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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

Mercury Go Away or: Piggybacking the Retrograde

15 Monday Jul 2019

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I have never taken much stock in this whole “Mercury in Retrograde” stuff that people talk about all the danged time. “It doesn’t affect me,” I said to The BCPF probably not a whole week ago. Today is a full immersion into the Mercurial retrograde experience. I lost files that I once thought I had found. The internet in The Lab at Industry Hill kept going out, my Mac is in dire need of repairs and/or replacement (who can afford that?) and the list goes on. But in all that, I did have a burger on the “Summer of Burgers” tour and produced three podcasts.

The Man Who Ate the Town welcomed back Daniel Butner from Carrabba’s to talk about the wine dinner for the next two weeks and other food news. It was a good show. Listen HERE.

On Fan Interference (yeah, it’s on a Monday for now) we had Logan Harvey, a former WFU baseball catcher join TC and Hailey Brooke to talk about his new app to help people find parking at events easier. You can listen HERE.

And, on The Beer Dads, Dad Paul found out he had to cut out caffeine, something that he said he’d give up beer before giving up. We all talk about how getting older forces you to change your habits. You can listen HERE.

So, while the day started off sucking the big one, it wasn’t too bad after all. Then again, the night is still young. Here’s hoping this retrograde thing fades away.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Mercury Retrograde is blamed for sowing complication and confusion in our everyday lives” – The Daily Express

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

The Piggyback Thus Far or: Happy Monday

01 Monday Jul 2019

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We did The Man Who Ate the Town today and talked a lot about Shalom Project and Hutch & Harris’ closing as well as a fantasy scenario about how I’d like downtown to reshape itself. logo+level+trees+(1)

On The Beer Dads, we talk about inconsiderate folks who don’t empty their voicemails and other annoyances.

Listen to TMWATT HERE.
Listen to TBD HERE.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“If anything is good for pounding humility into you permanently, it’s the restaurant business.” – Anthony Bourdain

Rekall or: The Week

19 Wednesday Jun 2019

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It’s only Wednesday but I’ve had a pretty great week. We recorded a few podcasts, a new podcast, bought some podcast equipment for a client, made a little bit of money. Yep, it’s a great week. tumblr_ol2cnhHwJB1swrrbuo1_1280

I’m going to hold off on The Beer Dads this week and use it next week, but we had a great interview with Daniel Butner of Carrabba’s here in WSNC on The Man Who Ate the Town, had a last-minute guest on The Less Desirables in Dana Moody from West End Coffeehouse. New clients having a ball with their new podcast, a great conversation on the podcast of another client. Those aren’t ready to start yet, either of the last two I mentioned, but they will soon.

All around, it’s just been great.

Listen to The Man Who Ate the Town HERE.
Listen to The Less Desirables HERE.

My Wednesday movie to unwind with after the podcasts is Total Recall (2012). I liked it, actually.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“I find it hard in my general life to think further than the week ahead.” – John Oliver

The Net Work or: Shop Local

12 Wednesday Jun 2019

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On The Less Desirables Network this week, we’ve talked a lot about local business. Some talk was about the loss of local business and some was about the promotion of small local business. It’s been a touchy few weeks for local business in Winston-Salem. We’ve lost several businesses, some to Business 40’s closure, some for other reasons. The reasons don’t really matter now that they’re gone, as much as the fact that they are gone.

I have been involved in a few conversations in the last bit about how to combat the loss of more. We did that on The Man Who Ate the Town, The Beer Dads and of course, The Less Desirables. Listen to the eps to hear more about small business in WSNC. Click on the link of each.

Folks, support your local businesses, especially those that are downtown.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Well, every dollar, every single dollar is like a vote. So when you’re leaving your house with your credit cards, your cash, really make a conscious effort to think about where you’re going to spend those dollars. There’s a lot of things that you can buy here in this town that are going to feed a local family.” – Mary Haglund

Slight Mixx Up or: No Go

07 Friday Jun 2019

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I was going to tell you that you should come and see me at my booth tomorrow for the Industry Hill Block Party that is happening on 9th Street. Well, I won’t be there. The rain or potential for said rain is keeping the outdoor booths and vendors from happening. The things that were going to go on inside Ramkat, Wiseman Brewing or Winston Junction Market will still happen and some of the bigger things like the main stage, panel discussions and such will move inside, as well. 59832692_2453552568030671_3895484450699476992_n

Here is the official statement for the block party, per Mixxer the organizers of the event:

We have made some changes to this event, due to expected thunderstorms all day tomorrow. We have cancelled [sic] the outdoor portion of the event along 9th St., and Krankies Craft Fair at Mixxer is relocating to The Ramkat. We have moved the panel discussions inside Mixxer. At 1pm we’ll hold a discussion on “The Future of Industry Hill” and at 3pm we’ll have a panel about “Entrepreneurship in Winston-Salem.”

WS Ambassadors 2nd Saturdays is still on, Wherehouse Art Hotel Art Mart will be going strong, and Winston Junction Market will be going from 11am.

The weather isn’t cooperating, but we’re gonna have a great time nonetheless. Please share our posts this evening to help spread word of changes.

So there will still be awesome things and you should go by there! Stay dry. Have fun.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“If you’re feeling down about the rain, don’t worry!” – Mixxer

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

Unchain the Chain or: Dat’s Good

04 Tuesday Jun 2019

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Tonight, The BCPF, Beer Dad Paul, his wife Susan, Ray from TMWATT and his wife Whitney all went to hang out at Carrabba’s Italian Grill with my pal, the Proprietario Daniel Butner. You’ll read more about this later this week on the food blog.

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I want to say that yes, I have a problem with restaurant chains. I have for the last 10-15 years. There are many reasons why. Inferior food. Usually crappy service. The money is generally part of some corporate entity that ships a great chunk of the revenue the restaurant makes to someplace in the midwest, removing most of it from the local economy. And, probably the biggest problem is that the restaurant is only about money and not about the community.

I can tell you that while Carrabba’s is a chain, Daniel is all about the community. I know what you’re saying, sure, Sure he is. Well, let’s go with this, then. His last name Butner and his 3-4x grandfather was one of the Butners that moved from Pennsylvania to Bethabra and then on to form Salem. He was the founder of the bakery in Salem and his great-great-great something uncles were Butner’s Hat Shoppe owners. So, fast forward these many years and he is owning a franchise in the town that his family helped to found. And, he does a lot of charity work for non-profits and other community needs. He’s a remarkable man. And, he has a beard that even I am envious of.

I’ve not really touched on the food because I’m saving that for the food blog, as I said. I just wanted to talk about how this “chain” changed my mind on what a chain is, or in Daniel’s words, “what a responsible chain looks like.” I will be back at Carrabba’s soon. I recommend you try it, too. Let me tell you one thing, the filet is to die for!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Carrabba’s Italian Grill was founded in Houston, TX by Johnny Carrabba and Damian Mandola in December of 1986, who set out to create a restaurant experience where people felt like guests in their home.” – Carrabba’s