We are joined by @edsketch who is a participant in the wesaychef tournament and also knows the local beer scene in and out. He's asked about beer terms 'Crushable' 'Imperial Stout' Haze Boys' --- what do they even all mean? Mike talks about his experience at Strega's weekend brunch, how he got destroyed in a bocce tournament by a team from Italy and much more.

@mr_bandera and I hash out the format of wesaychef, review @cutletsmedfield , and discuss Winthrop's food scene and if it should be considered 'North Shore'. It gets a bit dicey at the 9 minute mark - has MIke never really tried Ramen Noodles made by @maurchan_inc ?????!!!!

We draft our top 5 picks/all star team from the recent @wesaygravy post of the "Massachusetts Pizza League", give a little update on wesaychef, and of course Patriots predictions. 

Mike addresses the accusations and reveals if he bought pre made frozen chicken cutlets. The details of wesaychef are revealed. Idle Hands Brewery Oktoberfest recap and Pizzas of the week.

This episode is dedicated to Milton Academy's # 14 Jake Thibeault who was injured this past weekend in a hockey game and is currently paralyzed from the waist down after breaking is back in several places. Wishing you a speedy recovery, Jake...we know you are ready to fight back!

Matt of @wesaygravy and Mike of @banderas_mkt kick it off with Mike doing the dishes during the closing weekend of Bandera's Market in Dennis Port, MA. South Boston bar lines look insane, we debate eating the Cheesecake Factory vs a Big Mac, the best beer list around at Cleat & Anchor, and Matt in the dunk tank at Idle Hands Beer on September 11th. Of course we also talk about our pizza of the week, and give our Pats predictions. 

Rundown:

2:24      MIKE'S DISH DUTY EXPERIENCE

5:20     SOUTH BOSTON BAR LINES

6:16     CAPO - ENDLESS PASTA

10:00   CHEESECAKE FACTORY CALORIES

12:32    FRANK PEPE VS SANTARPIO'S

14:29.   CLEAT & ANCHOR

15:07    IDLE HANDS OKTOBERFEST

19:50   SULMONA RESTAURANT 

21:09   WESAYGRAVY TROLLS 

23:10   PIZZA BARBONE

24:19   PATRIOTS PREDICTIONS/FOOD

Matt of @wesaygravy and Mike of @banderas_mkt kick it off with a date who didn't eat ANY of the antipasto. Could you be with someone who doesn't eat traditional Italian food? They recap the St Anthony Feast of the North End, the need for workers in the restaurant industry, discuss a pop up idea they would do, and much more. Enjoy!

Matt of @wesaygravy and Mike of @banderas_mkt are back at it talking about the finals of the Eatcinis 'Create a Cini' tournament hosted by @anthonypetrelis. They talk about what they want their ideal birthday cake to be, ice cube pizza, and the underground scene of the North End. 

:30   JIMMY HAYES

1:09 CINI TOURNAMENT

2:40 MEDFORD

4:00 CHIX/BROCC/ALFREDO

5:01 CANNOLI BARK

5:21 FUNCTION FOOD

6:25 SUSHI CAKE

8:00 MIKE'S VS MODERN

8:45 TIRAMISU

9:40 HOCKEY CAKE

10:24 ICE CUBE PIZZA

12:45 EAST BOSTON OYSTER

14:50 CIAO PIZZA & PASTA

16:20 FORK & KNIFE 'ZA

17:30 MODERN PASTRY BAR

18:40 NORTH END BASEMENTS

Mike talks about the release of Bandera's Meatball Blend Wine and where to buy it. We introduce new segment called 'Pizzas of the Week' where we talk about pizzas that caught our eye on instagram. Matt talks about the big game Friday night in the Cini Tournament, and much more!

Cliff Notes:

:10 BANDERA'S MEATBALL BLEND

1:48 BACK OF WINE LABEL

2:57 MAKE WINE @ BOSTON WINERY

7:28 TRILLIUM PIZZA

9:33 BIG GAME FRIDAY NIGHT

10:30 TIME TO ASK FOR HELP

11:45 WHERE DO YOU VOTE?

12:45 ITALIAN INSTAGRAM PAGES

15:15 POSTO PIZZA - SOMERVILLE MA

16:24 JINNY'S PIZZA - NEWTON, MA

17:24 ENGLISH MUFFIN PIZZA

19:22 MOZZ OR BURRATA?

The lucky number 13 episode. Matt of @wesaygravy and Mike of @banderas_mkt dig into something that made this particular wedding one to remember, the future of digital menus for restaurants, a recap of the Little Italy Cup, the North End Feast and more!

Cliff Notes:

:12 What made this wedding Mike went to last weekend one to remember?

1:53 How long does it take to make 100 Espresso Martinis?

4:05 Matt’s prediction/thoughts about the future of the digital menu trend

5:25 Restaurants need to start personalizing the menu experience

8:47 Little Italy Cup Champions @ducalipizza, and why they won

10:50 Difference between the Sub Shop Tourney and Little Italy Cup

11:40 Matt's next tournament idea that will never happen

13:00 Do all food bloggers hate each other?

14:15 The @eatcinis @anthonypetrelis tournament

15:15 Mike giving Matt some homework before episode 14

16:20 Mike tell us about the North End Feast

18:00 @cakesbymike_90 - did I pronounce it right?

18:15 Don’t let Matt get hot with desserts

19:00 Huge reveal next week

Matt of @wesaygravy and Mike of @banderas_mkt get into ranch gate, roast beef sandwiches, the Bronx, and more. Cliff notes below!

:15 - Mike’s reaction to Matt’s final 4 exit in the @ssbarpizza tourney

:52 - Ranch Drizzle thoughts

3:00 - @ducalipizza vs @trattoriacarina

3:52 - The Bronx 17-1 on my page, how do we get to NY?

4:40 - Shoutout @casadellamozzerella

5:50 - Mike’s ideal North End Circuit @streganorthend, @tonyandelaines, @monicastrattoria

6:45 . Mike’s roast beef sandwich fail in @northshorebeefs contest

10:00 - South Shore/Cape Roast beef spot @mikesroastbeef_wyarmouth

11:50 - When Mike tried his first roast beef sandwich

14:00 - Maine/NH Lakes Region vacation talk

15:10 - @italianreviewcrew_bos reviews @banderas_mkt

16:50 - The deep sub roster of @milanosdelieastie