Dining Guide

Baked Just So

BY LAUREN SEPHTON

From building her reputation in Charleston to taking a leap of faith in Winston-Salem, Stacey Milner has been elevating pastries and cultivating memories for years. Since the first day she opened shop, Stacey has poured “nothing but love” into every angle of Baked Just SO. Because her bakery is more than just her business, it’s her passion. And you can taste it in every bite, in every sip of air-roasted coffee, and in every jaw-dropping glance at her specialty cakes. “I found myself at a crossroads a little over four years ago. I had always dreamt of starting my own shop since working as a pastry chef back in Charleston, but thought the timing was not right. So, when my life took a big turn, it was a clear sign to gather up the courage and take action.” And the Robinhood space couldn’t have become available at any better time. With three kids in school right down the road, Stacey knew that it was meant to be. “It’s been a journey filled with ups and downs, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world.” But that journey wouldn’t have been possible without her sweet staff and amazing customers. “It’s incredibly heartwarming and satisfying to see a person’s mood lift from the simplest pleasures in life. Every customer that walks through my doors is like family to me, and the peoples’ lives I’ve been able to be a small part of mean so much! And my staff...I cannot say enough about the dedication they pour into Baked Just SO.”

Baked Just SO takes the hassle out of navigating downtown Winston-Salem to have your morning pick-me-up. Instead, it’s a quick drive or even walk for some! Both locations offer a full coffee bar that could give Starbucks a run for their money. And to pair with your favorite drink, you’ll find seasonal specials still warm and fresh from the oven, dailymade breakfast pastries, specialty cakes, cheesecakes, pie bars, cookies, brownies, and more. Oh! Did we also mention they also make artisanal ice cream sandwiches flavored to the season? The options are endless, with a little something to fit everybody’s palate, so the hardest decision to make will be whether to order an extra pastry to go!

From the memorable first birthdays to the grand 100th birthdays, to weddings and the simple celebrations of life, Stacey has had the honor to sweeten many occasions. She’s even had the blessing of being able to ride along life’s journey for many customers that have entrusted her with the task of bringing the cake visions to life. “One in particular, I made her wedding cake, several birthday celebrations, her gender reveal, and that same baby’s first birthday cake.”

And seeing the happiness in their faces upon delivery? “It’s literally a dream come true!”

Stacey’s greatest joy is not just to bake, but to create an experience for her clients with nothing less than sweetened perfection on her mind. You’ll be sure to taste the authenticity of those endless hours in the kitchen, as well as her heart and soul she pours into every original recipe. And in addition to buying seasonal ingredients from local farmers, Baked Just SO cherishes their opportunity to give back to their community through various donations and charity events for local schools. She also offers teachers a 10% discount all year.

Baked Just SO is bringing specialty cakes, delicious pastries, and locally roasted coffee to two locations. Find the store hours for each shop on their website, www.bakedjustso.com

5395 Robinhood Village Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 (336) 923-5778

6782 Shallowford Road, Lewisville, NC 27023 (336) 946-1027

EVENTS LOCAL

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN OF WINSTON-SALEM

MEETING 11:30am-1pm, Footnote on 4th Street in W-S. Join PWWS for the monthly meeting. Learn more at PWWS.org.

NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 25 (WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS)

SATURDAY SPECIALS 12-7pm, Campus Gas, 1231 Polo Road. Enjoy draft specials.

NOVEMBER 5

6TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT RESTORATION

MEDSPA Virtual Open House Event. Restoration MedSpa is celebrating another year as the premier practice in the Triad for non-invasive cosmetic treatments. We’re offering discounts on ALL products and services throughout the month. In-person and virtual consultations on November 5th will be limited, so hurry to schedule your appointment today! Visit restorationmedspa.com.

NOVEMBER 5-6

COZY COTTAGE CRAFT SHOW Kernersville Community House, 405 Salisbury Street in Kernersville. 37th Annual Cozy Cottage Craft Show. Unique handcrafted gifts, home décor, jewelry, yard art, holiday decorations, baked goods and more. Proceeds from raffle benefit Trellis Supportive Care. facebook.com/ cozycottagecraft/

NOVEMBER 5-7

MORAVIAN MARKET DAYS AT SOUTH FORK PARK

South Fork Community Center, 4403 Country Club Road in W-S. Please join us to shop from a select group of craft vendors for unique, original and beautiful hand-crafted items. A great opportunity to purchase gifts for the “hard to shop for” family member or friend.

CINDY DOLLAR YOGA WEEKEND WORKSHOP

6pm, Sunrise Yoga Studio, 6311-A Stadium Drive in Clemmons. If you’ve had any issues with depression, anxiety or stress over the past year, then this is the workshop for you! Don’t miss this special opportunity to learn from one of the best! Get all the details at sunriseyoga.net/yoga-workshops. This event will be live in-studio as well as virtual via Zoom. Cost: $190$210/person.

NOVEMBER 6

WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S Bailey Park. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is full of flowers, each carried by someone committed to ending this disease. These flowers have a lot of fight in them! To learn more, visit alz.org/walk.

FANTASTICALLY FABULOUS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

9am-6pm, Your Home Marketplace, 670 South Stratford Road in W-S. Join us for our 3rd annual Holiday Open House. Shop our 11,000-square-foot store with more than 77 local artists. Everything you will need for this upcoming season will be here! Take 10%-30% off your entire purchase. Plenty of parking available. yourhomemarketplacenc.com

READ WRITE SPELL ART SHOW AND SALE 10am, 875 West 5th Street in W-S. Art Show and Sale to benefit Read Write Spell featuring local artists and woodcarvers. readws.org

MINGLEWOOD’S FALL OPEN HOUSE & CHICKEN

STEW 2-6:30pm, Minglewood Farm and Nature Preserve, 238 Minglewood Road in Westfield. The stew will be prepared by a talented local chef using produce grown on Minglewood’s Farm. Minglewood is excited to share this day with our friends and supporters, eating great food and enjoying the outdoors. We will have activity and craft stations set-up for the children, and a bonfire to warm the body and soul. This event is free, and donations are gratefully appreciated. We look forward to seeing you out on the farm! eventbrite.com/o/minglewood-farm-and-naturepreserve-17188338999

AN EVENING WITH MATTHEW MORRISON

8pm, Steven Tanger Performing Arts Center, 300 North Elm Street in Greensboro. Star of stage and screen, Matthew Morrison will perform live with the Greensboro Symphony in an evening of sophisticated enjoyment! In the event this performance is postponed, all tickets issued, including those booked as part of the 2020–21 season, will be valid for admission to the rescheduled engagement. greensborosymphony.org

NOVEMBER 8-24

FOOD FOR FAMILIES AT NITSA’S APPAREL Nitsa’s, 107 South Stratford Road in W-S. Bring five or more non-perishable food items or donate $5 or more to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina and save 20% on all purchases excluding special orders, bridal and cosmetics. nitsas.com

NOVEMBER 9

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT 5pm-until…, Jeffrey Adams on Fourth, 321 West Fourth Street in W-S. Grab a friend, a neighbor, your sister, your mother, a co-worker and have a much-needed Girls’ Night Out! Specials include half price wine and half price pot roast nachos. As always, each attendee will receive four tickets for our fabulous prize board drawings!

ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE OYO EMPIRE 6pm, Lam Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University, Palmer Hall, Carroll Weathers Drive. Dr. Akin Ogundiran, Chancellor’s Professor at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, will speak about his archaeological research on the Oyo Empire (ca. 1570-1836) and its implications for understanding the age of Atlantic modernity, an experience defined by the movement of people, goods, and ideas, and reorganization of the physical and social landscapes. Admission is free. lammuseum.wfu.edu

EVENTS LOCAL

KIDS’ MORNING OUT 10am-12pm, TRU Taekwondo, 6000 Meadowbrook Mall Court, Suite 5 in Clemmons. Grab a friend and bring the kids for a morning of fun at TRU Taekwondo. There will be a variety of individual activity stations, games, treats, fun, giveaways, a taekwondo demo and more! Each adult also receives four tickets for the fabulous prize board drawings.

NOVEMBER 12-JANUARY 1

TANGLEWOOD PARK FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 30TH

SEASON 6-11pm, Tanglewood Park in Clemmons. Tickets may be purchased at the gate upon entry and in advance at the Marketing and Events office at Tanglewood Park. The Gift Village will be open. Unfortunately, Santa and Mrs. Claus will not be able to visit us this year. Ticket prices range from $20-$23 per car up to $118 for motor coaches.

NOVEMBER 12-13

51ST ANNUAL CRAFT VILLAGE 10am-7pm (12th); 10am-4pm (13th), Davie Parks and Recreation, 151 Southwood Drive in Mocksville. Shop 50+ local artisans selling jewelry, handbags, paintings, florals, soaps, holiday ornaments, home décor and much more! Admission is $1, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit local charities. Visit our bake shop offering homemade cookies, pies, bread and cakes. Food trucks will be on site during show hours. Live music and entertainment as well!

NOVEMBER 13

WAKE FOREST FOOTBALL AGAINST NC STATE

Senior day. Visit godeacs.com/tickets or call 336.758. DEAC for more information.

CRAFT SHOW SPONSORED BY ARDMORE

NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION 10am-3pm, Miller Park Recreation Center, 400 Leisure Lane in W-S. Fourth annual Craft Show for the ANA. Social distancing will be practiced.

DRIVE-IN BINGO 2pm, Bolton Park, 1590 Bolton Street. Drive-in Bingo is back! This is a family event open to all ages. Admission is a donation of one non-perishable item for donation to Second Harvest Food Bank.

NOVEMBER 15-22

NATIONAL COLLECTION WEEK Christmas miracles happen every year with Operation Christmas Child and Samaritan’s Purse. Listen to 89.3 WBFJ or visit wbfj.fm for more information on packing your shoebox or building a shoebox online.

16TH ANNUAL LUNCHEON FOR THE WOMEN’S

FUND OF WINSTON-SALEM 12-1:30pm, virtual event. We’re thankful! For the past 16 years, members of The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem have worked together to make a difference in the lives of women and girls in our community. To register, please visit womensfundws.org/luncheon.

NOVEMBER 19-21

LEGENDS BY ROMONA KEVEZA BRIDAL TRUNK

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

NOVEMBER 20

STING 8pm, Steven Tanger Performing Arts Center, 300 North Elm Street in Greensboro. Composer, singer, author, actor and activist, Sting is one of the world’s most renowned and distinctive artists. Don’t miss this one-night-only event! In the event this performance is postponed, all tickets issued, including those booked as part of the 2020–21 season, will be valid for admission to the rescheduled engagement. Patrons will be promptly alerted to any schedule changes should they occur. greensborosymphony.org

NOVEMBER 22

I WANT MY BODY BACK 12pm, Zoom webinar (novanthealth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ WkpBZDnbQM2yjyqX1Pgeog). Have you heard of the 4th trimester? Let’s talk about your body after the baby is born. There is a lot that needs to happen to get you back into your pre-pregnancy state, and we aren’t talking about just your weight. Join Lori Baydush as she talks about recovery in the 4th trimester.

NOVEMBER 26-28

“BE THANKFUL” SALE AT SIMPLY STERLING &

COMPANY 5275 Robinhood Village Drive. Three days of storewide savings just for you! Jewelry, gifts, apparel and so much more. Visit SimplySterling.com.

NOVEMBER 27-28

COMMUNITY FAIR – CHRISTMAS IN CLEMMONS

Old Clemmons Gym, 6031 Stadium Drive. eventbrite. com/e/christmas-in-clemmons-tickets-166137296125

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ACTIVITIES

Kaleideum..............................................25 Pedego Electric Bikes..............................95 Salem Gymnastics & Swim .....................53 Triad Eco Adventures...............................95 TRU Taekwondo ......................................51 YMCA......................................................49

BAKERY/CONFECTIONS

Anna Bakes Cookies................................95 Baked Just So .........................................93 Be Kind Coffee........................................93 Camel City Coffee ............................ 35, 93

BEAUTY / STYLING

Lewisville Laser.......................................57 Lyndhurst Medical Spa ...........................59 Paparazzi Hair Salon.................................9

CHILDCARE

Imprints Cares ........................................25 YMCA......................................................49

CHURCHES

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

DENTISTS / ORTHODONTISTS

Chermak & Hanson ................................55 Kingery & Associates DDS.......................45 Salem Smiles..........................................59 Vivid Dental..............................................7

EDUCATION

Forsyth Country Day School....................27

FINANCIAL

Cannon Wealth Management ................37 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp ....47 Fidelity Bank.............................................5 Piedmont Advantage Credit Union.........33 Truliant Federal Credit Union ... Back Cover Woodard & Company Asset

Management Group..........................21

HEALTH & FITNESS

YMCA......................................................49

HOME

Casual Furniture World...........................45 Chris Wrights, Hunter Realty ..................81 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp ....47 ICON Custom Builders............................39 NC Farm Bureau – Tim Moore.................95 Phillips Ranson Team .............................51 Piedmont Sheet Metal............................31 S & K Cleaning........................................79 State Farm – Will Wilkins........................53 Susan Maier-Colon, Broker.....................83 The Ginther Group..................................47 Weedman...............................................61

MEDICAL

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist –

Breast Care Center................................2 Clinical Neuromodulation Lab................15 Hillcrest Vision........................................61 Lewisville Laser.......................................57 Lyndhurst................................................59 Novant Health – Orthopedics & Sports

Medicine Institute..............................19 Penta ......................................................37 Twenty200/eyewear................................13 Well Care Hospice...................................53 WomanCare............................................57

PHOTOGRAPHY

JEJ Photos ..............................................65 Micah Brown Media ...............................63

RADIO STATIONS

WBFJ ......................................................73 Mix 99.5 .................................................87 Q104.1 ...................................................67

REAL ESTATE & HOUSING

Chris Wrights, Hunter Realty ..................45 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp ....47 ICON Custom Builders............................39 Phillips Ranson Team .............................51 Piedmont Advantage Credit Union.........33 Susan Maier-Colon -

Berkshire Hathaway..........................83 The Ginther Group..................................47 Truliant Federal Credit Union ... Back Cover

RESTAURANTS

Baked Just So .........................................93 Be Kind Coffee........................................93 Camel City Coffee ...................................93 “Glide & Dine” with Triad Eco..................93 Hakkachow Asian Eats ............................93 Little Richard’s Smokehouse BBQ.... 29, 93 MOJI Coffee............................................93 Mossy’s ...................................................93 Nothing Bundt Cakes .............................93 Pie Guys Pizza.........................................93

RETAIL

Casual Furniture World...........................33 Clemmons Bicycle ..................................83 Hip Chics Boutique & Gift.......................39 Honda of WS ............................................3 Rolly’s Baby Boutique.............................61

SERVICE

City Lights Ministry.................................49 Crossnore Communities for Children.....29 Hayworth-Miller Funeral Homes & Crematory .......................................99 Nu...........................................................81 S&K Cleaning..........................................79 Second Harvest Food Bank.....................10 Well Care Hospice...................................53

UPCOMING EVENTS

Forsyth Family Kids’ Morning Out ..........91 Mistletoe Run – YMCA ............................49 Operation Christmas Child.............. 73, 99 Tanglewood Festival of Lights.................17 UNCSA The Nutcracker..............................4 Wake Forest Football ..............................77 Walk to End Alzheimer’s.........................23