Triad Eats

Two Ways to Get Fat in Winston-Salem This Weekend

My friends, if you manage to make it through this weekend in Winston-Salem without gaining, like, 20 pounds, you're made of better stuff than me.  To wit:

• Twin City Ribfest is being held at the Dixie Classic Fairgrounds, June 11-14. In past years this was held downtown, but they've outgrown that space and moved to the Fairgrounds.

• Edible Evenings weekend being hosted by Smitty's Notes this weekend.  Here's a description from Smitty's email:
  "So, in the spirit of Smitty's Notes, which has developed a tradition of networking and gathering people for dinner and see what cooks up has teamed with The Stocked Pot Cooking School to host three cooking events for friends with Chef Don McMillian and Andrew McMillian. That's right! You get to cook your own gourmet meal.
  
  On two nights - Friday, June 12th and Saturday, June 13th at 6:30 p.m. Chef Don has put together a great menu and Andrew has selected the perfect wines, all that is missing is you. Sign up today and join the fun, all proceeds go to The Meals On Wheels program right here in the Triad.
  
  Chef Don will demonstrate recipes from one of his most popular classes, International Chicken dishes, as you will prepare and enjoy, Chicken Saltimboca, Risotto with wild mushrooms and Eggplant and Peaches flamed in Brandy will complete the meal, Andrew has chosen the perfect wine to compliment our evening's offerings. Cost is $49.00 per person. Class is limited to 30 students. Proceeds will be donated to Meals on Wheels.  Sign up today
  
  That's not all! On Saturday, June 13th there is a Chef and Child Lunch class. Chef Don teaches Chef and Child classes every summer in North Carolina counties. Eager minds quickly pick up cooking techniques when it is taught with fun. Nutritious foods is the real reason for educating our offspring’s in the art of cooking. This  hands-on class covers lunch favorites that are sure to please every young palate. Check out this menu, Easy Bake Lasagna,  Garlic Bread, Fresh Fruit Carvings, Fruit Juice spritzers, Oatmeal cookies. Yes the students will prepare, and EAT the meal. Cost is $29.00 per person. Class is limited to 20 students. Proceeds will be donated to Meals on Wheels.  Sign up today

5 for $50 at Village Tavern

Village Tavern has a deal that gives a couple four courses and a glass of wine for $50 total.  You share the appetizer and dessert, but the wine, salad and entree are your choice from a fixed menu.  Really not a bad deal if you're in the mood to do something a little different for a date.

Village Tavern

Locations in Winston-Salem and Greensboro

Bib's Downtown

Esbee and her husband are having BBQ from Bib's Downtown for Valentine's Day.  She's written of her love of Bib's quite often so I'm thinking that Celeste and I need to check it out.

Bib's Downtown

Corner of 5th and Spring Street in Winston-Salem

(336) 722-0007

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Foothills Brewing's Valentine Beer

At the Dishing it Out blog Michael Hastings has a Valentines gift selection if your dearly beloved is a beer lover.  It's a limited edition brew from Foothills Brewing called Sexual Chocolate Imperial Stout.  If you like beer it sounds like there's a lot to like about this brew, including the 9.75% alcohol content.

Sexual Chocolate is being sold on tap starting at 6 p.m. this evening and they will start selling 600 hand numbered bottles tomorrow (Saturday the 7th) at 11 a.m.  Hastings says that last year they sold 500 bottles in 49 minutes so you may want to get there early.

Sarah South Enjoyed Brunch at Christophers

Sarah South posted a video of brunch at Christopher's in Winston-Salem.  She found the food great, if a little pricey.

Christopher's
712 Brookstown Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336.724.1395
http://www.christophersngc.com

Firebirds, Winston-Salem

Celeste and I tried out Firebirds, the new steak joint off of Hanes Mall Blvd. in the new building behind Ethan Allen. 

First let me start by saying that the food was very good.  The steaks were prepared just right, the baked potatoes were light (not overcooked) and a perfect compliment to the steaks. Prices are a little up there with a NY Strip running $25.95 and a sirloin around $18. Still, the meals don't disappoint and since all prices seem to be going up these days I wouldn't call the pricing unreasonable.  Definitely worth a try if you're a steak lover.

We had about a ten minute wait before our table was ready and although I tried to get us some drinks at the bar I didn't have much luck.  Seems like they're still trying to work out the service kinks but once they get it figured out I'd say it's a decent place for a drink and a steak.

Side note: Firebirds also seems to be a popular "girls night out" spot for ladies who are no longer girls.  Maybe it was just a coincidence that so many groups of 30-40 something ladies were there the night we were, but the atmosphere does feel right for get-togethers so I'm thinking it was more than coincidence.

Address:
1215 Creekshire Way
Winston-Salem, NC  27103
(336) 659-3973
winston-salemevents@firebirdsmail.com

Billy Recommends The Coffee Break

Billy the Blogging Poet highly recommends The Coffee Break in Greensboro for that cup (or 6) of joe.  The Coffee Break is located at 1820 Spring Garden Street, Greensboro, NC.

Visual Guide to Greensboro Subs

GED reviews subs from Greensboro area delis and provides an illustrated guide to boot.  Very cool.

Starr's New Southern Cuisine, Mocksville

Jim Caserta wrote in to tell us about Starr's New Southern Cuisine in Mocksville.  He tells us that it's really good and worth the drive down to Mocksville.  We're going to test that out in the near future, but until then if you've tried Starr's and would like to chime in please do so in the comments.

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Grey's Tavern, Greensboro

Grey's Tavern has opened at 343 South Elm Street in Greensboro.  Downtown Diane gives it a big thumbs up.

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