Looking for the next new restaurant hitting the Winston-Salem food scene? Check out these buzzy places to eat and drink in the Twin City — plus, some spots coming soon. Keep tabs on this list to stay ahead of the culinary curve. And don’t forget to bookmark it.
Coming Soon
Mike’s Vegan Grill, 207 W. 3rd St. | ETA: June 2025
This popular NC vegan spot will make its Winston-Salem debut, offering late-night plant-based cuisine.
Okay Coffee, 505 N. Cherry St. | ETA: Summer 2025
The business started as a food truck and will now serve hot and cold nitro-based drinks at their new brick-and-mortar shop.
Grandpa Joe’s Slaberia, Salem Bottleworks | ETA: Summer 2025
Owned by Bobby Boy Bakeshop owner, the fine dining restaurant will serve pizza and gelato to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ramen restaurant (untitled), Salem Bottleworks | ETA: Summer/Fall 2025
Owned by Bobby Boy Bakeshop owner, this restaurant will serve an array of Asian food. We’ll keep you updated on menu items.
Evening in the Atrium | 5 p.m. | 500 W 5th St. | Free | From gospel and soul to jazz, R&B, and hip-hop, local artist Sonny Miles will set the tone for an evening of live music and community.
Culture Collage Night | 6-10 p.m. | Liberty Plaza (9th floor) | Free | Combine art, creativity, and socializing at Culture WS studio gallery. Supplies and refreshments will be provided.
Winston-Salem Dash: Juneteenth Celebration | 6:30 p.m. | Truist Stadium | $12+ | The first 1,000 fans will get a free Chris Paul bobblehead, plus model/actor Jejuan Smith will throw in the first pitch for the occasion.
Friday, June 20
Downtown Jazz | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Corpening Plaza | Free | Watch Emmy Award-winning headliner Alyson Williams perform live at the first series of the season while enjoying the outdoors.
Saturday, June 21
Food for Thought Resident Education Series: Farmers Markets 101 | 9-11 a.m. | WS Fairgrounds Farmer’s Market + Cobblestone Farmer’s Market | Free | Food experts will share tips on selecting fresh produce and the basics of shopping at the farmer’s market.
Park Yoga Series | 10 a.m. | Quarry at Grant Park | Free | Join the first outdoor flow of the season and hear the live DJ perform uplifting house music and techno beats as you soak up the sun.
Today is Juneteenth. Observe the day by attending the Symposium on Peter Oliver today, June 19 at Reynolds Place Theatre. Discuss the life of the influential figure and dive deep into his legacy with community members and historians. Want more? Map out your day using this guide.
Outdoors
Get a bird’s eye view with Forsyth Audubon during the interactive birding walk on Saturday, June 28 at Gateway Nature Preserve. Participants will explore the newly opened Meadow Hiking Trail from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. All ages and experiences are welcome.
Wellness
You butter believe it. Winston-Salem Parks & Recreation is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank NWC for a series of “Cooking Matters for Adults.” The free educational program will run on Wednesdays (June 25-July 16) from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cause
A bike ride for a good cause? No probl-llama. Register for the Samaritan Ministries’ 11th annual Tour de Llama on Saturday, June 21, and help the nonprofit organization raise $45,000 for food, shelter, and mentorship for disadvantaged neighbors. The event will take place at the Divine Llama Vineyards in East Bend.
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If you haven’t yet checked Bobby Boy Bakeshop’s new location at Salem Bottleworks, this is your sign. I’m so excited to visit the two new sister restaurants once they open. Of course, we’ll keep you updated.
In the meantime, I highly recommend this mushroom danish paired with honey cinnamon cappuccino at your next visit. Psst... they also serve lunch at the new location.
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