Don’t judge the pizza by its pineapple topping. | Photo by WStoday
Whenever we’re feeling saucy, we like to slice into some local pizza. Winston-Salem’s pizza scene is bubbling with options, and we keep finding ways to top ourselves. If you’re on the quest for the perfect slice, we’ve pie-oneered a list of 10+ places to grab pizza that are definitely worth the dough.
Italian origins
Elizabeth’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria, 2824 University Pkwy.
Grab a slice of NY-style cheese or order a whole pizza. If you’re a cheese lover, opt for the Sicilian Elizabeth’s special or the Sicilian veggie, which come with extra cheese. Try a pizza and wing combo if you’re feeding a hungry group.
Hand-tossed heroes
Burke Street Pizza, 1110 Burke St. + 3352 Robinhood Rd.
The shop uses Grande cheese on all of their hand-tossed thin crust pizzas. The Burke Street location is open until 10 (Monday through Thursday) and 11 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) to serve you some cheesy delicacies that will satisfy your late-night cravings.
Sunset Salutations: July | 6-7 p.m. | Bailey Park | Free | BYO-yoga mat and water bottle to this outdoor yoga class — stay tuned for weather update changes on @innovationquarter.
John Daniel Ray & Vintage Astronaut | 7 p.m. | The Southside Beer Garden & Bottle Shop | Donations accepted | Dive into a sonic exploration — no rehearsals or setlists, just sounds of saxophones, winds, drums, and live effects.
Friday, July 11
Friday Night Market Series | 5-9 p.m. | Wise Man Brewing | Cost of purchase | Shop local, sip on brews, and groove to live music.
Night Moods, Vol. IX: Niervash & Losxhtus | 8 p.m. | NCMA Winston-Salem | $13 | The nocturnal concert series explores the interplay of electronic music, technology, and digital art in the historic Hanes House.
Saturday, July 12
Audition Workshop 101 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem | Free | Learn tips to blow an audience out of the park — participants aged 14+ can audition, ask questions, and get feedback from directors.
The Clash is back for round two at the Madhouse next year. Secure your spot to attend the NASCAR race scheduled for Feb. 1, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium. Check out the highlights from earlier this year.
Coming Soon
A new park is in the works. Crews are building a new multi-modal trail system at Horizons Park, which is anticipated to open in spring 2026. The 8-mile route aims to serve as a biking, horseback riding, and hiking trail.
Winstonian
Famous Winstonian Chris Paul launched a plant-based snack brand. The NBA star distributed the product at Walmart off Hanes Mall Road this week. The Good Eat’n line includes items like hot puffs, cinnamon puffs, popcorn, and ranch tortilla chips. (Triad Business Journal)
Travel
Shoes off. Now that’s a thing of the past. Travelers can keep their shoes on while going through the TSA security checkpoint in most airports. Whether you’re jet-setting over beautiful blue waters or rolling hills, we’ve got a guide to help you navigate PTI Airport.
Sports
Hurray to the 2025 USL 2 Division South Atlantic Division Champions. Salem City FC earned their second division title following its win against Tobacco Road FC (3-1). The Beasts will face off against SC United Bantams away for their last game of the season on Saturday, July 12.
Wellness
Peace, love, and yoga pants. Sign up for a free yoga for beginners class at Sunrise Yoga in Clemmons on Saturday, July 19, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Participants will learn several styles of hatha yoga, emphasizing body alignment, breathing, and relaxation techniques.
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What’s hard, shiny, pretty, and projected to be valued at $4,000 per ounce in 2026? See the answer.†*
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
We got an overwhelming amount of responses from yesterday’s edition. This photo was taken along Reynolda Road at the bottom of the hill near Old Town. Special shoutout to WStoday readers Sarah F., Nancy A., and Sandra S. for being among the first ones to send in their correct guesses. Well done, Winstonians!
Send us your photo submission for our next round of “Spot this in Winston-Salem.”
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