The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast Episode 232

In Episode #232, proudly recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza:
Tim discusses:

  • It’s Negroni Week, and The Katharine Bar & Brasserie are participating. From September 18-24, buy an $18 Negroni at The Katharine, and a large portion of that will go to Slow Food, an organization uniting the joy of food with the pursuit of justice and dismantling oppressive food systems to achieve good, clean and fair food for all. Not only that! Whatever The Katharine donates, JOLO Winery, who makes the vermouth that The Katharine is using in their Negroni, will match the donation. Listen to find out more.
  • Tim & Stephanie went to New York City and they tried some of the NYC staples that people always ask about around here and more.
  • Tim brings out the soapbox to pontificate on regional or geographical food and ex-pats of the area.
  • Visit The Go-To Winston-Salem for not only food but other happenings around town!

Don’t forget our sponsors:
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The Man Who Ate the Town is part of The Less Desirables Network. Give it a listen on Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Audible, and basically anywhere you can listen to podcasts. Or you can listen here (at the bottom of the post). Like, Rate, Subscribe, and hit the “alert” bell to make sure you know when the latest episodes are released!

Dewey’s Bakery to introduce new concept in Winston-Salem

Dewey’s Bakery, a nearly 100-year-old staple of Winston-Salem, is introducing a “new-to-us” concept at their Thruway Shopping Center and Reynolda Road locations. I say “new” to us because they did the concept in Greensboro, as a standalone store, but the ‘Boro folks demanded a real Dewey’s, and Dewey’s acquiesced to their request.

So, Tim, jeez o’pete! Get on with it already. What is this new concept?

The Man Who Ate the Town noshing a Dewzy

This is called the DEWZY.

It’s a delightful, layered dessert that starts with Dewey’s famous cake (several flavors) as a base, then ice cream, fillings, whipped cream, and sugar cookie.

Okay, but what is it!?!?

Several years back, Dewey’s bought Blue Ridge Ice Cream and while they have kept the BRIC dream alive, they have modified the ice cream a bit. I don’t like hard ice cream, and soft serve is sometimes too iffy. Dewey’s Ice Cream is all the goodness from BRIC but in a medium-textured frozen treat. It’s closer to the soft serve but with more body and more oomph. The flavors are really good, as well. I’ll get to that in a bit.

So, if you like jelly or custard or pudding-filled things (like doughnuts), then Dewey’s has the accouterments for you. I know. I know! Settle down. I’m just laying out the components.

Let’s get to this Dewzy.

Take the thing that people think of first when they think of Dewey’s – at least what I think of first – and that’s the cake.  Which cake flavor you ask? Well, that depends on the Dewzy you choose. Vanilla and chocolate are mostly in the pre-conceived recipes, but, c’mon, it’s Dewey’s. They may have some pink lemonade or other faves lying about. I’d ask first, don’t quote me on that!

Boston Cream Pie Dewzy

The ice cream flavors do rotate, but they have some standards. Vanilla, chocolate, honey latte, butter pecan, mint chocolate chip, and more.

But, here’s where the fun starts. The fillings, fillers, and toppings. Banana pudding, bananas, buttercream icing, chocolate shavings, hot fudge, pecans, caramel, lemon custard, mocha chips, chocolate mint candy, peanut butter cups, peanut sauce, and the list grows. Top this creation with a fluffy, velvety whipped cream, and top it with another thing Dewey’s is known for… a Moravian sugar cookie.

Think of it as a modified trifle. A trifle is a thin layer of sponge fingers or sponge cake soaked in sherry or another fortified wine, a fruit element, custard, and whipped cream layered in that order in a glass dish. We have to take away the alcoholic elements of course, but the idea is very similar.

I got to try three different versions of Dewzies when I visited the store.

The first one I had was the Boston Cream one. One of Stephanie’s and my favorite trips was to Boston. We stayed at the Omni Parker House, which isn’t just where the Parker House roll came from, it’s where the Boston Cream Pie came from. Custard runs over and through the vanilla cake, with vanilla ice cream and just enough fudge sauce to round out the fillings before you put on the whipped goodness and Moravian essential, the sugar cookie. A solid “A” for this one.

Peanut Butter Cup Dewzy

Up next, is the Peanut Butter Cup. Y’all. A certain, orange-wrapped peanut butter cup is one of my favorite dessert treats ever. This isn’t that, so don’t get silly. But, it isn’t far from it. Chocolate cake, chocolate ice cream, chocolate, and peanut sauces swirled over those, with chunks of peanut butter candies (or broken cups) topped with the whippy cream yumminess and the sugar cookie. I have to say it was a bit too cold for these rich flavors to come out at first, but as I let it warm up a bit, the flavors started to make their way to the stage. Another solid “A.”

The final sample (and by sample, I mean full-sized “small” (which are 9oz cups)) was my favorite of the three, the Coffee Break. So, here we have vanilla cake with espresso-soaked custard, honey latte ice cream with mocha chips, then topped with whipped cream and the sugar cookie. Man, the coffee-flavored ice cream with the vanilla cake and the espresso custard? My eyes are rolling back in my head thinking of it. It was so good. It was robust, to say the least. I won’t get stupid with the rating, so let’s stay with “A+,” although I could add a few extra “+++” to it.

Other pre-determined menu items are (each includes the whipped cream and cookie):

Banana Pudding – sweet banana-creamy pudding, vanilla cake, vanilla ice cream, and of course, more bananas!
Birthday Party – Vanilla cake, white buttercream icing, vanilla ice cream, and sprinkles.
Black Forest Cherry – Cherries that are a little sweet and a little tart, with fudge, chocolate cake, and twisty chocolate shavings.
Caramel Turtle – just like a Turtle Sundae with pecans, caramel AND fudge sauce, vanilla ice cream on top of BOTH chocolate and vanilla cake.
Lemon Bar – Mouth-puckering lemon curd filling, vanilla ice cream, vanilla cake.
Mint Chocolate – Dewey’s mint choco-chip ice cream with chunks of chocolate mint candies, chocolate cake, and fudge sauce.
Ultimate Chocolate – Chocolate everything. Cake, ice cream, shavings, fudge sauce, kitchen sink, kitchen utensils, er… okay not the sink and utensils, but if there is something chocolate you can think of, chances are, it’s in this.

Coffee Break Dewzy

Now, this menu of dessert heaven should have something for just about everyone, but if you’re one of those who just have to have it your way, then, you’re in luck. Every single Dewzy is made-to-order, so leave something off (I’m not sure about adding things) if you want. But, if you’re really trying to satiate your creative juices, then you can make your own with just about any dessert offering in the building (within reason). Let’s put it this way… you are your own Picasso when it comes to your masterpiece.

So, when is this happening?
The Thruway Shopping Center launch is August 13 (262 S. Stratford Rd) from 11a-7p.
The Reynolda Road launch is September 9 (2876 Reynolda Rd) from 11a-7p.

I think this is a good thing. Dewey’s Bakery is stepping out and expanding its sweet horizons. I’m going to have to go back for more. I really want to try the Lemon Bar, the Birthday Party, and Black Forest Cherry. When you go, and I know you will, tell them that The Man Who Ate the Town sent you!!!!

The price points are $6 for a 9oz cup. $9 for a 20oz cup. $15 for a 32oz cup. They need a T-shirt competition for that big one.

 

 

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 includes a “B*tch Session” from Tim.
  • Visit The Go-To Winston-Salem for not only food but other happenings around town!
  • Food history and holidays for this week.

Don’t forget our sponsors:

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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 on Reynolda.
  • The latest from the soap opera called “Winston-Salem Eats.” This includes a “B*tch Session” from Tim.
  • Visit The Go-To Winston-Salem for not only food but other happenings around town!
  • Food history and holidays for this week.

Don’t forget our sponsors:

Mojito Latin Soul Food is creating scrumptious Cuban-inspired, Latin-infused street/soul food. A welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, robust cigars, and good times await.

Diamondback Grill. A lovely farm-to-fork eatery nestled in the heart of Buena Vista. Murphy and Kimberly Gregg and company offer fine dining in a casual atmosphere complete with a 20′ wine bar, expert craft cocktails, televisions in the bar area to watch the game or candlelit dinners in the formal dining area. This gem is waiting to be discovered!

The Man Who Ate the Town is part of The Less Desirables Network. Give it a listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Podcast Addict, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Audible, basically anywhere you can listen to podcasts. Or you can listen here (at the bottom of the post). Like, Rate, Subscribe, and hit the “alert” bell to make sure you know when the latest episodes are released!

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, Latin-infused street/soul food. A welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, robust cigars, and good times await.

Diamondback Grill. A lovely farm-to-fork eatery nestled in the heart of Buena Vista. Murphy and Kimberly Gregg and company offer fine dining in a casual atmosphere complete with a 20′ wine bar, expert craft cocktails, televisions in the bar area to watch the game, or candlelit dinners in the formal dining area. This gem is waiting to be discovered!

The Man Who Ate the Town is part of The Less Desirables Network. Give it a listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Podcast Addict, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Audible, basically anywhere you can listen to podcasts. Or you can listen here (at the bottom of the post).

 

The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast Episode 228

@TGBII (not necessarily the #1)

In Episode #228 proudly recorded in The Less Desirables Studios in The Lab at Industry Hill:

Tim and Street Team Steve discuss:

  • The Burger Tour ’21 Results show! Tim reveals where his favorite burgers are around the Triad, mostly in WSNC, in the culmination of a 3/4-year eat-a-thon. The blog post is coming soon.
  • 600 Degrees news.
  • ROAR news.
  • Restaurant openings.
  • Eat Drink Restaurant Week is coming.
  • “The List,” Country Spinner, and burgers are discussed as well as other food news.
  • Visit The Go-To Winston-Salem to find out about events around the WSNC area.

The Man Who Ate the Town website includes the food and beverage list that we have been forging and curating to know when and how your favorite WSNC-area restaurant is doing business!

Don’t forget our sponsors:

Mojito Latin Soul Food is creating scrumptious Cuban-inspired, Latin-infused street/soul food. A welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, robust cigars, and good times await.

Diamondback Grill. A lovely farm-to-fork eatery nestled in the heart of Buena Vista. Murphy and Kimberly Gregg and company offer fine dining in a casual atmosphere complete with a 20′ wine bar, expert craft cocktails, televisions in the bar area to watch the game, or candlelit dinners in the formal dining area. This gem is waiting to be discovered!

The Man Who Ate the Town is part of The Less Desirables Network. Give it a listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Podcast Addict, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Audible, basically anywhere you can listen to podcasts. Or you can listen here (at the bottom of the post).

 

The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast Episode 227

Chef Eric Brownlee (© is not mine)

In Episode #227 proudly recorded in The Less Desirables Studios in The Lab at Industry Hill:

Tim discusses:

  • Chef Eric Brownlee, his wife, Morgan, and Asst FOH Manager, Mark Patykewich of The Katharine Brasserie and Bar in the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel are Tim’s guests.
  • The gang discusses the restaurant, the awesomeness that is Chef Eric Brownlee, French cuisine, world cuisine, things happening at The Katharine, and more, lots more. Tim really enjoyed having these guests.
  • Also, ROAR has opened a couple of concepts. Bootleg Ramen, El Patron Bar & Grill, Wicked Awesome Foods.
  • Tim and Stephanie’s Burns Night Supper.
  • Eat Drink Restaurant Week is coming.
  • “The List,” Country Spinner, and burgers are discussed as well as other food news.
  • Visit The Go-To Winston-Salem to find out about events around the WSNC area.

The Man Who Ate the Town website includes the food and beverage list that we have been forging and curating to know when and how your favorite WSNC-area restaurant is doing business!

Don’t forget our sponsors:

Mojito Latin Soul Food is creating scrumptious Cuban-inspired, Latin-infused street/soul food. A welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, robust cigars, and good times await.

Diamondback Grill. A lovely farm-to-fork eatery nestled in the heart of Buena Vista. Murphy and Kimberly Gregg and company offer fine dining in a casual atmosphere complete with a 20′ wine bar, expert craft cocktails, televisions in the bar area to watch the game, or candlelit dinners in the formal dining area. This gem is waiting to be discovered!

The Man Who Ate the Town is part of The Less Desirables Network. Give it a listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Podcast Addict, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Audible, basically anywhere you can listen to podcasts. Or you can listen here (at the bottom of the post).

The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast Episode 226

In Episode #226 proudly recorded in The Less Desirables Studios in The Lab at Industry Hill:

Tim discusses:

  • Street Team Steven co-hosts with Tim today.
  • Brothers Pizzeria closed for staffing issues.
  • Johnny’s Farmhouse coming to Hanes Mall Blvd. Rhythm.
  • Lounge to open in a new location.
  • West Coast Wanderer reopens after two-month hiatus.
  • Showmars, Bootleg Ramen, Coffee Park Airstream, Slappy’s.
  • “The List,” Country Spinner, and burgers are discussed as well as other food news.
  • Visit The Go-To Winston-Salem to find out about events around the WSNC area.

The Man Who Ate the Town website includes the food and beverage list that we have been forging and curating to know when and how your favorite WSNC-area restaurant is doing business!

Don’t forget our sponsors:

Mojito Latin Soul Food is creating scrumptious Cuban-inspired, Latin-infused street/soul food. A welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, robust cigars, and good times await.

Diamondback Grill. A lovely farm-to-fork eatery nestled in the heart of Buena Vista. Murphy and Kimberly Gregg and company offer fine dining in a casual atmosphere complete with a 20′ wine bar, expert craft cocktails, televisions in the bar area to watch the game or candlelit dinners in the formal dining area. This gem is waiting to be discovered!

The Man Who Ate the Town is part of The Less Desirables Network. Give it a listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Podcast Addict, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Audible, basically anywhere you can listen to podcasts. Or you can listen here (at the bottom of the post).

The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast Episode 225

In Episode #225 proudly recorded in The Less Desirables Studios in The Lab at Industry Hill:

Tim discusses:

  • Papa Lee’s Closes.
  • Murphy’s Lunch teases a return.
  • BobbyBoy Bake Shop and Caviste are set to reopen this week.
  • Dom’s is closed temporarily.
  • District 924.
  • ROAR.
  • Que Vida food truck raising prices.
  • Car drives through local coffee purveyor building.
  • “The List,” Country Spinner, and burgers are discussed as well as other food news.

The Man Who Ate the Town website includes the food and beverage list that we have been forging and curating to know when and how your favorite WSNC-area restaurant is doing business!

Don’t forget our sponsors:

Mojito Latin Soul Food is creating scrumptious Cuban-inspired, Latin-infused street/soul food. A welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, robust cigars, and good times await.

Diamondback Grill. A lovely farm-to-fork eatery nestled in the heart of Buena Vista. Murphy and Kimberly Gregg and company offer fine dining in a casual atmosphere complete with a 20′ wine bar, expert craft cocktails, televisions in the bar area to watch the game or candlelit dinners in the formal dining area. This gem is waiting to be discovered!

The Man Who Ate the Town is part of The Less Desirables Network. Give it a listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Podcast Addict, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Audible, basically anywhere you can listen to podcasts. Or you can listen here (at the bottom of the post).

The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast Episode 224

Creator: Liliboas Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto ©Lisa Thornberg

In Episode #224 proudly recorded in The Less Desirables Studios in The Lab at Industry Hill:

Tim and Street Team Steven discuss:

  • Street Team Steven co-hosts with Tim today.
  • The perp in the Brothers Pizzeria attack turns himself in.
  • Bossy Beulah’s opens.
  • Antojito Las Delicias closing for vacation at the end of the week.
  • Quanto Basta will have New Year’s Special Menu.
  • Jeffrey Adams and Young Cardinal Covid closure.
  • A brief rundown of Christmas Hours of certain restaurants.
  • Christmas traditions.
  • Tim and Steven try District 924.
  • PSA about gift cards.
  • “The List” is discussed as well as other food news.

The Man Who Ate the Town website includes the food and beverage list that we have been forging and curating to know when and how your favorite WSNC-area restaurant is doing business!

Don’t forget our sponsors:

Mojito Latin Soul Food is creating scrumptious Cuban-inspired, Latin-infused street/soul food. A welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, robust cigars, and good times await.

Diamondback Grill. A lovely farm-to-fork eatery nestled in the heart of Buena Vista. Murphy and Kimberly Gregg and company offer fine dining in a casual atmosphere complete with a 20′ wine bar, expert craft cocktails, televisions in the bar area to watch the game or candlelit dinners in the formal dining area. This gem is waiting to be discovered!

The Man Who Ate the Town is part of The Less Desirables Network. Give it a listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Podcast Addict, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Audible, basically anywhere you can listen to podcasts. Or you can listen here (at the bottom of the post).

Bon Appetit!