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Winston-Salem -- A Spicy Destination

We always knew that North Carolina was known for it’s tangy barbecue. But we didn’t know it was also known for it’s tangy sauce. Hot sauce, that is. Winston-Salem is the home of Texas Pete Hot Sauce (and lots of other Texas Pete products) and, as we learned, home of many other zesty attractions.

There are several unique accommodations options, including a city bed & breakfast at the Henry F. Shaffner House or a stay at a renovated cotton mill at the Brookstown Inn. Both offer great locations and ambiances and creative amenities not found in the chain hotels (which Winston-Salem has plenty of too).

Dining in Winston-Salem takes center stage. Not only can you find Texas Pete on many tables in town, you can certainly find it in some of the signature dishes on many restaurant menus. From the ‘Mambo Sauce’ that comes with the fried chicken sandwich at Sweet Potatoes-A Restaurant to the Texas Pete Lodge Wings at River Birch Lodge and the tangy pork ‘cue at Starr’s Restaurant in nearby Mocksville, it’s not hard to get a taste of tang throughout the city.

And there is plenty to do between meals as well. Soak up a bit of early 1800s Moravian history at the Old Salem Museum & Gardens. Stroll along the galleries and browse in the eclectic shops of the Downtown Arts District. Taste a sip of vino at any number of wineries that are part of the burgeoning Yadkin Valley Viticultural Area. Before you know it, it’s time to eat again. And the search for the perfect spicy tang continues.