There is nothing like Southern hospitality, and you will definitely find that in the heart of Winston-Salem. The walkable downtown continues to grow, with more than $1.5 billion invested into downtown revitalization over the last decade. Visitors can enjoy a taste of Winston-Salem, thanks to seven craft breweries in a one-mile radius, more than 80 locally-owned restaurants and cafes (many of which are women-run) and an array of live music venues, eclectic art galleries and innovative cocktail lounges.

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“Artists tell stories with paint on canvas and a writer with words, but chefs create foods of distant lands in diners, cafes, restaurants, and food trucks.The drive to create and comfort runs strong in the food community and in ethnic restaurants, the need to preserve and share culture through food is notable…
…Cultural cuisine is thriving in Winston-Salem from the north to the south, the east and west, and downtown.”