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The More You Know or: A Little Love

14 Friday Dec 2018

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A Daisy a Day Florists, a/perture Cinema, Airtype, Alkali Hair Studio, Alma Mexicana, BeYou360, Black Mountain Chocolate, Bookmarks, Broad Branch Distillery, Brookstown Inn, Burke Street Pizza, Cafe Arthurs, Camel City BBQ Factory, Camel Pawn Shop, Camino Bakery, Campus Gas, Cin Cin's, Coffee Park, Computer and Technology Services (CATS), Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse, Crafted; The Art of the Taco, Dogwood Hops & Crops and The Trophy Room, Dr. Renea's, Earl's WS, Ed Dean with Cruise Planners, Fair Witness, Fearless WS, Fiddlin' Fish, Footnote, Fortified Futures, Hair Bomb, Happie Food, Hutch & Harris, Image360, Ink It Promotional Products, Jeffrey Adams, Krankies, May Way Dumplings, Monstercade, Mozelle's Southern Bistro, Mr. Barbecue, Old Winston Social Club, Penny Path Cafe, Reboot, Rec Billiards, River's Edge, Ronnie's Country Store, Sally Gupton Photography, Seamless Living, Sipping NC: The Art of Drinking, SixFour Web Design, Solutions Afoot, Southside Beer Garden, Stallone Frazier Photography, Stell Brew, SunnySide Mercantile, Sunshine Beverage, Sweet Aromaz, Sweet Potatoes, The B-String, The Breathing Room, The Flour Box, The Less Desirables, The Man Who Ate the Town, The Olio, The Porch, The Quiet Pint, The Ramkat, The Tavern at Old Salem, The Tin Can, TimmyVO, Train to Relex Yoga, Triad Speech Consultants, Twin City Hive, Uncle Buzzy's, Vibes Up Winston-Salem, West End Cafe, West End Coffee House, Wise Man Brewing, WSNC

Salutations™!!

You know, Dear Reader, I have clout. That’s a funny word, “clout.” Not Klout, the social media analytics tool that measures your social media importance. I mean real clout. According to one dictionary’s definition, clout is “influence or power, especially in politics or business.” how-to-shop-local-winston-salem

Now, I’m not bragging on that, that’s a heavy cross to bear, but I know people, people know me. I speak about things, I write a somewhat influential food blog/podcast. People tell me things so I can tell others. That has been built up from The Less Desirables to my time producing/co-hosting Sipping NC, my writings, and so on.

My point, again, is not to brag. My point is people entrust me with information with the intention of spreading it around. With this, I will admit that I get a lot of concessions. I get some “freebies.” I get invited to things because of this “clout.”

Many of the things that I “push” are things that are provided by sponsors of one of my podcasts. I understand that. You understand that. I make no bones about the “official sponsors” that I promote or advertise. Those things are posted about are things that are bartered, traded, gifted or whatever. But, they get that all the time and I will absolutely continue to do that, in abundance.

But, there are a lot of companies out there that are worthy of talking about, even beyond my sponsors or trade partners. These local businesses need to be noticed, need your support and need to be on your “must stop” list.

A Daisy a Day Florists, Airtype, Alma Mexicana, Bookmarks, Brookstown Inn, Camel City BBQ Factory, Mr. Barbecue, Sally Gupton Photography, West End Coffee House, Camino Bakery, Jeffrey Adams, Hutch & Harris, Fearless WS, Footnote, Camel Pawn Shop, Alkali Hair Studio, West End Cafe, Computer and Technology Services (CATS), Fortified Futures, Vibes Up Winston-Salem, River’s Edge, Seamless Living, Dr. Renea’s, Happie Food, Image360, Ink It Promotional Products, Train to Relex Yoga, The Breathing Room, The Porch, The Olio, The Tin Can, BeYou360, TimmyVO, Ed Dean with Cruise Planners, Solutions Afoot, SixFour Web Design, Stallone Frazier Photography, SunnySide Mercantile, Twin City Hive, Black Mountain Chocolate, Sunshine Beverage, Broad Branch Distillery, The Ramkat, Earl’s WS, Wise Man Brewing, Fiddlin’ Fish, Triad Speech Consultants, Crafted The Art of the Taco, Reboot, Dogwood Hops & Crops and The Trophy Room, Sweet Aromaz, The Flour Box, The Tavern at Old Salem, Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse, Krankies, Fair Witness, a/perture cinema, Sweet Potatoes, Rec Billiards, Mozelle’s Southern Bistro, Campus Gas, ANY of the artists’ shops or galleries on Trade Street, Ronnie’s Country Store, Monstercade, Southside Beer Garden, Old Winston Social Club, Burke Street Pizza, Uncle Buzzy’s, Cin Cin’s, The Quiet Pint, May Way Dumplings, Penny Path Cafe, Cafe Arthurs, Stell Brew, The B-String, Hair Bomb, Coffee Park (all locations) and many, many more.

The point is, all of these businesses are locally owned (and/or operated) and deserve some love. Sure, I take pride in my sponsors and will do everything to promote them, not just because they’re my sponsors but because they have supported me. I’m not going to mention any of them in this post because, for this post, it’s completely unsolicited recommendations. Every one of these businesses is run by local folks who care about their customers and deserve your attention. Not one of these businesses asked me to say anything. I just think this is the weekend and Christmas is coming up. Gift certificates, stocking stuffers, trinkets, dinners, lunches, beers, spirits. Each one of them can help you fulfill your needs and you’ll help keep them in business. I don’t usually say please, but please show them some love and support. They deserve it.

Until tomorrow, when you may see me in a few of these businesses…
Scorp out!

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“What local businesses SHARE with corporations is a certain expectation of increased profits in the month of December, which many count on to carry them through bleak months like brutal January and devastating February.” – Dana Moody

The Best or: Those Who Deserve It

26 Tuesday Jul 2016

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a/perture Cinema, Ali Brown, Atelier on Trade, Beer, Camel City BBQ Factory, Camino Bakery, Chef Tim Grandinetti, Chef Travis Myers, City Beverage, Coffee Park, DiLisio's, Finnigan's Wake Irish Pub & Kitchen, Hoots Roller Bar, Jared Keiper, Jimmy Greer, Karon Click, King's Crab Shack & Oyster Bar, Mark Grohman, Mary's Gourmet Diner, Meridian, Michele Russell, Mission Pizza Napoletana, Quanto Basta, Shane Ward, Silver Moon Saloon, Single Brothers, Small Batch Beer, Smitty's Notes, Spring House Restaurant, Tavern at Old Salem, Test Pattern, Test Pattern Studio, The BCPF, The Beer Dads, The Garage, The Genuine, The Katharine Brasserie, The Less Desirables, The Less Desirables Network, The Man Who Ate the Town, The Man Who Walked the Town, The Porch, Tommy Priest, Twin City Hive, Vagabond Saints Society, Willow's Bistro, WSNC

Salutations™!!

Smitty’s Notes Best of 2016 list came out this week and I, along with The Less Desirables Network, have a lot of friends on that list. You can read the entire list HERE. This is only the winners that pertain to me, my family and friends and my businesses.

The abbreviation key: Winner (W), Runner-up (RU), Honorable Mention (HM).

The Less Desirables sponsors:

  • King’s Crab Shack – W, Seafood
  • Finnigan’s Wake – HM, Late Night; HM, Tap Beer; W, Restaurant Bar; RU, Male Bartender (Brandon Creason)
  • a/perture cinema – W, Movie Theater
  • City Beverage – HM, Beer/Wine ShopBOWS2016_150x226
  • The Garage – W, Live Music Venue

The Beer Dads sponsor:

  • Hoots Roller Bar & Beer Company – HM, Local Brewery

The Man Who Walked the Town sponsors:

  • Mary’s Gourmet Diner – RU, Local Activist (Mary); RU, Best Scenester (Mary); W, Breakfast; W, Brunch
  • Atelier on Trade – RU, Bakery; HM, Dessert
  • Hoots Roller Bar & Beer Company – HM, Local Brewery

Friends of me, The Man Who Ate the Town or just cool people I like:

  • Test Pattern – HM, New Bar/Nightclub (Open since July 1, 2015); HM, Power Couple (Brian and Drew Cole)
  • Tommy Priest – HM, Local Activist; W, Local Scenester; W, Power Couple (w/Kendall Priest), HM, Coffee (Coffee Park); HM, Barista (Jimmy Greer Coffee Park Airstream)
  • Camino Bakery – W, Bakery; HM, Dessert; HM, Coffee; HM, Barista (Kevin McHugh)
  • Twin City Hive – HM, Chocolatier; RU, Coffee; W, Barista (Rachel Hayes); RU Barista (Joey Burdette); W, Free Wi-Fi
  • Willow’s Bistro – HM, Brunch; RU, Chef (Travis Myers); RU, Server (Shane Ward)
  • Spring House Restaurant & Bar – RU, Romantic Dinner; W, Fine Dining; W, Chef (Tim Grandinetti); HM, Restaurant Service; HM, Restaurant Bar
  • Quanto Basta – RU, Italian Restaurant; HM, Take a First Date; HM, Restaurant Bar
  • DiLisio’s – W, Italian Restaurant
  • The Katharine Brasserie – W, New Restaurant (Open since July, 1, 2015); HM, Romantic Dinner; HM, Fine Dining Restaurant; RU, New Bar/Nightclub (Open since July 1, 2015); HM, Restaurant Bar
  • Meridian – RU, Take a First Date; HM, Fine Dining Restaurant; RU, Wine List; HM, Chef (Mark Grohman); W, Server (Brandy); W, Bartender, Female (Michele Russell); RU Bartender, Female (Ali Brown)
  • Single Brothers – RU, Dive Bar; HM, Meet After Work; RU, Craft Cocktails; W, Best Place To Meet Single UNDER 40
  • Silver Moon Saloon – W, Dive Bar
  • Camel City BBQ Factory – RU, BBQ; RU, New Restaurant (Open since July, 1, 2015); RU, Ribs
  • Tavern at Old Salem – HM, Chef (Jared Keiper)
  • The Porch – HM, Mexican; HM, Brunch
  • Mission Pizza Napoletana – HM, Pizza Parlor
  • Small Batch Beer – RU, Local Brewery; HM, Tap Beer; RU, Meet After Work; HM, Bartender, Male (Quentin Williams)
  • Local Band – Winner: The Genuine, Runner Up: Karon Click and The Hot Licks, Honorable Mention: Vagabond Saints Society

So a hearty congratulations to all those mentioned. Your worth shows in the community. I’m proud to know you all and for the sponsors, I’m proud to be part of your, and for you to be part of my, family. Still can’t figure out why The BCPF and I weren’t on the Power Couple list. I have to vote more next time… wait, there isn’t a next time for this “best of.”

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“As you enjoy the kudos bestowed upon you by your fellow citizens, I encourage you to savor the moment, because this year, 2016, marks the last year of my Best of Winston-Salem competition.” – Smitty’s Notes Best Of 2016

Silent Sunday or: Double Datin’

10 Sunday Jul 2016

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a/perture Cinema, Artivity on the Green, Atelier on Trade, Beer, Finnigan's Wake Irish Pub & Kitchen, Hoots Roller Bar, King's Crab Shack & Oyster Bar, Mary's Gourmet Diner, Mast General Store, Michael Nau, Silver Sedans, SSO4, The BCPF, The Beer Dads, The Garage, The Less Desirables, The Man Who Ate the Town, The Porch, Washington Perk & Provision Company, Willow's Bistro, WSNC

Salutations™!!

Yesterday was a huge walking day for me, but you’ll have to wait until tomorrow to read about that. I’m talking two other things, briefly, in this Silent Sunday.

Yesterday afternoon into evening, The BCPF and I double dated with my sister and bro-in-law. We’d been talking a while about how downtown WSNC has changed in the last few years and for Christmas, we gave them a “night on the town” with us to show them13614986_10154161432195490_3773797020575523965_n what is going on downtown and treat them to dinner at one of our “spots.” They met us at our house at 4pm and we went and parked in front of Mary’s Gourmet Diner (the “carb loader” of The Man Who Walked the Town) and took them down Trade Street showing them our stomp as well as showing the place where the new The Less Desirables studio will be. We showed them The Garage (Official Music Sponsor of The Less Desirables) and Finnigan’s Wake (Official Emerald Isle of TLD). We did go over to Artivity on the Green and showed that off. We stopped in at Atelier on Trade (the caffeinator of TMWWTT) and Mast General Store and let them look around.

We went down to Fourth and walked them around more places of interest like Washington Perk and Provision Company (Official Provision Company of TLD) and a/perture cinema (Official Movie Sponsor of TLD) and took them down to where the studio is currently. Walked by Small Batch Beer and back to the car. We drove them around showing them some neighborhoods and where Hoots Roller Bar & Beer Company (the “liquid reward” sponsor of TMWWTT and something else that comes out tomorrow… I’m such a tease) and The Porch are and showed them Bailey Park. We then went and had dinner at Willow’s Bistro where Chef Travis Myers made us a wonderful dinner. And, she ate ground meat outside of her house (or Notre Mère’s place) for the first time in about 21 years. I felt I accomplished something. We had a wondermous time. At least The BCPF and I did. They seemed to as well. We agreed we’d have to do that again.

The other thing I wanted to mention is today is Second Sunday on Fourth for July. Come see Michael Nau with Silver Sedans as we close down Fourth between Cherry and Marshall with plenty of family activities, food and fun. We frolic and aren’t afraid to admit it!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“The creators of SSO4, the 4CM Group, are a merry band of business owners on the 300 block of 4th Street. We are true believers in a vision of a happily thriving downtown.” – SSO4

Silent Sunday or: A Little Walking Done

03 Sunday Jul 2016

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Atelier on Trade, Hoots Roller Bar, Mad Men, Mary's Gourmet Diner, Omega Sports, The BCPF, The Man Who Walked the Town, The Porch, West Salem, Willow's Bistro

Salutations™!!

This has been a great holiday weekend. We’ve still one more day to go, too. That’s always fun. I love three day weekends. I especially like when I don’t have to go in on Monday (sometimes we still do podcasts on holiday Mondays), although, I never complain because I love what I do. I truly do love it.

We started Friday with The BCPF getting home before 5pm. That never happens. We went to celebrate by eating at Willow’s Bistro, one of our faves. We came home and watched a little Mad Men before heading off to bed. We got up Saturday and did our walking thing in West 13508907_10154143762450490_9046315447870418874_nSalem and you know that included Omega Sports, Mary’s Gourmet Diner, Atelier on Trade and Hoots Roller Bar & Beer Company. You can read about that HERE. Came home watched more Mad Men. Grabbed dinner at The Porch and came home and watched the last episode of Mad Men. That’s right, we finished it. We’ve not decided on the next series to go headfirst into, just yet, but it’s The BCPF’s turn, so we’ll see. I’ll keep you posted, you know I will. Anywhat! I started getting tired. Walking all those steps and having a sinus problem will do that to you and like an old man, was in bed before 11pm on a Saturday night. I slept for 11 hours! That rarely happens. I can count on two hands how many times in my entire 45 years that is has ever happened. I guess I just needed it.

Today’s like Saturday Redux so I’m getting off here to enjoy it! Talk to you tomorrow, same blog channel…

Scorp out!

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