Isolated thunderstorms early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Low 72F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%..
Isolated thunderstorms early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Low 72F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Welcome to our favorite issue of the year, The Triad’s Best! As many of you may know, this is our biggest issue all year, and something we spend several months working on.
People from all over North America, Europe, Asia, and even as far as Australia made their voices heard by choosing all of their Triad favorites. After a year like 2020 and 2021, we are excited to see things events, festivals, people starting to go out in the Triad and things getting back to normal.
With a renewed sense of community and pride, sit back and celebrate the winners and runners-up of the Triad’s Best readers’ poll. While you’ll see familiar winners, we hope this issue will be an opportunity for you to discover many newcomers who have won some of the top awards. The way we listed everyone this year is pretty simple: There are “first-place winners,” “second-place winners,” and “runners-up.” As voting was fierce and highly competitive, you will see additional runners-up listed. This was done due to the closeness of the vote counts, and in some cases, ties in the runner-up categories.
There are many people to thank for making the 2022 issue possible:
- To our advertising partners, we are so very proud that you have chosen us to be a part of your businesses success. We know how tough things have been, but we look forward to growing with you as things improve and get back to normal.
- To our readers and advertising supporters, we cannot say “Thank-You” enough for picking up our awesome paper, taking the time to vote, and offering your suggestions and ideas.
-To the winners and runners-up, congratulations to you and know that we are all so glad to have you and your business in the Triad. We could not do this without you, and we appreciate being a part of your growth and success!
– To Alex and Austin, the best design staff in the Triad! Thank you so much for your diligence and patience on this enormous issue.
- To the sales team, simple and sweet: you crushed it!
– To our writers and photographers, thank you so much for making it happen.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND SHARE PHOTOS OF YOUR FAVORITE WINNERS AND RUNNERS-UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA USING THE HASHTAG, #TRIADSBEST2022.
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Best Girls Night Out For Fun
Best Golf Course in Forsyth County
Best Golf Course in Guilford County
Best Guys Night Out For Fun
Best Live Theatre Venue in Forsyth County
The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem
Best Live Theatre Venue in Guilford County
Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
Best Movie Theater in Forsyth County
Best Movie Theater in Guilford County
AmStar Cinemas 18 - Four Seasons Station
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Old Salem Museums and Gardens
Best Museum in Guilford County
International Civil Rights Center and Museum
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Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
Best Place for Family Fun in Forsyth County
Best Place for Family Fun in Guilford County
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Best Place to Ride a Bike
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Best College/University in the Triad
North Carolina A&T
UNCG Child Care Education Program
The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem
Drama Kids of the Triad
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Best Bloody Mary in Forsyth County
Best Bloody Mary in Guilford County
Best Club for Hooking Up
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Hannah Taylor at Paddled South Brewing
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Amber Huffman, Karondas Sports Bar and Grill
Steven Owen Paddled South Brewing
Josh Gore 'The Queen' at Orion's, Greensboro
DJ BS - Brian Saunders
Best Karaoke Night in Forsyth County
Tee Time Sports & Spirits
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Best Karaoke Night in Guilford County
Best Margarita in Forsyth County
Best Margarita in Guilford County
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Best Martini in Guilford County
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Best Neighborhood Bar in Forsyth County
Break Time Billiards & Sports
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Best Neighborhood Bar in Guilford County
Best New Club/Bar Forsyth County
Best New Club/Bar Guilford County
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Best Patio in Forsyth County
Best Patio in Guilford County
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Best Place to Eat After Midnight in Forsyth County
Best Place to Eat After Midnight in Guilford County
Best Place to Shoot Pool in Forsyth County
Tee Time Sports & Spirits
Best Place to Shoot Pool in Guilford County
Best Sports Bar in Forsyth County
Tee Time Sports & Spirits
Break Time Billiards & Sports
Mossy’s Eats Ales Spirits
Best Sports Bar in Guilford County
Most Original and Unique Bar
Folly’s Draft & Snack, Kernersville
Greenfields NY Deli & Bagels
Best Barbecue Restaurant in Forsyth County
Best Barbecue Restaurant in Guilford County
Best Beer Selection at Bar in Forsyth County
Best Beer Selection at Bar in Guilford County
Best Breakfast in Forsyth County
Young Cardinal Cafe & Co.
Best Breakfast in Guilford County
Young Cardinal Cafe & Co.
Best Burgers in Forsyth County
Best Burgers in Guilford County
The Pearl Kitchen Food Truck
Best Chef in Forsyth County
Antonio Di Lisio - Di Lisio's Italian Restaurant
Curtis Hackaday 1703 Restaurant & Catering
Best Chef in Guilford County
Andrew Smith from Black powder smoke house
Rey Davis, Karondas Sports Bar & Grill
Best Chicken Wings in Forsyth County
Sixty Six Grill and Taphouse
Best Chicken Wings in Guilford County
Best Chinese Restaurant/Take Out in Forsyth County
Best Chinese Restaurant/Take Out in Guilford County
Best Coffee in Forsyth County
Best Coffee in Guilford County
B&E's Ice Cream and Coffee Shop
The Pearl Kitchen Food Truck
The Pearl Kitchen Food Truck
Best Fried Chicken in Forsyth County
Best Fried Chicken in Guilford County
Kabuto Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
Fire & Sticks Japanese Steakhouse
Arigato's Japanese Steak and Seafood House
Best Hot Dogs in Forsyth County
Best Hot Dogs in Guilford County
Yum Yum Better Ice Cream
Backyard Flames- Big Will’s Famous Hotdogs
B&E's Ice Cream and Coffee Shop
Yum Yum Better Ice Cream
Salt and Pepper Indian Cuisine
Best Italian Restaurant in Forsyth County
Quanto Basta Italian Eatery & Wine Bar
Best Italian Restaurant in Guilford County
Best Japanese Restaurant in Forsyth County
Best Japanese Restaurant in Guilford County
Kabuto Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
Fire & Sticks Japanese Steakhouse
Arigato's Steak and Seafood House
Old Nick Williams Co. Farm & Distillery
Best Mexican Restaurant in Forsyth County
Best Mexican Restaurant in Guilford County
El Camino Real Mexican Grill
B&E's Ice Cream and Coffee Shop
Best New Small/Afforable Restaurant
Acadia Family Restaurant & Pizzeria
The Pearl Kitchen Food Truck
Best Pizza in Forsyth County
Best Pizza in Guilford County
Blue Rock Pizza And Tap
Best Restaurant in Forsyth County
Spring House Restaurant, Kitchen & Bar
Ryan's Restaurant -Steaks-Chops & Seafood
Best Restaurant in Guilford County
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Greenfields NY Deli & Bagels
Best Seafood Restaurant in Forsyth County
Best Seafood Restaurant in Guilford County
Best Steak in Forsyth County
Ryan's Restaurant -Steaks-Chops & Seafood
Best Steak in Guilford County
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Nick's Sub Shop & Grill
Best Tacos in Forsyth County
Crafted Art of The Taco
Best Tacos in Guilford County
Crafted The Art of the Taco
Thai Sawatdee/(Harris) Teeter Thai
Country Park at Tall Oaks
The Lofts at Little Creek
Piedmont Ear, Nose & Throat Associates
Aim Hearing & Audiology Services, PC
Best Auto Detail/Automotive Appearance Facilit y
Tight Cuts Barber & Salon
Best Beer Selection at Grocery Store
Bi Rite Galaxy - Stokesdale
High Point Bicycle Toy and Hobby
Apotheca - CBD, Delta8, & Kratom
Best Commercial/Home Cleaning Compan y
2 Broke Girls Cleaning Services LLC
Simply Clean of the Triad
Carolina's Finest Cleaning Company LLC
JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting in Triad
Songbirds Bridal, Formal and Consignment
Renaissance Center for Plastic Surgery & Wellness
Cone Health Medical Group Plastic Surgery Specialists
Greensboro Municipal Federal Credit Union
Best Dog/Pet Training Facility
Best Grocery Store in Forsyth County
Best Grocery Store in Guilford County
Bi Rite Galaxy - Stokesdale
Edge Fitness & Combat Arts
Best Hair Salon in Forsyth County
Pigtails & Crewcuts: Haircuts for Kids - Winston-Salem
Best Hair Salon in Guilford County
Pigtails & Crewcuts: Haircuts for Kids - Greensboro
Amanda Wicker Kerekes at Greensboro Day Spa
Jessica Pitt@All Teased Up
Best Home Repair/Remodeling Co
Best Hookah Lounge/Smoke Shop
Petra Hookah Vape & Lounge
Apotheca - CBD, Delta8, & Kratom
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Best Insurance Agent/Group in Forsyth County
Best Insurance Agent/Group in Guilford County
On Time Lawn Care LLC
Landscape Solutions & Design, Inc.
Best Lawn & Garden Center
Soviero's Tri-County Garden Center & Feed
Best Lawyer/Law Firm in Forsyth County
Dummit Fradin, Attorneys at Law
Best Lawyer/Law Firm in Guilford County
Janet Ward Black, Ward Black Law
Dummit Fradin, Attorneys at Law
The Law Offices of Cheryl David
Best Local Men's Clothing Store
Best Local Women's Clothing Store
Songbirds Bridal, Formal & Consignments
Align Holistic Body Work by Jenny Pruitt
Best Med Spa/Day Spa
Triad & World Class Powersports High Point
Best Optometrist/Eye Care Center
Lucky's Pet Resort & Day Spa
Furry to Fabulous Pet Spa
Howlin at the Moon Bakery
Best Place to Buy Beer in Forsyth County
Best Place to Buy Beer in Guilford County
Best Place to Buy Eye Glasses in Forsyth County
Best Place to Buy Eye Glasses in Guilford County
Best Place to Buy Wine in Forsyth County
The Caviste Wine Bar/Shop
Best Place to Buy Wine in Guilford County
Best Real Estate Agency/Agent
Shannon Bruins-Bruins Realty Group/Keller Williams
T.R.U.S.T Roofing and Property Maintenance LLC
Sunless Body Spray Tan Studio
Rooster McGuire Deja Vu tattoo
Boss Lady Piercings and Tattoos
Next Step Ministries Thrift Store
Triad Goodwill Store & Donation Center
Bargain Box of Junior League
Songbirds Bridal, Formal & Consignments
Cake & All Things Yummy
Weddings and Events by Vivian
Ahimsa Yoga & Wellness Collective
Best LGBTQ Drag Night Out or Event
The Sex Kitten Round Up
Brenda's Drag Buffet at Twist Lounge
Ivy Carter's School of Shade
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The Red Party - Guilford Green Foundation
Best Female TV News Anchor
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"Steve The Finman Finnegan WTOB 96.7
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The B String Guitar Shop
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