Rants and Ravings of a Misguided Dreamer and Observer
Salutations™!! Today, I learned some very sad news. Finnigan’s Wake will be closing its doors permanently on October 30. Finnigan’s Wake is THE reason the Arts District in Downtown Winston-Salem exploded in to ’00s. Yes, there were other now-staples such as Sweet Potatoes and 6th & Vine, but none had the impact that Fins did….
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Salutations™!! You know something, Dear Reader? You wouldn’t know it from looking at me but I love to eat. I love to have a little dessert with my meal. That may or may not actually be true, but I do love me some B&G Pies. B&G Pies have been staples in WSNC for 72 years….
Salutations™!! Today on The Man Who Ate the Town, Michael and I talked about the former Dixie Classic Fair, now known as Carolina Classic Fair, how they have a beer garden, now, and Providence’s Farm 2 Fourth event. You can listen to the episode here. Until tomorrow, same blog channel…Scorp out! —“The big news was,…
Salutations™!! Today was a very laid back Monday. Not on purpose, but it just “was.” Michael and I recorded The Man Who Ate the Town, talked about the Carolina Classic Fair, Farm 2 Fourth, Eat Drink Burger Week, and more. I also had a great conversation with Chef Brian DePaulis from Providence when I visited…
Salutations™!! Today, we had Shannon Faircloth, the owner of B&G Pies on the podcast to talk with her about, well, B&G Pies. Shannon tells us the history of the company, the flavors, how she came to be the owner and more. She was a great guest. We also went over the latest food news and…
Salutations™!! Underdog Records was closed because Jonathan was on a much needed vacation. Here’s what The BCPF and I did instead. Until tomorrow, same blog channel…Scorp out! —“The bar has since closed, and the world over will mourn this no-holds-barred gem of a dive, with absinthe on tap and rock ‘n’ roll karaoke on deck.”…
Salutations™!! Today on The Man Who Ate the Town, I introduced Michael Hastings, my friend and food editor for the Winston-Salem Journal. Michael is my new co-host and will be with me as he can. Understandably, he is a busy dude in the Winston-Salem/Triad area food scene. So, I understand he may not be there…
Salutations™!! This week on The Man Who Ate the Town, I go on a rant about anti-vaxxers. Yeah, I don’t do a lot of political things and this rant isn’t about politics. I know people on both sides of the aisle that are refusing to get it. I’m sure they have their reasons but, still……
Salutations™!! This week on The Man Who Ate the Town, Ray and I talk with Zena and (Mama) Zoë from Yamas to talk about TWO new Yamas locations that they are opening. One on the western side of town and one on a local private university. You can listen to hear where here. I’d appreciate…
Salutations™!! Today on The Man Who Ate the Town, Ray and I discuss a “hidden” dress code for a local restaurant and why people are losing their minds. Or, better yet, WHY ARE people losing their minds over this? This and other restaurant/food news. Listen to the episode here. You have food news? Let me…