EAT: Silo Deli Wine and Cheese, Winston-Salem, NC

Located in the old barn at Reynolda Village in Winston Salem, NC, Silo Deli Wine and Cheese is a great place for sandwiches and small plates. It does not have a gluten free menu, but they recently added gluten free bread as an option for the sandwiches. They carry Udi's Gluten Free Whole Grain Bread (Allergen Notice: Udi's contains Corn, so I order my sandwich without bread). 

Everything I have had at Silo is good. It focuses on farm to table and local produce. The menu is somewhat limited for gluten free, but with the addition of the gluten free bread, more options are available. Also, each sandwich can be ordered without bread for a more protein style meal. As far as salads, I like the caprese salad.

Silo has great outside seating and can be quite busy on warm days. It also has a good selection of wines and crafted beers. Mondays are half price wine night. Silo is open for lunch and dinner everyday except Sunday, where it closes at 4pm. Be sure to check it out. 

114 D Reynolda Village

Winston Salem, NC 27106

336.608.4359

www.siloatreynolda.com

EAT: Willow's Bistro, Winston-Salem, NC

Located in the old train depot on South Liberty Street in downtown Winston-Salem, NC, Willow's Bistro aims to please and make sure your dining experience is enjoyable. The menu is full of Southern and low country options and includes produce from local farmers and Carolina seafood. What is even better? Their gluten free items are listed right on the menu!

Willow's Bistro has great outside dining and the food is reasonably priced. It also has an extensive wine list and a full bar with fun and unusual craft cocktails. They have a good mix of appetizers (several are gluten free!) and great salads. Open 7 days a week, Willow's also serves lunch and Sunday brunch.

Our server was well-versed in the menu and was happy to check on any questions we had with the chef. For an appetizer, I had to try the House Hickory Smoked Shrimp Risotto (gluten free). Wow, I should have just ordered that as my entree! So delicious! The risotto was creamy and the shrimp were perfectly cooked, a nice size for an appetizer.

But, I did order an entree! I decided upon the gluten free 8oz Hanger Steak and Black Tiger Shrimp. It was served a nice medium with a tasty black rice. So much food that I had to get a take home box!

My dinner companion ordered the full rack of ribs, which are gluten free, with the Roasted Mango Wasabi BBQ Sauce on the side. Talk about some ribs! They were yummy, cooked perfectly! Again, so much food, he surrendered and also took a take home box.

Willow's Bistro is one of my favorite restaurants in downtown Winston-Salem. Tucked away in a quiet part of downtown near Old Salem, Willow's shines with its food options, nice atmosphere, and easy parking. Perfect for a date or a group of friends, Willow's has a great variety of options for everyone. Can't wait to go back soon!

Willow's Bistro
300 South Liberty St.
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336.293.4601
www.willowsbistro.net

EAT: Rock House Gluten Free Bakery, Winston Salem, NC

I came across Rock House Bakery at the farmer's market in Reynolda Village in Winston Salem, NC. A 100% gluten free, soy free, and GMO free bakery, owners Bart and Soundra Goings have over 20 years of gluten free baking experience. Some of their baked goods are dairy free as well, and they can accommodate other allergens on special orders. 

Rock House Bakery does not have a storefront yet, but they can be found at the farmer's markets at Reynolda Village (Fridays) and Tanglewood (Saturdays). Rock House Bakery makes an assortment of cupcakes, small cakes, cookies, and breads and are constantly experimenting to perfect new options.

Rock House Bakery

336.764.3730

rockhousebakery@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/RockHouseBakery