A stroll through Trade Street will make you feel like a main character. | Photo by WStoday
So, what’s the verdict? We are an autumn.
‘Tis the season to hit replay on “Gilmore Girls,” known for its cozy fall vibes. While Winston-Salem may not be Stars Hollow, we’ve put together a guide to help you live like a Gilmore Girl this fall.
Start your morning at Acadia’s in Washington Park, or in our case, Washington Perk & Provisions. This is a great spot for when you “need coffee in an I.V.” + boasts a food menu that would make Luke and Caesar proud with grilled cheese, sandwiches, and all-day breakfast.
Order specialty items or stop in to pick up something to go.
So, do you like cake? They’re very round. When we need a slice of something sweet, we head straight for The Little Cake Company. Seasonal flavors like a slice of pumpkin cake, will satisfy all your fall cravings. Plus, you can grab “coffee, coffee, coffee.”
Get your golf clubs ready. After months of renovations, Tanglewood Park is opening its new clubhouse. Starting Tuesday, Oct. 28, visitors will have access to an ADA-accessible pro shop, a dining area, meeting spaces, and electric cart basements that can hold golf carts. Here’s a sneak peek.
Ranked
Salem Academy earned the No. 1 spot for “Best Boarding High School” in NC, according to Niche. In addition to being in the top 10% of the best high schools for STEM in the US, the school was also awarded for its wellness, character development, and community.
Eat
Move aside, peanut butter and jelly. The Washington Post has some tips on leveling up your sandwich game, inspired by a trip to Seville in the south of Spain. However you choose to fill your sandwich, using the best loaves in town is essential.
Sports
It’s almost basketball season. Wake Forest University men’s basketball opening night at home will take place Monday, Nov. 3, at the LJVM Coliseum at 8 p.m. Score your ticket ahead of the game. Meanwhile, the Winston-Salem State Rams have also released their 2025-2026 season schedule.
Number
Nearly $1.5 million in four weeks. That’s how much locals have raised for the “All In For Our Schools” initiative to support the immediate needs of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. The state of NC estimated a $46 million budget deficit in the WS/FCS system.
Seasonal
Are you feeling a little extra this Halloween? A quick trip to one of the spookiest cities in the US could be right up your cobweb-lined alley. To see things that go bump in the night — and hopefully, not on the flight — start by browsing the spookiest neighborhood in Winston-Salem according to WStoday readers. (CNN)
Listen
With fall comes local-favorite festivals + live music, catch us at WS Symphony’s “Mozart and Ravel” performance on Saturday, Nov. 15. 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). Explore a no-risk trial.*
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Home
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The Buy
A really good eye shadow and liner set that features three dual-tip pencils, each with plush, creamy pigments. The Buy Editor Emily uses the low-maintenance set to create everything from a precise liner to a soft, smudged eye shadow look.
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.
It’s about that time when I’m starting to brainstorm which Halloween character to be this year. Got any fun ideas for what I should be this year? Let me know, I’m all ears. And if you’ve already picked your costume, I’d love to hear what you’re dressing up as. Drop me a line.
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