Winston-Salem business news
Winston-Salem business news, newest first: openings and closings, new restaurants, jobs and the local economy.
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Winston-Salem rents up 4.8% in a year, home values flat
Typical Winston-Salem rent hit $1,478 in September, up $68 a month in a year and the fastest rise of eight NC cities we checked. Home values did not move.
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Inspections
Restaurant inspection scores in Forsyth County
How Forsyth County grades Winston-Salem restaurants: 90 and up is an A. Of 31 inspections posted for Oct. 5-10, 2026, 30 earned an A. Questions: 336-703-3225.
Food and drink
Where to eat in Winston-Salem: lists by category
Ten alphabetical lists of places to eat inside Winston-Salem city limits, from pizza, wings and barbecue to coffee, bakeries and patios.
Pizza
Where to get pizza in Winston-Salem: downtown and Hanes Mall
Nine pizza places inside Winston-Salem city limits: three downtown, Mario's on Hanes Mall Boulevard and the Papa John's and Little Caesars stores.
Wings
Where to get wings in Winston-Salem: Reynolda Road and beyond
Eight places to get wings inside Winston-Salem city limits, from two wing restaurants on Reynolda Road to Peters Creek Parkway and Hanes Mall Boulevard.
Patios
Patios and outdoor dining in Winston-Salem
Four Winston-Salem restaurants whose own sites list a patio, porch or outdoor seating: two on Robinhood Road and two near downtown.
Mexican food
Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants in Winston-Salem
11 Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants inside Winston-Salem city limits, from Jonestown Road and East Sprague Street to downtown and the West End.
Barbecue
Where to get barbecue in Winston-Salem
Four barbecue restaurants inside Winston-Salem city limits: two near downtown and two on the west side off Country Club Road.
Breakfast
Breakfast and coffee in Winston-Salem: downtown, Ardmore and Reynolda
13 places for breakfast or coffee inside Winston-Salem city limits: downtown, the West End, Ardmore, Reynolda Village and the biscuit chains.
Burgers
Where to get burgers in Winston-Salem: downtown, West End and more
Eight burger places inside Winston-Salem city limits: downtown, the West End, Hanes Mall Boulevard, Reynolda Road, Robinhood Road and Harvey Street.
Sushi
Sushi and Asian restaurants in Winston-Salem
Eight sushi, Japanese, Chinese and Thai restaurants inside Winston-Salem city limits, on Silas Creek Parkway, St. George Square and Robinhood Road.
