Location: Sonsie Restaurant – Boston - at 327 Newbury Street, Boston, MA

Connect with Sonsie via Twitter (@Sonsie_Boston).

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Menu

• Mike ordered an Olive Appetizer which was warm assorted olives, a flageolet puree, rosemary, citrus, and grilled flat bread. For his main dish he selected the Cubano that has spicy roast pork, ham, cheese and comes with plantain chips.
• Jeff ordered the Clam Chowder with sea-salt crackers. Then Jeff went with the farm-raised Salmon, Cajun spiced and pan blackened. The dish came with a crab cake, coleslaw and yam chips.
• We also enjoyed some wine – selected and served by Pete “The Greek” who is Sonsie’s sommelier. We started with the Truchard Roussanne. We also decided that the wine was NOT on Gretchen’s list of desired wines. Then we ordered some other delightful beverages to accompany the meal.

Conversation Topics

1. LIFESTYLE – Fitness - We’re still not young, we’re still not fit, but we have taken up some exercise programs and started biking together. We talk about what it’s like to try and get back into shape. Life expectancy too.
2. TECHNOLOGY – Truly Interconnected World- How technology makes it so much easier to be a consumer and live your lives. Press a button, get a server. Yelp, Textaurant, and other applications are making it so easy to live your life. We digress into a Fenway park eating discussion – a rabbit hole of baseball dining ‘rules’.
3. RANT! Parking - Mike leads into this rant fervently while Jeff smiles and nods because he often rides a scooter into the city and avoids most of the parking woes that befall mere mortals. For today’s show, though, Jeff held a spot for Mike right in front of the restaurant and was given the medal of valor for parking compassion.

During this Episode NomX3 Ate With…(you’re always welcome to join us for lunch, too!)

• Tamsen McMahon
• Meg Fowler
• Ja-Nae Duane
• Jennifer Scott
• Cynthia Gilbert
• Meghan DiNapoli
• Meghan DiNapoli
• Kristen Haley

Location: Turner Fisheries – Boston - at the Westin Copley Place, 10 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA

Connect with Turner Fisheries via Twitter (@TurnerFisheries).

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Menu

• Mike ordered the Clam Chowder and the classic Lobster Roll.
• Jeff also ordered the Chowder, but then he went wild and ordered the Make-Your-Own Panini. Cheese, Pretzel Bread, a mix of fresh meats…. DELICIOUS!
• We also ordered some lighter, summer beers to accompany the meal. Krunkin’ in the afternoon.

Huge thanks to our editor Brian Schwartz who made this episode possible.

Conversation Topics

1. First Adopters- Not the folks who are early adopters, like the people who rush to the store to see items after they’re released to evaluate and then jump on the bandwagon. No, FIRST adopters are the people who are paving the way for the rest of the world by subjecting themselves to the errors, bad hardware and software and possible glitches that are in many products before the general release. These are the folks who need technology and need it now. About 50% of NomX Nation falls into this category!
2. Birthdays and Getting Older - We’re not nearly as young as we once were, but we still maintain a belief that we can move the same way we did when we were younger. Mike has a tweaked neck, Jeff has a bad back – these guys are old. Getting older stinks, and trying to perform your daily activities when you get decrepit is really hard.
3. RANT! Road and Refuse Rage - Jeff and Mike tell stories about bad drivers they’ve encountered and the madness of people throwing trash out of their windows. Mike believes that Dunkin Donuts is responsible for the downfall of society and the non-beautification of the globe because their cups are all over the place. Every year there should be a driver’s test – EVERY SINGLE YEAR!!
4. Sustainability at Turners - A side topic we covered was the way in which Turner Fisheries runs their restaurant. They do it right by using sustainable fish and seafood and also the dining area. No tablecloths in the place anymore to save on laundry and more. Good stuff.

During this Episode NomX3 Ate With…(by the way, I THINK most of these people were there, but we may have added some names by mistake. It only means we want you to join us for lunch soon!)

• Gretchen Kinder
• Kelley Kassa
• Ellen Rossano
• Derek Peplau
• Jim Storer
• Karen Rubin
• Jennifer Scott
• Gradon Tripp
• Mike Troiano
• Oprah Winfrey

Location: Piccadilly Pub – 11 Robert Toner Blvd, North Attleboro, MA

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Menu

• Mike ordered the Pastrami Sandwich and a Sam Adams Summer Ale.
• Jeff ordered the Bourbon Street Chicken Sandwich and a blueberry beer.

Huge thanks to our camera man Gradon Tripp whose voice you hear from off camera.

Conversation Topics

1. iPhone vs Android – The battle has only just begun. We discuss the pros and cons and our reasons for choosing either the iPhone or an Android powered device. Are you an iPhone or Android fan?
2. Netflix On Demand – Streaming, on demand services like Netflix and Hulu are rapidly changing the way we consume entertainment.
3. Have a Hot Dog on the Menu – Pay attention to your customer’s needs. Is it really that hard to have a hot dog on the menu?

During this Episode NomX3 Ate With

• Phillip Zannini
• Candice Cabe
• Christopher Sweet
• Larry Campana

Location: WorkBar Boston - 711 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA

Connect with WorkBar via Twitter (@TastingsWB).

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As WorkBar Boston doesn’t serve food…just a great place to get your work done, here’s their USP and description from their site… “WorkBar is a shared office space designed around the needs of today’s “work from home” professionals or those finding themselves searching for workspace in coffee shops. Our month to month memberships offer the flexibility that today’s mobile workers need while providing 24 hour access to spacious works areas, conference rooms, printing, faxing, scanning, and unlimited cups of fresh coffee daily.”

• Mike brought in a tasty sandwich and a cool beverage from a local shoppe.
• Jeff did the same and was quite pleased with his selection.

Huge thanks to our editor Brian Schwartz who made this episode possible. We’d also like to thank Evona W. Niewiadomska – Manager at WorkBar Boston for having us in for Lunch! The space was magnificent and we know where we’re headed when we need some office space around Boston.

Conversation Topics

1. Obnoxious Tweeters - All about the people who aren’t providing value to your Twitter stream. Why do you follow them and what redeeming value can they offer if you decide to lay off the trigger and not unfollow them.
2. Coworking Space – the New Paradigm - We’re in an environment where regular jobs are no longer the norm. Work shifting, sharing space and working where you can are now the model. We chat about how this came about and what’s great about this new habit/attitude/opportunity.
3. RANT! Bathroom Door Faux Pas! – KNOCK PLEASE! - Jeff gets wild and wooly with a rant that starts out fine and then goes fully off the rails as he weaves from the crazy into the risque. Sure, people should knock, but Jeff contends that from now on he’s leaving the door unlocked just to punish people who walk in on him while he’s atop the toilet.

During this Episode NomX3 Ate With

• Kelley Kassa
• Carissa Caramanis O’Brien
• Gradon Tripp
• Tamsen McMahon
• Skip Bensley

Location: PodCamp Western MA 2 - Westfield State College – Horace Mann Center, 333 Western Avenue, Westfield, MA 01086

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Menu

• Mike and Jeff enjoyed the spread catered by Stop & Shop.

Conversation Topics

What do you think of our new editing style? We are hugely grateful to have Brian Schwartz joining the NomX3 team as our chief editor. The diner’s perspective footage spliced in with the picture and picture is amazing.

1. Weird Hobbies or Avocations - Things like ice fishing, horse shoes, and snow camping are just glorified excuses to drink outside.
2. Auto Tech - What is your favorite automotive technology in modern cars? What option can you not live without? Are you excited about Scott Monty bringing social media to the new Ford lineup?
3. RANT! Urban Superiority Complex - We gave our city dwelling (or near city dwelling friends Rachel Happe and Eric Andersen) friends like Gradon Tripp a bit of a hard time for their lack of willingness to travel out of the beltway for coolness.

During this Episode NomX3 Ate With a huge number of people. If you were at PodCamp and would like us to add you to this list just leave a comment here or ping us via @NomX3 on Twitter.

• Morriss Partee
• Lesley Lambert
• Jaclyn Stevenson
• Christine Pilch
• Jason Turcotte
• Steve Garfield
• Kelly Galanis
• Thomas Galanis

Location: Bar 10 - The Westin Copley Place, 10 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA

Connect with Bar 10 via Twitter (@Bar10_Boston) or on Facebook.

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Menu

• Mike and Jeff in a rare display of culinary solidarity ordered the same things: Crabtini and Clam Chowder to start with the Lobster Sliders for their main courses. Both enjoyed a Bar 10 special social media cocktail called the Twittertini.

Conversation Topics

1. Electronic Payments – Going beyond the credit card. Are you using your mobile phone or other electronic payment mechanisms yet? Have you seen Jack Dorsey’s new creation Square? What do you think?

2. Civic Participation - Why are so few of us voting and participating in our government?

3. RANT! Bald and Proud - Step away from the hair pieces and baseball caps!

During this Episode NomX3 Ate With

• Gradon Tripp our great friend and occasional cameraman
• Jeff Benanto of 451 Marketing
• Bartholomew Singer of How2Heroes

Location: Mighty Subs - 250 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02494

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Menu

• Mike ordered a large Steak Works and a bottle of water.
• Jeff ordered the BBQ Honey Chicken and a Yoohoo and a Vitamin Water.

Conversation Topics

1. Users, Stakeholders or Customers – Focus on your customer. They are not always your user by the way.

2. Status Symbol or Real Value - Do we buy name brand or luxury brand items for status or value?

3. RANT! Time Sucks - There is a population of people out there whose whole mission in life is to suck up other people’s time.

As Mike Langford and Jeff Cutler have determined, it’s far better to eat lunch out with friends than it is to sit at your desk and eat a yogurt. That’s the premise behind NomX3 – Let’s Do Lunch!

For years I’ve kept Mighty Subs a secret. I used to proofread manuals and perform freelance writing duties for a couple companies right off exit 19A of 128 in Needham. And Artie and Karen at Mighty Subs would always welcome me in with delightful breakfasts and tasty lunches.

So, I’m no stranger to the Mighty Sub. But Mike hadn’t been there and I wanted to impress him. See how it went.

When you walk in the front door, you might not be impressed. It looks like any lunch counter at any restaurant in the world, but the slogan – Our small is their large – gets you thinking big right off the bat. Mike Langford was ready, though.

After I told him about the sandwiches (and even mentioned I had gotten one before our GaryVee event in Boston) he was prepared to attack a full Steak Bomb. I went with my standby, the BBQ Chicken with American Cheese and BBQ sauce.

Highlights of the day. YooHoo in the drink case. Nothing better than a chocolate drink! Old friends – both Artie and Karen were on hand to watch the taping. Ellen Rossano and Jamie Rossano were in the audience.

Further, that was the same day I was doing some reporting for the New York Post in Cambridge, MA.

So as memorable as Mighty Subs is – and you will find it so – I had even more reasons to remember the day. A Mighty success if I do say so myself!

I’d give it SIX Noms if we had that many on the scale. Lunch!

Location: Donohue’s Bar – 87 Bigelow Avenue, Watertown, MA

Connect with Donohue’s on Twitter at @Donohues or on Facebook.

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Menu

• Mike ordered the Cuban Sandwich with Miller High Life, a Budweiser and a Bass Ale.
• Jeff ordered the Red Raider Sandwich with an Miller Chill, a Narragansett and a Hoegaarden .
• BelchingMonkey (aka SchneiderMike) ordered a buger with a Bud Light Lime, a Michelob Ultra Pomegranate Raspberry and a Redhook Long Hammer IPA.

Conversation Topics

1. Technology of Beer – Let’s talk a bit about the technology of beer making.

2. Movember – We are letting our Mo grow to raise money for a cure for prostate cancer.

3. Social Brewers - Which beer makers are using social media engagement to its fullest?

4. Rant! The Drinking Age – If you are old enough to die for your country, serve as a public official or vote you should be able to choose to have a beer.

As Mike Langford and Jeff Cutler have determined, it’s far better to eat lunch out with friends than it is to sit at your desk and eat a yogurt. That’s the premise behind NomX3 – Let’s Do Lunch! Our voyage into Donohue’s was at the behest of Mike Schneider whose own show – Belching Monkey – deals with a different type of eating. The eating of beer. He thought it would be great to put Jeff Cutler and Mike Langford in front of a camera – wearing silly mustaches* – talking about beer. We thought it would be fun to cover our lifestyle, technology and rant with a beer fiend and humanitarian like Mike Schneider. So it all worked out. Here’s the episode. *The Mustaches. As you’ve seen if you’ve watched the show during the month of November, we’re sporting mustaches for charity. In honor and support of Movember, Mike and I are now mustachioed and manly. We’re raising money to help in the search for a cure for Testicular and Prostate Cancer. Learn more here. Through the course of a foggy afternoon – foggy because of the beer – we had excellent sandwiches (look for a future episode of LUNCH at Donohue’s in 2010), great conversation and beers from the 1970s and 1980s. That’s right, High Life, Bud, Naragansett, etc. They all made the cut and they all made us talk. Aside from the classic beer, we had a great studio audience for this show including Bobbie Carlton, Kelly Kassa, Steve Garfield, Todd Randolph and others. They helped keep us honest with questions tossed in about the beer and some great comments about their lunch choices. What’s my take-away? That lunch at Donohue’s is a deal. The beer was cheap and the food was good. Next time we’re there we’ll detail the menu and really go to taste town on the place. Want us to visit your favorite hangout? Shoot us a tweet or an email or leave a comment right here on the blog. Thanks!

Location: Bread and Lily – 2 Hartford Street, Newton Highlands, MA 02461

Connect with Bread and Lily on Twitter at @BreadandLily or on Facebook.

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Menu

• Mike ordered the Short Rib Sandwich with an Iced Tea.
• Jeff ordered the Bolognese with an Iced Tea .

Conversation Topics

1. Transparent Technology – Do people really care how stuff works?

2. Adult Birthdays - Get your mind out of the gutter it’s not what you think.

3. RANT! Helping People Move - Jeff goes off on people who ask friends to help them move.

4. Movember – We are letting our Mo grow to raise money for a cure for prostate cancer.

As Mike Langford and Jeff Cutler have determined, it’s far better to eat lunch out with friends than it is to sit at your desk and eat a yogurt. That’s the premise behind NomX3 – Let’s Do Lunch!

Bread and Lily Cafe and Catering went without a hitch. For once we found a venue that had outlets and Wifi. It didn’t hurt that the menu was tasty and quite affordable.

Ben Cutler – lots of relation to me, Jeff Cutler – is the owner of the restaurant and bent over backward to serve us some great dishes. He also told us about house-made foods, sweet potato chips and the magic of making hungry people happy.

Best part of this episode, aside from the food shots and the brilliant conversation, is the rant I get on at the end. Take a look and tell us what you think. I think I get wound up about six or seven minutes from the end of the show.

Noms? I gave it four out of four. Or maybe five out of five. Nom nom nom. Lunch at Bread and Lily.

Location: PodCamp NH – New Hampton School, New Hampton, NH

Connect with PodCamp NH on Twitter at @PCNH or via the hashtag #PCNH. You can also join the PodCampNH group on Tweetworks.

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Menu

• Mike made himself a massive roast beef and provolone sandwich.
• Jeff ate a heaping plate of franks and beans. Poor Ellen Rossano had the pleasure of being stuck in a car with Jeff for a 2 1/2 hour car ride home.

Conversation Topics

1. Content Creation – PodCamp is all about creating content and getting it out to your audience.

2. Social Media and Family - How social tools can be used to stay connected with friends and family.

3. Laggards and Detractors – Some people aren’t as excited about all this cool new technology as we are.

4. Movember – We are letting our Mo grow to raise money for a cure for prostate cancer.