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 He Occasionally Takes an Alcoholiday or: The Wake (2543 + 14)

18 Monday Oct 2021

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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. But, for me, the impact was even more than reinvigorating an area of town.

Practically nothing in my life right now would be like it is if it weren’t for Fins. How, you ask?

Me and My Best Girl

I was able to realize what others may say is ridiculous but something I’m very proud of. I was the second-ever person to join the 90-Day Club. Not only did I do 90 days, I did 1099 days. That got me some recognition and status.

I was “Trivia Tim.” I didn’t start the pub trivia at Fins but I took it over after the first three weeks and I did it for six years after. Again, people got to know me, spend time with me, and my network was greatly and largely expanded because of that.

The Less Desirables was conceived, hatched, and born sitting at the high-top table right next to the hallway. Without that, I probably wouldn’t have started other podcasts after it. No Fan Interference. No Camel City Dispatch/Electric Camel Pod. No Tart & Tangy Triad. No The Beer Dads. No The Man Who Ate the Town. No Sipping NC: The Art of Drinking. No Apartment 5B. No Beeswax Vinyl. No Beeswax Vinyl Daily. No Asylum – Tales from the Devereaux Diaries. No Wheelers Dog. No The Less Desirables Network. No podcast clients. Heck without Fins, there may not be a podcasting community here in WSNC to speak of, at least as it is. I know two or three podcasts in town that are thriving because they were inspired by me doing The Less Desirables (or one of the others) and they’ve told me that. No podcasting would mean no “Podfather.” All that I am and do wouldn’t be if there was no Finnigan’s Wake. In fact, the first place I ever met Brian Attridge who started The Less Desirables with me, was at Finnigan’s Wake.

The revitalization of downtown, in general, may still have happened but it wouldn’t be what it is if Philip “Opie” Kirby and John Cahoon hadn’t opened THE Irish pub in October of 2006.

Me, Brian and Eug, TLD…

The first place I met Jon Lowder, one of the Beer Dads and a partner/friend that I have come to thank for many of my accomplishments was at Fins.

Several of my friends who are in relationships met at Finnigan’s Wake. Which brings me to the BIGGEST link that Fins has for me: I met my wife, The BCPF, Stephanie, at Finnigan’s Wake. If she hadn’t come with her friends to play trivia and get away from her toxic, dead-end marriage, and we hadn’t started having small talk conversations, I would never have had the opportunity to ask her, “Are you married, Steph?” That conversation and the fact that she had a birthday soon around that time and I did a special trivia category for her, led to us having our 11:10p nightly computer conversations, which led to us being great friends, which led to us being more than friends, which led to us being affianced, which led to us being life partners and husband and wife.

Me and My Eug

Finnigan’s Wake is the portal to my survival, to my life, to my being, to my loves. I so appreciate that Opie has kept the pub going for so long. The pandemic was hard for everyone. It led to changes within the business. But, he says it’s not about the pandemic. He said the restaurant was kept alive by the community and patrons. He says this is about him and wanting to start something new. Move in a new direction. Pursue new ideas and thoughts. He has been all over the world. As far as I know, he’s touched every continent. If he’s missing one, I think it’s Australia. He’s bought houses. He’s raised money for charities. He’s made himself better. He’s made the community better. I am glad for my friend that he’s okay and just starting a new chapter.

When I read that this was happening, it felt as if I had lost a friend, or at the very least, been kicked in the teeth or the crotch. The memories and recollections of the last 14 years of my life (with the exception of the last one) have relied heavily on my time in the wooden doors under the green sign with the huge Claddagh, the hallowed halls of Finnigan’s Wake. Slàinte mhath, Finnigan’s Wake. Slàinte mhath.

Until tomorrow, Erin go Bragh…
Scorp out!

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“The most important things to do in the world are to get something to eat, something to drink and somebody to love you.” – Brendan Behan

Piggybackin’ or: 2536 + 21

11 Monday Oct 2021

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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!

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“The big news was, for the first time, the fair has beer!” – Michael

Meandering Monday or: 2529 + 28

04 Monday Oct 2021

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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 them last week. You should give it a listen. You can do that here. I’d really appreciate a “subscribe,” a like, a review, and a rating. It would help me tremendously!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“I’m from here.” – Chef Brian DePaulis

Pie in the Sky or: The Institution

20 Monday Sep 2021

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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 views. You can listen to this episode here.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Great pies don’t just happen.” – B&G Pies

Silent Sunday or: You Ate What?

19 Sunday Sep 2021

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Salutations™!!

Underdog Records was closed because Jonathan was on a much needed vacation. Here’s what The BCPF and I did instead.

  • Pork Intestine with Chili Pepper – New Sichuan
  • Orange Chicken – New Sichuan
  • Chive, pork, shrimp dumplings – New Sichuan
  • Pork Soup Dumplings
  • Big Winston Breakfast – Sir Winston
  • My first taste of Absenthe
  • Shrimp Po’Boy – Sir Winston
  • Tomato Bisque – Sir Winston

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“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.” – Anthony Bourdain

Piggybacking with a New Face or: Introducing…

13 Monday Sep 2021

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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 every week, but I hope that he will be there most weeks. We talked about the future of restaurants, the industry, struggles, comings, goings, and more. You can listen here.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“The restaurant has been a staple in Winston-Salem, offering affordable, family-friendly American food in a casual atmosphere at 299 Jonestown Road for 12 years.” – Michael Hastings, Winston-Salem Journal

That Food Thing or: The Rant

09 Monday Aug 2021

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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… I’m not going into it here, as it’s not the forum. I will direct you to the podcast episode so you can hear it. Go here for that.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Clemmons Kitchen is closed on Mondays until further notice.” – Me.

Piggybackin’ or: What Dress Code?

19 Monday Jul 2021

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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 know so I can let my listeners know.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“I think I could actually be vegan if I could eat meat.” – Me

The Social Club Reborn or: A Great Night Out

25 Friday Jun 2021

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Salutations™!!

Tonight, The BCPF and I were able to get together with The Joneses, The Lowders, The Verners, and “Our Jim” Young at one of my favorite restaurants in town, Diamondback Grill.

We have all spent time together in our yard, socially distanced, but not in a restaurant (at least not all of us) since before the pandemic. Last night was amazing. A lot of laughter. A lot of catching up. A lot of great beverages. A lot of great food. Dean, our server was amazing. Special thanks to Kimberly and Murphy Gregg for having such a great restaurant and for taking such good care of us. Our first outing was a success!! There will be plenty more!

From bottom clockwise: Paden, Stacy, Paul, Susan, Jon, Me, The BCPF, Celeste, Jim.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Think where man’s glory most begins and ends, and say my glory was I had such friends.” – William Butler Yeats

Now Normal Chronicles or: The Scouring

02 Thursday Apr 2020

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Salutations™!!

Today, I decided to go out and check on some of the restaurants that are my “accounts” (those A-L) that have little to no social media updates or social media to speak of at all. In the middle of that, I found about 10 places that weren’t on the list, which makes me happy. I like making sure we have all that we are missing. So, I got to get out of the house and it was a fruitful trip. I dug it. WSStrong1

We are now at over 300 entries on the list. Some are closed, some got changed to different statuses and some added services. You can see the updated list by visiting here.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Fresh made to order Thai cuisine and perfect sushi.” – The Basil Leaf & Sushi

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