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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

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

Keeping With a Theme or: Getting From Here to SOB40

13 Thursday Jun 2019

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I made a video today to help people who are having trouble getting to the businesses just south of Business 40 or Salem Parkway or whatever you want to call it. The businesses, as I’ve said all week long, are in need of help. You can give that to them. This video is just three of the many, many, many ways to get from the north side to the south side of Biz 40 or what we call SOB40. The quality was a lot better before I posted it… I don’t know what happened there.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Well [sic] the last day of Repeat Offenders is in the books. I want to thank all my customers/friends for your support over the past 2 1/2 years.” – Repeat Offenders in WSNC (SOB40)

Come-Munity or: Local Love

11 Tuesday Jun 2019

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Yesterday on The Man Who Ate the Town podcast, Ray and I welcomed Antonina Whaples (rhymes with staples) to the studio. Antonina owns Kindred Spirits is the area’s leader in holistic healing, herbal medicine, herbalism, spiritual products, shamanic practitioners, gemstone healing, Reiki, chakra healing and more.

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No, that has nothing to do with “food.” But, “food” wasn’t the point. We also talked a lot about the recent closings of downtown businesses. Antonina has been vocal and strong in her resolve that local businesses do matter and that’s something that The BCPF and I have been trying to push as well. Antonina talks with Ray and me about this and a lot of things downtown “business.”  I can talk about that here but I don’t think I’d do her justice, plus, I really want you to listen to the episode. She does, too.

You can do that HERE.

Also, go visit her shop. It’s a cool little place.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Kindred Spirits has been part of the downtown Winston-Salem community since 1994. We believe that every person, regardless of race, gender or spiritual path, is on the shared journey of life. And we exist to provide the provisions that support and enrich that journey. Whether through a healing with one of our practitioners, spiritual guidance with one of our readers, or the spiritual supplies you’ll need along the way, we are committed to supporting our community through the medicine work we provide.” – Kindred Spirits

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

In the Spirit or: Wine Down!

31 Friday May 2019

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Tomorrow is the second annual Spirits of Summer festival downtown. To find out more about it visit The Man Who Ate the Town’s website.

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I’ll be hosting two chefs tomorrow at the Lowe’s Food Demo Tent. Come on down and see me, have great libations and great food!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“North Carolina wineries will be offering tastings and purchase of their harvest. Beer lovers also find their niche at the festival as several North Carolina craft Breweries will be on-site offering tastings and purchases of their brews. Local Winston-Salem Restaurants will also be on-site cooking up their best menu items in the Restaurant Pavilion for festival goers to purchase and enjoy.” – Spirits of Summer

‘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

Cobras or: The Things We Do

17 Friday May 2019

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Tonight is the only Friday night game for the Carolina Cobras so I’ll be working tonight. So, you should come to watch some good, fast-paced, (usually) high-scoring, 8-on-8 football and cheer your local professional sports team on while supporting your favorite voice-over artist doing his announcing thing. 42629526_2150659531859599_3855123646586552320_n

I already told you about me being at Zesto tomorrow morning around 11a. I am still doing that, but I’m also going to emcee the Winston-Salem Yoga Festival. I just found this out like 20 minutes ago. I had something else that I was going to try and do, but it kind of fell through, and this fell into my lap. It’s from 8a-4p. Yes, you are a sharp one, 11a falls in the middle there. I’m going to leave in the middle do my other thing and then come back afterward to complete the job/mission!

So, to recap, I have Cobras tonight and Yoga Fest/Zesto tomorrow. If I don’t talk you if I see you on Sunday, it’s because my voice is mad at me. I’ll rest it, then! So, come out and see me at any or all of these events!

Cobras – Greensboro Coliseum tonight, game time is at 7p.
WS Yoga Festival is tomorrow from 8a-4p at BB&T Ballpark (the Dash park).
Zesto tomorrow at 11a, 2600 New Walkertown Road.

Hope to see you!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“For nearly every challenging moment in life, there’s a yoga pose to help you feel better.” – Mandy Ingber