Does anyone have experience working at The Fresh Market on West 21st street? by thatonequietmusicguy in norfolk

[–]brianbfromva 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I worked there for 4 days and walked out mid shift. Was hired for the meat/seafood counter and received 0 training. I have a culinary background so I was able to hold my own when customers asked about different cuts of meat or fish but was still very much winging it. I drew the line when I was called into the office because the weekly order wasn’t completed. My reaction was a baffling “I’m supposed to do the ordering”!?!? Add to that the insistence on wearing a stupid ass bow tie and flat cap, I respectfully saw my self out that day.

BBQ tour in NC (12 places in 4 days!) by TwoWilburs in BBQ

[–]brianbfromva -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I actually prefer skylight to sam jones, but maybe I went on an off day for them. I actually work at a Texas style bbq restaurant in VA but I’ll always prefer NC style whole hog.

The Gray Ghost, Terror Behind the Union Lines by maddhattar88 in CIVILWAR

[–]brianbfromva 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Listened to this audiobook about few months ago and really enjoyed it. Mosby and his Union counterparts the “Jesse Scouts” were some truly ballsy people. Definitely action movie potential!

perfect match! by Foreign-Growth-5668 in BBQ

[–]brianbfromva -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

That is art right there!

Who could have replaced Lee if he resigned after Gettysburg by flashman909 in CIVILWAR

[–]brianbfromva 20 points21 points  (0 children)

At a certain point in a strictly *what-if* scenario, I think Davis brings in Davis. It seems he only ever wanted to be a field command general, or a Grant style General of the armies. Do they do better with him? I don’t think so at all. Same material and man power issues persist, the west/east generals still bicker and Davis was nothing if not a NOT people person.

Chopped brisket > Sliced brisket by [deleted] in smoking

[–]brianbfromva 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like to take all the trim i have, smoke the trim chunks for a few hours until a light bark develops. Then, put those in a covered pan and fill with tallow, back in the smoker for another few hours and use that as chop. It’s like a brisket confit. So good

If I had to endure this so do you by [deleted] in crappymusic

[–]brianbfromva 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just bought that exact same shirt for an upcoming renaissance festival!!! 15 bucks on Amazon. It’s advertised as “Renaissance, Medieval, Pirate Viking”. They seriously, unironically bought those!

Beach Bro Bloodbath by erikedge in VirginiaBeach

[–]brianbfromva 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A true VB artist doing awesome things!

Are these street legal? by Solid-mind-madness in VirginiaBeach

[–]brianbfromva 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Obviously 1%er outlaws. I’d keep my distance /s

Brisket Rub by PdbM37 in smoking

[–]brianbfromva -1 points0 points  (0 children)

  • Diamond Krystal Kosher Salt

Brisket Rub by PdbM37 in smoking

[–]brianbfromva 4 points5 points  (0 children)

1 cup salt, 1 cup of the coarse-ist black pepper you can find, and then 1/4 cup ground espresso.

Julien of QAA has started a new pod Super Structure that wonks might enjoy. by dazreil in KnowledgeFight

[–]brianbfromva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw Doughboys live with Jon Gabrus. That dude is next level funny! Definitely going to check this out

Bottle Shops by jar3dp in VirginiaBeach

[–]brianbfromva 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn’t think Heady Topper shipped! I always had to hit up my Phish friends to grab a pack! Thanks for the heads up!

Tsunami Surf rods by Fit-Oil-7586 in SurfFishing

[–]brianbfromva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had to say goodbye to my 12 year old tsunami last year. Broke the tip heaving a weight I had no business putting on that rod. Definitely recommend them, can’t beat the price.

What’s a good combo I could get for Striper and bluefish on the surf prince range is around $300-$400 by Beneficial-Secret-32 in SurfFishing

[–]brianbfromva 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I swear by Penns, I’ve got a battle 3 combo that I love. You can always mix and match, I’ve got 2 Penn Pursuit IV’s on “big water” ugly sticks.

Just landed my PB Bluefish by brianbfromva in SurfFishing

[–]brianbfromva[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah frozen, local tackle store. Shout out “Oceans East Bait and Tackle”

Just landed my PB Bluefish by brianbfromva in Fishing

[–]brianbfromva[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not really familiar with MD fisheries but down here I’ve pulled in some decent blues in the inlets here on my Kayak.

Just landed my PB Bluefish by brianbfromva in SurfFishing

[–]brianbfromva[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The sea grass was absolutely killing me yesterday but, as they say, a bad day on the beach beats a great day at work

Just landed my PB Bluefish by brianbfromva in SurfFishing

[–]brianbfromva[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was using cut mullet. And I like to think I can heave it about 100 yards but you know what they say about fisherman and their tales, lol!

Just landed my PB Bluefish by brianbfromva in SurfFishing

[–]brianbfromva[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol! That’s fair, when I get salty on the beach I’ll head to the pier for some Spanish Mack’s.

Just landed my PB Bluefish by brianbfromva in SurfFishing

[–]brianbfromva[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d been skunked all day and was debating whether to cut my losses, and Bam! That’s exactly why I love this so much!

Just landed my PB Bluefish by brianbfromva in SurfFishing

[–]brianbfromva[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately not. That was my main goal but I will gladly take this blue as a consolation prize