Pulliam's BBQ: Wow

I am a Winston-Salem Local. I know the city well, and have been to each of its corners and all the places in between. I know about many of the "landmark" restaurants in town and would say that I have been to 90% of them. It's that other 10% that allows me to find a treasure like Pulliam's. There could have been 50 pictures in this post, amazing since the restaurant is only about 400 square feet. I am limited to my phone camera this week so I will eventually go back for more/better quality photos.

Doug G. sent me the e-mail about Pulliams and I added it to the blog, but for some reason I could not get this place out of my head. I LOVE a good hot dog and if there was a place that had amazing hot dogs in W-S, I was going. Doug was kind enough to make another trip and meet me at Pulliam's. Ladies and Gentleman, welcome to Pulliam's, a tradition in Winston-Salem since 1910, yes 1910!!! I could not believe that this place had been here for 100 years and this is my first visit. I fell in love right away.

Part of Pulliam's success is that they keep it simple, local, and old school. There are two hot foods to choose from on the menu. Hot Dog or Barbecue. (No french fries, but an assortment of chips.) Dessert are B&H Pies, made by hand in W-S, and their drink assortment is the best around. They have your traditional drinks, but they also have a cooler of Nehi, Sundrop, Cheerwine, and RC cola. They are cold, in a bottle, and full of southern summer memories.

I ordered a hot dog, maybe two- I don't remember (ok, I DO remember both of them. Don't judge me), all the way (mustard, slaw, chili, onions), a chocolate B&H pie, and a diet Cheerwine (yeah, whatever, I like it) The hot dog is delicious, all the flavors melding together in every bite. There are bottles of Big Ed's Hot Sauce that is made in-house that are available if you like a little, or a lot of, heat. It's pretty darn tasty. If you have never had a B&H pie, they come in a variety of fruit flavors, and chocolate. Doug tried a peach pie for the first time and is now a fan.

While the menu may not have much of a variety, the customers are a diverse crowd. All collars are represented and chat it up at the counter inside. There are no tables at Pulliam's, you just belly up to the small counter and eat. There is one "table" outside that is completely recyclable. Pop a squat on a stump and enjoy the delicious meal. The environment inside could keep your eyes busy for an hour, but with only a camera phone this week, it just couldn't do it justice. One favorite item was a sign that was stitched in needle point, "If you can't enter with a smile, take one when you leave."  I did. :)

Pulliam's is near the Smith Reynolds Airport: 4358 Old Walkertown Rd, W-S 27105

Pancho Villa's Mexican

Mexican Food: delicious, filling, and cheap.
When dining on a budget, you can usually count on a good Mexican restaurant to fill you up without breaking the bank. Pancho Villa's on Stratford road is no exception to that rule. My husband and I went out on a Friday night and had a wonderful meal for under $20. He ordered the Grilled Chicken Quesadilla--which was perfect for him. He is pretty picky when it comes to quesadillas; he likes only the cheese and chicken to be inside, whereas many restaurants include peppers and onions with their chicken. Pancho Villa's only included the chicken and cheese (a good thing to note for picky eaters!).

I ordered combination dinner #27 of 1 Chile Relleno, 1 Chile Poblano, rice and beans...and it was amazing! Honestly, I couldn't tell you which was the relleno and which was the poblano, but both were fantastic. Since my husband only got one quesadilla, he helped me polish off the rice and beans.

Combine this meal with bottomless chips and salsa and $3.50 grande (32 oz) Dos Equis Amber on draft to make your cheap-and-delicious Friday date night complete!

--Sadie S.

Hutch and Harris: Morrissey's Club Sandwich

Last night I had dinner at Hutch & Harris.I was looking for a sandwich; a sandwich that was not a burger but that I could still have with Hutch & Harris' amazing French Fries. I chose the Morrissey Club sandwich and it was devine. The sandwich had a nice mixture of sliced turkey and roast beef, as well as cheddar, bacon, and LTM. The baguette that the sandwich came on was just as delicious as the items inside. The fries are more like wedges with a crispy (and not greasy!) outside and soft potato goodness on the inside.


The service was really great. Our server was extremely accomodating and had a lovely personality. The servers/managers also work well as a team here, tending to more that their assigned tables and making sure that the dining experience is a pleasant one. They really hit the customer service mark during our visit. This is the type of service that will keep us coming back.

Mozelle's Fresh Southern Bistro

Has anyone tried Mozelle's Tomato Pie? It is chock full of tomatoes and cheese and the buttery crust is hmm hmm good. It's served with a side of creamy succotash. Order yours the next time you head out to Mozelle's, you won't be sorry.

Wolfies Gourmet Frozen Custard

.....and this is what we had after dinner. Can anyone say scrumptious?

Soup's Place

We began our dinner with the Dancing Shrimp. We received 6 fried shrimp with some fried broccoli florets, fried green and red peppers and a fried onion ring.

O ordered the Mi Ga Chien Don or egg noodles with deep fried chicken. I ordered the Banh Canh Tom without the ham, which was udon noodles with shrimp. We both received HUGE bowls with noodles and chicken (or in my case, shrimp) swimming in a fragrant broth. We dressed up our dinner to our own personal tastes with the myriad of sauces they provided as well as the bean sprouts, lime, jalapenos and basil.

I hear they are now offering karaoke on Thursdays. I haven't checked it out yet, but I will and you should too.

Downtown Development Booming In W-S - Video - WXII The Triad

Downtown Development Booming In W-S - Video - WXII The Triad