NC F&B Podcast (North Carolina Food & Beverage)
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| 21 May 2020 | Hydro Baby- Well Not That Kind... | 00:53:13 | |
Hydroponics!.. lettuce that is. We chat with Mary Cove, co-founder and co-owner of @blue_thumb_farms, about what the heck hydroponics is, how it’s useful and how it differs from traditional soil farming. You’ll be surprised to know that hydroponics is more sustainable and actually uses less water than traditional farming! Learn more by tuning in tomorrow!
We made WINE with Botanist & Barrel and have a virtual tasting on May 28th at 7pm EST. We'd love to open the bottle together with our NC F&B Community, SO click the link to order the wine in time to have for our tasting: GET WINE HERE
Follow the show @ncfbpodand hosts at Max Trujillo& Matthew Weiss Support our Sponsors: Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com
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| 02 Dec 2021 | Crazy For Cookies With Bites of Sam | 00:47:54 | |
Sam Hess will turn you into a "cookie monster!" Compelled to do something to help during the social unrest of June 2020 Sam decided she would use her baking talents to raise money for the Exoneration Initiative. Not only did this help the Black Lives Matter Movement but it proved to Sam that she could use her baking skills professionally. Sam figured out exactly what it would take to quit her day job and follow her passion of baking. This is a story of passion, inspiration and diligence. Some have said that Bites of Sam are to cookies what Ben and Jerry's is to Ice Cream. Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com | |||
| 19 Sep 2019 | Know Thy Farmer, Know Thy Chef and Thus Know Thy Self | 01:04:01 | |
https://www.facebook.com/events/403219340334827/?ti=icl CLICK ABOVE to RSVP for Tony’s Taco Tube!! 🌮 🌮 🌮 A Jersey girl becomes an activist and an accidental chef and then wins a James Beard award for Best Chef Southeast. From the Lantern in Chapel Hill, to The Durham Hotel in Durham, to writing her own "Cooking In The Moment," cookbook Chef Andrea Reusing is Dynamic! Also heard in this episode; Interview tips from Max as he reveals why he tanked his interview with Chef Andrea Opening a restaurant right after 9-11. Asian fusion Mathematical answers to emotional questions Why Max thinks that Andrea thinks he is a crazy person **Support Bestow Baked Goods, currently located in Fuquay-Varina but soon to open in Holly Springs! https://bestowbakedgoods.com Follow them on Instagram @bestowbakedgoods **Need wine & beer? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&B podcast. Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina three years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com Eat & Drink Merrily! | |||
| 06 Jun 2024 | Operation: Chicken Sandwich with BB's Crispy Chicken | 00:57:30 | |
It's fried chicken, bun, pickle, mayo... and that's pretty much about it. But for some reason, we've all gone nuts for chicken sandwiches. And in this cloud of battered breasts and thighs emerges a concept that went high, not low. Chef driven, not robotic. And guess what...? They win. BB's Crispy Chicken out of the Triangle is truly the best of them all. Originally created by our local and legendary Chef Ashley Christensen, BB's now stands on their own two chicken feet to bring the community a better quality option at lunchtime. Listen in as we chat with Doug Warf and Justin Simpson, the minds behind the business of BB's. And sitting in as special guest host is Aaron Vaughen, also known as the Single Handed Chef - who just released his first podcast: THE Single Handed Podcast with our very own producer/co-host Max Trujillo. Follow the personal journey of Aaron Vaughen, navigating life post-brain injuries focusing on resilience, adaptation, and purpose. The Single Handed Podcast covers Vaughn's challenges, culinary career, and transformation into 'The Single Handed Chef' post-injury, emphasizing inspiring others. If you're interested in hearing an inspiring podcast about the perseverance of life, give The Single Handed Podcast a listen. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-single-handed-podcast/id1742625683 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UfAIX62SqjqTZ9oxU1uBT?si=7ecd3dffce6d4496 On the mic this week: Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod Follow us on Instagram: @ncfbpod Support our Sponsors: SYSCO as our Title Sponsor!! Drink better coffee - get Carrboro Coffee Roasters Here And welcome our newest sponsor Got To Be NC! | |||
| 26 Jan 2023 | Eater Carolinas Dishes on How to Find Hidden Gem Restaurants | 01:08:01 | |
The power of the pen (err typewriter) is sometimes mightier than the chef knife. In this episode, Eater Carolinas' Editor, Erin Perkins, & writer, Matthew Lardie, enlighten us on:
Also- Noma closing, IN-N-OUT in Tennessee & tipped vs salaried wages.
Get your tickets to Craften’s first Wine Dinner! Join the local legend Matthew Weiss and he creates the perfect wine pairing to Executive Chef Kyle Teears’ menu. Max will be there too…
Support our Sponsors: Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com
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| 05 Sep 2019 | The Future of BBQ | 00:38:06 | |
Raleigh is up in smoke! Esquites (Mexican street corn) on the side of a classic double patty burger done on a flat top with American cheese and dill pickles all on a potato bun. Hungry yet? I haven't even talked about BBQ yet. Adam Cunningham and Marc Russel are fusing Eastern North Carolina, Texas and Kansas City BBQ's all in one. As if melding different BBQ cultures wasn't enough, these mad-bbq geniuses introduce latin flavors (barbacoa) into their whole hogs, smoked meats and sides. We nerd out on BBQ, why you have to use a flat top to cook burgers, how to use smokers inside. You can listen to this now and go experience it all soon at Longleaf Swine BBQ inside the Transfer CO food hall!
**Support Bestow Baked Goods, currently located in Fuquay-Varina but soon to open in Holly Springs! https://bestowbakedgoods.com Follow them on Instagram @bestowbakedgoods **Need wine & beer? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&B podcast. Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina three years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com Eat & Drink Merrily! | |||
| 28 Sep 2023 | Bootstrapping A Distillery 101- with Aristotle Spirits | 00:48:53 | |
"Knowing Yourself Is The Beginning Of All Wisdom" Especially At Aristotle Spirits. Have you ever thought to yourself, I can make whiskey, I could make a great whiskey! Jake Howland thought it and did it. Aristotle Spirits creates a drinking experience founded on precision and classical distilling processes, with the highest quality North Carolina ingredients.
On the mic this week: Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod Follow us on Instagram: @ncfbpod Find us on YouTube: NC F&B Youtube Support our Sponsors: Help us welcome SYSCO as our Title Sponsor!! Drink better coffee - get Carrboro Coffee Roasters Here We have our own bitters thanks to Remedy Cocktail Co! | |||
| 09 May 2024 | Our Recap of Beaufort Wine & Food | 01:11:50 | |
We packed up the family wagon and headed to the coast to explore the Beaufort Wine and Food Festival, discussing wine, culinary delights, local seafood sustainability, oyster farming, and the festival's evolution. Engage with wine experts like chef/sommelier, Doreen Colondres, learn about sourcing local seafood from Captain John Mallett of Southern Breeze Seafood, learning about the life of an 18 year old oyster farmer from Changing Tide Oyster Co, and steady guidance of the food industry from our very own Chad Blackwelder of Got to Be NC, our new sponsor to the show! Max's wife of 19 years, Felicia Trujillo of Food Seen makes a cameo to help the conversation about what it takes to become wine certified through the WSET.
On the mic this week: Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod Follow us on Instagram: @ncfbpod Support our Sponsors: Welcome SYSCO as our Title Sponsor!! Drink better coffee - get Carrboro Coffee Roasters Here | |||
| 03 Jun 2022 | Twas the Night Before Bubbles & Brisket | 00:03:04 | |
Hey Y'all - If you haven't purchased your ticket to our 2nd annual Bubbles And Brisket... well.... what are you waiting for? Click the link: Bubbles and Brisket -click the link for your tix. Support our Sponsors: Get 20% off Nons Salts by using the "NCFB" promo code HERE! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com | |||
| 03 Oct 2024 | EUPHORIA pt 1: From California to Greenville: Chef Michael Kramer of Jianna | 00:18:17 | |
Donate to World Central Kitchen Max Trujillo and Swarup Bandyopadhyay chat with Chef Michael Kramer, the owner of Gianna, recorded during the Euphoria festival in Greenville, South Carolina. We cover Kramer's extensive culinary background, including his time in California and work with Wolfgang Puck. Kramer shares insights into his transition to Greenville, the inspiration behind his newly released cookbook ‘Jianna,' and the simplicity of Italian cuisine. The conversation offers a glimpse into Kramer's passion for cycling, his approach to maintaining fresh and innovative restaurant menus, and the importance of authentic hospitality in the culinary world. Get the cookbook Jianna Here | |||
| 08 Feb 2018 | Episode 81 - Being a Female Business Owner in the F&B Industry | 00:53:25 | |
Learn how to plan your life. Coleen Speaks has it all mapped out. Coleen knew that she wanted to live in New Orleans after high school so she found a university in New Orleans that would accept her and fit her needs. She knew accounting would be a major part of running a business so she decided to major in it in college. While in college she strategically decided that working front of the house at NOLA for Emeril Lagasse would be more knowledge she could bank for her own future business. After New Orleans, Coleen intentionally went to a city that was on the rise as a culinary destination. Not only did Coleen move to Raleigh but also when she got here she worked for none other then Ashley Christensen, waiting tables at the cutting edge Enoteca Vin. While working at Enoteca she also began her catering business, oh and by the way she was five months pregnant! Mrs. Speaks is the ultimate juggler however it’s evident that when you love what you do, and you know where you want to go, you grow extra hands to juggle with. Coleen grew Posh Nosh catering from a small kitchen in her home to today where she has three businesses at the ultra-cool dock 1053 adjacent to downtown Raleigh. Three businesses aforementioned are Hummingbird Café, Posh Nosh Catering and the party venue for catering events Whitaker and Atlantic. Impressive would be an understatement in describing Coleen Speaks. I recommend that unless you are Kasparov; do not challenge this woman in chess!
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| 29 Jun 2023 | Revolutionizing How You Buy Seafood Through The Local Catch App | 00:36:48 | |
Growing up Landon Hill CEO of The Local Catch App always had a fishing rod in his hand which is why he was compelled to find a way to connect local fishermen directly to you! Local Catch is service that allows for individuals and businesses within the commercial fishing industry to connect with each other to buy and sell fresh local seafood. This episodes spans the seas to find out; What is the fruit of the sea? How to spot trends in seafood? Why Max's dad joke are not funny.
On the mic this week: Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod Follow us on Instagram: @ncfbpod Find us on YouTube: NC F&B Youtube Support our Sponsors: Help us welcome SYSCO as our brand new Title Sponsor!! Drink better coffee - get Carrboro Coffee Roasters Here We have our own bitters thanks to Remedy Cocktail Co! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com | |||
| 09 May 2019 | The Story Of How To Be A Power Couple | 00:48:31 | |
Nick and Rochelle Johnson have authored the fairytale, how you transition creative to corporate and have a successful marriage! Nick is a wild-man, he went from acupuncture in India and Australia to sailing a boat to Cuba and finally coming home to Durham to regenerate homes and neighborhoods. Rochelle provides the fortress of solitude where the ideas can rest and evolve in order to be effectively implemented with super strength. This power couple has created a commissary kitchen/event space, a brewery/tap room, a Ramen hotspot and a food truck! On top of their own businesses the Cookery has been the incubator for many other wonderful businesses for other aspiring entrepreneurs. Listen into to for blue print on how you and your special someone can be a creative force in your community!
Welcome our newest sponsor, Bestow Baked Goods, currently located in Fuquay-Varina but soon to open in Holly Springs! https://bestowbakedgoods.com Follow them on Instagram @bestowbakedgoods Need legal help in the Food and Beverage industry? Reach out to the Forrest Firm and tell them Max and Matt referred you. http://forrestfirm.com Forrest Firm, Business Attorneys Across North Carolina Need wine & beer? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&B podcast. Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina three years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com Eat & Drink Merrily! | |||
| 17 Mar 2022 | The New Commander Chef Megan “Meg” Bickford | 00:32:59 | |
Max and Matt headed down to Charleston Wine & Food to chat with the movers and shakers of the culinary world! In this mini-sode Max & Matt caught up with Meg Bickford the first ever female executive chef of the culinary institution that is Commanders Palace of New Orleans! Support our Sponsors: SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Need a Gig? Go to GigPro NCFB! and get your first gig, free of charge, from GigPro! Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com | |||
| 15 Dec 2022 | The News with Nate Garyantes of Mateo's | 00:17:46 | |
Chef Nate weighs in on-
Support our Sponsors: Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Shop at Triangle Wine Company! And use the "NCFB" Promo code at check out for 15% off your wine! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com
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| 12 Jan 2023 | Presidents Cup part 2 | 00:22:23 | |
Can you believe they let Max & Matt in to Quail Hollow Golf Club in charlotte? They did! The PGA Tour has made an effort to improve and localize their food offerings. M&M got to go inside the ropes and behind the scenes to experience it! In these episodes we caught up with; Andario Johnson- Cuzzo's Cuisine El Toro Bruto - Hector Gonzales
Get your tickets to Craften’s first Wine Dinner! Join the local legend Matthew Weiss as he creates the perfect wine pairing to Executive Chef Kyle Teears’ menu. Max will be there too…
Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com
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| 30 Nov 2023 | Why You Should Be Drinking Israeli Wine | 00:48:49 | |
Today's discussion revolved around Israel and its wine industry. We speak about Israel's geographical situation, its people, and the challenges they face, with a particular focus on the wine industry. We highlight the resilience of the Israeli people and the potential of the Israeli wine industry while being faced with the challenges in creating awareness and marketing Israeli wines, especially in the current global situation. Initiatives like organizing trips for sommeliers and buyers to Israel and the 'Sip for Solidarity' program, which donates a portion of proceeds from Israeli wines to support the industry, were introduced. The cultural significance of wine in Jewish practices was also touched upon.
Subscribe to their YouTube page HERE On the mic this week: Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod Follow us on Instagram: @ncfbpod Support our Sponsors: Welcome SYSCO as our Title Sponsor!! Drink better coffee - get Carrboro Coffee Roasters Here Drink Lunazul Tequila Enjoy Duke's Mayo - It's Got Twang! | |||
| 10 Aug 2023 | The Art of Eating With My Hands with Chef Jason Lawless | 00:51:14 | |
Chef Jason Lawless lived at the YMCA for 3 months in order to make ends meet as a chef at Tabla in NYC. Cut to modern day Chef Lawless has now helmed the kitchen at Cafe Parizade the Durham staple for 7+ years. Cafe Parizade is now in it's 33rd year & the OG of the Giorgio restaurant group! Chef Jason pushes the envelope and scratches his creativity itch with epic wine dinners (including the one he is doing with Matt on August 24th!) and;
To purchase tix to the South American wine dinner with Chef Jason and Matt click here- https://www.parizadedurham.com/event/south-american-wine-dinner/
On the mic this week: Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod Follow us on Instagram: @ncfbpod Find us on YouTube: NC F&B Youtube Support our Sponsors: Help us welcome SYSCO as our brand new Title Sponsor!! Drink better coffee - get Carrboro Coffee Roasters Here We have our own bitters thanks to Remedy Cocktail Co! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com | |||
| 05 Jun 2020 | Racial Injustice In the Culinary Realm | 01:01:43 | |
Amidst protests, riots and racial injustice, Chef owners Ricky Moore of Saltbox in Durham, Michael Bowling of Hotbox NC in Charlotte and Sherif Fouad of Raleigh Raw join the pod to make some sense of it all. Here is what was learned; A small understanding of what it's like to be a black person in America and in a professional kitchen. What it's like to be privileged. What is a micro-aggression. Silver linings of the Raleigh riots. Ideas of how white people can be an ally to Black People at this time. Follow this link to support Black owned businesses:
Follow the show @ncfbpod and hosts at Max Trujillo & Matthew Weiss Support our Sponsors: Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com
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| 27 Jun 2024 | Caviar, Funyuns, Produce Aisles and Japanese TV: Chef Kevin Cottrell's Unusual Journey to Machete | 00:56:51 | |
Max Trujillo and special guest host Amber Freeman, from CBS’ My Carolina, talk with Kevin Cottrell, the executive chef and partner of Machete in Greensboro. The episode delves into the backstory of Machete, which opened in February 2020 right before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and evolved from a supper club. Cottrell discusses his culinary journey, the struggles and triumphs of opening a fine dining restaurant, and how the restaurant's menu balances elevated cuisine with accessibility by incorporating unique inspirations like junk food. The conversation also covers Cottrell's experiences working at high-profile restaurants, the creative freedom of his pop-up supper club days, and the challenges and rewards of introducing upscale dining to Greensboro. We also get into their other venture, Yokai, which opened in September 2022 offering a casual Japanese dining experience. Max may bring up his Japanese commercial. Get ready. On the mic this week: Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod Follow us on Instagram: @ncfbpod Support our Sponsors: | |||
| 16 Apr 2020 | Steve Palmer of Indigo Road Hospitality | 00:57:53 | |
Steve Palmer is a beacon lighting the way for how restaurants should be run. Steve creates an environment that is employee centered. Indigo Road Hospitality has 24 restaurants across the south that have all become integral parts of their community. On top of running restaurants, Steve created Ben's Friends a restaurant industry support system for those struggling with addiction. Oh, and by the way he's also a two time JBF award nominee for outstanding restaurateur! This is more than worth the listen!
If you want to buy a gift card to help Indigo Road employees, 100% of the purchase goes to the employees while Indigo Road bears the actual cost of the meal: theindigoroad.com/giftcards/ If you are struggling with addiction and you are in the food and beverage industry: bensfriendshope.com/ Get Steve Palmer's book 'Say Grace: How the Restaurant Business Saved My Life' https://www.amazon.com/Say-Grace-Restaurant-Business-Saved-ebook/dp/B07ZQW2XSB
~~~~~~~~~~~~ Follow the show @ncfbpod and hosts at Max Trujillo & Matthew Weiss Support our Sponsors: Our newest sponsor ehungry.com! Join up with their services and receive a free 60 day grace period and only 1.9% of sales after that! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream https://proofalcoholicecream.com Triangle Wine Company https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&Bpodcast. Max is a front-of-house veteran/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina four years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at max@ncfbpodcast.com Eat & Drink Merrily! | |||
| 20 Apr 2023 | SnaCKs Provisions in Clayton, NC | 00:42:16 | |
BUBBLES & BRISKET TICKETS ARE LIVE!!! Get your Early Bird Tickets NOW!!! Clayton’s Finest Beer and Charcuterie This week we sat down with Corina Knott of @snacksprovisionco and Lindsay Yarborough of @deepriverbrewco, and yes we talked about cheese🧀 … and beer! 🍺 On the mic this week: We have our own bitters thanks to Remedy Cocktail Co! Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod Follow us on Instagram: @ncfbpod Find us on YouTube: NC F&B Youtube Support our Sponsors: Help us welcome SYSCO as our brand new Title Sponsor!! Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com | |||
| 06 Sep 2018 | Episode 113 -Sam Suchoff of Lady Edison Ham & The Pig | 01:05:37 | |
This is the ultimate pork show. Sam Suchoff dives deep into how his Lady Edison Ham has distinguished itself from so many other hogs. We discuss everything involved into producing delicious pork from choosing the right breed like Chester White's and Bershire's, using Animal Wellfare Approved farms, and of course tips for curing the meat. Sam's success has been recognized by winning two Good Food Awards for his sweet sopressata and spanish style chorizo. On top of everything else Sam does, he finds time to run The Pig, one of the top BBQ joints in the Triangle and be an integral part of The North Carolina Natural Hog Growers Association.
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| 19 May 2022 | Living The Dream At High Hampton | 00:45:44 | |
Unless you’ve seen the beauty at High Hampton for yourself, you’ll want reference photos for this podcast. We traveled to Cashiers, North Carolina for a luxurious stay @highhamptonnc and our words alone cannot convey how breathtaking the scenery is! This place isn’t just easy on the eyes, this inclusive resort includes Executive Chef Scott Franqueza running the kitchen and creating innovative, fresh, and dynamic menus for resort guests to enjoy. We sat down with Chef Scott (after enjoying plenty of his food ourselves) and discussed;
Listen in and check our IG for more stunning pictures! Get yer ticket to Bubbles and Brisket -click the link for your tix. Support our Sponsors: SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com | |||
| 03 Nov 2022 | Write About Food For A living Like Eric Ginsburg | 00:36:56 | |
How do you get paid to write about what you eat? Discover Chefs and restaurants and get compensated for that? Write riveting material about culture and be recognized for it. Writer Eric Ginsburg shares the secrets on how to accomplish the aforementioned seemingly unattainable goals. Also in this episode- Why NC ABC is "the relic of a puritanical system." And, the secret recipe to a Borscht Crostini! Events- Wednesday November 9th learn about and drink Argentine wine with Matt and Catena at RTP Uncorked . Luxury wines and food provided by Fullsteam. For more details click link or email rtpuncorked@gmail.com Support our Sponsors: Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.co | |||
| 14 Mar 2024 | How Do You Like ‘dem Apples? East Bower Cider Company | 00:44:30 | |
In this episode of the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast, co-hosts Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss explore the world of cider, a fermented beverage adjacent to beer, wine, and spirits. They are joined by Oliver Koch and Dustin Skywalker from East Bower Cider, who share insights into the cider-making process, discuss the distinctions between making cider and brewing beer, and address the industry's stance on the terminology. They also delve into the types of apples used in cider making, emphasizing the shift towards using 100% North Carolina apples and the trend towards cider-specific apple varietals. The guests further discuss the challenge of fighting the stereotype of cider as a sweet drink, sharing their backgrounds in the beer industry and their mission to introduce cider as a sophisticated, enjoyable beverage. The episode also touches on the logistics and challenges of running a cidery, including sourcing from Cisco, and concludes with a dive into cider styles, the importance of varietal specificity, and the future goals for East Bower Cider.
00:00 Welcome to the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast 00:48 Diving Into the World of Cider 01:22 The Art and Science of Cider Making 02:23 Exploring Apple Varieties and Cider Making Processes 05:41 Battling Cider Stereotypes and Embracing Craft 15:48 The Business Side of Cider: Challenges and Opportunities 17:34 A Deep Dive into Coffee with Carrboro Coffee Roasters 24:18 Exploring the Transformation of Local Spaces 25:23 A Deep Dive into Cider Making: Techniques and Challenges 26:40 Bridging the Gap: Crafting Ciders for Beer Lovers 27:32 The Art of Carbonation and Flavoring in Cider Production 29:21 Scaling Production: Challenges and Aspirations 36:50 The Journey of Starting a Cidery During a Pandemic 42:20 Future Plans and Community Engagement Get your tix to Bubbles & Bagels here On the mic this week: Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod Follow us on Instagram: @ncfbpod Support our Sponsors: Welcome SYSCO as our Title Sponsor!! Drink better coffee - get Carrboro Coffee Roasters Here Enjoy Duke's Mayo - It's Got Twang! | |||
| 10 Apr 2025 | Coastal Culinary Conversations: Behind the Feast of Wilmington 2025! | 01:03:41 | |
In this episode of the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast, hosts Max Trujillo and Chef Savannah Miller dive into a rich conversation that spans from Savannah's Top Chef journey to the intricacies of the North Carolina culinary scene. They discuss Savannah's experience on Top Chef, highlighting her development and the final challenge of cooking the best meal ever. The NC F&B Podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Max Trujillo of @Trujillo.Media For inquiries about being a guest, or to sponsor the show, email max@ncfbpodcast.com | |||
| 15 Dec 2022 | The Maestro of Mateo's Chef Nate Garyantes | 00:41:27 | |
Chef Nate has been at the helm of Mateo's for years and he has now been tapped to re-create/re-invent the new Nana's of Durham. In this episode Chef Nate gets deep into;
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| 18 Feb 2021 | American Single Malt Whiskey From Virginia Distillery Co. | 00:56:26 | |
Max had a serendipitous moment when traveling to Luray caverns in Virginia which introduced him to Virginia Distillery Co. and Gareth Moore. Here's what the Max and Matt learned;
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| 09 Jun 2022 | Bubbles & Brisket 2022 Recap | 00:44:05 | |
Bubbles & Brisket was banging, bountiful, brilliant, bedazzled., there rally aren't enough written words so we had to speak about it. You can listen in to get a sense of how beautiful the event was but really you will just need to be there for #bubblesandbrisket23 However, you can find out who won the heated trivia contests between the chefs! Raleigh descended upon Smoky Hollow for; 10- Q chefs 21-Bubbly wines Beer, Beats, Games and giveaways. Support our Sponsors: SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com | |||
| 16 Mar 2020 | This Is NOT A Happy Hour - Monday | 00:37:10 | |
It's night one of a 5-part series highlighting our studio/offices at The Kitchen, for the 2nd annual This is NOT a Happy Hour event series. The podcasts this week are more of a talk-show environment with people from all over the industry stopping by the podcast to chat about what they do and what's going on in the Food and Beverage community right now. Why isn't this a Happy Hour? NC ABC Liquor laws do not allow alcohol to be discounted at any specific time during the day, thus we aren't allowed to have that magical discounted time from 4-7pm when people gather at their local eateries/bars to network, socialize or just satiate their bellies, at the end of a long workday. It's a fun, short listen each day, packed with information and entertainment. Eat & Drink Merrily! ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Follow the show @ncfbpod and hosts at Max Trujillo & Matthew Weiss Support our Sponsors: Our newest sponsor ehungry.com! Join up with their services and receive a free 60 day grace period and only 1.9% of sales after that! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream https://proofalcoholicecream.com Triangle Wine Company https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&Bpodcast. Max is a front-of-house veteran/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina four years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at max@ncfbpodcast.com Eat & Drink Merrily! | |||
| 22 Feb 2018 | Episode 83 - How to Start Your Own Distillery | 01:07:18 | |
Want to start your own distillery? The first step is to resolve to make at least one bottle of liquor, that’s what the Pinetop Distillery team did. This is the story of how four neighbors with engineering backgrounds created a grain to glass distillery in Raleigh, NC. In this episode Jon Keener and Grady Knight put the shine on Moonshine! They tell a classic story of, have you ever had one of those days at your job where you say to yourself “geez I wish I was doing something else?” We all have and the guys and gals behind Pinetop put “substance behind passion.” At first everything was handmade and operated until they used some science savvy to automate a few things. Jon, Grady and the rest of the team put pen to paper, hashed out logistics and maximized strengths of each individual to create a genuinely successful Raleigh distillery that is currently producing 750 bottles per month, of high craft grain to glass liquor booze. This episode will give you insight into the science and the art of distilling. Additionally, you will get a sense of how to organize a business successfully with buddies. Finally, you will also get a couple of cool cocktail ideas, “sip” back and enjoy. | |||
| 25 Apr 2019 | Durham's Own Nano-Brewery | 00:48:56 | |
We celebrate North Carolina Beer Month with creator of Glass Jug. The Glass Jug is not just a brewery or a tap room, Chris and Katy Creech are pioneers in the local craft beer movement. Chris and Katy were at the forefront of pushing across house bill 829, which enhances the flavor, freshness and accessibility of your growlers. This episode is like a juicy IPA, we talk local hops, pressure filled growlers and give you fair warning for the upcoming Brewgaloo! Grab yourself a cold one and a listen. Welcome our newest sponsor, Bestow Baked Goods, currently located in Fuquay-Varina but soon to open in Holly Springs! https://bestowbakedgoods.com Follow them on Instagram @bestowbakedgoods Need legal help in the Food and Beverage industry? Reach out to the Forrest Firm and tell them Max and Matt referred you. http://forrestfirm.com Forrest Firm, Business Attorneys Across North Carolina Need wine & beer? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&B podcast. Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina two years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com Eat & Drink Merrily! | |||
| 12 Sep 2019 | NCRLA's Chef Showdown 2019 | 00:46:51 | |
On tomorrow’s episode we speak with five of the talented chefs who will be competing for the title of Best Chef in NC at the NCRLA Chef Showdown on September 30! Get your tickets HERE!! Hear from Kyle Teears of Whiskey Kitchen, Tie Whitaker of Buttermilk Boutique, LLC., Brandon Shepard of Urban Street Eats, Amanda Ezzell of Ezzel’s Catering and Jamie Turner of Earl's Grocery and Soul Food Sessions on how they got into the competition and what they’ll be making for the finale! Tune in tomorrow to hear more! . **Support Bestow Baked Goods, currently located in Fuquay-Varina but soon to open in Holly Springs! https://bestowbakedgoods.com Follow them on Instagram @bestowbakedgoods **Need wine & beer? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&B podcast. Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts.
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| 19 Oct 2023 | How To Become a "Baller" Chef With Ford Fry | 00:49:41 | |
This week we discuss restaurant life, expanding concepts, growing smartly in the F&B industry and collecting guitars along the way. Chef Ford Fry comes out of Atlanta with a myriad of concepts that have taken the southeast by storm. Listen in as to why he's entering the North Carolina Market and what's new that he's bringing to the table. Get tickets Here: BUBBLES & BRATS On the mic this week: Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod Follow us on Instagram: @ncfbpod Find us on YouTube: NC F&B Youtube Support our Sponsors: Help us welcome SYSCO as our Title Sponsor!! Drink better coffee - get Carrboro Coffee Roasters Here We have our own bitters thanks to Remedy Cocktail Co! | |||
| 25 Feb 2021 | Wonderful Wines of Wilkes County With Raffaldini & Elkin Creek Vineyards | 01:04:12 | |
Max and Matt continue their tour of Wilkes County! Here's what they learned;
Tune in to learn more about these @visitwilkesnc wineries! Support our Sponsors: Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! And listen to your Boss... Drink BOSS Coffee and don't forget to use the promo code: "ncfbpodcast" for 10% off your purchase on Amazon.com The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com | |||
| 15 Nov 2018 | Episode 124 - Tribucha Kombucha's Adrian Larrea | 00:59:45 | |
-Find out exactly what Kombucha is and how it's made. Learn about the connection of your gut to your brain, seriously. Plus, there is a surprise story of how a shaman helped shaped this beverage business. Finally, as if you needed other reasons to listen Max and Adrian (founder of Tribucha) have an "idea off!" #camoyogapants -Grab a few different Kombucha's to try while you are listening, the episode will help you discern differences between each gut benefiting beverage. -Looking for a home in the Triangle? Contact Lora Harris - your Restaurant Industry Preferred Agent https://ncfbhomes.com -And get your wine & beer at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&B podcast. Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina two years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at max@ncfbpodcast.com Eat & Drink Merrily! | |||
| 27 Jul 2023 | Di Fara Pizza Is Dedicated To Ingredients | 00:45:15 | |
Greg and Valerie Norton were living in Cary,NC and craving authentic New York Pizza. Greg is the nephew of the pizza famous Dom Demarco of the original Di Fara's Pizza in Brooklyn and longed to bring Di Fara's to Cary. Listen in to find out how they did it and; How to get New York Water in NC? Where to get Mutti Tomatoes Who is Dave Portnoy?
On the mic this week: Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod Follow us on Instagram: @ncfbpod Find us on YouTube: NC F&B Youtube Support our Sponsors: Help us welcome SYSCO as our brand new Title Sponsor!! Drink better coffee - get Carrboro Coffee Roasters Here We have our own bitters thanks to Remedy Cocktail Co! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com | |||
| 02 Nov 2023 | How to Write A Cookbook: A Conversation with Bri McCoy | 00:49:51 | |
Ever wondered what it's like to pivot from a career in digital marketing to becoming a successful home cook and author? Tune into our latest NCF&B Podcast episode featuring Bri McCoy, author of 'The Cook's Book'. Get tips, tricks, and insights into her culinary journey. Check it out now! https://book.brimckoy.com/ On the mic this week: Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod Follow us on Instagram: @ncfbpod Find us on YouTube: NC F&B Youtube Support our Sponsors: Help us welcome SYSCO as our Title Sponsor!! Drink better coffee - get Carrboro Coffee Roasters Here We have our own bitters thanks to Remedy Cocktail Co! | |||
| 23 Nov 2023 | Imagine "One of the Coolest Places to Eat In the World?" With SAAP Laotian Food | 00:51:16 | |
Chef Lon & Partner Ann Bounsanga of SAAP are enlightening the new downtown Cary Park! In this episode;
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| 18 Mar 2021 | Inside The Hive With Cloister Honey | 01:04:18 | |
Are you fascinated by honey bee's? You will be after this episode! The boys sit down with Joanne de la Rionda and Randall York of Cloister Honey and here's what they learned;
Fascinating is an understatement for this episode. Give it a listen and I promise your brain will be buzzing!
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| 25 Apr 2024 | The Private Lives of Private Club Owners - Durham's University Club | 00:48:08 | |
Jessica Lee and Kelly Santel met at the Club. Got married at the Club, and even had a child... at a hospital... c'mon, there's health regulations... and sometimes it simply doesn't work out. But sometimes, it actually turns into something beautiful in its own unique way. Listen in to hear the ex-couple, but current business owners, detail their journey of running the University Club amidst a divorce, a pandemic, and coming together to co-parent their 2 children, their daughter, and The University Club. We also delve into the Club's Chef Alejandro Uribe's culinary competition victory at Cooking for the Kids. On the mic this week: Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod Follow us on Instagram: @ncfbpod Support our Sponsors: Welcome SYSCO as our Title Sponsor!! Drink better coffee - get Carrboro Coffee Roasters Here | |||
| 02 Jul 2020 | Morris BBQ | 00:55:33 | |
The next stop on our unofficial barbecue tour is @morrisbarbeque in Hookerton, NC! This episode features William Morris, his daughter Ashley and her husband Ryan Godley, and Pete Kindem of @originalgrills (also a barbecue expert and super fan of the podcast!). Throughout everything that’s happened this year, we still believe that 2020 is the year of barbecue, and Morris Barbeque is just one example of that. We talk to William Morris about why the restaurant is only open on Saturdays, their unique pit room and their 7-hour-long cooking process. Tune in for more!
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| 06 Jul 2023 | The History of The NCF&B | 00:58:50 | |
Max & Matt were featured in Our State Magazine to discuss their judgement of the Made In NC Food Competition. For a change of roles, Rebecca Woltz of Our State Magazine interviewed Max & Matt to discuss all the inside information on the NC culinary world, who they are and where they come from, why they came to NC and what is next? On the mic this week: Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod Follow us on Instagram: @ncfbpod Find us on YouTube: NC F&B Youtube Support our Sponsors: Help us welcome SYSCO as our brand new Title Sponsor!! Drink better coffee - get Carrboro Coffee Roasters Here We have our own bitters thanks to Remedy Cocktail Co! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com | |||
| 17 Mar 2020 | This Is NOT A Happy Hour - Tuesday | 00:28:29 | |
It's night one of a 5-part series highlighting our studio/offices at The Kitchen, for the 2nd annual This is NOT a Happy Hour event series. The podcasts this week are more of a talk-show environment with people from all over the industry stopping by the podcast to chat about what they do and what's going on in the Food and Beverage community right now. Why isn't this a Happy Hour? NC ABC Liquor laws do not allow alcohol to be discounted at any specific time during the day, thus we aren't allowed to have that magical discounted time from 4-7pm when people gather at their local eateries/bars to network, socialize or just satiate their bellies, at the end of a long workday. It's a fun, short listen each day, packed with information and entertainment. Eat & Drink Merrily! ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Follow the show @ncfbpod and hosts at Max Trujillo & Matthew Weiss Support our Sponsors: Our newest sponsor ehungry.com! Join up with their services and receive a free 60 day grace period and only 1.9% of sales after that! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream https://proofalcoholicecream.com Triangle Wine Company https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&Bpodcast. Max is a front-of-house veteran/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina four years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at max@ncfbpodcast.com Eat & Drink Merrily! | |||
| 07 Feb 2019 | This Is Not A WEDNESDAY Happy Hour | 00:39:05 | |
Welcome to the 5-part series of The Kitchen Raleigh's This Is Not A Happy Hour Series. Guest appearances from Drew Schenck, Kevin Barrett and Ian Murray of Dram & Draught, Florence Melin of Sucre & Sel, Whiskey Kitchen's Sarah Santoro Thor, Sean Patrick Tario, Forrest Firm's Jen Hoverstad, Drew Jackson of the News & Observer, Sarah Getsinger, and many more... *What is the Kitchen Raleigh? Last September, four companies assembled to build a creative environment unique to the city. An Architect, a Photographer, a Designer and a Podcaster, along with their respective team members, created what they affectionately refer to as ‘The Kitchen’. We got together because we love and support the food and beverage industry and embody the creative nature of a kitchen. The four businesses are: Need wine & beer? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&B podcast. Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina two years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com Eat & Drink Merrily! | |||
| 08 Feb 2022 | Sound Palate with Kitty Kinnin | 00:35:33 | |
Here's a bonus episode and a simulcast of the new podcast Sound Palate with Kitty Kinnin of 96.1 BBB on the radio! Kitty sits down with our co-host of the NC F&B Podcast, Max Trujillo, to discuss his brand new food Hall, Craften - opening up in Knightdale, NC this Friday, Feb 11th. She also gets into Max's previous music career, how he and Matt Weiss met, then created the NC F&B Podcast and more... There's also a little Raider talk because they're both die hard fans. Support our Sponsors: Need a Gig? Go to GigPro NCFB! and get your first gig, free of charge, from GigPro! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com | |||
| 27 Feb 2020 | Inside The Pentagon With Local Icon Jon Seelbinder | 00:59:58 | |
One guy 6 businesses. 2 careers, one in the air force and one as a hospitality entrepreneur. 6 years of sobriety, 1 Bartender of The Year Award and a wonderful deep raspy voice that would render Harvey Fierstein jobless, to tell you about it all! Jon Seelbinder, is the owner and creator of Local Icon Hospitality in Raleigh, NC. Lets just say Jon lives up to the title of his company. Tune in to find out what it's like to create a mini hospitality empire. Also find out what it's like to maintain that empire during crisis. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Follow the show @ncfbpod and hosts at Max Trujillo & Matthew Weiss Support our Sponsors: The Butchers Market! https://www.thebutchersmarkets.com Try eHungry for your restaurant's mobile & online ordering. Free setup, free 60 day trial and only 1.9% per order after! www.ehungry.com/ncfb Proof Alcohol Ice Cream https://proofalcoholicecream.com Triangle Wine Company https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For questions, comments and booking, contact us at max@ncfbpodcast.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&Bpodcast. Max is a front-of-house veteran/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina three years ago and works as a wine distributor. Eat & Drink Merrily! | |||
| 24 Aug 2021 | BBQ Center in Lexington, NC | 00:39:25 | |
Support our Sponsors: Get tickets to the Triangle Wine Company's farm to table wine dinner HERE! The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Exhale and turn your home into a haven! Visit Exhaleathome.com Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com | |||
| 20 Mar 2020 | This is NOT A Happy Hour - Friday | 00:32:13 | |
It's night one of a 5-part series highlighting our studio/offices at The Kitchen, for the 2nd annual This is NOT a Happy Hour event series. The podcasts this week are more of a talk-show environment with people from all over the industry stopping by the podcast to chat about what they do and what's going on in the Food and Beverage community right now. Why isn't this a Happy Hour? NC ABC Liquor laws do not allow alcohol to be discounted at any specific time during the day, thus we aren't allowed to have that magical discounted time from 4-7pm when people gather at their local eateries/bars to network, socialize or just satiate their bellies, at the end of a long workday. It's a fun, short listen each day, packed with information and entertainment. Eat & Drink Merrily! ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Follow the show @ncfbpod and hosts at Max Trujillo & Matthew Weiss Support our Sponsors: Our newest sponsor ehungry.com! Join up with their services and receive a free 60 day grace period and only 1.9% of sales after that! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream https://proofalcoholicecream.com Triangle Wine Company https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&Bpodcast. Max is a front-of-house veteran/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina four years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at max@ncfbpodcast.com Eat & Drink Merrily! | |||
| 19 Jul 2018 | Episode 106 - Tour de France, Culinary Speaking of course | 00:51:45 | |
It is as if Clark Griswold did a culinary tour of just France instead of a whole European Vacation. Thankfully no dogs were thrown off the Eiffel Tower and zero monuments were harmed in the recording of this podcast. Max and Felicia (plus les enfants) ate it all while traveling through France. Discover the wonder of a French Baguette, the beauty yet simplicity of French coffee, and also what to eat while shopping on the Champs Elysees. We delve into regional cuisine differences between Paris, Lyon and the Dordogne and very importantly understand what to imbibe while in France. Find out why the Trujillo's went to France, how the French live and eat and what will life be like back in the good ole USA. Find us on Instagram @NCFBPOD Facebook: www.facebook.com/NCFandBPod Detailed Show notes @ https://www.ncfbpodcast.com/show-notes
Friends & Sponsors: Larry's Coffee and 42 & Lawrence Hosts: Matthew Weiss & Max Trujillo Producer: Max Trujillo Announcer/House Voice: Brian Hoyle Music: Max Trujillo Marketing Management: Food Seen
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| 04 Apr 2019 | In Pursuit Of Flavor With Joyce Farms | 00:59:45 | |
Imagine farming chickens that take twice as long to grow and are half the size as a commercial chickens. Not an ideal business plan huh? Ron Joyce didn't want to grow the biggest chickens, he wanted to grow the best taking chickens. Ron's pursuit of flavor has led him to establish the domestic version of France's Label Rouge program. Joyce Farms Poulet Rouge is the only program of it's kind in the USA. Finding flavor also led Ron to Dr. Allen Williams, grass fed Aberdeen Angus Beef and Adam Grady with local Gloucestershire Old Spot. One other thing Ron Joyce found, regenerative farming....
http://forrestfirm.com Forrest Firm, Business Attorneys Across North Carolina Need wine & beer? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&B podcast. Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina two years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com Eat & Drink Merrily! | |||
| 20 Aug 2020 | The Unsung Hero Of Southern Cuisine | 01:01:59 | |
We zoomed with 5 time JBF Award semi-finalist for Best Chef South East, owner of Rhubarb and Benne On Eagle, Chef John Fleer. Here's what we learned;
We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as Matt and Max did.
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| 01 Sep 2022 | What The Heck Is An Indian Gastropub Part 2 W/ Nick Singh | 00:23:56 | |
The story of the Viceroy Durham is heart-wrenching and warming all in one. Tune in to listen to the origins of this story and more;
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| 06 Jun 2019 | PBR & Punk Rock With Chef Bill Smith | 01:00:21 | |
Here's why you want to listen to this episode; You will find out how to become an effective leader and also learn the following: Learn about the potato salad divide How you should choose mayonnaise How to easily make the most delicious Mexican corn that has ever graced your lips. How to become an executive chef. Why you can effect social change as a chef. Do you need any more reasons? Ok here is one more, learn to gracefully and happily ride off into the sunset (retire) without being put out to pasture AKAhttp://www.crookscorner.com/bill-smith-1http://www.crookscorner.com/ maintaining relevance and self worth.
****** If you are a female in the culinary world, you should go to FAB FAB is educational and inspirational workshops created by women, for women in the hospitality industry. Welcome our newest sponsor, Bestow Baked Goods, currently located in Fuquay-Varina but soon to open in Holly Springs! https://bestowbakedgoods.com Follow them on Instagram @bestowbakedgoods Need legal help in the Food and Beverage industry? Reach out to the Forrest Firm and tell them Max and Matt referred you. http://forrestfirm.com Forrest Firm, Business Attorneys Across North Carolina Need wine & beer? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&B podcast. Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina three years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com Eat & Drink Merrily! | |||
| 13 Oct 2022 | The NEWS with Chef Oscar Gnapi | 00:24:13 | |
The kitchen collaboration with La Tour D'Argent & The French Laundry Incorporating plant based proteins on your menu Allergy Binder What to do this month? Music & Drinks: Oktoberfest at Capital Club 16 Oct 14! Comedy: Bop or Flop Podcast Headlining Goodnights Pop-up Support our Sponsors: Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Learn about Bordaux wine with Matt at Triangle Wine Company The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.co | |||
| 28 Mar 2024 | Feast of Wilmington (Part 1 of 4) | 00:28:23 | |
The inaugural Feast of Wilmington's first night is a VIP experience with notable participants including Matthew Register from Southern Smoke in Garland, Ben Knight from Benny's Big Time Pizzeria, and Chef Will Copeland from Circa 1922 and Kevin Draper of G Prime in downtown Wilmington. We talk about their culinary offerings, experiences, and reflections on the local food scene in Wilmington. Get your tix to Bubbles & Bagels here On the mic this week: Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod Follow us on Instagram: @ncfbpod Support our Sponsors: Welcome SYSCO as our Title Sponsor!! Drink better coffee - get Carrboro Coffee Roasters Here | |||
| 29 Apr 2021 | Whole Hog BBQ Champion & Newly Crowned Prince of BBQ | 00:52:50 | |
As the legendary Sam Jones said, "That's some good fuckin' BBQ!" Max and Matt got to chat with the champion of the Discovery Plus Channel's Moonshiner's Smoke Ring BBQ competition. Here's what the guys learned;
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| 25 Aug 2022 | Working in Today's Kitchens with Chef Saif Rahman | 00:28:13 | |
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| 07 Apr 2020 | Titans of the Industry Illuminate A Path Forward | 00:56:08 | |
This episode features 9 captains of our the culinary industry from all over the state. Max and Matt brought these fine folks together with the hope of finding some light at the end of the Corona Virus tunnel. Guests include Real Estate Developer Marty Kotis/Greensboro, Mike Lee of M Restaurants/Durham, Chef Travis Myers formerly of Willow in Winston Salem, Chef Jeff Bacon of Providence /Winston Salem, Leah Howard of Cultivated Cocktails/Asheville, Ben and Gabe Barker of Pizzeria Mercato, Billy Mellon of Manna/Wilmington. How to apply for the loan discussed click here.
~~~~~~~~~~~~ Follow the show @ncfbpod and hosts at Max Trujillo & Matthew Weiss Support our Sponsors: Our newest sponsor ehungry.com! Join up with their services and receive a free 60 day grace period and only 1.9% of sales after that! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream https://proofalcoholicecream.com Triangle Wine Company https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&Bpodcast. Max is a front-of-house veteran/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina four years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at max@ncfbpodcast.com Eat & Drink Merrily! | |||
| 07 Nov 2019 | Dinner with Chefs Greg Collier and Joe Kindred | 00:53:16 | |
We travel to Cornelius, NC for an exclusive conversation with Chef Greg Collier of The Yolk, Soul Food Sessions and the upcoming Leah & Louise. https://theyolkcafe.com/about-the-chef/ As well as the host of the evening, Joe Kindred of Hello, Sailor and Kindred. Guests co-hosts Chef Bobby McFarland and Lauren Kruchten join Max as we discuss the South, Calabash, Mentors and the culture in the kitchen while on the patio of Hello, Sailor!
________________________________________________________________ Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&Bpodcast. Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina three years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at max@ncfbpodcast.com For any form of negative criticism, email:matt@ncfbpodcast.com Eat & Drink Merrily! | |||
| 15 Jul 2021 | Financing The Farmer | 00:52:36 | |
Have you really thought about the business of farming? Cape Fear Credit Farm Credit finances farmers to improve rural and agricultural lifestyles. Here's what the guys learned;
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| 12 Jan 2023 | The Presidents Cup part 1 | 00:21:36 | |
Can you believe they let Max & Matt in to Quail Hollow Golf Club in charlotte? They did! The PGA Tour has made an effort to improve and localize their food offerings. M&M got to go inside the ropes and behind the scenes to experience it! In these episodes we caught up with; Andario Johnson- Cuzzo's Cuisine El Toro Bruto - Hector Gonzales
Get your tickets to Craften’s first Wine Dinner! Join the local legend Matthew Weiss and he creates the perfect wine pairing to Executive Chef Kyle Teears’ menu. Max will be there too…
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| 08 Dec 2022 | If Nothing Died For It, I'd Try It." -Fiction Kitchen's Caroline Morrison | 00:47:47 | |
This week Chef Caroline Morrison of Fiction Kitchen helps us delve into the world of Vegan food! Chef Caroline is a Legumes half full kind of person and she schooled us on a few plant based ideas:
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| 20 May 2022 | Whisky Time-An Angel's Share of Kentucky Hugs At High Hampton | 00:48:57 | |
A Whiskey Story-The Place - High Hampton, Cashiers, NC. The Itinerary: There was Wheat whiskey, rye whiskey, straight bourbon, & more this episode is "grainful." Plus you have to hear about the insanely delicious chicken sando to line the bellies prior to the tasting. Download in as Max & Matt go to whiskey school, oh and the wives are there too... Get yer ticket to Bubbles and Brisket -click the link for your tix. Support our Sponsors: SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com | |||
| 28 Jun 2018 | Episode 103 - Wine and Art, and how to make it work for you | 00:58:18 | |
How to create a successful wine bar franchise? Lindsay Rice fused passion and education into a profession. As if achieving a masters degree in Art and Museum studies from Georgetown University wasn’t enough, Lindsay went on to complete WSET Sommelier level 1 certification! Putting her formidable education into practical application, Ms. Rice created Vita Vite wine bar in downtown Raleigh. Vita Vite is the perfect fusion of non stuffy art gallery meets chic non intimidating wine bar. With all the success of Vita Vite, Lindsay was approached to open up a second location in the North Hills area of Raleigh. The people of North Hills are stoked! This episode is packed with #girlpower, #entrepreneurship, #artwork and #winetalk. Oh, as a bonus Max and Matt reveal the details of their first man-date! Take a listen and get inspired! Find us on Instagram & Twitter: @NCFBPOD Facebook: www.facebook.com/NCFandBPod Detailed Show notes @ https://www.ncfbpodcast.com/show-notes
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| 30 Apr 2020 | Brandon The Builder | 00:59:02 | |
If you were a Game of Thrones fan, you know it was nearly impossible for a non-noble to realize his dream. Brandon Sharp did, from Cali to North Cackalacki Topics discussed in this episode include;
~~~~~~~~~~~~ Follow the show @ncfbpod and hosts at Max Trujillo & Matthew Weiss Support our Sponsors: Proof Alcohol Ice Cream https://proofalcoholicecream.com Triangle Wine Company https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! Get home food delivery from Inland Seafood by shopping at https://domesticseafood.com The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&B Podcast. Max is a front-of-house veteran/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina four years ago and works as a wine distributor. Eat & Drink Merrily! | |||
| 21 Jun 2018 | Episode 102 - Distilling it Down in North Carolina | 01:03:39 | |
Want to start your own Vodka Company? You will find all the answers you need by listening to this episode with the founders and creators of Social House Vodka! We cover everything from how to create a Vodka recipe, to sourcing local corn and dealing with state and federal distribution laws. Social House isn’t just a Vodka label, it’s a brand new distillery located in Kinston, North Carolina. You will learn how Gaurav Patel, Cary Joshi and Mark Mullins cut zero corners in order to create a premium North Carolina Vodka.
Science, Math and literature are integral parts of making Social House Vodka one of the best new #graintoglass distilleries in the South. Listen, sip and enjoy! | |||
| 21 Mar 2019 | MATI Energy Brewed In Clayton, North Carolina | 00:49:24 | |
CEO of MATI Energy drink Eric Masters gives Max and Matt a "pick me up?"This episode dives deep into beverages and the healthy options available. We discover the effects of the Guayusa leaf and what the heck is Theobromine. You will also learn how bottled water came to be a staple of American society. Listen in, drink MATI, you will want to "Do More, Be Better!"
Join Max at the News & Observer Community Voices Panel Wednesday, March 27th at the NC Museum of History. Get Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-voices-tickets-55787010450?aff=ebdssbdestsearch http://forrestfirm.com Forrest Firm, Business Attorneys Across North Carolina Need wine & beer? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&B podcast. Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina two years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com Eat & Drink Merrily! | |||
| 02 Apr 2020 | Do You Know The Price of A Gallon of Milk? | 00:53:54 | |
As close as you can get to drinking from a cow's utters. Cream on top and no homogenization, that's the key to Ranlew Dairy's milk! In this episode, we find out how the price of milk came to be, what happened to all the dairy farms and who is the best square dancer in the Trujillo family. Also, remember when the milkman use to deliver? Most of you probably don't but find out what happened to that anyway. Pull up a cold glass and tune in!
~~~~~~~~~~~~ Follow the show @ncfbpod and hosts at Max Trujillo & Matthew Weiss Support our Sponsors: Our newest sponsor ehungry.com! Join up with their services and receive a free 60 day grace period and only 1.9% of sales after that! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream https://proofalcoholicecream.com Triangle Wine Company https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&Bpodcast. Max is a front-of-house veteran/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina four years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at max@ncfbpodcast.com Eat & Drink Merrily! | |||
| 15 Apr 2021 | From A Street Corner Tricycle to Happy + Hale | 01:00:32 | |
The gents sit down with a pillar of the Raleigh community, Tyler Helickson, the owner of Happy + Hale. Here's what they learned;
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| 17 Mar 2022 | Maneet Chauhan talks Chaat | 00:12:27 | |
Max and Matt headed down to Charleston Wine & Food to chat with the movers and shakers of the culinary world! In this mini-sode Max invited the 2021 NCFB POTY Preeti Waas to co-host. Max & Preeti caught up with Maneet Chauthan the Queen of Indian cuisine in America. Support our Sponsors: SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Need a Gig? Go to GigPro NCFB! and get your first gig, free of charge, from GigPro! Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com | |||
| 19 Mar 2020 | State of the Industry RE: COVID 19 | 00:57:00 | |
Due to the government shutdown of restaurants and bars, we’d like to use our platform to bring our industry together for the purposes of solutions, shared ideas and community. In a virtual town-hall format, we speak with about 10-15 leaders in the community such as: Lynn Minges of the NCRLA, to Chefs Teddy Diggs, Beth Littlejohn, Jake Wood, as well as Russell Solovay and Brian Hudson of Sysco Foods, Melissa Katrincic of Durham Distillery, Kevin Barrett of Dram & Draught, Chris Roche of Triangle Wine Company, Candice Herriott of Something ELSE About Food, Forrest Mason, Kristin Baughman Taber of Tabletop Media and David Shaner of Offline Media, Trish Wytek and the Professor and Mary-Ann... here on the NC F&B Podcast! ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Follow the show @ncfbpod and hosts at Max Trujillo & Matthew Weiss Support our Sponsors: Our newest sponsor ehungry.com! Join up with their services and receive a free 60 day grace period and only 1.9% of sales after that! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream https://proofalcoholicecream.com Triangle Wine Company https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&Bpodcast. Max is a front-of-house veteran/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina four years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at max@ncfbpodcast.com Eat & Drink Merrily! | |||
| 06 Oct 2022 | Dia de Los Muertes, Crunch Wraps & Mezcal | 00:49:31 | |
Dia de los Muertos is coming and so is the Day of the Dead 5k, hosted by Centro to support the Brentwood Boys and Girls Club (Oct 29!).It has only been 5 years, 2 months and 3 days since Angela Salamanca and Marshall Davis were on the show, and it felt great hearing about their amazing growth, from Centro - Gallo Pelon, to their latest concept Ex-Voto at the Durham Food Hall. We break up this show into 2 parts to discuss the 5k, losing friends and family, food halls, mezcal, Mexican pizza, hard seltzers, Coco, semi pornographic logos, our Halloween costumes and more. Support our Sponsors: Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Learn about Bordeaux wine with Matt at Triangle Wine Company The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.co | |||
| 26 Dec 2019 | Happy Holidays from the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast | 00:42:04 | |
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| 01 Apr 2021 | Ripe Revival-What To DO With Excess Produce | 00:55:08 | |
Do you often crave a healthy yet filling snack? CEO of Ripe Revival Will Kornegay sat down with the guys to discuss the ways that he helps farmers by using their excess produce. Here's what the guys learned;
This is a chewy episode!
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| 27 Aug 2020 | White Collar BBQ | 00:53:56 | |
We sat down with Wyatt and Ryan to get to know what makes their BBQ different. Here is what we learned:
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| 10 Jan 2019 | This Ain't No Soup Kitchen | 00:33:39 | |
Maggie Kane has made a place at her table for everyone. Despite all the nay-sayers telling Maggie that it wasn't possible to run a "pay what you can" restaurant. Not only is it possible to run a pay what you can restaurant, but it's profitable for the community. Listen in to find out what "Pay what you can" really means. Hear about how A Place At The Table Cafe has contributed thousands of meals to those struggling with homelessness. And, by the way this isn't just slop, this is high brow food that is either paid for or worked for! Most importantly, if you are similar to Maggie and feel a need to lift people up and give back to your community and simultaneously run a business, then pay attention to find out how you can do it in your town!
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Need wine & beer? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&B podcast. Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina two years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com Eat & Drink Merrily! | |||
| 24 Feb 2022 | The Future of Whiskey Is Next Century Spirits | 00:59:13 | |
NC State's Dr. Joel Pawlak has created a pseudo DeLorean to bring whiskey into the future. If you love whiskey and spirits there is so mucht to consume in this episode!
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| 08 Jun 2023 | Premium Whiskey From North Carolina? Damn Right, Check Out Southern Distilling | 00:57:02 | |
Learn how a distillery from Statesville, NC is taking the whiskey world by storm and changing the game. It's not only us that believes this "Southern Distilling Company burnished that legacy with six medals at this year’s San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Announced today, Southern Distilling brought home double gold for Southern Star Paragon Cask Strength Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey and gold for Hunting Creek Bottled-in-Bond Rye Whiskey, along with four silver medals." We sit down with owner Vienna Barger and her associate, Angelique de Buhr to discuss, and taste, some of the best new whiskey in the land. Cheers to Southern Distilling Company. On the mic this week: Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod Follow us on Instagram: @ncfbpod Find us on YouTube: NC F&B Youtube Support our Sponsors: Help us welcome SYSCO as our brand new Title Sponsor!! Drink better coffee - get Carrboro Coffee Roasters Here We have our own bitters thanks to Remedy Cocktail Co! Get the NC F&Bitters HERE! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com | |||
| 04 Oct 2019 | Asheville Week Finishes with Chefs Steven Goff & Travis Milton | 00:30:52 | |
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| 03 Jan 2019 | How and Where Do I Start My Own Food Truck | 00:42:59 | |
Imagine you could find all the kitchen space you needed at a fair price. The space had all the tools and machines, plus like minded people to riff off of and be creative with! This wonderful place exists in two locations and a third is coming soon! . Will Pettis was determined to be a successful business owner and nobody was going to get in his way. Neither people, money or even trouble with the law. https://www.thekitchenarchivenc.com . . . Looking for a home in the Triangle? Contact Lora Harris - your Restaurant Industry Preferred Agent https://ncfbhomes.com And get your wine & beer at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&B podcast. Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina two years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com Eat & Drink Merrily! | |||
| 07 Jan 2021 | The Duke of Durham Cocktails | 01:00:06 | |
Matt & Max sit down with the owner of Bar Virgile, one of the best business minds in the craft cocktail game. Here's what they learned:
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| 08 Feb 2024 | Take Notice Preeti Waas A Rising Force In The Culinary World | 00:56:47 | |
It's the return of the 2021 Person of the Year, 2-time James Beard Nominee, and owner of Cheeni Indian Food Emporium: Preeti Waas. We discuss the benefits of getting nominated with the James Beard Foundation and how it positively affected her business. Also how Indian food is top of mind in the food industry. Get insights on how to expand your restaurant, and your influence on the industry. There's a lot to unpack in this episode, so let's get started. Subscribe to their YouTube page HERE On the mic this week: Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod Follow us on Instagram: @ncfbpod Support our Sponsors: Welcome SYSCO as our Title Sponsor!! Drink better coffee - get Carrboro Coffee Roasters Here Enjoy Duke's Mayo - It's Got Twang! | |||
| 09 Mar 2023 | Your Authentic Champagne Bar & A Resting B Face | 00:53:07 | |
What is Champagne? Are all sparkling wines champagne? Is Champagne wine? Tiffany Welton of RBF, Your Authentic Champagne Bar joins the pod and all these questions and more are answered in this episode in addition to:
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| 27 Oct 2022 | The T.Ruth of Johnny's Pizza and The Raleigh Mayoral Race | 01:13:14 | |
What can be done about the growing unhoused population, and inflated housing market? And how can pizza help bring a community together? This week we just have one episode because it’s ALL about current events. We sat down with Johnny from @johnnyspizzanc and Mayoral candidate Terrance Ruth to hear how their partnership #pizzaforpoverty is bringing more life into Raleigh. Listen in and let us know your thoughts on pizza and politics 😏 To learn more about Terrence Ruth's Campaign: What to do this month? Comedy: Bop or Flop Podcast Headlining Goodnights Pop-up Support our Sponsors: Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.co | |||
| 14 Mar 2019 | Ancillary Fermentation With Sean Mckinney | 00:53:30 | |
Sean McKinney raises the wand to his temple, then to Whit Baker's temple, they draw out their thoughts into the pensieve and it ultimately goes into your brew. Words cannot aptly describe how thoughtful and avant-garde the beers from Ancillary Fermentation are. Ancillary Fermentation is a side project or little sibling to Bond Brothers. In 2017 USA Today named Bond Brothers the best new brewery in the USA! Just a short 2 years later Ancillary Fermentation is a nominee for that same recognition! Sean McKinney (creator of Ancillary) joins us in studio, we taste some delicious beer, discuss flavors of beer, why IPA's are actually still cool and the re-emergence of the Lager. So, I guess many words can in fact describe how fantastic Ancillary Fermentation is!
http://forrestfirm.com Forrest Firm, Business Attorneys Across North Carolina Need wine & beer? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! Restaurant owners, go to trycake.com/ncfb and take a look. CAKE makes it easy. Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&B podcast. Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina two years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com Eat & Drink Merrily! | |||
| 16 Jan 2020 | Preserving A North Carolina Tradition with Ed & Ryan Mitchell | 01:07:21 | |
Today we feature legendary pitmaster Ed Mitchell and his son Ryan! Ed tells us that he got into the bbq business after making a whole hog for his mom one day for lunch at their mom and pop grocery store in Wilson, which quickly got the attention of customers and became incredibly popular even outside of town. Ed and Ryan went on to open The Pit, which delivered barbecue cooked in the way that it was traditionally done, creating a new market for meat in Raleigh and Durham. Tune in to hear more about the incredible father-son duo and their new venture, The Preserve! ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&Bpodcast. Max is a front-of-house veteran/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina three years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at max@ncfbpodcast.com Eat & Drink Merrily! | |||
| 06 Aug 2020 | Saintly Ale | 00:54:11 | |
We chatted with Joel Mcloskey the CEO of Four Saints Brewing in Asheboro and here's what we learned;
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| 08 Oct 2020 | Wicked Weed's Walt Dickinson | 01:19:10 | |
How do you sell your business to a huge corporation yet, maintain your integrity and continue to feel the funk? This episode features a CRUCIAL fixture in NC’s craft beer industry, @wickedweedbrewing’s co-founder @wickedwalt32! Walt is a So- Cal native who turned his passion for home brewing into a nationally acclaimed brewery headquartered in Asheville. Wicked Weed specializes in West Coast-style beers and ~wicked~ cool sours. We talk about Wicked Weed’s journey of growth, the @wickedweedfunkatorium, Walt’s keys to success and more. Tune in! Follow the show @ncfbpod and hosts at Max Trujillo & Matthew Weiss Support our Sponsors: Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com
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| 29 Nov 2018 | Let's start a conversation against drug-facilitated sexual assault | 00:45:23 | |
-We take a break from our typical food and beverage conversations to talk about a serious, yet sadly under-reported crime happening in restaurants all over the world: DFSA, or Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault. -Sophia Woo, owner of https://www.mofushoppe.com, sits in as guest host as we open up the conversation to DFSA with CEO Barbara Cook and Director of R&D Dr. Nick Letourneau of Undercover Colors (https://www.undercovercolors.com). -Undercover Colors is a unique portable product that has the power to detect if your drink has been drugged, whether it's alcoholic or nonalcoholic. The test comes in the form of a small medallion, slightly bigger than a quarter, that you can simply place a drop of your drink on to detect whether or not your drink has been spiked with date rape drugs. On the podcast, we test the product and dive into a deeper discussion as to why Undercover Colors is so important. While the test doesn’t solve the complicated problem of sexual assault within the food and beverage industry, it is extremely useful in protecting ourselves and others when we go out to restaurants and bars. -As members of this industry, it's our responsibility to educate and protect our community in matters of this kind. We hope we didn't veer too far out of our lane, but we think you can all agree that this is a subject that needs attention. Looking for a home in the Triangle? Contact Lora Harris - your Restaurant Industry Preferred Agent https://ncfbhomes.com And get your wine & beer at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&B podcast. Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina two years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at max@ncfbpodcast.com Eat & Drink Merrily!
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| 30 Jan 2025 | Hospitality Trends and Transformations with Courtney Blake of Pilot Light Consulting | 00:47:12 | |
In this episode of the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast, host Max Trujillo speaks with Courtney Blake, owner and managing director of Pilot Light Consulting. They discuss their shared bi-coastal experiences and delve into serious topics like the natural disasters affecting California and North Carolina. Courtney shares insights into the challenges faced by the food and beverage industry, the evolution of restaurant consulting, and the importance of building sustainable business models. We highlight the essence of California and Southern cuisines, trends in the industry, and the innovative ways to maintain quality and profitability. We explore Courtney's background, her educational journey, and how Pilot Light Consulting helps restaurateurs develop robust business and cultural systems. They wrap up with a discussion on the vibrant food scenes in North Carolina cities like Charlotte, Durham, and Asheville. The NC F&B Podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Max Trujillo of @Trujillo.Media For inquiries about being a guest, or to sponsor the show, email max@ncfbpodcast.com | |||
| 02 Sep 2021 | The Goose and the Monkey Brewhouse | 00:52:10 | |
Surviving fires and a pandemic, Ashlee & Brent Moore persevere to make delicious beer, "dream their dreams" and create a community.
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| 08 Apr 2021 | A Jersey Journey To Southern Cooking | 01:09:35 | |
The guys sit down with Chef Schleiffer to talk about it what it's like to take over a Southern cooking institution such as Crook's Corner. Here's what they learned;
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| 26 Mar 2020 | Delicious To Your Door | 00:46:12 | |
We welcome Jill Donovan, the leading lady behind Donovan's Dish. You might recognize the name from the AMAZING shrimp and grits they brought to our This Is Not A Happy Hour event two weeks ago. (Yes, we still think about it almost every day.) During the episode, we talk to Jill about how coronavirus is affecting the catering and event industry, as well as what she’s personally doing at Donovan’s Dish to maintain a safe, non-contact “Dish to Door” delivery system. We also talk about her time in college studying fashion merchandising and how it set her up for the retail aspect of her business, the tanning salons she started with her mom called Jill’s Beach, and what a typical dinner at home looks like for her and her kids. Make sure to tune in tomorrow to hear the rest of our conversation!~~~~~~~~~~~~ Follow the show @ncfbpod and hosts at Max Trujillo & Matthew Weiss Support our Sponsors: Our newest sponsor ehungry.com! Join up with their services and receive a free 60 day grace period and only 1.9% of sales after that! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream https://proofalcoholicecream.com Triangle Wine Company https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&Bpodcast. Max is a front-of-house veteran/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina four years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at max@ncfbpodcast.com Eat & Drink Merrily! | |||
| 31 Jan 2019 | The Player’s Retreat with Gus Gusler & Chef Beth Littlejohn | 00:46:20 | |
Need wine & beer? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&B podcast. Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina two years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com Eat & Drink Merrily! | |||
| 18 Jan 2024 | Freestylin' with Chef Diaz of Little Bull in Durham [AUDIO] | 01:10:19 | |
Two-time James Beard nominee, Chef Oscar Diaz of Little Bull in Durham, NC joins Matt on this weeks pod. Tune in to learn insights about his unique 'Pocho Cuisine' and future restaurant ventures. Our security-turned-chef guest introduces us to his latest endeavor of transforming airport food culture with his Mexican restaurant. He draws from his experiences as a former airport security worker while discussing his west coast-style business, plans for a taqueria, coffee shop, and potential cocktail bar. The conversation concludes with a creative spin as he reveals plans to incorporate freestyle rap into his new menus. Tune in to discover their journeys, inspirations, challenges, and exciting upcoming projects in the food industry. Subscribe to their YouTube page HERE On the mic this week: Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod Follow us on Instagram: @ncfbpod Support our Sponsors: Welcome SYSCO as our Title Sponsor!! Drink better coffee - get Carrboro Coffee Roasters Here Enjoy Duke's Mayo - It's Got Twang! | |||
| 13 Jul 2023 | Find Out Why Your are on This Earth With Counter- CLT | 00:53:17 | |
"You better lose yourself in the moment!" Chef Owner Sam Hart & Pastry Chef Faith Morley have discovered why they are on the earth. Counter Charlotte is constantly pushing the envelope of creativity. Imagine a constantly changing tasting menu and a fully immersive experience from ambience, sound, smell and taste! Listen in to be inspired and learn about: Sock Sausage a la minute wine pairings Malcolm Gladwell and more than 10,000 hours On the mic this week: Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod Follow us on Instagram: @ncfbpod Find us on YouTube: NC F&B Youtube Support our Sponsors: Help us welcome SYSCO as our brand new Title Sponsor!! Drink better coffee - get Carrboro Coffee Roasters Here We have our own bitters thanks to Remedy Cocktail Co! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com | |||
| 15 Feb 2024 | Changing the Food System & Regenerative Farming With Hickory Nut Gap Farm' | 01:10:15 | |
Jamie Ager builds community through agriculture as a fourth-generation farmer from Hickory Nut Gap Farm. We go deep into Hickory Nut Gap's dedicated drive towards regenerative farming and ethical treatment of animals to produce high-quality foods. We shed light on farming's significant role in climate change, highlighting the importance of diversified farming methods in transforming the food system. The conversation also encourages listeners to appreciate the contributions made by local ranchers, farmers, and growers within the food and beverage industry. Further, this episode suggests exploring the topic of regenerative farming more with Jamie Ager and refers to the episode Stop Plowing and Save the World With Regenerative Agriculturewith Dr. Allen Williams hereThis podcast is available on all platforms. 00:05 Introduction to the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast 00:48 The Hosts' Passion for Ethically Raised Animals and Regenerative Farming 01:02 Guest Introduction: Jamie Ager from Hickory Nut Gap Farm 02:27 The History and Evolution of Hickory Nut Gap Farm 07:08 The Impact of Education and Sustainable Agriculture on Farming Practices 15:29 The Challenges and Rewards of Grass Fed Beef Production 26:47 The Role of Regenerative Farming in Addressing Climate Change 29:15 The Vision of Hickory Nut Gap: A Community Partner Model 30:26 Stakeholder Capitalism and the Food System 30:49 The Paradox of Success in Capitalism 31:22 The Impact of Capitalism on Sales 33:39 The Role of Big Corporations in the Food Industry 34:44 The Importance of Local Food Sources 37:44 The Challenges of the Meat Business 38:16 The Importance of Education in Changing Food Systems 38:41 The Need for Paradigm Shifts in the Food Industry 43:14 The Impact of Amazon's Acquisition of Whole Foods 50:07 The Challenges and Opportunities of Grass-Fed Beef 52:45 The Future of Regenerative Farming 57:08 The Role of Processing Plants in the Meat Industry 59:34 The Potential of Grass-Fed Beef in the Food Industry 01:04:25 Conclusion: The Need for Change in the Food System Listen to our previous episode on Subscribe to their YouTube page HERE On the mic this week: Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod Follow us on Instagram: @ncfbpod Support our Sponsors: Welcome SYSCO as our Title Sponsor!! Drink better coffee - get Carrboro Coffee Roasters Here Enjoy Duke's Mayo - It's Got Twang! | |||
| 28 Jan 2021 | It's In The Cosmos at Stardust Cellars | 01:13:23 | |
Max and Matt journeyed to Wilkes County North Carolina and discovered some absolute gems! Here's what they found in this episode;
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