Monday, February 28, 2011

New Restaurant Coming to Kernersville!

For a community that treats its restaurants and businesses so well, I have always found it strange that we have so few really good, independent, sit-down restaurants in Kernersville.  That is about to change!  Some of our local favorites such as Smitty's and Fitz's are niche' restaurants, serving seafood and short order but for a family that likes to dine out, we will not be missing any visits to these "stand-bys".

The new restaurant, which I have very limited information about, will be located on Old Winston Road beside of Kernersville Pharmacy.  According to the sign in front of the building, the name will be J. Pepper's.  I have heard rumblings that it will be high-end Southern cuisine, but have no verification on this speculation.  I do know that there will be an outdoor patio area for drinks and dining that should seat between 50-60 patrons.  The Cashion family certainly welcomes J. Pepper's and I am sure that our friends and neighbors do as well!

Another update on Blend and Brew, formerly known as Espresso Doctors.  The temporary unit in the parking lot of Planet Fitness was given a stay by the town of Kernersville until a new location could be found.  Word on the street is that the current owner has found a suitable location on South Main Street and Century Park just across from Don Juan's Mexican.  Ground has been broken and they hope to have the new locale up and running by end of March-mid-April according to an employee.  Blend and Brew will remain a drive-thru coffee experience and hopes to expand their clientele by having more exposure on South Main.

If you have any additional information you would like to share on either of these businesses or know of some other exciting news as it relates to eats and drinks in and around town...share it on the post!

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