05 10 / 2011
Steve Jobs the Ultimate Inspiration
Today Apple shocked me with the biggest announcement ever, no not a new phone or a new way to browse the web, but the passing of a legend; Steve Jobs. Steve started from the bottom working his way to the top and truly building an empire along the way. Steve strived to create the very best products that could ever be imagined and for this he will go down in history as the most influential person in technology. My thoughts, prayers, and sympathy are with Steve’s family, friends, Apple-Family, and supporters. This will be a rough patch, but we’ll never forget you Steve.
01 4 / 2011
the best reuben ever.
I’ve raved over this sandwich for over a whole year so it’s due time that I write about it. Before we moved to the Outer Banks I was certain that I had eaten the best Rueben ever. A week or so after I moved down here a few of the girls that I work with took me to a local sandwich shop at a small marina called, Great Gut Deli. The tiny little sandwich shop located in the marina was swamped with local customers all making their lunch purchases. When I reached the counter I was still unsure of what to get, my eyes scrolled quickly through all the listings on the chalkboard. Running out of time I made a snap decision to get the Pastrami Reuben with extra thousand island dressing and macaroni salad.
Until this moment I had enjoyed the occasional “good” Reuben”, but never had I experienced a “life changing Reuben”. Five key parts make up this amazing sandwich: Grilled to perfection Rye bread, warm and gooey Swiss cheese, a fair stack of thinly sliced pastrami, freshly created Sauerkraut, and the ingredient that ties it all together the homemade 1,000 island dressing.
If you’re ever in Wanchese, NC this is a must eat at place, fresh local ingredients and a casual atmosphere. I’ve always been a fan of the Reuben, here are a few places I’d put Great Gut Deli’s Reuben up against.
Katz Deli -New York, New York
Hams -Harrisonburg, VA
The Hungry Pelican -Manteo, NC
Alton’s -Buffalo, New York
Byers Street Bistro -Staunton, VA
10 3 / 2011
A shot I took of my friend Mike’s car when I was in Virginia last month.
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