Chicago

May 10, 2010  //  Posted by: Erik  //  Category: As the gears grind.

Had to make a trip to Chicago. Did some work in the condo and helped my brother with the finishing touches on his condo so he can rent it. If anyone is looking for a badass condo in the Lakeview area, LMK.

Just wish there was more Asian food options here in Pittsburgh, can’t find Pho, Korean BBQ or Dim Sum like I can in Chicago.

Chicago trip

February 27, 2010  //  Posted by: Erik  //  Category: As the gears grind.

Just got back from a Chicago trip. It is still cold up there! It was awesome to see everybody; neal,t,jeff, jax, keith, scott and the cabo crew, Darren, Thomas and everybody on the floor. And of course it being restaurant week in Chicago the food was excellent also.

Jon Stewart Interview on fox

February 06, 2010  //  Posted by: Erik  //  Category: As the gears grind.

Although I hate fox and am a little discussed to put a link to anything on their site. This interview is quite excellent (3parts)

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Wings @ T’s in Swissvale

January 29, 2010  //  Posted by: Erik  //  Category: As the gears grind.

Shannon and I had a chance to go to T’s Restaurant and Bar last night (Thursday) for their wing night. Huge whole Wings! (.75 each) Straight up puts Buffalo Wild Wings and Quaker Steak & Lube to shame! They have over 20 home made sauces (Hawaiian curry and Jerk are stand outs) & none of that grease soaking breading that many places have. Located in a out of the way spot in Swissvale, just minutes from Braddock and about 7 miles from DT Pittsburgh. T is a good guy as well, the place was packed (they have a DJ on Thursday). He recognized we were there to eat so he got us a seat right away.

Show up before 9pm to avoid a $3 entry.

Oklahoma Joe’s BBQ

December 28, 2009  //  Posted by: Erik  //  Category: As the gears grind.

While I was in Kansas City (BBQ capital of the world) I had the chance to eat at Oklahoma Joe’s BBQ. This establishment was rated Anthony Bordaine’s top 13 places to eat at before you die. We went on Christmas eve and the place was still packed. Interesting enough the restaurant is located inside of a gas station. It was a unusual experience but the BBQ was amazing! top 5 places to eat BBQ at in Kansas City.

Graffiti in Kansas City

December 28, 2009  //  Posted by: Erik  //  Category: As the gears grind.

I recently took a trip to my home town of Kansas City Mo for the holiday season and got a chance to view some of the local graffiti. Kansas City has always been deep in the graf scene and some of the new walls don’t disappoint.

Quaker Steak and Lube’s Atomic Wings

December 18, 2009  //  Posted by: Erik  //  Category: As the gears grind.

Got a chance to try the Quaker Steak and Lube’s Atomic Wings yesterday. Wow it almost hurt just to smell them. As featured on Man vs Food and a few other Food Network programs. It must be a habanero concentrate mixed with mace, but I finished them. (only 6)

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Turkey Day!

December 15, 2009  //  Posted by: Erik  //  Category: As the gears grind.

Hope everybody had a great Thanksgiving!

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OBEY @ Warhol Museum

October 19, 2009  //  Posted by: Erik  //  Category: As the gears grind.

Good stuff. Good time, here are some pics.

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Z Trip

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LTJ Bukem & MC Conrad

October 15, 2009  //  Posted by: Erik  //  Category: As the gears grind.

Got a chance to see the drum and bass icon LTJ Bukem & MC Conrad in steel city last night! It was a very close quarters kind of spot, great for a show. Only about 125 people could fit in the place.

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LTJ Bukem

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MC Conrad

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Small venues make for the best shows!

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