#WSNC Restaurants

[themanwhoatethetown]

2022, the year that wasn't...

2022, the year that wasn’t…

Wow, look at the date. December 13, 2022. The last post I made on this site was on March 21, 2022. That was the burger recap of 2021. I haven’t posted in nine months, but this site’s numbers have remained (mostly) steady. People have been at least looking at stuff here. People have asked where I am, if I am going to do more podcasts, and so on and so on. Let me address that here, now. I have been…

[scorpionc]

Piggybackin' or: 2536 + 21

Piggybackin’ or: 2536 + 21

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, for the first time, the fair has beer!” – Michael

[andrewdavidcoxartist]

Happy Friday. You made it! Snapped this at Reynolda Village commuting between jobs. #WSNC #Nikon #Reynolda #ReynoldaVillage #Friday #D5300 #Art #Photography #WakeForest #WFU #Nature #Flowers (at Reynolda Village Shops & Restaurants)

[themanwhoatethetown]

The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast Episode 231

In Episode #231, proudly recorded in the Such-N-Such Media Studios at Liberty Plaza: Tim discusses: Willow’s Bistro closes, and a new restaurant takes its place. Lot 63 takes the place of the Moravian bookstore and gift shop in Old Salem. Some aren’t happy about it. Que Vida is open! Slappy’s Chicken is back, and so is the drama! The latest from the soap opera called “Winston-Salem Eats.” This…

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The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast Episode 230

In Episode #230 proudly recorded in the Such-N-Such Media Studios at Liberty Plaza: Tim discusses: Tre Nonné has closed permanently. Que Vida Latin Street Grill will replace it. Tim and Street Team Steve visited K-Stop and here’s Tim’s report. Diamondback Grill is opening a new downtown location. Carroll Leggett gets (mostly) to the bottom of what is going into the old Hops Burger Bar location…

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The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast Episode 229

In Episode #229 proudly recorded in the Such-N-Such Media Studios at Liberty Plaza: Tim discusses: Tim is back! He talks about what kept him away. An update – a REAL update – on Slappy’s Chicken. Black Mountain Chocolate news. Visit The Go-To Winston-Salem to find out about events around the WSNC area. Don’t forget our sponsors: Mojito Latin Soul Food is creating scrumptious Cuban-inspired,…

[themanwhoatethetown]

James Beard Nominees in Our Back Yard

James Beard Nominees in Our Back Yard

The 2022 James Beard Award nominees list was announced and we have two nominees here in Winston-Salem and Stephanie Tyson (©J. Sinclair/WSJournal) one in our neighboring Greensboro, as well as several others from around our state. First, MY people! Both are nominated for Best Chef in the Southeast. Congratulations to Stephanie Tyson from Sweet Potatoes (…Well Shut My Mouth) a Restaurant. She is a…

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The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast Episode 218a - A Supplement Podcast

The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast Episode 218a - A Supplement Podcast. A send-off to Finnigan's Wake

Tim talks about the impending closing of Finnigan’s Wake and what the restaurant/bar means to this city, the community, THIS PODCAST, and to him personally. No crowd noise. No background music. Just the intro/outro and Tim. Slàinte mhath, Finnigan’s Wake.

[themanwhoatethetown]

Finnigan's Wake to close for good Oct. 30

Finnigan’s Wake to close for good Oct. 30

This is a reprint of the Winston-Salem Journal article, it is not mine, I don’t own it. Michael is my cohost and he wrote it for the Journal. Here is the original article. I just wanted the copyright issue out of the way. Finnigan’s Wake, a mainstay bar and restaurant downtown for 15 years, has announced it will close permanently on Oct. 30. Owner Philip “Opie” Kirby” posted an announcement on…

[scorpionc]

Meandering Monday or: 2529 + 28

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…

[scorpionc]

Pie in the Sky or: The Institution

Pie in the Sky or: The Institution

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! —“Great pies don’t…

[scorpionc]

Silent Sunday or: You Ate What?

Silent Sunday or: You Ate What?

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 SichuanOrange Chicken – New SichuanChive, pork, shrimp dumplings – New SichuanPork Soup DumplingsBig Winston Breakfast – Sir WinstonMy first taste of AbsentheShrimp Po’Boy – Sir WinstonTomato Bisque – Sir Winston Until…

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Piggybackin' or: What Dress Code?

Piggybackin’ or: What Dress Code?

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! —“I…

[scorpionc]

The Social Club Reborn or: A Great Night Out

The Social Club Reborn or: A Great Night Out

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.…

[themanwhoatethetown]

Mr. Barbecue to Finally Re-Open Its Doors on March 15

Mr. Barbecue to Finally Re-Open Its Doors on March 15

©Walt Unks/WSJournal The heck with the Ides of March! Winston-Salemites or as I like to call them Camel Citizens, will finally be getting their BBQ Mecca back on Monday, March 15 when Jimmy Carros reopens the famed restaurant almost two years after the fire that gutted part of the building. Thankfully, when that fire happened on April 10, 2019, during prime dinner service, everyone got out and no…

[themanwhoatethetown]

Those We've Lost

Those We’ve Lost

2020 was a bad year for everyone, but especially the Food & Beverage Community. Here’s a list of those that have closed since the pandemic started. The dates are the dates of the posted announcements (if known). Not all restaurants closed because of the pandemic, necessarily, but it certainly didn’t help matters. This list will update as needed. Bib’s Downtown – Dec 31, 2020 Bonefish – June 23,…