I had the absolute pleasure of winning a complimentary dinner tasting at Founders in The Shaffner…read moreInn, thanks to EatDrinkTriad and YelpNCTriad. It was such a phenomenal experience! This was a special event, and the dinner menu is not quite yet solidified, but I want to a) talk about the delicious food, b) the beauty of the inn, and c) the hospitable and friendly staff at the Inn/Restaurant. The Inn itself is beautiful and historic. It's located in the heart of downtown Winston, but has its own parking lot which is a huge plus. Our dinner was in a reserved room on a Friday evening. It was a great room for our group of about 11-12. Our waiter, Gary, was THE BEST! He had a radiant personality, and was super attentive! The chefs (Kelly and Juan) came out to talk to us and were a pleasure. The food! I can't wait for this to be a constant menu at the restaurant! We had Fried Green Tomatoes, Mandarin and Goat Cheese Walnut Salad, Braised Short Rib over polenta dish, and Crème Brûlée cheesecake. YUM! And the drinks were very unique and delicious. I am so looking forward to another trip back to Founder's! I absolutely can't wait to try brunch!

The Shaffner Inn truly embodies vintage + classic! As a Winston local, I am thrilled they did…read moresomething beautiful with this building. Much of the architecture was kept in tact from the original era and they've restored it back to all its beauty. We recently stopped by the restaurant inside for brunch and everything was delicious! Walking around the house and seeing the many intricate fireplaces, woodwork, and windows and doors made me want to plan a staycation there. Can't wait to check out their rooms and amenities soon!

Top notch event center with a top notch owner. Great venue for a large gathering and an even better…read morespot to see national talent come through and take the stage here.

I have been a guest at several Millennium Center parties and events but just a few weeks ago I…read moreattended my company's Christmas party that I actually planned! Working with Greg and the team was such a breeze, they listened to every detail and request I sent their way and the event was absolutely beautiful! Already looking forward to coordinating next year's Christmas party. Thanks for making the experience smooth and wonderful!

Wow! I can see why this place is booked months in advance. I finally got to try out the small group…read morecooking class and it was phenomenal. We did bistro bliss which consisted of cheese fondue and a salad appetizer, asparagus and fish as the entre, and chocolate profiteroles for dessert. The space itself is tucked in between some other local staples - Fishbones, Wahoo's, and Sticks & Stones. Inside though we sat at a long counter already set with cutlery and wine glasses. It is a small class limited to 8 people, and each of us took turns preparing one of the dishes. I got to mix the profiterole dough at the end and then plate them with chocolate sauce and ice cream! Every dish was delicious, fresh, and super fun to watch others prepare, season, etc. And there was plenty of wine to pair with the meal. Chef is super knowledgeable, authentic, fun, and entertaining. I would definitely do another class , I just hope I don't have to wait another couple years!

My friend invited me to a cooking class here and it was so much fun! The parking lot is extremely…read moresmall so find street parking. The teacher was so nice and served us wine. We reviewed the menu and each team took turns cooking. Everything was delicious! I enjoyed my time and can't wait to attend another class.

Celebrated Valentine's Dinner at the Historic Union Station Winston-Salem. Passenger services to…read moreUnion Station WS were ended in 1970; it was restored in 2018-2019. It is a wonderful, historic event venue. Giving Grace Event Planning transformed the venue for an awesome Valentine's Day dinner with great food and music. There were three seatings across two nights. GGEP had the meal and service dialed-in. The food was very good banquet-style dining, particularly given the number of guests. There were more than enough servers to ensure smooth, friendly service. I could see GGEP arranging receptions, corporate events, alumni functions, etc. here (and elsewhere). Well done everyone.

-Friendly staff and manager! -Plenty of seating for the…read moreadults who aren't jumping -Wide variety of jump courses and play options, including slides! -Price cannot be beat.... They offer a monthly subscription with no signup or cancellation fees. This will definitely be our place to go when the kids aren't in school.

Took my nephew here for the first time for a day of fun. He had an absolute blast! We got there…read moreright at open (9am) and for a while we were part of a very small group of customers inside. There is so much to do here! There are slides, ball pits, multiple trampoline areas, two obstacle courses, a laser room, virtual reality games and even a snack bar! The park is designed so a parent can sit up top and easily see their children in multiple areas. The staff were so friendly and checked to make sure we were okay and enjoying ourselves. My nephew had so much fun we had to wait for him to exhaust himself before we could leave. The smile on his face was worth all the time we spent there! He has already been back since our visit and still loves it!

We recently had our High Point Central High School Class of 2000 25-year reunion at Congdon Yards…read more Our reunion took place on the third floor of "The Factory" building, inside "The Spinning Room." In short, I thought the space worked out great for the event. The event had less than 100 guests, catering by Pepper Moon Catering of Greensboro, a cash bar, music, an Epson projector and screen for a presentation/slideshow, and speakers with microphone. Take a look at my pictures to get a feel for the event space, vibe, and decor. On a Friday night, parking was free, plentiful, and easy. Congdon Yards consists of two 1920s Adams-Millis hosiery factory buildings in downtown High Point, next to Truist Point (baseball stadium). The property is named after the Congdon family, founders of Old Dominion Freight Line of Thomasville. Congdon Yards isn't the first time these old multistory brick buildings have been repurposed into event spaces and for other uses. In 2010, I attended a wedding at "The Loft at Union Square," which I believe is now "The Loft" at Congdon Yards: https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-loft-at-union-square-high-point The current incarnation of Congdon Yards opened in phases beginning in late 2020. The first building, branded as "Plant Seven," opened in spring 2021. The second building, The Factory, opened on June 12, 2023. Here are photos from the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CtZSX6cu3WM To tell them apart, The Factory is the all-brick building with the green "Congdon Yards" water tower and "High Point - NC" smokestack outside. The Loft is located on the fourth floor of The Factory. There are a multitude of rooms and event spaces, designed for weddings, parties, business meetings, lectures/presentations, etc. There are also public common areas, a cafe, a restaurant, offices, and "The Generator." The Generator provides access to industrial-grade woodworking machines for niche projects, an obvious nod to High Point, "the furniture capital of the world." The cafe is called Lil's Coffee Bar. It's located at "The Commons" in Plant Seven. It's only open Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. The restaurant is called Earl's Landing. It's located on the first floor of The Factory. It's fine dining; open Monday-Saturday for dinner only and Sunday for brunch only. In general, Congdon Yards is a nice upgrade to High Point's downtown scene, which continues to evolve thanks to Business High Point-Chamber of Commerce, the HP365 nonprofit, state grants, and private donations and investments. It's well done and similar to a lot of other popular and successful revitalization projects around the country, where "historic" buildings have been restored and adapted for modern mixed use. Like those developments, the Congdon Yards designers did a good job blending contemporary elements into the old factory spaces while preserving their rustic feel. For more info on Pepper Moon Catering, check out their Yelp page here (I left them a review too): https://www.yelp.com/biz/pepper-moon-catering-greensboro

I've been coming here for years to the Banff film Festival. Great location. Tickets are available…read moreonline or at the box office weekdays from 12-5. The people running this function are always so friendly and helpful. Lots of smiles. The location itself has parking right across the street but it isn't busy at all. Covered because of the bus terminal and super accessible. The box office had out tickets and we scanned in with the gentleman waiting at the bottom of the stairs. Concession was open with beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks. I grabbed a moscato and a couple bottles of water. The film festival is almost 2 hours long. Beautiful and amazing. Comes once a year. You really need to try it.

Nice venue, mature audience and great show. Will Downing never disappoints!…read moreI usually gravitate towards smaller venues and I thought this place was small but it was actually pretty large. We had great seats, and the sound system was clear. Parking: We didn't realize there was a parking garage across from the venue. We followed other cars into a lot just before we the venue. There was no charge at the time but it was difficult getting out. Pretty much like any parking lot after an event.

If you're ever looking for something fun to do on the weekends this is the place to go. It's always…read moresuch a fun time here at this little bar. They offer outdoor seating on a huge patio out back, they serve great mixed drinks and beers and they have live music on the weekends.

Great lil hidden gem. I enjoy this venue very much. The owners are fantastic and the staff is quite…read morefriendly. Love the outdoor stage in the back next to a tiki bar to down a few cold PBR's as i get to hear some good 'ol love honky tonk music.