Smitty’s posted his 2008 "Best of Winston-Salem" list and you can find it here. Congrats to Esbee for once again winning Best blog. SarahSouth got an honorable mention which is well deserved. I regularly check in with her blog to see what the young ‘uns (anyone under 40) in this city are up to. I also love her wine cellar posts.
I generally find myself in agreement with most of the winners, runners up and honorable mentions in the various categories, but I do take exception to the runner up for Mexican restaurant. As far as I’m concerned Mi Pueblo offers extremely average Mexican food and La Botana by Hanes Mall is much better, but hey this is a subjective list and we’re all entitled to our opinions.
BTW, the owner of Mi Pueblo is building a ginormous house down the street from me. I need to post a picture so you can see for yourselves, but I think the house stands as testament to how many people disagree with me about his restaurant’s food. Lots of people must love the place because their bucks are bankrolling a palace.
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I have to agree about Mi Pueblo. We moved here from Texas and one of the criteria for staying was finding a good Mexican Restaurant. Las Estrellas fit that bill. But we did try La Carreta and Mi Pueblo. Mi Pueblo reminds me of frozen dinners.
Both La Botana and Las Estrellas serve up fresh, authentic Mexican food. Now you’ve got me jonesing for an enchilada plate.
I’m right there with you. Might have to make a trip in the next day or two.
As an avid Forsyth County Mexican food eater who, with wife, has probably eaten at almost every restaurant in the area, I wholeheartedly agree that La Botana is the best. That said, I am not so snobbish to admit that a fine meal can be had just about anywhere. Some of my favorite meals are enjoyed at the La Carreta, of all places, in Whitaker Square — nice folks, hot food and $2.50 32oz. XXs on Tuesdays.
Arron,
Based on the $2.50 XX I believe I need to make my way to La Carreta on a Tuesday in the near future!
Sorry for the comment – I didn’t see an email address.
I promise I’m not spam. I’m the Marketing Manger for Turner Publishing.
I’m going around to all local bloggers and freelancers to let them know about our new book, the Historic Photos of Winston-Salem by Wade Dudley. We’d love to send you a complimentary copy of one or both for possible review consideration on your blog. This title is done in a large 10×10 format and all images represent rare or never before seen photos of Winston-Salem. We’re trying to get the word out to local folks, so I hope you don’t mind me dropping you a line to let you know about our books!
Hope to hear from you soon.
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Rachel Joiner
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rjoiner@turnerpublishing.com
http://www.turnerpublishing.com
i’m promise i’m not spam either.
i’ll try to be less of a slacker on those wine posts on your behalf!
-young ‘un
I’m counting on you Sarah!