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Mmmmm Burgers or: As What Turns?

25 Wednesday Sep 2019

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I finished my “Top 10 Burgers of Winston-Salem (ish)” for The Man Who Ate the Town this week. I have contacted all the burger spots that are on the top 10 list and most of them have responded to me. I know what you’re saying, “so, let’s see this list!”

Well, you’ll have to wait a little bit longer. I will announce the placements on TMWATT podcast on Monday and the post will happen on Tuesday afternoon on the TMWATT website. Food Freaks

Speaking of podcasts, on The Less Desirables this evening, we had Dale Cole and Rick Gustaitis from Camel City Revelators to talk about their Sunday afternoon charity events. In the podcast, Bethany, Danielle and I did a nod to the “As Ardmore Turns” segment we used to do on TLD with a little ditty called “As Downtown Turns” as we talked about the recent Bartsy activity that they’ve been talking about on the Downtown WSNC Facebook page. You can listen to that episode HERE.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“A hamburger is a sandwich consisting of one or more cooked patties of ground meat, usually beef, placed inside a sliced bread roll or bun. The patty may be pan-fried, grilled, or flame-broiled.” –  Wikipedia

The Butcher or: Piggyback the Bull

12 Monday Aug 2019

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Mondays are usually chock full of podcasts but today, there was just one. That was The Man Who Ate the Town. No Fan Interference, no Beeswax Vinyl, no The Beer Dads.

Fan Interference has been on semi-hiatus for the summer with Hayley Brooke getting in the groove of her Master’s degree program. Really, other than off-season moves by NFL teams in anticipation of the regular season and baseball, nothing big is really happening in the world of sports. If there is, follow the Fan Interference Twitter account for up-to-the-minute updates.

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Wagyu Shoulder Tenders from Butcher & Bull

The Beer Dads and Beeswax Vinyl were thrown off by scheduling conflicts. But, hopefully, TBD will be back next week and BWV in two weeks.

The Man Who Ate the Town, however, has been busy all day. First, I wrote a blog post about The BCPF’s and my awesome “date night” tasting at Butcher & Bull in the Marriott downtown WSNC. You can read about that HERE.

The Kids In Need Foundation (KINF), a national non-profit dedicated to providing free school supplies to students most in need, will partner with Carrabba’s Italian Grill to host a Back-to-School Wine Pairing Dinner at over 200 Carrabba’s Italian Grill locations throughout the U.S on August 14. My pal, Daniel Butner says that there are 14 WSFCS teachers that are up for these school supplies for their classrooms. You can read more about that HERE.

Finally, Ray and I recorded TMWATT podcast. It was our first with Ray still in Mt. Airy. We talked about Butcher & Bull, the new Little Richard’s Bar-N-Que, Skrimp Shack, Abbott’s Frozen Custard, The Habit Burgers, and more. You can listen to that podcast episode HERE.

So, for the other podcasts, listen to past episodes and for TMWATT, I appreciate your support in reading and listening.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“A contemporary take on the traditional steakhouse, Butcher & Bull veers from the formal stereotype to provide Winston-Salem diners with an energetic atmosphere, authentic hospitality and adventurous dishes featuring the freshest ingredients possible.” – Butcher & Bull

Lunar Piggyback or: Out of This World

17 Wednesday Jul 2019

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The BCPF and I went to Carrabba’s last night for their Lunar Effects Wine Dinner to celebrate the 50th-Anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch. We had great food and a great time afterward talking with the astronomy club and Daniel whilst looking through some hi-tech telescopes at some celestial wonders. Mercury was somewhere on the other side of the globe from us, I’m okay with it being over there. That and its crazy retrograde.

You can read about the food HERE. But, I just wanted to drop this pic here. It was taken by my phone from one of the telescopes last night. Luna, our moon is a beautiful thing.

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Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Millions of people were inspired by the Apollo Program. I was five years old when I watched Apollo 11 unfold on television, and without any doubt, it was a big contributor to my passions for science, engineering, and exploration.” – Jeff Bezos

Back at It or: Piggybackin’ the Mediterranean Way

08 Monday Jul 2019

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After a long weekend with The BCPF, I had to get back to the grind today, as did she. Yeah, we’re gross, I get it. We just enjoy each other, what can we say?

Ray and I took the show on the road today, the first time The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast has done a remote podcast. And, what better place for us to do that than Yamas Mediterranean Street Food? We had a great time at Yamas talking with Jason and Mia.

Then, The Beer Dads had a recording tonight, although the episode that dropped this evening isn’t that one. This one talks about our recent Carolina Cobras game. Well, theirs, actually, I was working the game, running my mouth. But, it’s a great conversation.

Listen to the delicious episode of TMWATT HERE.

Listen to the hard-hitting episode of TBD HERE.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out~

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“YAMAS — means ‘cheers to good health’. So raise a bowl (or pita) to modern Mediterranean with a twist; to vegetarian + vegan-friendly options, to ancient grains and a profusion of spices, and to fresh + vibrant toppings!” – Yamas

Wheel Me Home or: Double Stuffed

06 Thursday Jun 2019

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Man…

I had a total of two but in reality, three burgers today. The first I had at Campus Gas. Then I tried an Impossible Burger, which I only ate half of. Not my thing. I get it if you’re veg-x. But, I don’t get it if you want a burger. Eat a real burger. Not saying it was bad, just not my thing.

Then, 3B and I went to the new Sir Winston Wineloft and Chef Swing treated us to not one but two fantastic burgers. We cut them in half and each had half of one. I thought I was going to need a wheelbarrow to get me out the door. Luckily, I have a strong son.

I’m kidding about that. No, he’s strong, to be sure, but he didn’t have to carry me out.

I’m just going to say that all three real burgers today were great and you should try them. Of course, you should check out The Man Who Ate the Town’s Instagram post to see more about them. That’s all I’m going to say.

Eat up! Bon appetit!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Classic Bites & Brews located right outside Wake Forest University – BLTs, Carolina Dogs, Milkshakes, Local Beers on tap + beer & wine to go!!” –  Campus Gas

‘Tis the Season or: Mmmm Burgers

28 Tuesday May 2019

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The Double from Uncle Buzzy’s

So, because yesterday was Memorial Day or the “Unofficial Start of Summer,” I’ve declared now through Labor Day (the “Unofficial END of Summer”) the Summer of Burgers. It helps that today is also “National Burger Day.” You can read more about what this entails over on The Man Who Ate the Town website or listen back to last week’s podcast. You don’t need to search, I’ll help you out. Read the rules and event HERE. Listen to the podcast HERE.

Who has a burger for me to try? Are you a restaurateur that wants their burger to be considered? Anyone want to sponsor the summers-worth of events? Get me good burgers, y’all!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp is eating salads.

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“I always want to find the best burger in town.” – Dennis Quaid

A Piggyback Return or: Full Week

16 Thursday May 2019

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Spicy Honey Chicken Sandwich from Zesto Burgers & Ice Cream

I’m going to piggyback a little different today. Yes, I’m going to talk about all five podcasts’ episodes on the TLD Network this week. But also, I want to bring attention to the announcement I made on The Man Who Ate the Town blog today. Zesto is having their first-anniversary celebration this Saturday and they want you to come. So, make sure you read that post. You can do that HERE.

Now, we did all five of the TLD Network shows today. You can listen to them:

The Man Who Ate the Town
The Beer Dads
Apartment 5B
Fan Interference
The Less Desirables

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Our menu is based on fresh products and over 70 years of passionate cooking for millions of customers.” – Zesto Burgers & Ice Cream

Ketchup? or: Time’s A-Rollin’

10 Friday May 2019

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You have to be careful about what you ask for, right? You ask for more business, you get more business. You want more work, you get more work. Even when you aren’t at work, if you’re self-employed, you’re working. I had my networking meeting this morning and did run over to see my mother afterward, but when I got home, I had to go over some rates, get schedules finalized, maneuver other schedules around, plan new things, close out old things and just still work my arse off. 59dd89f6188ea6037ce2c15af676b6b3_1388540153_cropped

When it’s not podcasting, it’s food related, or voice-overs – more on that soon. I’m at restaurants taking pictures of food, writing about food, podcasting about food or I’m in the studio, still, making a commercial or Voice-On-Hold/Auto Attendant work. Or, trying to put in a show with Clay or VSS or a game with the Cobras.

And not one of those things above am I even remotely complaining about. I love it all. I love being busier than I ever have been. I love being under “pressure” with new clients. I love getting new clients and I love working with my old clients. I love clients. Can I work with anyone? No, no one can work with everyone, but we can narrow down what works for us and what we can do. Again, I love it. What do you do, Dear Reader? What keeps you busy? Is it life? Work? Kids? Talk to me about it.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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A Piggyback Tasting or: With a Little Zesto

19 Friday Apr 2019

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I wrote a big long blog post on The Man Who Ate the Town blog today of our big tasting and blogger event at Zesto Burgers & Ice Cream yesterday.

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Spicy Honey Chicken Sandwich

I’m no stranger to Zesto, so I organized the blogger/writer event. It was good. We had close to 20 items. That’s a load of food. Read the blog post HERE.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Our menu is based on fresh products and over 70 years of passionate cooking for millions of customers” – Zesto Burgers & Ice Cream

The Day the Q Died or: Where Were You?

11 Thursday Apr 2019

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Okay, Dear Reader, where were you when you heard that Mr. Barbecue was on fire?

I was getting ready to hit record on The Less Desirables podcast. It bothered me. It’s my favorite barbecue spot and home of one of my top 5 cheeseburgers in town.

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It seems an ember from the smoker caught something on fire. The employees and manager were able to get all the other employees and the four customers in the restaurant at the time out. No one was hurt, thankfully. The firefighters broke a hole in the roof to let the flames and heat escape which made it easier for them to fight it.

The Carros family, who started and have owned the biz since 1963 have said that the damage was severe but manageable and they do plan on reopening as soon as they possibly can. I know the insurance inspectors were due as early as today. When I drove by there around 330p today, there was a crew on the roof, covering the holes, so they are on it, it seems.

Over the last year or so, I have gotten to know a few of the employees at least by their first name and worried about them when I heard the news. Again, everyone is fine.

I ate there twice on Monday. Once for lunch and once right before 9pm. I really hope they open soon as I’m already missing what I know I can’t have. Funny how that works, isn’t it?

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Everyone was aware that it (the fire) didn’t smell like barbecue.” – Jimmy Carros