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Not Sipping or: The Break

17 Thursday Aug 2017

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If you saw the post for Sipping NC: The Art of Drinking today, then you know we are taking a hiatus. We didn’t necessarily want to take a break, but it was important that we did. I don’t want to get into a lot of details about it, but because I needed a blog post, I’m going to keep this post pretty short. I will, however, ask that if you haven’t read the post, the Facebook you go over to the Sipping NC website and read the post.

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Just know that, as said in that post, we are not done with the podcast. It’s not going anywhere, it’s just providing Jordan with the chance to take care of his family in this time of need. We appreciate all that have been listening and those who will be listening in the meantime to our past episodes. We do have some scheduled guests in works so we are coming back, we just need to get Jordan’s family squared. So, keep him and his family in your thoughts.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Looking after a very sick child was the Olympics of parenting.” – Chris Cleave

Luau Krunkles or: The Less Desirables Beer of the Week

16 Wednesday Aug 2017

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City Beverage, the Official Beer Sponsor of The Less Desirables, presents Luau Krunkles “Passion Orange Guava” IPA from Terrapin Beer Company, The Less Desirables Beer of the Week.20170816_142759

Terrapin is one of those breweries that can be hit or miss with me. I mean, I guess they all can but I either like their stuff or don’t. Some stuff from them is very solid stuff. Not necessarily my favorite stuff, but it’s solid. That’s what Terrapin does the best. I don’t care for a lot of IPAs and they do a right many of those. I do like their other stuff like their porters and stouts. They step out of the box and that’s a plus. So, this is one of those “oddity” brews that happens to also be an IPA. I like fruity beer and I hope this is good on the fruit. I like the idea of Passionfruit, orange and guava all together in one beer. Let’s see how it goes. The ABV for this beer is 6.5% and its IBUs are 72.

BeerAdvocate rates it at 87 (Very Good) with no Bros Score. Untappd has it at 3.84 caps out of 5. I’m good with those ratings if they’re accurate. We’ll see. Have you had it? What did you think? If you’ve not had it or just have a hankering for more, head down to City Beverage and grab your sixer. Tell them that it’s the Beer of the Week and get 5% off your order. Tune in later this evening or early tomorrow to hear what Caitlin, Danielle, Liz and I think of it. It looks like Groot is already having a hankering.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Tropical aromas of Passion fruit, Orange and Guava dominate the nose while a big juicy hop flavor and smooth bitterness complement the balance of the beer.” – Terrapin Beer Company.

Piggybacking the Spirit Ambassador or: Sipping It Up

15 Tuesday Aug 2017

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It’s that time again, the piggybacking of The Man Who Ate the Town. This week, I had my Sipping NC: The Art of Drinking co-host, Jordan Keiper on to talk about his new job, the one and only North Carolina Spirit Ambassador. Also, some news of openings and happenings, including a brewery getting ready to open.So, check out the latest episode right HERE.

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Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“My role is someone to bring in the spirits of NC. The way my position came about was the way I’ve supported NC distilleries. Having time with the distillers I found they were getting into bars and restaurants but not at the same pace as some of the other places.” – Jordan Keiper, NC Spirits Ambassador

One Down or: Podcast Catch-Up

14 Monday Aug 2017

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I guess you can call this piggybacking because that’s what I am doing. I really just consider it piggybacking when it is The Man Who Ate the Town because I’m usually pushing the blog on that, as well. But, anywhat! I’m going to promote two other podcasts that are on the entire The Less Desirables Podcast Network.

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The first is The Beer Dads. We record these, usually weeks in advance, sometimes two at a time, and put them out as we see fit. Generally, that is on Monday. Sometimes we forget to post, even though it’s already out there. Here’s a hint for you, though. If you subscribe on any of the aggregators or podcatchers, you get it a full 4-5 days early. The RSS for those goes out on Wednesday night/Thursday morning so the episode that we talk about in our posts on Monday actually came out for subscribers on Thursday at the latest.

So, this week, we talk about getting old. We’re all going there, but the trick is preparing for it. Listen to the episode to find out what we said and what beer we’re drinking. Visit our website or the TLD Podcast Network site to hear that episode.

Whilst I’m writing this post, I have just finished producing and posting Fan Interference for this week. I’ve said it before but here it is again, Fan Interference is our weekly national sports podcast. It is also recorded on Monday because most of the sports activity happens during the weekend. This week is no different. TC, the host along with his co-host, Dan Levin, have Brian Brannan from a new podcast in the DC area called Upon Further Review. They talk all kinds of sports this week from NFL to baseball to Arsenal, etc. Visit the TLD Network page for that episode. And a reminder, all the TLD Network shows are recorded at Test Pattern Studios.

So, there you have it, two shows that you need and they need your attention. Visit any of the network websites, including the network site itself and enjoy some entertaining podcasts! We would love to hear from you, as well. Send comments to The Beer Dads here and Fan Interference, here.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“I find podcasting an enticing space.” – Jason Calacanis

Roundtable or: Friends and Food

12 Saturday Aug 2017

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Usually, there’s a convoluted movie review on Saturday, but I didn’t have a movie of the week on The Less Desirables this week. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t still go to a/perture cinema, the Official Movie Sponsor of The Less Desirables, and see a film. You most certainly should. But, today it’s something different.

Last night, The Beer Dads and our Very Good Friends, SRV+VernQuack all converged on the patio of Spring House Restaurant, Kitchen and Bar and enjoyed a night of Doctor Brownstone’s Sweet Summer Luv Luv Festival. It was not only great times with friends but it was 12 courses of food and plenty of libations to boot. 20170812_102917

From scallops to veggie ceviche to cod to duck to rabbit to chicken. There was a bit of everything on our plates last night. And, while we didn’t all agree on which dishes were our favorites or even what we may have liked or disliked, we all agreed we had the swellest of times. That’s a word, I just made it up.

It was the first time we had all been together in a hot minute. When you have a pilot in the group, or the head of two organizations that have them both traveling, or someone moving or flood repairs, it’s hard to get everyone together. But, I’m thankful that last night was one of those rare moments that, hopefully, will become less and less rare.

So, to The BCPF, Beer Dad Jon, his “Pilot,” Beer Dad Paul, his “Pilot,” SRV and her real-life pilot, thank you all for a great time. Chef Tim Grandinetti, or Doctor Brownstone, thank you for an amazing evening of wondermous food from chefs all over North America. You made our night even more special!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Spring House Chef/Partner Timothy Grandinetti will host the annual outdoor grill-fest that celebrates the culinary talents of both local and nationally-renowned Chefs. Each evening during Sweet Summer Luv Luv, guests will enjoy multi-course tasting menus and “hot-off-the-grill” specialties that are planned, prepared and served by an all-star cadre of visiting Chefs.” – Doctor Brownstone’s Sweet Summer Luv Luv Festival

Piggybackin’ the Seafood or: Oh, Crepe!

08 Tuesday Aug 2017

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This week on The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast, I have Chef Mark Grohman on to talk about the 10th Annual Meridian Seafood Festival that happens this Saturday. Also, Tim Grandinetti’s Doctor Brownstone’s Sweet Summer Luv Luv Festival is this Thursday through Saturday. Listen to the podcast to hear more about these things as well the rumors about what is coming soon. You can hear that episode HERE.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Being a big fan of seafood myself, I decided to do a seafood festival.” – Chef Mark Grohman

Piggy Part Two or: Slow Food

25 Tuesday Jul 2017

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So, as promised, here’s the second straight piggyback. It’s a slow week for food in WSNC and this was a short The Man Who Ate the Town podcast this week. But, you can hear it HERE.

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Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Each evening, dinner begins at 6:30 pm, an uber-talented visiting Chef will plan, prepare, and serve his/her multi-course tasting menu that showcases ‘hot-off-the-grill’ specialties.” – Dr. Brownstone’s Sweet Luv Luv Festival

Riding the Piggy Train or: Catching Up

24 Monday Jul 2017

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I have been so very busy this week that I am very behind on my postings. I have a good bit of things going on to talk about and will be doing that. I’m now a week behind on the Eugeology list and I hate being behind on things like that. So, here I am trying to catch up. Well, I’m going to use the opportunity for tonight and tomorrow to piggyback on the things I have going on. These two shows had releases today! TLDNetwork

First, there’s Fan Interference, the sports show for The Less Desirables Network. You can listen to the latest episode of that, where TC talks with Salem College Soccer Coach, Jay Callahan and Mississippi correspondent Gabe Austin about the craziness that is going on at Ole Miss right now. You can hear that HERE.

Second, The Beer Dads dropped their first episode in two weeks, which is all about regrets. Regrets for doing or regrets for not doing. You can give that a listen, HERE.

So, we’d appreciate you listening. I would appreciate you listening. Subscribing would be awesome, as well. Tomorow will most likely be The Man Who Ate the Town.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.” – Nathaniel Hawthorne

 

And Where is the Bahtman? or: Piggybackin’ Thai

18 Tuesday Jul 2017

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On this week’s The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast, we introduce you to two new culinary businesses: The Cotton Mill Lounge in The Historic Brookstown Inn and Bahtmobile, a Thai cuisine food truck. You can hear about it by visiting HERE.

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Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Local Ingredients / World Flavors” – Bahtmobile

Piggybackin’ Français or: Eatin’ the Town

11 Tuesday Jul 2017

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On this week’s The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast I talk about Dr. Brownstones’ Sweet Summer Luv Luv, Miss Ora’s Kitchen and The Katharine Brasserie & Bar. Hear the podcast on any of your usual outlets for podcasts or listen HERE.

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Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Now touted as Winston-Salem’s most creative culinary event, Dr. Brownstone’s Sweet Summer Luv Luv Festival was originally launched in St. Louis, Missouri during the summer of 2010 by Chef Timothy Grandinetti, (aka Dr. Brownstone), now Chef/Partner of Spring House Restaurant, Kitchen & Bar.” – Press Release, Spring House Restaurant, Kitchen & Bar