Dining Guide

Black Mountain Chocolate Bar

BY AMY HILL

Love is in the air, making a chocolate factory turned craft cocktail bar the ideal venue for your Valentine’s Day date this February. If you’re craving a break from distilleries, breweries or your local dive bar, switch up your date night routine and indulge your sweet tooth. Located in Bailey South, Downtown Winston-Salem’s beloved Black Mountain Chocolate Bar is a local lovebird’s go-to spot for coffee, cocktails and chocolate treats.

This Valentine’s Day marks Black Mountain Chocolate Bar’s first official Valentine’s Day with a full-service cocktail bar in tow. Treat your date to one of Black Mountain Chocolate’s iconic cocoa-infused cocktails, such as the signature espresso martini and Black Bear Flip, or the ever-popular Fire on the Mountain, complete with a tasty, toasted marshmallow to top it off. Wine enthusiasts and fruit lovers can rest assured that there are plenty of chocolate-free options available on BMC’s cocktail menu to cater to taste buds of all kinds. Black Mountain Chocolate Bar’s menu offers year-round recipes as well as seasonal items, so keep your eyes peeled for exciting new cocktail menu items when the weather starts to change.

Black Mountain Chocolate Owner Brent Peters is passionate about artisanship and craftsmanship – two qualities that helped propagate his career in the chocolate-making industry. When his affinity for creation dipped its curious toe in craft cocktails, what started as experimentation with recipes for close family and friends soon resulted in a new cocktail bar where Black Mountain Chocolate lovers can pair craft cocktails with their classic favorite BMC desserts. The bar’s detailed cocktail menu guides patrons on which drinks pair perfectly with treats such as Black Mountain Chocolate’s cocoa nib brownie or the salted caramel tart.

As a bean-to-bar chocolate factory, BMC’s chocolate is born from raw cocoa beans from a fair-trade co-operative in the Dominican Republic. The beans are roasted, ground and transformed into chocolate in-house, with plate glass windows allowing visitors to watch the process inside the factory from start to finish. Black Mountain Chocolate’s reputation is not solely attributable to its chocolate alone, but for a combination of its perfected chocolate recipe, unforgettable desserts and its oneof-a-kind factory experience for customers.

In search of the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? Black Mountain Chocolate Bar sells its renowned truffles conveniently prepackaged for grab-and-go gifts. Customize your selection of truffles at the counter or purchase a pre-made gift box filled with a variety of the factory’s most popular picks if you can’t decide which flavors to choose.

To add to its esteemed factory experience, Black Mountain Chocolate hosts monthly tasting events for attendees to sample flights of featured spirits, paired with sweet or savory small plates from the kitchen. Winter Sunday afternoons create the perfect opportunity to indulge in one of BMC’s espresso flights alongside factory-made biscotti. Additionally, the factory hosts monthly craft cocktail classes to teach patrons how to concoct libations of their own. While there’s still time, purchase tickets on Eventbrite for BMC’s upcoming love-themed cocktail lab on February 10th to learn how to whip up a drink that is sure to woo your date.

Although Black Mountain Chocolate has expanded its menu, location and event schedule, BMC is still dedicated to keeping the factory and ambiance “sweetly southern.” While the factory itself has undergone massive changes and improvements within the last year, the team’s focus on using local ingredients, local suppliers, local flavors and local inspirations remains unscathed.

Craving one of Black Mountain Chocolate’s truffles or cocktails? Visit BMC in Downtown Winston-Salem at 450 North Patterson Avenue, Suite 110. They are located in the Coal Pit behind the new Bailey South Building, right across the street from Bailey Park. Read more about the factory hours and products sold at blackmountainchocolate.com. To stay up to date on the latest news and events from the team at BMC, check out the team’s Facebook page or follow @blackmtnchoc on Instagram.

EVENTS LOCAL

SAREH NOURI BRIDAL TRUNK SHOW

Nitsa’s Apparel, 107 South Stratford Road in W-S. Nitsa’s offers the finest selection of designer couture bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, veils, accessories, social occasion and cocktail dresses and sportswear. As the Carolinas’ Couture Bridal Salon, Nitsa’s provides its signature personal service and exceptional in-house alterations. Fabulous since 1964! #wewearnitsas

FEBRUARY 5

THE 14TH ANNUAL BREAKFAST AT SIMPLY STERLING & COMPANY

9am-5pm, The Village at Robinhood, 5275 Robinhood Village Drive in W-S. A day of fun and fellowship. Enjoy special storewide sales and promotions as well as the launch of new lines and collections from all your favorites. “Gift bags” filled with awesome surprises for the first 25 purchasing guests. There will also be a special morning treat from 9am-12pm. Simplysterling.com

DATE NIGHT – CORNHOLE BOARDS AT HAMMER & STAIN

7pm, Hammer & Stain Yadkin Valley, 507 West Kapp Street in Dobson. Customize your project in studio with your choice of stain and paint colors. This registration will allow for two adults to work on one set. Dinner will be provided by us; please bring your own beverage. Cost: $200/project. www. hammerandstainyvnc.com

FEBRUARY 6

COZY KNIT BLANKETS AT HAMMER & STAIN

2pm, Hammer & Stain Yadkin Valley, 507 West Kapp Street in Dobson. Each maker will get 140 yards of cozy chenille yarn, and your throw will measure approx. 40” x 60” (actual size will vary per person, tighter stitches will result in a smaller blanket). You may note up to two colors that you prefer for your blanket in the order notes. This does not guarantee that both or either of the colors will be available to you, but we will do our best to accommodate your requests. There will be no refunds or cancellations due to lack of color availability. This registration allows for one adult to make one project. Cost: $75/person. www.hammerandstainyvnc.com

FAMILY FIRST: VALENTINE CARD WORKSHOP

2-4pm, Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road in W-S. Registrants for the workshop have the option of attending in person or pre-ordering a kit full of materials for making valentines with video instructions. Participants will receive an assortment of materials for collage and stenciling or select the special watercolor valentine set, which will include a watercolor paint set, watercolor paper for cards and oil pastels. Advance registration is required. Family First is a series of twohour workshops beginning at 2pm the first Sunday of each month for children in grades 1 through 6 and a favorite adult. Workshops include time in the museum to explore a work of art or decorative art. Cost: $30/ person. https://reynolda.org/visit/calendar/familyfirst-valentine-card-workshop/

FEBRUARY 6 & 20

NAVIGATING JIM CROW: GREEN BOOK AND OASIS SPACES IN NC EXHIBIT

1-4pm, Mount Tabor United Methodist Church, 3543 Robinhood Road in W-S. Presented by Mount Tabor United Methodist Church in partnership with the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission (a division of the NC Division of Natural and Cultural Resources). Self-guided exhibit to learn about the history of the Green Book sites in North Carolina that allowed African American communities to thrive, and that created “oasis spaces” for a variety of African American travelers. Open to the public. www.mttaborumc.org/green-book

FEBRUARY 10

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT GALENTINE’S PARTY

5pm-until…, The Village Inn, 6205 Ramada Drive in Clemmons. Come and enjoy and Galentine’s Party! The fun-filled night will include food and drink specials as well as a photo booth. Grab a friend, a neighbor, your sister, your mother, a co-worker and have a much-needed Girls’ Night Out! As always, each attendee will receive four tickets for our fabulous prize board drawings!

FEBRUARY 11

FAMILY VALENTINE’S DANCE

6-9pm, Kaleideum North, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Bring the family to Kaleideum North for an evening of food, fun, dancing and Valentine’s activities. You can explore the museum through a scavenger hunt and be entered to win a prize. We’ll have a photographer on hand who will take a picture of your family and email it to you after the event. Cost: $10/person. www.eventvesta.com/ events/11573/t tickets

CRAFT COCKTAILS + CHARCUTERIE CONES

7pm, Anna Howe Design, 108 North State Street in Yadkinville. In this workshop, Jessica from Thirsty Buffalo will teach you bartending basics, how to create a well-balanced drink as well as cocktail crafting techniques. You’ll make and enjoy two different cocktails during the class. You’ll leave with a mini cocktail mixer (which makes five drinks) and a recipe card of the cocktails you created. There is an option to take home your bar tool kit for $25. While you’re sipping your drinks, you’ll learn the basics of Charcuterie Cones, which you’ll also be able to enjoy.

Cost: $75/person. annahowedesign.com

EVENTS LOCAL

KIDS’ AFTERNOON OUT

1:30-3:45pm, Fairgrounds Annex Ice Rink, 414 Deacon Boulevard in W-S. Get ready for some icy fun! Mention you’re there for Forsyth Family Magazine Kids’ Afternoon Out and get FREE admission; $3 skate rentals for kids and $5 skate rentals for skate helpers. Youth hockey and group lesson personnel will be on-hand to answer questions. And as always, each adult also receives four tickets for the fabulous prize board drawings.

FEBRUARY 19

MACRAME PLANT HANGER WORKSHOP

2pm, Anna Howe Design, 108 North State Street in Yadkinville. Come learn a fun new way to add greenery into your life and spaces without taking up too much floor or wall space! In this class, local artist Jennifer Lee will guide us through the fun and simple process of creating a macrame plant hanger. In this beginner macramé plant hanger project, we will use the square knot, spiral night, larks head and the gathering knot. These are easy to master and versatile enough to keep creating new and unique pieces. All materials will be provided while Jennifer teaches you all of the steps. There will be multiple colors of cord and different beads to choose from. Cost: $60/ person. annahowedesign.com

FUTURE

MARCH 28

WOMEN ON THE MOVE CONFERENCE

Winmock at Kinderton in Bermuda Run. Mark your calendar and get excited because Forsyth Woman magazine’s “Women on the Move” initiative comes to life through its first-ever leadership conference. Attendees can expect to take part in an inspiring and empowering event surrounded by a community of women ready to learn and grow both personally and professionally. If you are interesting in purchasing a table, sponsoring the conference or have any questions about the event, please email brooke@ forsythmags.com. Purchase your tickets at tinyurl. com/WOMConference.

*DISCLAIMER: EVENT DETAILS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CHECK EVENT WEBSITES & SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES FOR UPDATES AS THE DATES DRAW NEAR.*

Happy

Valentine’s Day!

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ACTIVITIES

Fairgrounds Annex Ice Rink............................................ 99 Kaleideum...................................................................... 37 Salem Gymnastics & Swim ............................................. 51 Willows Compass ........................................................... 51 YMCA.............................................................................. 29

BAKERY/CONFECTIONS

Anna Bakes Cookies.................................................. 93, 95 Baked Just So ................................................................. 93 Be Kind Coffee................................................................ 93

BEAUTY / STYLING

Lewisville Laser............................................................... 67 Lyndhurst Medical Spa ................................................... 53 Paparazzi Hair Salon....................................................... 25

CHILDCARE

Imprints Cares ................................................................ 31 Venture Club Summer Camp ......................................... 19 YMCA.............................................................................. 29

CHURCHES

New Day Community Church ......................................... 71

DENTISTS / ORTHODONTISTS

Kingery & Associates DDS............................................... 53 Salem Smiles.................................................................. 61 Vivid Dental.......................................................................9

EDUCATION

Calvary Day School ......................................................... 49 Forsyth Country Day School............................................ 21 Forsyth Tech Community College ................................... 29 Redeemer School ..................................................... 14, 47 Venture Club................................................................... 19 YMCA.............................................................................. 29

FINANCIAL

Cannon Wealth Management ........................................ 21 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp ............................ 45 Marzano Capital Group......................................................5 Piedmont Advantage Credit Union................................. 13 Truliant Federal Credit Union ............................ Back Cover Woodard & Company Asset Management Group........... 17

HEALTH & FITNESS

YMCA.............................................................................. 29

HOME

American Moving and Hauling ...................................... 63 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp ............................ 45 ICON Custom Builders.................................................... 13 Kitchen Tune-Up ............................................................. 17 NC Farm Bureau – Tim Moore......................................... 95 Piedmont Sheet Metal.................................................... 33 S & K Cleaning................................................................ 55 Susan Maier-Colon, Broker............................................. 79 The Ginther Group.......................................................... 45 Weedman....................................................................... 57

MEDICAL

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist –

Comprehensive Cancer Center .....................................2 Community Low Vision Center ..........................................3 Hillcrest Vision................................................................ 57 Lewisville Laser............................................................... 67 Lyndhurst........................................................................ 53 Novant Health – Orthopedics & Sports

Medicine Institute.........................................................7 Novant Health Vein Specialists....................................... 11 Penta .............................................................................. 33 WomanCare.................................................................... 37

PHOTOGRAPHY

JEJ Photos ...................................................................... 81 Photo Artistry by Melinda............................................... 27

PROM

Fratellis Italian Steakhouse............................................. 27 Hip Chics Formal Wear & Village Tuxedo........................ 23 Jeffrey Adams................................................................. 27 Paparazzi Hair Salon....................................................... 25 Photo Artistry by Melinda............................................... 27

RADIO STATIONS

WBFJ............................................................................... 75 Mix 99.5 ......................................................................... 65 Q104.1 ........................................................................... 87

REAL ESTATE & HOUSING

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp ............................ 45 Piedmont Advantage Credit Union................................. 13 Susan Maier-Colon - Berkshire Hathaway ...................... 79 The Ginther Group.......................................................... 45 Truliant Federal Credit Union ............................ Back Cover

RESTAURANTS

Baked Just So ................................................................. 93 Be Kind Coffee................................................................ 93 Black Mountain Chocolate Bar ....................................... 93 Fratellis Italian Steakhouse............................................. 27 Hakkachow Asian Eats .................................................... 93 Jeffrey Adams................................................................. 27 Little Richard’s Smokehouse BBQ............................. 35, 93 Mossy’s ........................................................................... 93 Nothing Bundt Cakes ..................................................... 93

RETAIL

Clemmons Bicycle .......................................................... 79 Hip Chics Formal Wear & Village Tuxedo........................ 23

SERVICE

City Lights Ministry......................................................... 49 Community Low Vision Center ..........................................3 Crossnore Communities for Children............................. 35 Nu................................................................................... 67 S&K Cleaning.................................................................. 55 Second Harvest Food Bank............................................. 39 The Resume Nerd ........................................................... 57

SUMMER CAMP

Summer Exploration Academy – The YMCA.................... 29 Venture Club................................................................... 19

UPCOMING EVENTS

Call to Duty Mens’ Conference ....................................... 73 Fairgrounds Annex Ice Rink............................................ 99 Forsyth Family Kids’ Morning Out.................................. 89 Men Who Cook............................................................... 59