U Bowl, a new Chinese restaurant in Winston-Salem, offers a build-your-own dining concept that replaces the former China Dragon. Owner Jian Wang, who recently moved here from New York, says he wants to bring a simple yet customizable menu, allowing diners to choose their ingredients.

Brew Peddler, a cozy coffee shop in the Manito Shopping Center, celebrates its first year in business. For owners Andrew and Liz Tye, running the family-owned café next door to Ross Dress for Less has been nothing short of a dream come true.