J.H. Adams Inn

Tucked away in downtown High Point, the J.H. Adams Inn is a hidden treasure.

The J.H. Adams Inn is elegant and built with class
photo credit: jhadamsinn.com

Built in 1918, the estate was used as a home for John Hampton Adams, his wife, Elizabeth Barnes, and their two daughters. They resided there for almost two decades. Adams was a successful business man in the city of High Point, overseeing the consolidation of several hosiery mills with High Point Hosiery Mill which formed the Adam-Millis Corporation in 1927. That next year, it was listed in the New York Stock Exchange. He was director of Wachovia Bank & Trust, Trustee of Oak Ridge Institute, investor in the local newspaper in 1920, and one of the founders of the High Point Country Club and Mason.

In 2000, a complete renovation was done to the old mansion and was later opened in 2001 as the J.H. Adams Inn. It is not a historical building that serves as a place of hospitality and service to the guests of High Point.

Upon your arrival, you are welcomed in by caring staff. The grand staircase, beautiful furnishings, marble hard-wood floors are only a small detail in its all around elegant feel. The guests that stay at the J.H. Adams can shoos from 31 differently styled rooms to fit their needs and wants to make them feel as comfortable as possible.

The Grand Staircase that is located in the lobby of the J.H. Adams
photo credit: jhadamsinn.com

Each room comes with Egyptian-style cotton bedding, Sealy mattresses, comfortable robes, elegant bathrooms, high-speed internet with free Wi-Fi, and wake-up calls each morning. For those who like to keep in shape, the Inn offers a fitness studio with flexible hours. There are also private meeting rooms and business services.







They offer 3 types of packages for their guests. The first is the Veranda package, which includes:

• Veranda Room with Balcony overlooking Courtyard
• Dinner Voucher for 2 (valued up to $60.00 tax, gratuity and alcohol excluded)
• Champagne for 2 in Guestroom
• Fresh Cut Flowers in Guestroom
• Chocolate covered Strawberries
• Complimentary glass of Wine for Each Guest
• Continental Breakfast

The Whirlpool Package:

• Drexel Suite or Main Street King Room with Whirlpool Tub)
• Dinner Voucher for 2 (valued up to $60.00 tax, gratuity and alcohol excluded)
• Champagne for 2 in Guestroom
• Fresh Cut Flowers in Guestroom
• Chocolate covered Strawberries
• Complimentary glass of Wine for Each Guest
• Continental Breakfast

The Play and Stay Gold Package

• Gallery Guestroom
• Dinner Voucher for One (up to $30.00 tax, gratuity and alcohol excluded)
• 3 Pack of Balls
• Complimentary Beer upon Check-In
• Continental Breakfast
• Golf at Local Preferred Course

The J.H. Adams Inn has many great amenities to offer and is in the perfect location to reach any destination in the Piedmont-Triad area. Hospitality is their main focus; they service your every need and the staff's goal is to make you feel at home. 

If you would like to learn more about staying at the J.H. Adams Inn, visit: J.H. Adams Inn

Located at 1108 North Main Street High Point, NC

(336) 882-3267

Liberty Steakhouse & Brewery

Walking in becomes an experience. This restaurant is all about the American feel. They say “Liberty Steakhouse & Brewery is based on America's rich ethnic cooking styles, complimented by finely hand-crafted beers, tantalizing starters and perfectly seared steaks. 

"We've got something brewing you're sure to like. Liberty is also a celebration of life, family and the pursuit of happiness. So bring us your hungry, your thirsty and fun-loving, we'll send you home refreshed and fulfilled. Celebrate Liberty with Us!” is the motto Liberty lives by. 

Liberty Steakhouse from the outside; offers outdoor seating
photo credit: libertysteakhouseandbrewery.com

One of Liberty's many dinner entrées
photo credit: America's Cuisines

 They want you to walk in and feel like you are at home. This is not any ordinary eatery; they also brew their own beer outside of the restaurant in large metal barrels outside. Each side of the restaurant has a different feel, but is pulled together in color and life.

Half of the eatery is a bar and it can get pretty rowdy on nights and weekends. It is also used a sort of holding room while people are waiting to be seated in the dining area. Therefore, the bar area can be unclean at times. There are people sitting and standing everywhere. 

I went a few times in order to try the food and experience the dining room aspect and then on the weekends with friends to experience how the bar atmosphere feels. The day of the week depends on how crazy the bar gets. 

Wednesdays are trivia night and certain nights are college night. These can get wild. The bar is completely separate from the dining area by a short hallway. The dining area is set up like an Old American room. It is nicely furnished with booths and tables. Every time I have gone, the wait staff has been so generous and patient with the guests. There is usually at least a 30-minute wait, but it can range depending on the night. Fortunately, they have a call ahead system where you can call and let them know when you will be there so when you get there, your name is already on the list and you do not have to wait as long. This is definitely a helpful tool when you want to schedule your time of arrival. Once you are seated, the next task at hand is ordering a meal.

I can honestly say that there has not been a time that I have been disappointed with my meal. I have tried various items and now have a favorite. For starters, they have great appetizers. I have tried the Heartland Spinach and Artichoke Dip, the Crab Dip, and the Tommy Texas Cheese Fries. They are all so delicious.

My favorite is probably the spinach and artichoke dip because it is not too filling, but it is a nice transition into the meal. The downside to the others is that they give you a lot so if you may have to share with others or take it to go. If you absolutely wanted to, you could probably get an appetizer as a dinner entrée. 

For dinner, I have tried the Honey Bourbon Chicken, the Texas Melt, and the Hibachi Steak and Shrimp. My all time favorite is the hibachi. It is a little bit pricy compared to everything else on the menu, but I can honestly say that it is worth it. You get so much food too. It doesn’t say this on the menu, but you can get chicken in place of one of them as well. It comes with fried ride, vegetables, and the meat along with a special dipping sauce to add some extra flavor. The first time I had it, I was sold.

This restaurant is great to hang out at with friends, or to come with the family. It has an atmosphere for everyone. It is in a safe area in High Point and the people that work there are very accommodating.  I would highly recommend this eatery to any of my friends. I can honestly say I have not heard one bad thing about this restaurant. Definite thumbs up!

To try Liberty's amazing food and hand-crafted beers, visit Liberty Steakhouse & Brewery

914 Mall Loop Road, High Point, NC

336-882-4677

Opens at 11AM Daily

Carolina's Diner

Carolina's Diner retro feel and caring staff has made it into a tourist attraction for people all over North Carolina.

Carolina's Diner on Eastchester Drive
photo credit: Google images

With 4 different locations around the Piedmont-Triad Area, there is plenty of delicious food to go around. They serve up the classics which are only made in-house and in large plates. They have Carolina's specials which are offered daily for a low price on great food.

Along with their various plates on the menu, they are especially known for their famous homemade meat loaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, and baked spaghetti. Their burgers and sandwiches are also a fan favorite.

There is something for everyone; they have tossed salads with signature dressings and toppings and a breakfast menu that is available all day. If you saved some room after your meal, they also offer homemade pies and cakes in a variety of flavors, along with hand spun milkshakes.

If you don't have time to stop in and you're close by, they offer a delivery service at a $10.00 minimum order. Catering is also an option! Carolina's Finest Catering is a partner with SAM Restaurants Inc.,  a company that oversees several restaurants in the area. The catering service is available for all sizes of events. Each event has an individual feel to fit the customer's needs and interests. They do small casual day cookouts to wedding parties. To book a party, visit Carolina's Finest Catering.

Wedding party by Carolina's Finest Catering
photo credit: Google images

Carolina's Diner is a great place to come for all ages and at any time of the day! They are open 24 hours Monday-Saturday. On Sunday, they close at 9pm and reopen at 6am on Monday morning. For great food and great service, visit one of the 4 locations!

Locations:
-Eastchester
-Regional
-Quaker
-Archdale

Debeen Espresso

Debeen Espresso, established in 1997 has become a popular place for a variety of different people to hang out. It all started with a woman named Debbie Workman, founder of Debeen.

Debbie Workman, founder of Debeen holding a cup of her coffee
photo credit: Debeen Facebook page

The idea was sparked from a childhood love for her favorite bakery in Spokane Washington, The Rocket Bakery and Cafe. Workman noticed that there weren't any coffee shops around the High Point area so she and her roommate, Venus, rented out a corner and started to build their idea, rejuvenating what was once a popular hotspot.

Many people in the area helped to get things started by donating furniture, art, and a stage so they could bring in local performers. They wanted the place to look unique and comforting. It needed to be a place people wanted to relax at and take a break from their daily lives.

The coffeehouse's popularity started to grow and their customer base expanded by many. She was getting several calls about hosting parties and having groups come in. It became the place to go for events, local talent, art showings, and open mic nights for musicians and singers.

The most important part was the drinks. She has always made sure that the coffee is tasty with locally roasted espresso beans and fresh flavors. They also have frozen smoothie drinks and gelato.

Not only does it have coffee, but baked goods as well! They offer a plethora of freshly baked, in-house pastries everyday. These include muffins, different types of granola bars and brownie bars, cakes, scones, cookies, and gluten-free and vegan options in all types of flavors.

Debeen's assortment of pastries and baked good.
photo credit: Debeen's Facebook page

One of the awesome things about this coffee shop is that it doubles as a yoga studio. In fact, the first time i heard about it was for its yoga classes.

The studio is called Pure Light Yoga. They hold daily yoga sessions and even offer one-on-one training sessions with experienced instructors.

This is a great place to get away and unwind, especially for college students. Free Wi-Fi is available for all your work related studies and surfing the web.

Debeen has so many great things to offer, stop by for some great talent and an awesome cup of coffee!

For more information on Debeen, visit Debeen Espresso's website!

or check it out for yourself: 709 W. Lexington Avenue, High Point, NC

Hours:
Monday-Friday: 6am-9pm
Saturday: 7am-8pm
Sunday: 7:30am-7pm

Jumoka Cafe & Bakery

Jumoka Cafe & Bakery is fairly new to the High Point area. Randy and Judy, the owners of Jumoka started this franchise over fourteen years ago when they opened up Cindy's Cinnamon Rolls. They had such a large fan base and decided they wanted to share more of their family's homemade baked goods. All of their different pastries are prepared in house from family recipes that have been passed down through the generations.

Cindy's Cinnamon Rolls

The name Jumoka came from a mix of ideas. In their blog, Randy writes, "There was a tree that was called the JuJu tree. They came back and wanted to possibly use that name because her name was Judy. Well it opened up the door to use just the "Ju" of her name and we knew she liked a good Mocha so Judy's Mocha (Jumoka) became the name of our dream coffee shop."

Judy

Previously known for solely their cinnamon rolls, Jumoka now offers many other things for their customers to enjoy. They have all-natural protein fruit smoothies, iced and gourmet coffees, and their homemade baked goods. They make their coffees with flavorful expresso shots, local ingredients, and the highest quality beans. Because they use local suppliers, their coffee is brewed in house or locally.

Along the walls, local artists are showcased. Kaylin Bowers Photography and various Christian academies cover the cafe to give it a more homey feel. The atmosphere is calming and warm. It gives its customers a more relaxing environment to spend time in.


Visit us at:
1231 Eastchester Drive, Suite 117
High Point, NC 27265

or

call (336) 803-7937

Blue Rock Pizza & Tap

      Craving a good slice of pizza? Or just a beer with some friends? Hop in the car and get on over to Blue Rock Pizza & Tap. Opening in August of 2012, Blue Rock has become a big hit in Uptown High Point. Taking a twist on classic pizzas and beer, they created their own modern style. The atmosphere of the restaurant has a upbeat theme of Rock N Roll. Along the booth, various vinyls throughout the years are hung on display. They have guitars covering the walls and old Rock N Roll paraphernalia scattered around.

Blue Rock Pizza Dining Area

      Blue Rock allows their customers to create they perfect pizza with over 30 toppings, 10 cheeses, and 5 base sauces or you can choose one of the "headliner" specialty pizzas that have already been pre-created. For those gluten-free folks, their are options for you as well! Not only do they have pizzas, but their menu also includes sandwiches, salads and great appetizers. Their menu is split up to match the theme. It starts with opening acts (appetizers) and is followed by first set (salads), second set (sandwiches), solo acts ("create your own" pizza), headliners (specialty pizzas) and encore (desserts).

     At Blue Rock, they are also known for their 20+ crafted beers, many of which are dedicated to local North Carolina brews. Along with those, they offer over 50 bottled beers for those people who enjoy the more familiar taste.
     I have personally been to the restaurant a few times now and haven't had a bad visit. The pizzas are astounding, and I cannot attest to the flavoring of the beer for the fact that I am not 21 yet, but some of my friends have told me that it is very tasty! My favorite pizza is the Ball of Confusion which includes red curry sauce, chicken, pineapple, scallions, chiles, cilantro, fontina cheese, and crushed peanut. The recipes they come up with are out of this world!

Crafted Beers

To check it out~

1529 N. Main Street
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 889-2583

or visit us at: Blue Rock Pizza & Tap

Southern Roots Restaurant & Catering

Over the weekend, I discovered a hidden treasure. Southern Roots Restaurant & Catering, a restaurant located in downtown Jamestown, focuses their dishes on southern classics with a twist of their own. It is locally owned and are big supporters of their local farmers and sustainable agriculture. This type of restaurant is laid back, yet classy at the same time.

Southern Roots Restaurant & Catering

You can go as you are, or get dressed up if you'd like. I liked the relaxed atmosphere. The style was abstract, but somehow the different wallpapers, furniture, artworks, and decorations pulled the place together perfectly.

Southern Roots-Dining Room

There is a large variety of different cuisines. Their menu doesn't have a strict theme so finding something you like is a breeze.


 Their appetizers include different dips and finger foods. I recently just tried their Warm Gouda Pimento Cheese and it was amazing. You could tell it was made fresh. They have a lunch and dinner menu with seasonal changes and tweaks. Their menus include various salads, soups, sandwiches, pizzas, seafood and meat entrees, and a kids menu. I got the Grilled Chicken Fettucini and it was delicious. The parmesan cheese sauce was warmed to perfection and the chicken and pasta tasted amazing. Next time, I'm going to try the pizza. Im a huge pizza fan and the Beachin' It pizza sounds to die for. It isn't listed on their online menu but its included on their dine-in menu. It it a tangy twist on the regular pie.

The service was great and although it was crowded, we didn't have to wait very long. During the warmer months, they have a beautiful outdoor seating arrangement with white lights in the trees and a cozy fireplace. Overall, I give Southern Roots a big thumbs up! It is great for a casual dinner or something more. I would highly recommend it!


For More Info:
Southern Roots Restaurant & Catering
119 E. Main Street Jamestown, NC
(336) 882-5570