Enjoy the mild spicy flavors of this famous hot sauce. | Photo by WStoday
Made in Winston-Salem. Yep, that sure has a nice ring to it. From clothing and accessories to snacks and other fun finds, we’ve rounded up 20 things homegrown in The Twin City.
Texas Pete Hot Sauce Don’t let the name fool you — this spicy sauce is Winston-Salem, born and bred. According to the company’s website, the name is thanks to a suggestion from a marketing adviser. Texas Pete’s current factory was built in 1942 and sits on the founding family’s original home site in northwest Winston-Salem.
Red Clay Gourmet pimento cheese
Pimento cheese is a staple here in the South, which means you’ve gotta buy it local. We recommend Red Clay Gourmet’s jalapeno flavor – the company uses NC-grown jalapeno peppers.
Kin & Cottage
This Trade Street business creates home and body products + fragrances. Owner Megan “wanted to create a line of products that invoked the nostalgia of my childhood...” We’ll light a candle to that.
Tuesday Gardening Series: Peppers | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Reynolda Gardens | $5 | Learn the best ways to grow a variety of peppers in your own backyard, from sweet to spicy.
Wednesday, March 19
Drew Foust Residency | 8-10 p.m. | Gas Hill Drinking Room | Donations accepted | Watch the last show of Drew Foust’s residency as he brings his soul and blues music alongside The Wheelhouse.
Thursday, March 20
Same As It Ever Was | 8 p.m. | The Ramkat | 18+ | This Talking Heads tribute band will be “burning down the house” at this “once in a lifetime” show.
Friday, March 21
Teen Appreciation Night | 7 p.m. | Bookmarks | $7 | Bring your teen to this event featuring food trucks, a bookstore scavenger hunt, book giveaways, DIY mocktails, and more.
Saturday, March 22
Guided Tree ID Hike | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Salem Lake Park | Free | Learn about the plants and trees of Salem Lake Park as you hike through our local flora + fauna.
Last week, Anchor Winston-Salem closed for business. Can’t say goodbye to Anchor’s coffee? Same. Stop by the shop’s North Wilkesboro location for a cup of joe or find it at Dough-Joe’s, The Penny Path, 6th and Vine, or easytalk. See what else has closed or will be closing soon.
Biz
300. That’s how many new jobs Reynolds American plans to create this year thanks to the expansion of its smokeless nicotine product portfolio. The jobs will include a combination of local manufacturing and national trade marketing roles, according to a company spokesperson. (Triad Business Journal)
Open
Brunch chain Another Broken Egg Cafe is now open at the Thruway Center. The spot serves up hand-crafted mocktails and brunch specialties like cinnamon roll French toast and crab cake Benedict, plus gluten-free options. See what else is coming soon to the Twin City.
Drink
The 2025 NC Pint Day is coming up on Sunday, April 6. This year, you can pick up the limited edition pint glass at local participating locations Brouwerij DuBois and Fiddlin’ Fish Brewing Co.
Plan Ahead
Empty Bowls 2025 — Second Harvest Food Bank’s annual soup and pottery fundraiser — is set for Wednesday, April 23. Your Empty Bowls ticket for two gets you your choice of soup, fresh-baked bread, homemade cookies, and two pottery bowls.
Film
Tomorrow, “Hoop Dreams” basketball players Arthur Agee and William Gates will join Wake Forest University professor Peter Gilbert for a conversation about the making of the documentary. The free event will take place at the WFU Porter Byrum Welcome Center at 6 p.m.
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Outdoors
With spring comes outdoor concerts + music festivals — luckily, these hearing aids are the world’s first with multi-stream processing, designed to help you engage in conversations effortlessly (even in noisy environments, like that must-see show).*
Category
Sports
🏀 Get your head in the game
Need wings for the game? Try watching at The Hungry Palate or Waldo’s. | Photo courtesy of waldos_wings
Whether you’re rooting for the Tar Heels, Blue Devils, or one of the other NC men’s or women’s teams competing inthe NCAA Championship, we’re here to calm the madness with a list of spots where you can cheer them on — organized by vibe.
Reminder: Men’s games begin today, March 18 and women’s games begin tomorrow, March 19.
Where food is just as important
The Hungry Palate, 239 W. 4th St.
Space is somewhat limited, but if you can get a seat at the bar you’ll have full view of the TVs. Try the Beef on Weck, a thin sliced roast beef sandwich served on a Costanzo’s Kimmelweck or Kaiser roll.
Surrounded by fans
Miller’s on Trade, 622 Trade St. NW
This spot has 21 TVs and several comfortable couches for you to keep an eye on the games. You can also sign up for Miller’s own bracket challenge.
Laid-back atmosphere
STEM Beverage and Supply, 626 W. 4th St.
Want to watch the game in a more upscale setting? Sip on cocktails like a blueberry mojito or the “Miss North Carolina” while watching at this local spot.
It’s no surprise that locally made Texas Pete is the top hot/chili sauce brand in North Carolina, but did you know that it’s also the top sauce for our neighbors in South Carolina and Virginia? Meanwhile, Frank’s RedHot was the favorite in 29 states.
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