Monthly Archives: June 2019

Moji Coffee and More Opens on Trade Street

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Tim Flavin, Executive Director of Moji Coffee & More

On Saturday, June 22, I was able to squeeze my way into the crowd in front of the building that once housed Ember Audio to get a few shots of the ribbon cutting for the city’s newest coffee shop.

Unlike most of the other coffee shops in town, Moji Coffee &More is a special place. Moji Coffee & More is a nonprofit business that offers employment to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), according to its Facebook page. On that page and a sign on the window says it’s “coffee that gives everyone a voice.”

Senator Paul Lowe (D)

Moji will train folks who otherwise wouldn’t have a chance at employment in how to become a barista, or in this shop’s case, a “mojista.” It gives them an opportunity to see if they like working in a coffee shop and it also gives them skills that they can take to other coffee shops and seek employment.

Mayor Allen Joines

Moji will serve espresso and other coffee drinks as well as hot tea, frappes, smoothies, bottled cold beverages and more. There will be bagels from Bagel Station and locally made pastries. O’Brien’s Deli will supply cold grab-and-go sandwiches.

The ribbon cutting was presided over by Tim Flavin, a Special Olympics swim coach who serves as Moji Coffee & More’s Executive Director. Flavin said in his remarks that this was a big day not only for the city, not only for Trade Street but for the folks who had worked hard to get Moji up and going and who were enjoying their time working there.

Also at the ribbon cutting was NC Senator Paul Lowe and Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines.

Moji Coffee & More, the Ribbon Cutting

Mayor Joines cut the bright red ribbon to open the facility.

The address for Moji Coffee & More is 690 N. Trade Street in Winston-Salem. Stop by and support this awesome company.

Buie’s Market is Officially Open

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Yesterday, I attended the official ribbon cutting for Buie’s Market. City Councilman Jeff MacIntosh and members of the Chamber of Commerce were in attendance.

Perhaps the coolest part was that Mr. Wayne Buie, whom, along with the pharmacy that he owned, the market is named for, was the special guest ribbon cutter for the event. He took time to talk with the attendees, many of which were frequenters of his pharmacy.

Buie’s Market is a quaint little market nestled back in the background of the Buena Vista neighborhood, connected to the same building as Diamondback Grill. It is a specialty market that will feature many local food sources and services. They have produce, most of which is from Whit Acres farm here in Winston-Salem. Camino Bakery is featured in its own section with various styles of bread. Dinners On The Porch has meals-on-the-go ready to be taken home and thrown in the oven. Ice Cream, condiments, spreads, meats, cheeses and much more. They have a coffee bar that also has beer on tap and wine, plus two coolers for packaged beer and wine.

I got to speak with Kristen and Ben Holcomb and Will Doss a good bit yesterday, and I told them that I feel the community needed this and will support it. It’s a beautiful space with a history, which goes over quite well in this town.

Today, they have more grand opening festivities that includes a real, live dairy cow brought in by Homeland Creamery. I recommend that you go and check them out. They are located at 749 N Avalon Road. They are open 7a-9p every day.

The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast Episode 115

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In Episode #115 proudly recorded at The Lab at Industry Hill:

Tim and Ray talk about:

  • Daniel Butner from Carrabba’s Italian Grill is in to talk about the restaurant and his family’s lineage to WSNC’s founding.
  • Dave Hillman gives the explanation of Uncle Buzzy’s closure.
  • Hutch & Harris to restructure.
  • Chelsea Tart to open Camel City Coffee in old Starbucks location on Oakwood.
  • Moji Coffee to open on Trade Street Saturday, June 22.
  • Tim did Mac & Nelli’s Brunch
  • Apartment 5B did a delivery/restaurant quality experiment
  • Food holidays and history.

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The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast Episode 114

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©Antonina Whaples

In Episode #114 proudly recorded at The Lab at Industry Hill:

Tim and Ray talk about:

  • Antonina Whaples from Kindred Spirits is in to talk WSNC.
  • Uncle Buzzy’s closes and it is disrupting the city.
  • Hutch & Harris close their dining room for the month.
  • Payper Plates is a new meat + 3 in Clemmons
  • Tim & Ray talk Carrabba’s.
  • Food holidays and history.

No poll this week!

Don’t forget our sponsors:

DiLisio’s Italian Family Restaurant.  Italian food like you’re sitting, eating in Naples. Wonderful Italian dishes from traditional spaghetti and lasagna to contemporary delights. Rich, flavorful sauces, a variety of pasta options, seafood, meat and more. Just south of Downtown and Business 40 (SOB40).

Washington Perk & Provision Company. Better than a convenience store but not quite a grocery store, in the heart of Washington Park and Downtown WSNC.

The Humble Bee Shoppe is challenging your perception of scratch made and leaving you with an experience you couldn’t possibly forget! With inventive flavor combos and a sense of artistry, The Humble Bee Shoppe isn’t your average bakery.

The Man Who Ate the Town is part of The Less Desirables Network. Give it a listen on iTunes, Stitcher, Podcast Addict and TuneIn, basically anywhere you can listen to podcasts. Or you can listen here (at the bottom of the post).

Bon Appetit!

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The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast Episode 113

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Chef Antwan Hairston

In Episode #113 proudly recorded at The Lab at Industry Hill:

Tim and Ray talk about:

  • Spirits of Summer Festival
  • Tim does a chain, Carrabba’s Italian Restaurant
  • Tim does a food journalist tasting at Mac N Nelli’s
  • Tim talks Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse
  • Tim starts the “Summer of Burgers” with Food Freaks, Mac N Nelli’s and Willows.
  • Food holidays and history.

No poll this week!

Don’t forget our sponsors:

DiLisio’s Italian Family Restaurant.  Italian food like you’re sitting, eating in Naples. Wonderful Italian dishes from traditional spaghetti and lasagna to contemporary delights. Rich, flavorful sauces, a variety of pasta options, seafood, meat and more. Just south of Downtown and Business 40 (SOB40).

Washington Perk & Provision Company. Better than a convenience store but not quite a grocery store, in the heart of Washington Park and Downtown WSNC.

The Humble Bee Shoppe is challenging your perception of scratch made and leaving you with an experience you couldn’t possibly forget! With inventive flavor combos and a sense of artistry, The Humble Bee Shoppe isn’t your average bakery.

The Man Who Ate the Town is part of The Less Desirables Network. Give it a listen on iTunes, Stitcher, Podcast Addict and TuneIn, basically anywhere you can listen to podcasts. Or you can listen here (at the bottom of the post).

Bon Appetit!

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