An Exceptional Chocolate House…read more I ordered online from here for an Easter get-together. The choices are many, their catalog is huge, and it's constantly changing. This chocolate is from all over the world and pretty much is only the best. They'll ship anywhere in the U.S. and recently they've upped their shipping game. You will get exactly what you ordered and in excellent condition. In particular I'd like to complement their customer service department - it's old-fashioned USA customer service! This is my go-to company for fancy chocolate. Check it out!

For area chocolate lovers, this place is simply a must. To start, the selection is huge. While Bar…read more& Cocoa carries local chocolate (Rhyme & Reason and Eigen), it also boasts bars from Europe, Southeast Asia, and any number of places in between. If you want a simple dark bar, they have that, and if you want something spicy or liquor-infused, they have that too. Mini-bars, gift, sets, drinking chocolate? Yes, yes, and yes. Next, Bar & Cocoa offers a welcoming environment. They do a lot of their business through online orders, but the storefront is hardly an afterthought. The manager is helpful and outgoing. Plus, there will usually be samples and free drinking chocolate on hand for the hungry and curious. Prices vary, but you get what you pay for. If a Hershey's bar is your norm, Bar & Cocoa's offerings will invite sticker shock, but if you've had better quality stuff, then spending $10 on a bar won't seem outrageous. Whether you are a chocoholic or know someone who is, Bar & Cocoa is well worth a visit.

If It's Paper is the place to go for party supplies. An outstanding assortment of paper products…read morefrom the ordinary to the extraordinary. Simple or fancy, If It's Paper has you covered. They carry an extensive line of stationery as well, though I must confess, I've never shopped this section of the store. My favorite items in the store are their greeting cards. Imagine someone going to Hallmark and selecting the best of the best. IIP has the best greeting cards.

This store is very unique. They have a wide assortment of paper goods and stationary products. I am…read morea baker and they have every size box imaginable for delivering my baked goods.

Lazy E Events Center/Barn was where we held my Moms 70th birthday party. This place did not…read moredisappoint! It is a beautiful venue with so many options for decorations and colors and centerpieces! Maria was my contact here and she was amazing! I couldn't have chosen a better venue or a better contact! She was so very helpful and did so much before we even got there! This place is very classy. They have so much greenery that lights up and they have everything for a DJ and a dance floor! They have a full kitchen and a table for gifts and cards and another one for desserts and they even have an outside patio area. They also have a groomsmen room where you can put your stuff in and change, etc... They have three very clean bathrooms as well. If you're looking for a beautiful and fully stocked venue, you will not be disappointed with lazy Events Center! We had a wonderful night!

I had two grandchildren that got married at this event Center. I would recommend them everything…read more There is beautiful and it is not overpriced. Like a lot of of these venues are. Now that they have the chapel it is absolutely gorgeous.

Love coming here with my daughter, she let's her imagination take off and improves had eye…read morecoordination. They do great birthday parties and at the end you get to take home your art project. The price is very affordable and the kids always have fun!

We came here as a team building event a party of 10 people. The service was amazing both…read moreindividuals working that day. Provided guidance attention to detail service explanation. May suggestions on the certain colors that would blend and options on the different wood types. We truly enjoyed ourselves. We took plenty of pictures. Many laughs and definitely had a mineral peace to return home with. Thank you "Nailed It" for your hospitality and amazing service.

My wife and I had a date night at Nailed It DIY in Greensboro. From the moment we stepped in, we…read moreknew we would have a great time. The owner was our guide for the evening, and she was phenomenal at walking us through the process of making our project. From helping us select colors to giving us suggestions to modeling techniques (but without doing it for us), it was a great time seeing our creation come together. We will 100% come back to make more projects.

No offense to the skilled sourdough slingers, but finding brick-and-mortar bakeries this side of…read moreSpring Garden that offer varied fresh-baked breads has been an adventure. For that reason alone, I'm glad that Short Street has entered the game. Across two visits, I've spied everything from sourdough to harvest bread to marbled rye to challah. However, there is far more on offer here than just bread. Short Street has quite a few cookies, cakes, scones, and croissants as well. It occupies a small - or short, if you prefer - space, but it packs a lot of (constantly changing) inventory. It also helps that the folks working here are personable and patient. Everything I've tried so far has been a hit. The marbled rye was thickly sliced and made for a sturdy sandwich bread. An apple spice cookie packed in plenty of apple flavor while a red velvet cookie didn't skimp on the chocolate chunks. I can't attest to their grab-and-go options, but for sweet treats, Short Street is hard to beat.

Short Street bakehouse is so cute. It has baked goods coffee and tea. I'll be glad when the seating…read morearea is open. They also plan to serve brunch soon. The decor is vintage and whimsical. Staff is very friendly.

I've gone to two events at this location and both events have been quite good. Parking is always a…read morechallenge because it's limited and you have to walk quite a ways to get to the venue so if you have someone that has difficulty walking long distances, it can be a challenge. But it's a very nice venue and both times the food and drink was done well and presented beautifully. Both events were catered by this location and we had a fabulous time.

I knew I wanted to get married at Revolution Mill before even getting engaged. I attended an event…read moreheld by Pepper Moon & Revolution Mill to meet Jaime, the Venue & Catering Manager, take a look around & test the food. We booked very shortly after that. The wedding planning process was a little over a year and Jaime was always there for me with reminders or to answer any questions I had. The day of the reception everything & everyone was in its place. The food was exceptional, staff was professional but fun. Overall absolutely amazing!

A Sweet Slice of Old-Fashioned North Carolina in the Heart of Chair City…read more This store is an absolute must-visit when you're in Thomasville -- or anywhere in the Old North State. Old North State Candy & Gifts is located in historic downtown Thomasville, diagonally across the intersection of Salem Street and East Main Street from the famous Big Duncan Phyfe Chair. I saw it from the Big Chair, and I'm very glad I walked over and wandered in. This is a classic hometown candy store -- the kind that feels like it belongs on Main Street in a Norman Rockwell painting. It has that warm small-town energy that immediately makes you smile when you walk through the door. They specialize in hand-crafted candies, including old-fashioned hard candy drops made in small batches. The selection is impressive: fudge, brittles, taffies, gourmet popcorn, chocolates, and hundreds of nostalgic and specialty candies from around the world. I was especially excited to find pecan candy rolls that reminded me of the classics from Stuckey's and Buc-ees. The interior is bright, clean, and beautifully organized, making it easy to browse. It's a welcoming space for families, tourists, and anyone with a sweet tooth -- or an Americana history enthusiast like me. I visited in early January, and the store was still decorated for Christmas, which added to the charm. The woman working that day was incredibly friendly and helpful, and we had a delightful conversation. I believe she may have been the owner, which made the experience feel even more personal and authentic. I left with a bag containing several flavors of taffy, maple-covered popcorn, and pecan candy rolls -- and they were OUTSTANDING. I'm still working my way through them and enjoying every bite. If you appreciate small-town charm, local businesses, and old-fashioned candy shops, Old North State Candy & Gifts is a true gem in downtown Thomasville.

What's not to love, when it comes to a downtown candy shop…read more Located in downtown Thomasville, they had local candy, old fashion candy. Homemade chocolates and gifts. I went directly for the fruit slices! Featured in Our State magazine. (Cover photo). Very nostalgic candy shop.