The shop will serve coffee beans from regional roasters like Counter Culture, Anchor, and Foresight. | Photo courtesy of Matthew J.
How do you like your coffee? Some like it bold, others sweet and smooth — but what if it was just... okay?
Enters Okay Coffee. Winston-Salem’s first chilled nitro coffee shop located at 505 N. Cherry St. in downtown Winston-Salem.
Customers can choose from a variety of hot and cold coffees and lattes, available starting at the end of August. But that’s not all.
“We will be serving coffee from kegs, infusing them with nitrogen to make the foamy, creamy texture similar to Guinness beer,” Co-owner Matthew James said. The shop will also curate goods, including artwork, candy, mugs, shirts, and syrups.
Celebrate its grand opening Sunday, Aug. 17 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Native Root will serve breakfast until 11 a.m. Check out the menu here, plus lunch will be served by Keating provisions starting at 12 p.m.
In honor of August being National Wellness Month, treat yourself to “Okay” coffee, we know we will.
Closing Weekend: “The Prince of Egypt” | Friday, Aug. 15-Sunday, Aug. 17 | Times vary | Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance | $25 | Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as two brothers in a kingdom find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past.
End of Summer Bash | 4-9 p.m. | The Porch Kitchen and Cantina | Free | Bring the family to celebrate the end of summer with free cotton candy, face painting, and yard games.
Friday Night Market Series | 5-9 p.m. | Wise Man Brewing | Cost of purchase | Shop local, sip on brews, and groove to live music.
Saturday, Aug. 16
Kernersville Honeybee Festival | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Fourth of July Park | Cost of purchase | Explore the artistry and creativity inspired by honeybees as you browse unique works from local artists, crafters, and jewelry designers.
Low Five Grand Opening | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Low Five Analog Archive | Cost of purchase | Browse film labs, records, and books at this new store. Local food truck Robert Rust Foods will serve burritos + enter raffles to win exclusive merch.
Night Swim Under the Lights | 7-9:30 p.m. | Bolton Pool | $10 | It’s time for the adults (18+) to play. Take a plunge under the stars — come hungry and get food from Tacos Las Gringas.
Retro Rewind Party | 10 p.m. | Dram & Draught | Cost of purchse | Throw it back with DJ P.S. Edikot, retro cocktails, $4 jello shots, polaroids, and glow sticks for a full 1980s rewind night.
Dinos at the Dash | 6:30 p.m. | Truist Stadium | $14+ | Look forward to a dino-mite night of fun during Dinos at the Dash, featuring interactive displays, hatching baby Dinos, a stadium-wide egg hunt, and more prehistoric festivities (plus fireworks).*
Sunday, Aug. 17
Intergenerational Dance with Hot Jazz | 2 p.m. | Generations Center | $12 | Watch performers from The Piedmont Hot Club perform “Gypsy Jazz” dance style while featuring local artists like Martha Bassett and Pat Lawrence.
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Pencil this in your notebook. The Goddard School is set to open its first location at 4517 Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem early 2026. The early education franchise will enroll approximately 200 students, ranging from six weeks to six years old, plus will create ~35 jobs in the Triad. (Triad Business Journal)
Featured
The Graylyn Estate ate and left no crumbs — climbing to the No. 2 spot on USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Boutique Hotel, up from No. 4 last year. Did you know guests receive Mrs. Gray’s Butterscotch cookies every afternoon and unlimited ice cream for those staying overnight? Take a look.
Try This
Spotted... Moon and Back Frozen, an ice cream shop located at 189 Hickory Tree Rd., Ste. 100 in Winston-Salem. Food influencer @checkthecorner gives us a sneak peek of the menu. Let’s just say the Carolina Cheerwine ice cream is also calling our name.
Environment
Get outdoors and beautify our landscape by helping remove weeds, mulching, spreading dirt, and light trimming at Gateway Nature Preserve. Volunteers can park at 1490 S. Broad St., but must register ahead. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer in the Twin City.
Today is
National Honey Bee Day. The day recognizes honey bees and beekeepers who keep pollinators thriving in our ecosystem. We’re totally buzzing about this Beekeeping Walking Tour at Old Salem Museums & Gardens this weekend.
Answered
Earlier this week, we asked which university/college was the oldest in Winston-Salem. 92% of you responded “Salem College.” You understood the assignment.Explore how these top-ranked institutions are setting the pace across the country.
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Our favorite back-to-school find for college students: an upholstered storage ottoman. Dorm rooms don’t offer much space, so smart storage solutions are a must. This ottoman delivers with a roomy interior and soft teddy velvet fabric — combining function with style.
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.
In honor of the Winston-Salem Open starting tomorrow, check out these tennis courts around the city to practice your serves after watching the pros battle it out on the court.
Your editor is a big fan of tennis. I started out in high school playing recreationally with friends. It’s a great way to stay active.
Pickleball or tennis? You choose.
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