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Give It Away, Give It Away, Give It Away Now or: Sip On!

30 Monday Sep 2019

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Today on The Man Who Ate the Town podcast, I announced my Top 10 Burgers in WSNC (ish). You can listen to that list on the podcast HERE.burger

You can wait to read the list if you prefer. That post comes out tomorrow at noon.

Now, what you may want to listen to the podcast for is to get the answer to the “question.” The answer to this “question” could give you a pair of free tickets to The Big Sip, which happens this Saturday.

So, the question is this: Where does Tim say is his “favorite place in the world” in the podcast? No matter what you may have read in the past, you’ll need to know what I say in this podcast episode.

So, if you get the answer, send me an email at tim@themanwhoatethetown.com and use the Subject: The Big Sip. The first two people who follow the directions and get the answer correct get two tickets each. These are the $30 tix and you can upgrade to the full ticket for 1p for only $15. Or you can just go and have some beverages at 3p. Your choice.

So, there you have it. The contest has begun.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“But hey, enough of my yakkin’; whaddya say? Let’s boogie!” – Marty DiBergi

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

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

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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©Antonina Whaples

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