Winston Salem March 2013 Ownership News

This site is dedicated to covering the different and best wineries found in North Carolina but we also like to cover some little tidbits of information from around the state that sometimes isn't related to wineries but may still serve a purpose to in different business sectors of the state.

Today we have compiled current information on whats going down in Winston Salem.  

Acadia Grill - a popular food spot on the south side of Winston-Salem has reopened under new ownership. If you recall, Acadia Grill closed after being open since 1934. Big Mama's Restaurant opened in its place and became known for their southern cooking, and popular place among the locals in Washington Park and South Side neighborhoods. Unfortunately they closed in the fall on 2012.

In steps Erin and Rhonda Lambert who wanted to revive the old Acadia Grill feel and food in the neighborhood. So, with a little hard work, they re-opened the establishment this week. Home cooking, neighborhood characters, stories and all. Acadia Grill is located at 200 W. Acadia Ave @ Broad St. Hours: M-Sat 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Telephone: 722-1364

Old Courthouse to be converted into apartments - The old Forsyth County Courthouse located at the square of Third, Fourth, Main and Liberty St are moving ahead to be converted into apartments. Clachan Properties out of Richmond, Va. is the developer who wants to turn the old courthouse into 57 one and two bedroom apartments with the help of historic tax credits to help defray the cost of construction on the $6 million project.

Clachan Properties is not new to the Winston-Salem market. They developed the former Brown Rogers Dixon building into the highly successful Winston Factory Lofts. They are now working on the second project involving $11 million converting a vacant R. J. Reynolds building in 86 apartments due to be completed by summer 2013.

On top of a number of other apartment projects announced over the last few months. Come late 2014 there should not be a issue of those looking to rent downtown. There will be plenty.