Lynne Brandon

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

Journalist, Blogger, Social Media, Culture/Travel Aficionado, Creative Soul, and Social Butterfly (http://t.co/Ri38nzrVt4)

Featured in: Favicon

journalnow.com Favicon

ohenrymag.com Favicon

homenewsnow.com Favicon

greensboro.com

Articles

Café Arthur’s serves up good food, cozy atmosphere and customer care

1 week ago | journalnow.com | Lynne Brandon

It is hard to believe that Carmen Margjoni is 21 years old. The manager of Café Arthur’s speaks with the maturity and wisdom of a person decades older. Under her direction, Café Arthur’s runs like a well-oiled machine in an atmosphere that feels like the bar from the ‘80s TV show “Cheers.”The cozy atmosphere is inviting and has a retro vibe highlighted by the red, vinyl booths.
Creating a buzz: Pollinator Garden draws folks outdoors

1 week ago | journalnow.com | Lynne Brandon

In the original “Wizard of Oz,” the Wicked Witch of the West uses the beauty and scent of poppies (with ill intent) to lure Dorothy, Toto and the Cowardly Lion to the magnificent field of flowers. The imagery of the scene remains powerful decades later. In Winston-Salem, locals and visitors are lured to Brookberry Farm, where beautiful poppies and other wildflowers are cultivated as part of a commitment to conservation and community enrichment.
Betting on success: Caesars Virginia opens in Danville

3 weeks ago | journalnow.com | Lynne Brandon

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Or does it? The flavor of the gambling city is on full display in Danville, Va., but with a twist. The city is the home of Caesars Virginia, the casino resort that opened on Dec. 17, bringing entertainment and amenities not usually found in casinos.
Hilton Head Health Wellness offers vacation with a purpose

1 month ago | journalnow.com | Lynne Brandon

Beautiful landscape, golf courses, Spanish moss dripping from live oaks, walking trails, nature preserves and nearby beaches. A scene from a movie? It felt like being on a coastal movie set, but in actuality I was taking in the scenery at Hilton Head Health Wellness Resort and Spa. HiltonHead Health or H3, would be my reset button for the next three days on this purposefully planned trip designed with wellness goals in mind. Before my trip I read sterling reviews about H3.
City BBQ puts new spin on a Southern tradition

1 month ago | journalnow.com | Lynne Brandon

Barbecue brings the heat in more ways than one. From smoking styles to sauce varieties, the world of barbecue is competitive, and everyone has an opinion. Whether your taste buds lean to Kansas City, Texas, Low Country or North Carolina “Lexington” style, barbecue brings something to the table for everyone. City BBQ is Winston-Salem’s newest entry into the barbecue field.
Visit Winston-Salem president calls tourism a team sport

1 month ago | journalnow.com | Lynne Brandon

Stephanie Pace Brown, president of Visit Winston-Salem, has an enlightened philosophy when it comes to tourism. Brown is tasked with promoting the city, showcasing its assets and motivating a full staff using modern technology and resources. “Tourism is a team sport,” Brown says.
Vows in the vineyard could be perfect pairing

1 month ago | journalnow.com | Lynne Brandon

The pairing of grapes with the biggest day of our lives is a favorite way to tie the bridal knot from coast-to-coast. Nature is always the perfect backdrop, and there is something about the splendor of rows of grapes and grapevines that sets the tone for a beautiful wedding. Vineyards and weddings are both crafted with lot of love, and both capture a time that seems to stand still. A bottle of wine and a wedding are moments never to be repeated.
Mocktail momentum: Popularity of alcohol-free drinks ‘here to stay’

1 month ago | journalnow.com | Lynne Brandon

In the-not so-distant past, those who chose to not drink alcohol were made to feel less than in social settings. The subtle, though unintentional, snub felt a bit like being put at the children’s table. Non-drinkers had the choice of soda, tea or water. Period. Thankfully, those days are no more. Enter the non-alcoholic (NA) beverage.
Greensboro Beautiful combines nature and creativity in annual arts events

1 month ago | greensboro.com | Lynne Brandon

Canines pressing paws to canvas, butterflies a-fluttering, bees buzzing. These are just a few sights and sounds you'll find at Art in the Arboretum next month. The event, sponsored by Greensboro Beautiful, showcases local fine art and crafts through a juried show and gives visitors an opportunity to create art themselves, such as through "paw painting" at Art Bark.
Make Bush's Pinto Bean Pie your new holiday tradition

1 month ago | greensboro.com | Lynne Brandon

Kim Thompson loves to bake, and she's especially skilled at baking pies. Visitors at Bush's Family Café tend to fall in love with her signature desserts - and always walk away completely surprised that the main ingredient in two of them is pinto beans. "People always ask me if beans are really in the pie," says Thompson, assistant manager at Bush's Family Café. "The pie looks and tastes like a pecan pie, but is not as sweet.