Tag: WSNC Bars

Sophie’s Cork & Ale crowned Burger Week Champion

Two dozen restaurants competed in Eat Drink Burger Week with Sophie’s Cork & Ale capturing three wins including the best Triad burger in the inaugural year of the region-wide food event. Algenon caught up with owner Chef John Wilson to get his reaction to beating out the most talented...

Chef David Swing leads the hottest new downtown breakfast cafe

Chef David Swing is a rising star in the local culinary scene and shocked everyone when he partnered with Chef Adam Andrews to launch Young Cardinal Cafe & Co. Initially meant to be Winston-Salem’s first late-night food option, but COVID forced a pivot that appears to be paying off...

Spot On supports locally owned restaurants

Lori Adkins has a passion for small business and that’s what attracted to her to Spot On. In her new role, she assists restaurant owners with efficiently processing credit card payments via the innovative Spot On platform. They were also the title sponsor for Eat Drink Burger Week. Listen...

Burger Week kicks off September 19

Katie Murphy is the new advertising director for The Journal and N&R. She was instrumental in forming a partnership with Triad Food & Beverage Coalition to launch the very first Eat. Drink. Burger Week. Murphy joined Algenon to chat about the event as the competition gears up to kick...

Chef Daryl Pobanz is working to support local chefs in new and innovative ways

Chef Daryl Pobanz is director of culinary training at Providence, a social enterprise founded by Second Harvest Food Bank. He is seeking out rising culinary talent to recruit and train through his innovative program while also focused on building stronger networks between regional culinary professionals. Listen to Chef Pobanz...

Providence Kitchen makes an impact in the community and beyond

In this episode, Chef Brian DePaulis joins Algenon to deliver an update on the latest happenings at Providence Kitchen and the recently transitioned Manor House. Learn more about collaborative dinners, special events, and social enterprises in this episode highlighting the local charitable spirit....

Dr. Brownstone’s Sweet Summer Luv Luv Festival returns in 2021

Algenon is a huge fan of Chef Tim Grandinetti (aka “Dr. Brownstone”), so you’ll enjoy this wide-ranging conversation between them. Grandinetti announces the return of his coveted food festival, shares the real meaning behind “Dr. Brownstone”, and predicts the future of local restaurants....