email with a look at the week’s featured box. It includes a variety of ingredients, enough food for at least four meals, and at least one recommended recipe. Prices vary week-to-week based on ingredients, but usually range between $35 and $60. Hefner says you can feel good about what you’re buying + eating.

“It’s not only important to support our local businesses and farmers to keep their stories alive, but to have the option to buy goods that we know where they came from and know that we’re eating the best ingredients to serve our bodies and minds,” Hefner said.

Wooden cutting board with thyme, garlic, salt and pepper and two meat slabs

We heart responsibly sourced beef.

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Photo by Smoke City Meats via Winston-Salem Fresh Box

Customers also have the option to build their own box with ingredients from the online shop. All orders must be placed by Monday at 8 p.m. You’ll find your box on your doorstep Thursday between 1 and 5 p.m.

Winston-Salem Fresh Box isn’t a subscription service, so you don’t have to worry about skipping deliveries or being automatically charged. It’s available to households within a 10-15 mile radius of downtown.
 
Events
Monday, Aug. 26
  • Sacred Circle | Monday, Aug. 26 | 7-8 p.m. | CasaShanti on Trade | Free | Join the group for a cozy gathering to connect, share, and support each other.
Tuesday, Aug. 27
  • Face to Face Trivia Night: Peyton Manning | Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 7-9 p.m. | Radar Brewing Company | Free | Test your knowledge on questions loosely inspired by the Hall of Fame quarterback.
  • NC Museum of History Community Gathering | Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center Branch Library | Free | Share feedback on how new exhibits should be showcased to future visitors.
  • Solarize 101 | Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free, RSVP | Learn about solar energy and get your questions answered.
Wednesday, Aug. 28
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Civic
  • City attorneys are reviewing the potential local impact of a new state law that requires municipalities to compensate businesses for signs they are forced to remove. Local companies had a July 1 deadline to comply with sign height rules passed by the city in 2007. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Traffic
  • Wastewater system cleaning will impact sections of 10 roads this week, including Jonestown, Country Club, Peace Haven, and Stratford roads. Crews will will work overnight through Thursday, Aug. 29, closing a single lane between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Opening
  • Fiddle and Fig’s new location at 107 S. Stratford Rd. (the former Nitsa’s building) will open its doors on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. You can shop at the current store on West End Boulevard until Saturday, Sept. 7.
Sports
  • Lorenzo Sonego is the champion of the 2024 Winston-Salem Open. He beat Alex Michelsen in the singles finals on Saturday. Doubles team Nate Lammons and Jackson Winthrow won their second consecutive Winston-Salem Open title against Julian Cash and Robert Galloway.
Eat
  • Looking to try something different this week? Try Don Express on Knollwood Street and Binki Cafe on Oxford Station Road. The two restaurants made Yelp NC Triad’s list of “Ridiculously good ramen in the Triad.” (FOX8 WGHP)
Plan Ahead
  • Enjoy an island feast at Ciener Botanical Garden in Kernersville during “Cheeseburgers in Paradise” on Saturday, Sept. 7 and Saturday, Sept. 14. Big Burger Spot will cater the buffet meal from 5 to 7 p.m. — tickets are $45 at the door and include a drink ticket.
Finance
  • Did you know some credit cards can actually help you get out of debt faster? (It sounds wild, but it’s true.) The secret: Find a credit card with a “0% intro APR” period for balance transfers. These are hands down some of the best.*
Wellness
 
Coming Soon

More for the meter

Expect to start noticing changes to parking in downtown Winston-Salem
Front of parking meter in front of a street and a concrete building in the background.
Part of the goal is to update meters to accept cards and electronic payments. | Photo by WStoday
If you’re driving to downtown Winston-Salem to work, shop, dine, and stroll, prepare to pay more to park.

Triad City Beat reports drivers could notice higher parking rates “in the coming months.” Transportation Operations staff will ask for a proposed rate hike, based on rates they’ve found in similar-sized cities.

The city is also preparing to outsource parking management to a third-party vendor. That company would manage parking ticket appeals + implement new equipment like updated meters and gate arms.

Improvements have been on the radar for awhile. The 10-year Downtown Plan outlines a goal to modernize parking in the city’s center. That includes modernizing technology, reviewing rates, promoting parking decks, and creating better access for residents and visitors who are physically disabled. City Council approved the plan in December 2023.
Asked

What changes to downtown parking do you hope to see?
A. Card and digital payment options
B. Parking deck improvements/additions
C. More locally owned lots
D. Stricter enforcement/higher fines for violations
Don't curb your enthusiasm
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I’m currently really enjoying our city’s mocktail scene. I’ve met several local bartenders who embrace the opportunity to create alcohol-free options. I can recommend the Strawberry No-Garita at The Katharine Brasserie and Bar for a light, refreshing sip.
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