Second Harvest’s Providence Enterprises Moving to Tanglewood

Providence’s Director of Service, Jordan Keiper came on the podcast yesterday to discuss this but here’s the official press release:

Second Harvest’s Providence Enterprises Moving to Tanglewood

Providence to Assume Management of Food and Beverage Operations and Accommodations

Winston-Salem. N.C., September 25, 2020—A deepening partnership with Forsyth County is providing expanding opportunities for Second Harvest’s Providence enterprises, as the Providence team prepares to bring its exceptional, mission-driven culinary and hospitality expertise to management of food and beverage operations and accommodations at the beautiful Tanglewood Park in Clemmons, NC.

“Second Harvest and Providence, and frankly most organizations, have spent the time since March of this year in a constant cycle of assessing, pivoting, acting, and reassessing,” said Eric Aft, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank. “This process has led us to a very exciting opportunity to partner with Forsyth County in new and meaningful ways that, to me and our board members, are a win-win all around.”

“In 2021 and beyond, Providence is going to look different, and we could not be more excited about the opportunities that lie ahead to establish the Providence brand and embrace new training opportunities for our Providence Culinary Training graduates at Tanglewood Park,” said Chef Jeff Bacon, VP and Executive Director for Providence.

Since its founding in 2006, Providence has grown from its roots as a culinary training program to include social enterprises that afford program graduates on-the-job experience and provide revenue to fund the school. In 2015, Providence Catering passed the million-dollar per year mark in sales. By 2019, Providence had prepared and provided over one million meals for hunger relief and, that same year, celebrated the graduation of its 100th culinary class.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the mandated shutdown of Providence Restaurant and Catering and temporary closing of Providence Culinary Training, left Second Harvest and Providence faced with the reality that 45 team member positions no longer existed. A rapid assessment of community needs that could readily be served by the skill set of these Providence team members led to two key initiatives: HEARD Café and the expansion of Providence Community Meals.

HEARD Café offered meals in Downtown Winston-Salem for displaced hospitality workers and local artists out of the former Providence Kitchen at BB&T location, which closed in early March of this year after BB&T vacated the building. HEARD drew national attention and continues to bring awareness of the work of Second Harvest and Providence.

Providence Community Meals (PCM), a meal delivery program operating out of the Providence kitchen in the heart of the Food Bank’s main warehouse, quickly ramped up its work and, at its height this past summer, was preparing and delivering 40,000 meals a week for children and medically fragile seniors. Providence team members also provided support for Second Harvest Food Bank’s essential food distribution programs, taking on the work of inspecting, sorting, and repacking food donations until volunteers could safely return to the Second Harvest Volunteer Center.

“Not long ago, Providence employed over 70 individuals with 80% of them being graduates from our training program and, since 2006, the social return on investment for Greater Winston Salem from the Providence program is over 30 million dollars,” explained Bacon. “Now, as our work supporting emergency response is tapering, we’re excited to be embarking on a new direction with our social enterprises.”

Providence Culinary Training is back up and running and, while Providence will not be re-opening at the Doubletree, the full-service Providence Catering team is eager to serve the community from their new home at Tanglewood. The Providence Team will staff the newly named enterprise–Providence at the Manor House. Providence will also manage and staff food and beverage operations at Providence Grill in the Golf Club House.

Longtime and new patrons of Providence’s annual Thanksgiving-to-Go event will soon have the opportunity to come out to Providence at the Manor House, which will serve as the pickup location for this year’s feast-to-go. In time, the Providence Hospitality Residency will resume at Tanglewood, albeit with a significantly enhanced curriculum.

“Over the years, Forsyth County management has developed great respect for the transformational work of Second Harvest and the Providence team,” said Dudley Watts, County Manager. “Tanglewood Park is an exceptional community asset with a great deal to offer both area residents and out-of-town visitors. In our partnership at the Manor House and the Golf Operations/Clubhouse we further the County’s goal of workforce development while exceeding expectations for great hospitality at the Park.”

“Stay tuned for the launch of our new website this fall and more news in the coming months about new and exciting offerings as Providence expands menus and hospitality services at Tanglewood Park,”  said Chef Bacon.

The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast Episode 122

Shrimp Cocktail from Butcher & Bull

In Episode #122 proudly recorded at The Lab at Industry Hill:

Tim and Ray talk about:

  • Little Richard’s Bar-N-Que opens on Stratford.
  • Tim gives reviews of Butcher & Bull and Skrimp Shack.
  • Abbott’s Frozen Custard and The Habit Burgers to open in Clemmons.
  • Hot Dog Tasting Trolley Tour is rescheduled for October 5. You can purchase discounted tix using the code “Man5” on this link.
  • Update on Summer of Burgers Tour.
  • Food holidays and history.

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!

The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast Episode 121

Sentinel Commons artist rendering (©Sentinel Commons)

In Episode #121 proudly recorded at The Lab at Industry Hill:

Tim and Ray talk about:

  • Nick and Cole from Linville Team Partners and Stuart from Lambert Architecture talk about plans for Sentinel Commons.
  • Adam Andrews to open Young Cardinal Cafe in Hutch & Harris dining room spot.
  • Irie Rhythms is now Sea Breeze Island Cuisine.
  • Could ABC stores in NC be a thing of the past? It could if this bill passes the NCGA!
  • Downtown Grocery Store talk quelled once again.
  • Food holidays and history.

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!

The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast Episode 120

In Episode #120 proudly recorded at The Lab at Industry Hill:

Tim and Ray talk about:

  • Will & Latasha Lewis along with Cam Myers all from Cam’s Coffee talk about their coffeeshop and the struggles and satisfaction of operating a business geared toward helping “Differently Challenged” folks find their place in life.
  • Former owners of Cities opens Johnny B’s on Stratford Rd, not far from the former location.
  • K&W in Clemmons closes.
  • Hops Burger Bar gets a freshly painted sign and could be close to opening.
  • Rumors are starting to swirl about H&H location. We give vague reference to this.
  • Triad Eco-Tours and NC Hotdogs present Hot Dog Tasting Trolley Tour. You can get $5 off the price using our own special code: Man5 at this link.
  • Food holidays and history.

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!

The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast Episode 119

George Memory and his beautiful family.

In Episode #119 proudly recorded at The Lab at Industry Hill:

Tim and Ray talk about:

  • George Memory of Organix Juice Bar and Cafe Vara Du is in to talk about both locations; great conversation.
  • Earl’s owners to open a new bar on the corner of Fourth and Burke.
  • Mozelle’s owner buys duplex next door, patio to expand, possibly more.
  • Shalom Project has record-setting Big Chill and counting.
  • Triad Eco-Tours and NC Hotdogs presents Hot Dog Tasting Trolley Tour. You can get $5 off the price using our own special code: Man5 at this link.
  • Food holidays and history.

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!

The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast Episode 118

In Episode #118 proudly recorded at The Lab at Industry Hill:

Tim and Ray talk about:

  • Daniel Butner of Carrabba’s Italian Grill talks about the wine dinner/Apollo 11 celebration happening July 16 and July 23.
  • Wise Man Brewing Named Top 10 Globally.
  • Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC and Chef Jeff Bacon to present Farm to Fourth 2019.
  • Duck Donuts coming to Winston-Salem
  • Food holidays and history.

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!

The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast Episode 117

In Episode #117 proudly produced at The Lab at Industry Hill:

The first-ever remote recording or The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast live from Yamas Mediterranean Street Food!

Tim and Ray talk about:

  • Jason and Mia from Yamas hang with us for the entire podcast, talking about Mediterranean food, Yamas, the Michael family and more.
  • Rumors of a new “food hall” in the Sentinel Commons building.
  • Salem’s Biffles are finally at Canteen Market & Bistro.
  • Pan Goo in danger of closing.
  • Sweet Aromaz will close soon.
  • Food holidays and history.

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!

The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast Episode 116

Chef Jay Pierce of Mozelle’s Fresh Southern Bistro (left) and his new Chef de Cuisine, Chef Graham Heaton (©Michael Hastings/W-SJournal)

In Episode #116 proudly recorded at The Lab at Industry Hill:

Tim and Ray talk about:

  • Eileen Ayuso is in the studio to talk about the Shalom Project, its happenings and The Big Chill coming July 21.
  • Hutch & Harris closes permanently.
  • Mozelle’s gets a new Chef de Cuisine and rolls out a new Summer menu.
  • Salem Kirby is the new dessert/bakery chef for Canteen.
  • Owners of Organix Juice Bar to open Vara Du Cafe this Summer.
  • Summer of Burgers update.
  • Food holidays and history.

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!

The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast Episode 115

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.

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!

The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast Episode 114

©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!