Wolfies,
a gourmet frozen custard store is now open at 420 West Fourth Street
between Recreation Billiards and Hutch & Harris restaurant.
Magnolia Construction LLC was hired to up fit the space.
The
concept is built around premium frozen dessert products with several
signature products sold under the Wolfies Gourmet Custard brand
name. They will include Frozen Custard with fresh flavors,
milkshakes, and sundaes. They will occupy 1300 square feet and seat
25 patrons. It is Wi-Fi accessible, thanks to the the free Fourth
Street Wireless network. The shop will be open seven days a week.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday, 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. or later.
Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. or later. The telephone
number is 245-2400.
BREW NERDS
will open a second location on July 14, replacing Sin Coffee Bar at
305 West Fourth Street in the Chatham Building. Owners DJ McKie and
wife, Jennifer, currently own the Brew Nerds and Kernel Kustard on
Hanes Mall Boulevard at the Shoppes on Little Creek. Brew Nerds
micro-roasts its coffee beans in small batches on site. The shop
will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; from 6
a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays; and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on
Sunday.
TOLIN MORRISON &
ALTMAN
is a newly formed law firm which has established its practice in
Suite 802 on the eighth floor of Winston Tower. Attorneys James W.
Tolin, III, Alice Morrison and Kevin Altman will offer a general
practice with concentration in criminal and domestic law. Call
724-6990.
THE PIEDMONT TRIAD
RESEARCH PARK
plans to adopt environmentally friendly guidelines based on the
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, rating
system for the park’s infrastructure and research centers. “Green”
buildings are constructed of materials that are renewable, do not
harm the environment and use less energy than in conventional
construction methods. The guidelines will be used in future
planning, construction and operations, such as placing new buildings
to absorb more solar power.
THE YOGA GALLERY
at 633 North Trade Street will be expanding into space formerly
occupied by Young’s Vintage Home and Garden store. The Yoga Gallery
will merge its studio with the Arts of Yoga, currently located at
717 South Marshall Street, and will begin offering classes seven
days a week. A retail shop will be set up in the front of the
downstairs space. An opening date for the expanded studio is
projected for the first of September. Classes will continue as
usual at both locations during the summer.
THE NEW LIFE CENTER
of the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission, will be officially dedicated at
a ceremony on Tuesday, July 22, at 10 a.m. The facility at 718 N.
Trade Street will be equipped to offer instruction in budgeting,
life skills, GED training, and computer skills classes to men in the
program. The Rescue Mission is in its 41st year of
operation.
DOWNTOWN 101
will be held at the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership on
Tuesday, July 22, from 8-11 a.m. The free seminar is aimed at
people who are interested in starting a business downtown or would
like to know more about the downtown market. Presenters include
representatives from Forsyth Technical Community College Small
Business Center, Fire Department, City Inspections, City Development
Office, County Health Department, architects, commercial realtors
and contractors. To register call 354-1500 or e-mail
admin@dwsp.org
THE DOWNTOWN BIKE
PATROL
new personnel will be honored at a reception at the Downtown
Winston-Salem Partnership beginning on Tuesday, July 22. Four new
officers have joined the patrol, and the public is invited to meet
them and welcome them to the downtown community. Contact
Glenda Keels at 354-1500 for more information.
LEONARD RYDEN BURR
has become the first major real estate firm in Winston-Salem to
offer information on home listings via text messaging. No special
cell phone is needed since most phones produced in the past few
years have text messaging capability. The needed information is
provided on smaller signs beside the “For Sale” signs of properties
that are part of the program.
DOWNTOWN WINSTON IN THE
NEWS
06-29-08:
On the Hunt: Downtown Scavenger Hunt a Success
06-27-08:
Profile: Kerry Avant and One Park Vista
06-21-08:
Struever Bros. Chosen for Expansion Of Research Park
06-16-08:
Moving Plan: Couple Want To Save Historic Houses
06-16-08:
Brew Nerds to Open Downtown in Sin Location
06-12-08:
Downtown Research Park To Go 'Green'
06-11-08:
Bringing, Keeping Retail Downtown Seen As Priority
06-10-08:
Group Wants Artistic Input on New Business 40
06-09-08:
Foothills Brewing Moving Into New Markets
06-04-08:
Downtown Partnership To Give Update On Retail Efforts
