Author Archives: Victus Populi

Thanksgiving + a travel app for that.

Posted on November 17, 2011

I sleep with my dogs. As much as I love them and they love me,  in the middle of the night sometimes one will suddenly fully stretch, kicking clawed little paws straight out and into my back, pushing me away. … Continue reading →

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It’s not you. It’s me.

Posted on July 8, 2011

No, you look great! You’ve still got that twinkle in your eye and that sweet, eager face. This isn’t about you. It’s me. Me looking tired, looking stressed, forehead wrinkling like so many creases in a chinese bitter melon. I’m … Continue reading →

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Now serving: Milkshake

Posted on June 23, 2011

My inbox is the sad proof that I’m a sucker for email giveaways. Dinner for two at a fancy restaurant in NYC, a weekend getaway to some mountain retreat, a book. I’ve entered hundreds of these things. I’ve never won anything. … Continue reading →

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Top of the Vic Pop: the weekend’s best bets

Posted on June 10, 2011

Pink wine pink wine everywhere and not a drop for me. This heat has clearly inspired wine folks around the Triangle to break out bottles of Vic Pop’s seasonal summer beverage of choice, Rosé. Even though I won’t be able to … Continue reading →

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Discount code for TerraVITA Food & Wine Event

Posted on June 9, 2011

‘Cause I love you, I think you’re pretty, and I want you to attend the amazing celebration of sustainable food and beverage that is TerraVITA, here’s a little reason for you to break out the AmEx before 10:00am. Vic Pop … Continue reading →

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Terra Vita Update – September 24, 2011

Posted on June 2, 2011

Fret not if you weren’t able to snag tickets to the Farm to Fork fundraiser at the end of this month. I have some serious inside scoop on the Triangle’s other amazing sustainable food and wine event, Terra Vita. Vic Pop just … Continue reading →

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So much to eat and drink, so little time [to exercise]

Posted on June 2, 2011

Bless my heart. While the Upcoming Triangle Food Events calendar is looking goo-ood, the forecast for a shrinking Vic Pop’s chubby little tummy is not so sunny. The only thing getting smaller these days seems to be my bank account. … Continue reading →

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A coupon and a confession

Posted on May 31, 2011

Confession: Vic Pop made a frownie face today when I got the email from bloomspot featuring today’s deal at Le Cirque in NYC. Sad feelings about the fact the formal dining experience has been overhauled in the last five years and … Continue reading →

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American Craft Beer Week, May 16-22

Posted on May 16, 2011

Look, people change. In college, my idea of the perfect afternoon snack consisted of beef jerky and Diet Mountain Dew. Obvs I still love beef jerky, but the neon green soda thing, not so much. At that time, I felt … Continue reading →

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Lots of boozing and a little snacking in the Triangle this weekend

Posted on May 13, 2011

Bell’s Oberon is the draft special at Milltown in Carrboro this month, $5 for a 16 oz pour all day every day in May. 3 Cups in Chapel Hill is hosting a big FREE Beaujolais tasting on Saturday featuring 10 wines … Continue reading →

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