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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.
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The Sexiest Restaurant in Raleigh&The Padre of Madre from 2023-12-07T08:00
Madre Raleigh is redefining fine cuisine in Raleigh. From design to food this restaurant is teeming with attractiveness! Chef Luis Zouain helms the ki...
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The Sexiest Restaurant In Raleigh with The Padre of Madre from 2023-12-07T08:00
Madre Raleigh is redefining fine cuisine in Raleigh. From design to food this restaurant is teeming with attractiveness! Chef Luis Zouain helms the ki...
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Why You Should Be Drinking Israeli Wine from 2023-11-30T08:00
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 ind...
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Why You Should Drink Israeli Wine from 2023-11-30T08:00
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 ind...
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Imagine "One of the Coolest Places to Eat In the World?" With SAAP Laotian Food from 2023-11-23T11:57:27
Chef Lon & Partner Ann Bounsanga of SAAP are enlightening the new Listen
Imagine "One of the Coolest Places to Eat On Earth!" With SAAP Laotian Food from 2023-11-23T08:00
Chef Lon & Partner Ann Bounsanga of SAAP are enlightening the new Listen
What are The Best Cuts of Meat at The Carolina Butcher from 2023-11-16T08:00
To know thy butcher is divine!
Listen in to learn the secrets of meat buying with the Carolina Butcher Shop
Denver cut vs. Boneless Short rib
Bavette cut
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What Are the Best Cuts of Meat at the Carolina Butcher (Video) from 2023-11-16T08:00
To know thy butcher is divine!
Listen in to learn the secrets of meat buying with the Carolina Butcher Shop
Denver cut vs. Boneless Short rib
Bavette cut
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[AUDIO Companion] Where Do We Eat with jess Sims from 2023-11-09T03:59:05
Introducing the “Where do we Eat" Audio Companion with Jess Sims, a well-known Peloton instructor, ESPN's College Gameday field reporter, and featured guest on Good Morning America. This episode...
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[VIDEO] Where Do We Eat with Jess Sims from 2023-11-09T03:53:53
Join fitness celebrity Jess Sims, restauranteur Max Trujillo, and sommelier Matthew Weiss as they embark on a delicious adventure across the country in search of the ultimate dining experience. ...
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How to Write A Cookbook: A Conversation with Bri McCoy from 2023-11-02T07:00
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 ...
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[VIDEO] Sysco Carolina's Protein Specialist, Chef Bryan Hudson from 2023-10-26T07:00:03
It's no longer "going to the dark side" when a chef works for the big distributor. Not when it's working for Sysco. Better hours, quality of life but also getting your 'proverbial' hands dirty b...
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Sysco Carolina's Protein Specialist, Chef Bryan Hudson from 2023-10-26T07:00
It's no longer "going to the dark side" when a chef works for the big distributor. Not when it's working for Sysco. Better hours, quality of life but also getting your 'proverbial' hands dirty b...
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How To Become a "Baller" Chef With Ford Fry from 2023-10-19T07:00
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 ...
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What's On The Menu At Bubbles&Brat's? from 2023-10-12T07:00
On Saturday October 28th in Asheville, NC we will host the inaugural Bubbles & Brats Festival, A Champtober-fest! This episode features 3 of our fantastic chefs that are participating in Bubbles...
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Oktoberfest with Capital Club 16 and Trophy Brewing! from 2023-10-05T07:00
It's all about those Sausages and Brewskis! Listen to Chef Jake Wolf of Capital Club 16 and Trophy co-owner Chris Powers discuss their partnership with the biggest Oktoberfest happening in the T...
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Bootstrapping A Distillery 101- with Aristotle Spirits from 2023-09-28T07:00
"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 though...
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How to Learn Patience With Chef Luke Owens of Native Fine Diner from 2023-09-21T07:00
Chef Luke Owens enters the studio to chat about:
Meherwan Irani&A Mix Tape of Indian Food from 2023-09-14T07:00
If you sit down with Meherwa...
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Cheetie Kumar's latest track: AJJA from 2023-09-07T07:00
What fulfills chef Cheetie Kumar? This episode gives us a glimpse.
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The Next Chapter of Chef Alex Ricci from 2023-08-31T07:00
"Would you rather be noticed for the food you make or simply make great food?' Alex Ricci is wrestling with that question but he's going to find out as he opens his own spot Prospects Craft Kitc...
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The Master of Pittsboro, Chef Sera Cuni from 2023-08-24T07:00
Sera Cuni is more than a chef, more than a community leader, she is a county leader. Here's how she enlightened the pod!
- How win ... Listen
Fried Chicken Ice Cream With Cynthia Wong of Life Raft Treats from 2023-08-17T07:00
As serious as we might take food, "it all turns to poop in 24 hours!" Pastry Chef & 6 time JBF nominee <...
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The Art of Eating With My Hands with Chef Jason Lawless from 2023-08-10T07:00
Chef Jason Lawless lived at the YMCA for 3 months in order to make ends meet as a chef at Listen
The Secrets of Coffee Roasting With Carborro Coffee Roasters from 2023-08-03T07:00
Scott Conary leader of Carborro Coffee Roasters considers the pursuit of quality as the ultimate answer to all business questions. This episode is choc...
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Di Fara Pizza Is Dedicated To Ingredients from 2023-07-27T07:00
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 D...
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Bourbon From North Carolina-Cook's Mill from 2023-07-20T07:00
In this episode Jason Queen reveals the secret to making good Bourbon in North Carolina! Also;
The story behind North Carolina Corn
How is the category of "Bourbon" evolving?
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Find Out Why Your are on This Earth With Counter- CLT from 2023-07-13T07:00
"You better lose yourself in the moment!"
Chef Owner Sam Hart & Pastry Chef Faith Mor...
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The History of The NCF&B from 2023-07-06T07:00
Max & Matt were featured in Our State Magazine to discuss their judgement of the Made In NC Food Competition. For a change of roles, Listen
Revolutionizing How You Buy Seafood Through The Local Catch App from 2023-06-29T07:00
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...
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Roots for Reece Chef's Picnic from 2023-06-22T07:00
Roots for Reece draws some of the best culinary talent in the Triangle and beyond to raise awaren...
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The Future of BBQ With Matthew Barry of Midwood Smokehouse from 2023-06-15T07:00
We look into the glass ball to find out what the future holds for BBQ in the south. Pit master Matt Barry of Midwood Smokehouse schools us on:
- The BBQ Bubble
- Wood Burning P... Listen
Premium Whiskey From North Carolina? Damn Right, Check Out Southern Distilling from 2023-06-08T07:00
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...
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Rising to Corporate Chef&Wolf With Dean Thompson from 2023-06-01T07:00
Chef Dean Thompson is the Senior Director of Food & Bev Operations for Concord Hospitality.
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How to Lose 400 lbs as a BBQ Pit-master from 2023-05-25T07:00
Corner Boys BBQ James Sampson joined us in studio to talk about his struggles with eating, addiction and recovery, and mos...
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Andia's Ice Cream, Embrace The Texture! from 2023-05-18T07:00
Andia and George Xouris set out to make the best hard scooped, small batch Ice Cream on the planet! If you don't beli...
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Inside Vivian Howard's Home from 2023-05-11T07:00
"Where'd Vivian Howard go?" No where, the truth is Vivian is as entrenched and as much of a visionary in the culinary world of the Carolinas as she ever was. With the...
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The Pizza Masters with Mission Pizza and Oakwood Pizza Box from 2023-05-04T07:00
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Spirit, Bitters&Sweet With Greg Ewan from 2023-04-13T07:00
Gin & Absinthe Bar “Low-key AF” This week we sat down with Greg Listen
The Future of Shelf Stable Foods With Sinnovatek from 2023-04-06T07:00
More shelf stable and delicious? This week we sat down with Amanda Vargochik and Michael Druga of Listen
Chef Steven Devereaux-Greene of The Umstead Hotel&Spa from 2023-03-30T07:00
The epitome of hospitality presides in Chef Steven! This episode is teeming with knowledge nuggets:
- What is the secret to making the best caesar salad?
- Where is the b Listen
Why Haven't You Heard of Chef Eric Rivera and Emahlea Wilcher from 2023-03-23T07:00
Chef Eric Rivera is redefining the restaurant and turning private dining on it's head. Chef Eric cooked at Listen
The Common Market from 2023-03-16T07:00
The Common Market isn't so common...
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Your Authentic Champagne Bar&A Resting B Face from 2023-03-09T08:00
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...
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Takeout Central-Food delivery the myths&facts from 2023-03-02T08:00
Move over Door Dash & Uber Eats, Takeout Central is taking the food delivery game to new heights!
Cameron Long the CFO of Takeout Central tel...
NC Chefs Battle It Out - Cooking for the Kids from 2023-02-23T08:00
Cooking for the Kids is a fun, exciting competition among some of the Triangle’s premier chefs where guests and culinary judges decide which chef advances to the next round. The competition rais...
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Japanese Pizza with Chef Katsuji&V Pizza's Ant Rapillo from 2023-02-16T08:00
Top Chef Katsuji Tanabe and Anthony Rapillo of Listen
The Talisman of Tapas at Las Ramblas Raleigh from 2023-02-09T08:00
The Secret to cooking octopus is revealed by Chef Brian Jenzer in this episode. Chef Brian is part owner and Chef of both Rosewater and Listen
(American) Graffiti in Cary from 2023-02-02T08:00
“Some people become cops because they want to make the world a better place. Some people become vandals because they want to make the world a better looking place.”
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Eater Carolinas Dishes on How to Find Hidden Gem Restaurants from 2023-01-26T08:00
The power of the pen (err typewriter) is sometimes mightier than the chef knife. In this episode, Eater Carolinas' Editor, Erin Perkins, & writer, Listen
The Center of Art, Food&Local at Rebus Works from 2023-01-19T08:00
✨Hidden Gem Alert!!✨
We found your one stop shop for locally packaged goods, carefully crafted coffee, and a friendly, welcoming environment. Listen
The Presidents Cup part 1 from 2023-01-12T08:05
Can you believe they let Max & Matt in to Quail Hollow Golf Club in charlotte? They did! The Listen
Presidents Cup part 2 from 2023-01-12T08:00
Can you believe they let Max & Matt in to Quail Hollow Golf Club in charlotte? They did! The Listen
The Lionel Messi of Donuts from 2023-01-05T08:00
Time to make the donuts so move over Krispy Kreme, Alejandro Contreras is a genius with doughnuts (oh and ...
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The Comeback Year 2022 from 2022-12-29T08:00
From High Hampton to Charleston. Interviewing pillars of the community such as Listen
Jeremy Norris AKA Jon Hamm Santa of Broadslab Distillery from 2022-12-22T08:05
If you love bourbon, you’ll love tomorrow's episode! Master Distiller Jeremy Norris from Listen
Happy Holidays with Broadslab Distillery from 2022-12-22T08:00
Holiday Events-
- What is Hanukkah and why Latkes? Matt teaches us about the Listen
The News with Nate Garyantes of Mateo's from 2022-12-15T08:05
Chef Nate weighs in on-
- Cannabis Drinks
- Sobriety in the industry
- What is California Sober
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The Maestro of Mateo's Chef Nate Garyantes from 2022-12-15T08:00
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 Listen
The News with Fiction Kitchen's Caroline Morrison from 2022-12-08T08:05
- Laboratory made meat
- EMP Plant based menu
- Why you should eat the skin of fruits & veggies
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If Nothing Died For It, I'd Try It." -Fiction Kitchen's Caroline Morrison from 2022-12-08T08:00
This week Chef Caroline Morrison of Fiction Kitchen helps us delve into the world of Vegan food!
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Roadtrip to Jon G's BBQ! from 2022-12-01T08:00
Hello and welcome to a special episode of the North Carolina Food and Beverage podcast. I’m your host Max Trujillo and this week, we took the show on the road!Listen
Spinning Plates with Chef Steve Day&Chef David Mitchell from 2022-11-24T08:00
Creating a flagship restaurant takes innovation and
stick-to-itiveness! On Glenwood south in Raleigh, where nobody thought elevated cuisine could survive, Steve Day & David Mitchell have ...
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Fine Wine&Live Bait at Taylor's Wine Shop from 2022-11-17T08:00
A fine wine shop inside of a gas station? Yes you read that correctly. Over the years Taylor's has become one of the finest wine shops in the entire state North Carolina. Listen in to find out t...
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The News with Hatchet Brewing from 2022-11-10T08:05
- Non alc beer
- Has the bubble burst on craft brewing?
- Pete's Wicked Ale?
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Hatchet Brewing from 2022-11-10T08:00
Thanking the veterans of the US Military for their service we welcomed in the gents from Hatchet Brewing!
"Brewing beer is fundamentally a question of art and science. Too much art, and y...
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The NEWS with Writer Eric Ginsburg from 2022-11-03T07:05
Topics discussed with food writer Eric Ginsburg;
- The downfall of downtown Raleigh dining?
- Controlled liquor status
- Jewish holiday recipes
Write About Food For A living Like Eric Ginsburg from 2022-11-03T07:00
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 Ginsbur...
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The T.Ruth of Johnny's Pizza and The Raleigh Mayoral Race from 2022-10-27T07:00
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 ...
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Oktoberfest with Capital Club 16 from 2022-10-20T07:00
Chef Jake Wolf has honored the traditions of Bavaria at Capital Club 16 and this episode is Kraut-ful with great information about German food and O...
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The NEWS with Chef Oscar Gnapi from 2022-10-13T07:05
Oscar Gnapi is Keeping the Wood Fired Oven Running from 2022-10-13T07:00
Fenton in Cary is the new "IT" spot and inside of it is Coletta helmed by Parisian born Chef Oscar Gnapi. Inside the episode contains:
- The great ... Listen
The NEWS - with Ex-Voto&Centro from 2022-10-06T07:05
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 ...
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Dia de Los Muertes, Crunch Wraps&Mezcal from 2022-10-06T07:00
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 ...
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Max&Matt Judge the NC Our State Awards 2022 - Food Category from 2022-09-29T07:00
Have you wondered how food competitions work? Max & Matt take you inside their judgement of the Our State Magazine Made In NC Food Awards. Listen
Realizing New Dreams In The Food Industry from 2022-09-22T07:00
What we discuss in Nashville with food writer Mackensy Lunsford:
- The Best Hot Chicken
- Sean Brock
- Best Brewery in Nashville
- Best Food Truck in Nashville Listen
A State of The NC F&B Pod Union from 2022-09-15T07:00
Who the hell are Max & Matt? This episode takes you behind the microphones of the NC F&B Podcast...
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On Top Of The World To Tarboro - Part 2 from 2022-09-08T07:05
Exploring current culinary topics with Stephen Ribustello:
On Top of The World To Tarboro from 2022-09-08T07:00
The genesis of On The Square restaurant in Tarboro, NC is astounding, it's now celebrating 20 years. Stephen Ribustello the Chef at the helm came into the studios to chat about it. We talked abo...
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What The Heck Is An Indian Gastropub Part 2 W/ Nick Singh from 2022-09-01T07:05
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;
- Whe... Listen
What the Heck Is An Indian Gastropub W/ Nick Singh from 2022-09-01T07:00
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;
- Whe... Listen
Working in Today's Kitchens with Chef Saif Rahman from 2022-08-25T07:05
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Remember The American Dream? Chef Saif Rahman is Living it from 2022-08-25T07:00
An epic TWO "PARTer" about Chef Saif Rahman. The story about Chef Saif begins as a little boy with barely any hair on top his head growing up in Bangladesh, to his time studying at the Listen
Queens Orders Honey from 2022-08-18T07:00
Good honey comes from great beekeeping. Justin Orders has got the Bee World buzzing! This episode is so sweet and rich with:
Washing Dishes In Portugal With Chef Dean Neff from 2022-08-11T07:00
Chef Neff waxes poetic about what he would be doing if not helming the kitchen at Wilmington's Listen
Your next Summer "Getaway" With Chef Ashleigh Fleming - Bluejay Bistro from 2022-08-04T07:00
Looking for your next summer getaway? Who knew that Littleton, NC had so much going on?
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How Nut Butter Can Change The World With Big Spoon Roasters from 2022-07-28T07:00
Do you love peanut butter? This is a story of how a craving for the ultimate snack changed the way we eat. Also in this episode;
The Story of Palm Oil
What is slow food?
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French Technique&NC Ingredients With Chef Kyle Teears from 2022-07-21T07:00
Chef Kyle keeps it simple and gets it done. Saint Jacques French Cuisine is a Raleigh institution and a genuine glimpse into France. This episode is packed with so many nuggets of info;
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"Edible North Carolina; A Journey Across A State of Flavor" from 2022-07-07T07:00
Marcie Cohen Ferris is the food historian of North Carolina and she has a new book out that will make you hungry and curious!
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I need Good Food Now With Jimmybars from 2022-06-30T07:00
This is the story of how a high protein, low sugar bar punches above it's weight to become a culinary champion!
Enhance Your Cocktail With Remedy Cocktail Bitters from 2022-06-23T07:00
How can I make my favorite cocktail at home?
Why don't the cocktails at my local bar taste exceptional?
Where can I find a secret ingredient to make my cocktail taste the way I wan...
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"Eat Me First Box" with Food Waste Feast from 2022-06-16T07:00
"Waste not want not!" Genius is abundant in this episode.
- The brilliance of Mei's "open book management," to help create transparency in the restaurant business.
- What is a... Listen
Bonus Episode! Recap of the JBF Awards&Office Talk Podcast from Raleigh Magazine from 2022-06-14T16:43:48
Hey everyone - here's quick recap of last night's JBF Awards held at the Lyric In Chicago. NC was HUGE! Listen as we recap the winners from the Southeast region to Outstanding Restaurant and Out...
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Bubbles&Brisket 2022 Recap from 2022-06-09T07:00
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 ...
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Twas the Night Before Bubbles&Brisket from 2022-06-03T17:59:04
Hey Y'all - If you haven't purchased your ticket to our 2nd annual Bubbles And Brisket... well.... what are you waiting for?
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Getting Salty With Nons Pinching Salts from 2022-06-02T07:00
"I would put this S*^t on everything." Nons salts were created from an old family recipe to bring insane flavor to your food! Nons Salts uses f...
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The New School of Chef's with Chef Alex Ricci&Jimmy Kim from 2022-05-26T07:00
How does a korean dude create delicious Italian food?
This is the story of owner Jimmy Kim and finding his emerging star chef to create his Kortalian kitchen!
Whisky Time-An Angel's Share of Kentucky Hugs At High Hampton from 2022-05-20T07:00
A Whiskey Story-The Place - High Hampton, Cashiers, NC.
The Itinerary:
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Living The Dream At High Hampton from 2022-05-19T07:00
Unless you’ve seen the beauty at High Hampton for yourself, you’ll want reference photos for this podcast. We traveled to C...
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Estrella En Ascenso, Chef Kevin Ruiz from 2022-05-12T07:00
Have you wondered what it's like to be on Chopped, Chef Kevin Ruiz's<...
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What to Plant Now at Smith's Nursery from 2022-05-05T07:00
You’ve heard a lot of the chefs we’ve interviewed talk about sourcing their food from local farmers; so we decided to talk with a NC farmer and finally learn what goes into growing the food we l...
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New York Times Chief WIne Critic Eric Asimov from 2022-04-28T07:00
Have you heard of a small newspaper called The New York Times? Chief Wine Critic Eric Asimov joined ...
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Stadium Food&Beverage At PNC Arena from 2022-04-21T07:00
Have you ever been to a concert, sporting event, or even Disney on Ice, and enjoyed a snack or two while you’re there? We bet you never thought about what goes on behind the scenes to bring you ...
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Big Texas BBQ With Nick Dampf from 2022-04-14T07:00
We sat down with Nick Dampf himself to talk about his transition from Cisco sales rep to a full-time pitmaster (a term Nick’s too humble to use).We learned:
- What do you get when yo... Listen
The Mad Scientist of Sandwiches Dwells At Ish Delicatessen from 2022-04-07T07:00
It is impossible to describe ISH Delicatessen in a blurb, you must listen to get inside of how one becomes a mad scientist of sandwiches. Also; Listen
How A Local Legend Fits An Already Strong Team At The Durham Hotel from 2022-03-31T07:00
If you know the Durham food world, you know Chef Shane Ingram formerly of Listen
How To Be Authentically Chef Ricky Moore from 2022-03-24T07:00
Chef Ricky Moore left behind the life of a Michelin Starred chef to open up a Listen
Chef Joe Flamm&Richard Gruica from 2022-03-17T07:20
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 caught up wi...
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Maneet Chauhan talks Chaat from 2022-03-17T07:15
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 ...
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2022 Outstanding Pastry Chef Nominee Claudia Martinez from 2022-03-17T07:10
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 and Matt cau...
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Quintin Middleton's Knives Sharpen our Skills from 2022-03-17T07:05
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 and Matt cau...
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The New Commander Chef Megan “Meg” Bickford from 2022-03-17T07:00
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 caugh...
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Chef Scott Crawford part 2 from 2022-03-10T08:00
Part 2 of our conversation with Chef Scott Crawford.
Family, cooking, motorcycles and guitars, are the pillars of Listen
Chef Scott Crawford part 1 from 2022-03-03T08:00
Family, cooking, motorcycles and guitars, are the pillars of Chef Scott Crawfords life.
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The Future of Whiskey Is Next Century Spirits from 2022-02-24T08:00
Purpose&Fulfillment All In A Little Blue Macaron from 2022-02-17T08:00
The call of making Macaron's gave Allison & Carl Vick new meaning in life! Hear how they left their corporate lives behind to build a Macaron bu...
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Is Education Necessary to Succeed In Hospitality? from 2022-02-10T08:00
How can formal education help your carreer in hospitality? Dr. Bob O’Halloran , the Director of the School Hospitality Leadership at Listen
Sound Palate with Kitty Kinnin from 2022-02-08T08:00
Here's a bonus episode and a simulcast of the new podcast Sound Palate with Kitty Kinnin of 96.1 BBB on the...
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Explosions&Pandemics Can't Keep Chef Matt Kelly Down from 2022-02-03T08:00
Saint James Seafood is ready to reopen despite unforseen barriers for a 3rd time.
"Flavor is critical."
The Sultana of Sugar at Wonderpuff Cotton Candy from 2022-01-27T08:00
Who-Jackie Morin is the Queen of Cotton Candy!
Why- Cotton candy is a symbol of happiness, sweetness and color.
When-Jackie walks into a room its like a disco ball went off.
Finding Work/Life Balance In A Cloud of Southern Smoke from 2022-01-20T08:00
"On a very special episode" of the NC F&B, the guys sit down with Matthew Register & Listen
Solving The Restaurant Staffing Epidemic With Gigpro from 2022-01-13T08:00
Do you need more staff? Gigpro is to restaurant staffing what Listen
Devil's Foot Beverages from 2022-01-06T08:00
Ben Colvin is bringing craft brewing to soda! Whether or not you’re partaking in Dry January, you can get down with Listen
The Best of of 2021 from 2021-12-30T08:00
2021 was an extremely challenging year, yet it proved to be quite fruitful. Max and Matt recap a year of new heights on the pod, the realization of new businesses and the creation of annual even...
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Queeny's of Durham from 2021-12-23T08:00
Queeny's is a place for the community of Durham.
Imagine a "gastropub" located in the heart of Durham, that is a community center. Queeny's is...
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Maple Leafs, Hockey and BBQ... We have a Canadian Visitor! from 2021-12-16T08:00
Sometimes a little perspective is all you need to snap it all into focus. A BBQ obsessed Canadian e-mailed us from Edmonton, Alberta with an NC itinerary for the ages.
Best New Restaurant in America Fonda Lupita (One of 11) from 2021-12-09T08:00
Biridiana and Alondra Frausto of @fondalupitanc in Sanford, NC are one of Listen
Crazy For Cookies With Bites of Sam from 2021-12-02T08:00
Sam Hess will turn you into a "Listen
Muscadine Time With Hinnant Vineyards from 2021-11-24T08:00
Muscadine, we know this will elicit lots of feelings and opinions but the truth is, lots of folks like and buy these wines. Let's dive into why Muscadine sells.
Hinnant Vineyards is one o...
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Feed The Kids With The Produce Project from 2021-11-18T08:00
Mike Shumake is an "ELI" (Extremely Large Individual) but not just in stature, Mike is large in personality and altruistic endeavors. Listen
The Pulse Of The Emerald Isle is at Shepard BBQ from 2021-11-11T08:00
Brandon Bnice Shepard has discovered his culinary identity and its lucky for the citizens of the Listen
The fall and Rise of Modern Retail at A Southern Season from 2021-11-04T07:00
Southern Season was a "Mecca" of all fine Southern ...
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How Kokyu Durham Came To Be. Na' Mean? from 2021-10-28T07:00
Once David started working in a restaurant he knew that was his path. Highschool became an afterthought and the pursuit of culinary excellence went through Puglia, Italy, New Jersey and thankful...
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Red Donut Shop in Lexington, NC from 2021-10-21T07:00
Time to make the Donuts 🍩 with brothers Saro and David Vay of Red Donuts in Lexington, NC! These Southeast Asian brothers have been in the doughnut biz for 5+ years, whipping out their own uniq...
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Mediterranean Jewel In The Triangle - Sassool from 2021-10-14T07:00
The Saleh family has been providing authentic Mediterranean experiences in North Carolina since 1977! Simone Saleh shares the family secrets of bringing the bounties ...
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The Key Ingredient With Sheri Castle from 2021-10-07T07:00
The guys sat down with Sheri Castle, TV's budding new star on Listen
The Art of Gluten Free Pastry With JP's Pastry from 2021-09-30T07:00
Joe Parker decided that being a dentist was not impactful enough as being a gluten free baker. Here is what Matt and Max...
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Pimiento Tea Room from 2021-09-23T07:00
Christy & Matt Griffith are using their gifts & talents to make not only downtown Holly Springs, but the world a better place!
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How bout' Them Apples at Bull City Ciderworks from 2021-09-16T07:00
Max & Matt are back in Lexington, NC and learning the inns, outs and all about Cider.
- What: One of the original fermented beverages, Cid... Listen
Finding Laughter After Disaster from 2021-09-09T07:00
Inez Rubistello put pen to paper to chronicle her amazing ascend to the literal top of the wine world and the terror that tried ...
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The Goose and the Monkey Brewhouse from 2021-09-02T07:00
Surviving fires and a pandemic, Ashlee & Brent Moore persevere to make delicious beer, "dream their dreams" and create a community.
- Why: Because after great BBQ, you need some beer ... Listen
Mama's in The Kitchen...Studios... from 2021-08-26T07:00
Our dear friend Crystal Harris (who you might know as @mamassalsa!) finally joins us on the pod for an amaz...
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BBQ Center in Lexington, NC from 2021-08-24T07:00
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A "Mecca" Of Cue At Lexington BBQ from 2021-08-19T07:00
The gents go on the road to one of the "Mecca's" of BBQ, Lexington, NC. Their first stop was at Lexington BBQ AKA Mon...
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The Craft of Carolina Brewery from 2021-08-12T07:00
- How do we define a craft brewery, a micro brewery or a nano-brewery?
- "When you put beer in a can, it changes the entire game."
- Who is behind the brand of Carolina Brewery... Listen
Sidedoor Speakeasy with Bob Peters from 2021-08-05T07:30
Bob Peters hates rules. So do we, as many of you probably already know. On this episode, the ~verified~ bartender (and former guest of the pod!) joins us to bust some m...
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The Underground Food Culture Of Raleigh from 2021-07-29T07:00
This episode features some underground food concepts you may not heard of yet… but are most definitely going to want to check out. Introducing Listen
Adam Carolla On The Pod At Lawrence Barbecue! from 2021-07-22T07:00
Get it on, got to get it on, no choice but to get it on, mandate... GET IT ON! Yes that's right the Ace Man- Listen
Financing The Farmer from 2021-07-15T07:00
Have you really thought about the business of farming? Cape Fear Credit Farm Credit finances farmers to improve rural and agricultural lifestyles. Here'...
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The Event Of The Summer, Bubbles&Brisket! from 2021-07-08T07:00
Matt & Max got off their asses and out from behind their microphones to stage a momentous event. What happened at Bubbles & Brisket...
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Just the Tip -The Tell All Restaurant book With Tonya Fritch from 2021-07-01T07:00
This is a Tell all book in the best way possible. It's not just about the behind the scenes in the service industry, it's in the trenches of the service industry. Here's what Max and Matt learne...
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Talking Taco With The Fighting Spirit of Chef David Peraza-Arce from 2021-06-24T07:00
You want to know about tacos? We will fill your tortilla in this episode. Chef David Peraza-Arce tells Max and Matt why everything fits in a tortilla. Max and Matt also learned:
- Who... Listen
Chef Kim Floresca Working With Gwyneth at Goop Kitchen from 2021-06-17T07:00
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The Art Of Blending Whiskey At Olde Raleigh Distillery from 2021-06-10T07:00
Brandon McCraney is a man of action. After a career in the Airforce, a successful corporate career, an engineering degree and 2 master'...
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A Chef&A Sommelier, Oh Also An Author, Doreen Colondres from 2021-06-03T07:00
The guys sat down with Chef and Sommelier Doreen Colondres of Vitis House. Oh, you a...
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Madam Publisher - Gina Stephens from 2021-05-27T07:00
Gina Stephens is the Publisher and creator of Raleigh Magazine. Gina sat down with Max and Matt to discuss;
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Travel The World With Your Family&Get Paid For IT from 2021-05-20T07:00
Caz & Craig Makepeace have figured out how to travel for a living! Here's what else they figured out;
- Why to start the Listen
Female Indian Rebel Warrior from 2021-05-13T07:00
Max & Matt sat down with an incredible woman. Preeti Waas (Cheeni & Sugar & Spice) is of Indian descent and a force to be reckoned with. Preeti l...
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What Do An NFL Kicker, A Chief&A Blue Shark Have In Common? from 2021-05-06T07:00
The guys sit down with UNC Football's 2nd leading all time scorer Connor Barth and CEO Listen
Whole Hog BBQ Champion&Newly Crowned Prince of BBQ from 2021-04-29T07:00
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 ...
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Bourbon In A Time Machine from 2021-04-22T07:00
Aeva Labs rapidly ages distilled liquor. Steve Guido and Zach Fearnside have invented a way to greatly accelerate the aging process of distilled spirits. Imagine you could have 10 year old bourb...
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From A Street Corner Tricycle to Happy + Hale from 2021-04-15T07:00
The gents sit down with a pillar of the Raleigh community, Tyler Helickson, the owner of Happy + Hale. Here's what they learned;
- What does leadership tr... Listen
A Jersey Journey To Southern Cooking from 2021-04-08T07:00
The guys sit down with Chef Schleiffer to talk about it what it's like to take over a Southern cooking institution such as C...
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Ripe Revival-What To DO With Excess Produce from 2021-04-01T07:00
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 ...
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How Much Should I Tip&Waging The War Over Minimum Wages from 2021-03-25T07:00
- How should restaurant industry people get paid?
- Who is responsible for compensation, the restaurant owner or the patrons?
- How should "T.I.P.S be distributed?
Inside The Hive With Cloister Honey from 2021-03-18T07:00
Are you fascinated by honey bee's? You will be after this episode!
The boys sit down with Joanne de la Rionda and
All about Moonshine and Bootlegging With Call Family Distillers from 2021-03-11T08:00
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Bridgerton? No Brij Empowering Small Business from 2021-03-04T08:00
Imagine you as a business owner had a Brij (Gaelic for bridge) to your audience/customers that they would actually cross to meet you? Matt and Max s...
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Wonderful Wines of Wilkes County With Raffaldini&Elkin Creek Vineyards from 2021-02-25T08:00
Max and Matt continue their tour of Wilkes County! Here's what they learned;
American Single Malt Whiskey From Virginia Distillery Co. from 2021-02-18T08:00
Max had a serendipitous moment when traveling to Luray caverns in Virginia which introduced him to Virginia Distiller...
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Apple Brandy Beef and Amalfi's of Wilkesboro from 2021-02-11T08:00
Max and Matt continue their tour through Wilkes County, NC. Here's what they discovered:
Cigars Paired With Craft Cocktail @ The Vintage Charlotte from 2021-02-04T08:00
This episode gets smoky as we discuss the modern cigar lounge. Here's what we learned;
- Which cocktails go with which cigars?
- Where do the best cigars come from?
- Wh... Listen
It's In The Cosmos at Stardust Cellars from 2021-01-28T08:00
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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Hank's Downtown Dive from 2021-01-21T08:00
We love "dive bars." Imagine within your favorite dive bars there was just a little something more? Food driven by a bad ass chef and spirits selected by a dude who has walked the wood more than...
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CHEEE-EEEESSSEEE from 2021-01-14T08:00
We finally dive deep into cheese! Samantha and Austin Genke from Boxcarr Handmade Che...
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The Duke of Durham Cocktails from 2021-01-07T08:00
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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Beer Nerds Beware from 2020-12-24T08:00
Howard Sider and Ryan Cummings help you sift your way through the hippest and nerdiest craft brew, with Listen
Moving To Asheville, NC To Repurpose A Legend from 2020-12-17T08:00
Jesson Gil has golden nuggets of restaurant knowledge. He joined the pod to chat about what it was like to take the reigns of a le...
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A Taste of Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon With Wright Thompson from 2020-12-10T08:00
Wright Thompson has been the journalist of choice for the likes of Michael Jordan, Listen
We Have The MEATS!! from 2020-12-03T08:00
Wait, what the NC F&B sat down and talked to a large/corporate fast food chain? Here's why;
- We learned the difference between quick service casual/ fast food and fast casual. <... Listen
Living and Breathing Neapolitan Pizza from 2020-11-25T08:00
V Pizza Cary's Anthony Rapillo sat down with the Max and Matt to discuss how authentic Neapolitan pizza lit...
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Jewels of North Carolina from 2020-11-19T08:00
Do you know how much cool stuff there is Johnston County which, by the way is right next door to Raleigh? Check it out for fun and also great gift ideas!
Tired of Working For The Man from 2020-11-12T08:00
Jared Burton was ready to call himself "boss." J. Lights Market & Cafe in Durham, NC next Listen
Appalachian Mountain Brewery from 2020-11-05T08:00
we crack some beers with the founders of @appalachianmountainbrewery, Listen
Replacing A Legend from 2020-10-22T07:00
Stephen Koster and his wife Anne Stuart Koster have accepted the daunting task of replacing a legend in Chef John Toler of Listen
Blue Shark Vodka Doesn't Bite from 2020-10-15T07:00
- How a marketing strategy can inspire a top notch product.
- How to get the shark in the bottle.
- How bobbleheads were invented.
- How to scale your business from smal... Listen
Wicked Weed's Walt Dickinson from 2020-10-08T07:00
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, Listen
Master Distiller of George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey from 2020-10-01T07:00
The incomparable Nicole Austin joined the pod to talk all things whiskey and Listen
Powering Through The Pandemic With Chef Kevin Callaghan from 2020-09-24T07:00
We chatted with Chef Kevin Callaghan about starting the Listen
Amaro, Fernet and Nocino with Eda Rhyne Distilling Company from 2020-09-17T07:00
Chris Bower schools us on:
- The ghost story of Eda Rhyne.
- The wealth of bio-diversity in North Carolina.
- His penchant for finding plants containing medicinal benefi... Listen
Chef David Burke from 2020-09-10T07:00
We talked to a legend in Chef David Burke & here's what we learned:
- The secret behind Chef Burke's patented Listen
Good Things need to be Shared from 2020-09-03T07:00
We sat down with the wonderful human beings Kyle and Heather Sutton of Bestow Baked Goods. Here's wha...
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White Collar BBQ from 2020-08-27T07:00
We sat down with Wyatt and Ryan to get to know what makes their BBQ different. Here is what we learned:
- Both Wyatt and Ryan came to BBQ from white collar jobs, Wyatt was in Law scho... Listen
The Unsung Hero Of Southern Cuisine from 2020-08-20T07:00
We zoomed with 5 time JBF Award semi-finalist for Best Chef South East, owner of Rhubarb and Listen
The Keymaster&The Cardinal from 2020-08-13T07:00
Jason Howard is an innovator. He looks at a town, he thinks about the type of p...
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Saintly Ale from 2020-08-06T07:00
We chatted with Joel Mcloskey the CEO of Four Saints Brewing in Asheboro and here's what we learned;
- What is a classic style of beer <... Listen
Brewing Beer, Owning Land With Danes&Saxons from 2020-07-30T07:00
Norse Brewing Company is realizing the dreams of brewer Brad Wynn and owner Chris Jorgensen.
He...
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How To Travel the World Writing About Food&Get Paid For It from 2020-07-23T07:00
On this episode the one and only @jennricewrites, a highly social, internationally known food writer who...
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Restaurant Gratuity, The Great Debate With k? än&so•ca from 2020-07-16T07:00
The restaurant business these days is muddled with confusion. We sat down with owner Sean...
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Restaurant Gratuity, The Great Debate With kō än&so•ca from 2020-07-16T07:00
The restaurant business these days is muddled with confusion. We sat down with owner Sean...
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First There Was Zorba&Then There Was Giorgios from 2020-07-09T07:00
Giorgios Bakatsias is a James Beard Awarded restaurateur and...
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Morris BBQ from 2020-07-02T07:00
The next stop on our unofficial barbecue tour is @morrisbarbeque in Hookerton, NC! This episode feature...
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For The Love of Wine, Vintage 59 from 2020-06-25T07:00
"Find a job you enjoy doing and you will never have to work a day in your life."- Mark Twain
Some are persistent enough to create their own work/love scenario reality such as Roy Cloud an...
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Durham Food Hall from 2020-06-18T07:00
What does it take to start a food hall? How about opening a food hall in the middle of a global pandemic?
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Cooking Up Culture&Ethnicity With Boricua Soul from 2020-06-11T07:00
This is an inspirational story about a family who used culture, ethnicity, old fashioned hard-work and stick-to-itiveness to create a successful business and beautiful food.
Here's what w...
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Racial Injustice In the Culinary Realm from 2020-06-05T07:00
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 se...
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The Mystery Behind Malbec from 2020-05-28T07:00
Sebastian Zuccardi sees the wine business as such;
"Some wineries go to the market see what is popular and then they go make wines to meet that demand. Other wineries (Zuccardi) look at ...
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Hydro Baby- Well Not That Kind... from 2020-05-21T07:00
Hydroponics!.. lettuce that is. We chat with Mary Cove, co-founder and co-owner of @blue_thumb_farms, about what th...
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Imagine Buying Wine for Matt Kelly's Restaurants? Jeff Bramwell Does That! from 2020-05-14T07:00
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 tim...
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The Up and Commence of Big City Charlotte from 2020-05-07T07:00
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 tim...
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Brandon The Builder from 2020-04-30T07:00
If you were a Game of Thrones fan, you know it was nearly impossible for a non-noble to realize his dream. Listen
How To Be Successful During A Global Pandemic from 2020-04-23T07:00
Innovation and sticktoitiveness are just a few words that come to mind when you consider what these 4 businesses are doing to battle against Covid-19. This episode shines a light on four Triangl...
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Steve Palmer of Indigo Road Hospitality from 2020-04-16T07:00
Steve Palmer is a beacon lighting the way for how restaurants should be run. Steve creates an environment that is employee centered. Indigo R...
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Oak City Amaretto from 2020-04-09T07:00
Anthony Scalabrino, founder of @oakcityamarettoco, joins u... Listen
Titans of the Industry Illuminate A Path Forward from 2020-04-07T07:00
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 Co...
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Do You Know The Price of A Gallon of Milk? from 2020-04-02T07:00
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!
Delicious To Your Door from 2020-03-26T07:00
We welcome Jill Donovan, the leading lady behind Donova... Listen
Remembering Floyd Cardoz from 2020-03-25T14:31:27
Our friend Bobby McFarland once worked for Chef Floyd Cardoz in New York. Floyd was Bobby's mentor and taught him how to be a great cook. On our journey to up north for "New York Week", Bobby re...
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This is NOT A Happy Hour - Friday from 2020-03-20T07:00
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 ...
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State of the Industry RE: COVID 19 from 2020-03-19T16:14:19
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 virtu...
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This is NOT A Happy Hour - Thursday from 2020-03-19T07:00
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 ...
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This Is NOT A Happy Hour - Wednesday from 2020-03-18T07:00
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 ...
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This Is NOT A Happy Hour - Tuesday from 2020-03-17T07:00
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 ...
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This Is NOT A Happy Hour - Monday from 2020-03-16T07:00
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 ...
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Vivian Howard Is Somewhere South from 2020-03-10T07:00
Cooking in the South doesn't necessarily mean being from the South. Vivian takes her experience and credibility from "A Chef's Life "and uses it to shed light on other cultures that have bro...
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Dark, Sweet and Salty Doesn't Simply Define Chocolate from 2020-03-05T08:00
On the outside Videri Chocolate Factory and Sam Ratto were the preemi...
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Inside The Pentagon With Local Icon Jon Seelbinder from 2020-02-27T08:00
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 re...
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New Orleans Flavor and "No More F%$^&n' Sandwiches!" from 2020-02-20T08:00
What is going on inside the head of Chef Sunny Gerhart?
Sunny turned the tragedy ...
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The Rum (Rhum) Diaries of Instill Distilling Co from 2020-02-13T08:00
Bad boys, bad boys 'whatchu gonna do when they rum for you...?This episode features Eric Tansey, founder and owner of Listen
Tour The Finger Lakes With JBF Nominee Nancy Irelan from 2020-02-06T08:00
Nancy Irelan left a cushy corporate and sunny California job with E&J Gallo. Why did Nancy l...
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The Next Lt. Governor of North Carolina from 2020-01-30T08:00
Change the world through a hospitality lens. Buddy Bengel (who could be the next Lieutenant Governor of NC) believes he can better ...
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Talking Shop with Weaver Street Markets from 2020-01-23T08:00
We’re talking ~shop~ (grocery shopping that is) with Listen
Preserving A North Carolina Tradition with Ed&Ryan Mitchell from 2020-01-16T08:00
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 groce...
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Women Owned Wineries with Amy Bess Cook from 2020-01-09T08:00
The tide is beginning to rise for the Female winemaker and the women who own wineries. Find out from Imbibe Magazine's 2019 Wine Person of The Year,
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Happy Holidays from the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast from 2019-12-26T08:00
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Fullsteam Ahead With Sean Lilly Wilson from 2019-12-19T08:00
It's not impactful enough to start a hyper local brewery using all local ingredients. Inspire and stimulate an entire southern brewer economy based on local agriculture, now that begins to scrat...
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Life after the explosion with Chef Matt Kelly from 2019-12-12T08:00
The true "Duke of Durham" lets us in on what happened during the Durham gas explosion. Chef Matt also lets us peek inside his brain for a few secrets to success;
Use your imagination and ...
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The Goodyear House with Chris Coleman from 2019-12-05T08:00
Listen in as Max and guest-hosts Bobby McFarland and Lauren Kruchten chat with Chef Chris Coleman of the soon-to-be-open The Goodyear House in Charlotte! Tune in tomorrow to hear our convo about...
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Bringing Cajun to Carolina&Thanksgiving with NanaSteak from 2019-11-27T08:00
Open a steak house with a legendary chef, right next door to an illustrious performing arts center. The Weddington brothers did it! Listen in to find out what it likes to make a steakhouse fit t...
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Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams from 2019-11-21T08:00
Caviar, some of us think, delicacy and the peak of culinary excellence. Some of us think caviar and we think "fishy egg crap."
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Barolo and It's Social Purpose from 2019-11-14T08:00
We sit down with the princess of the Vajra Winery Francesca Vajra, who produces the king of wines, Barolo. Vajra is arguably the most influen...
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The Gingerbread Benefit by Triangle Family Services from 2019-11-12T06:00:14
Dinner with Chefs Greg Collier and Joe Kindred from 2019-11-07T08:00
We travel to Cornelius, NC for an exclusive conversation with Chef Greg Collier of The Yolk, Soul Food Sessions and the upcoming Leah & Louise.
Mistress of Mycology from 2019-10-31T07:00
This episode gets fungi-ly! Did you now that Oyster mushrooms have more protein than chicken? Tune into to find out the secrets behind farming mushrooms. Why do some mushrooms taste better than ...
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Botanist&Barrel from 2019-10-24T07:00
Today’s episode features Lyndon Smith and Amie Fields, founders of the funky @botanistandbarrel! The couple tells us the story of how they got their cidery in Cedar Grove started and thei...
Redneck BBQ Lab's Jerry Stephenson from 2019-10-17T07:00
Why go to Johnston County for BBQ? Redneck BBQ is scientific, it's
for "people who were picked last at dodgeball." It doesn't matter how it's supposed to taste, what matters is how does ...
The Irish Tycoon from 2019-10-10T07:00
Bartender to businessman, Niall Hanley is the American dream. He came to Raleigh as a bartender, and is now a community leader. Niall's most recent project was bringing the Listen
Asheville Week with Foothills Meats from 2019-10-01T11:12:20
It's Asheville Week as the NC F&B Podcast travels to the mountains for Chow Chow, An Asheville Culinary Event.
Throughout the week, we will release episodes featuring those who participa...
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Asheville Week with Dot Dot Dot from 2019-09-30T09:43:36
It's Asheville Week as the NC F&B Podcast travels to the mountains for Chow Chow, An Asheville Culinary Event.
Throughout the week, we will release episodes featuring those who participa...
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Papa Shogun’s Chef Tom Cuomo from 2019-09-26T07:00
Chicken Parm-Ramen, need I say more? That dish is just a hint of what this Papa is cooking up. Tom Cuomo, had a vision of what he wanted to cook and ...
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Know Thy Farmer, Know Thy Chef and Thus Know Thy Self from 2019-09-19T07:00
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NCRLA's Chef Showdown 2019 from 2019-09-12T07:00
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 Listen
The Future of BBQ from 2019-09-05T07:00
Raleigh is up in smoke!
Esquites (Mexican street corn) on the side of a classic double patty burger done on a flat top with Americ...
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THC, CBD, Does It Get You High or By? from 2019-08-29T07:00
Weed, marijuana, CBD Oils, vapes, hemp. What is the deal with all these cannabis based products? Nick Sagan of Listen
Boozy Ice Cream&Chow Chow from 2019-08-22T07:00
How do I get Ice cream into my liquor? Or," I'm done eating, I want something sweet, I want one more drink, I don't have any after dinner drinks," Pro...
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A Vintage Grinder Throwback from 2019-08-15T07:00
"I took braised short rib, added pork belly, fried it and added mashed potatoes!" That dish was the decadent side of Chef Daniel Schurr, but what makes him genuine is his Class, precision and de...
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Transformers of Brew from 2019-08-08T07:00
For years anybody who owned land or a restaurant or a bar in Raleigh wanted to get their hands on the space atop Boylan Street. Listen
Craft Cocktails, Ghosts and Naked Women @ Revival 1869 from 2019-08-01T07:00
In this episode we learn about sneaking booze into Iraq, banana curry cocktails and why Whistle Pig 15yr and Listen
Booze, to Privatize or Not to Privatize, That Is the Question; from 2019-07-25T07:00
Raft Wines Winemaker Jennifer Reichardt from 2019-07-18T07:00
We shake up the format of the show from the get-go with a live, impromptu theme-song with musicians George Hage and Mi...
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The M-E-T-H-O-D Of The M-E-R-C-A-T-O Man from 2019-07-11T07:00
Gabe Barker is the offspring of culinary royalty, JBF Award winners Karen Listen
Female Empowerment In The Vineyards of France from 2019-07-04T07:00
While the Women's FIFA World Cup is taking place in France 3 of France's top Female Winemakers from Listen
Cooking On The Straight and Narrow from 2019-06-27T07:00
Women in crisis now have a road map to success. Carroll's Kitchen in downtown Raleigh is a top lunch destination, what many who patronize the cafe ...
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Sneaking Back Into Mexico from 2019-06-20T07:00
We sit down with James Beard Nominee chef Oscar Diaz and the owner of th...
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Stop Plowing and Save the World With Regenerative Agriculture from 2019-06-13T07:00
This might be the most important episode ever. Make more money, make food taste better, oh and save the world. If 10% more of the worlds farms would practice Listen
PBR&Punk Rock With Chef Bill Smith from 2019-06-06T07:00
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:
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Creating Cocktail Culture in Raleigh from 2019-05-30T07:00
Foundation Bar is the epicenter of North Carolina Cocktail culture! All domestic and all delicious. Architecture and cocktails that are meticulously organized and functional. This is your cockt...
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Stem Ciders and The Northern Spy from 2019-05-23T07:00
Why are you not drinking Cider? Do you think Cider is a "sweet, wussy" drink? Cider is craft, Cider is regional, Cider is fascinating! Cider is so good, we had to delve back into a second episo...
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Thrive NC 2019- The Most Impressive Gathering of NC Culinary Talent from 2019-05-16T07:00
It's as if you were there, at Thrive NC with Max and Matt as they provide full access to everything.
The Summit: "150 community ...
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The Story Of How To Be A Power Couple from 2019-05-09T07:00
Nick and Rochelle Johnson have authored the fairytale, how you transition creative to corporate and have a successful marriage! Nick is a wi...
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Outstanding Chef of the Year 2019: Ashley Christensen from 2019-05-07T05:20:58
Hooray! Our state's driving force in the culinary industry was recognized as the Outstanding Chef of the Year by the James Beard Foundation for 2019.
Ashley's contributions to our state'...
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Pizzeria Faulisi&Big Doms Bagels from 2019-05-02T07:00
Hop on the Faulisi magic carpet from Pittsburgh to Cary to NYC to Miami, back to NYC, then to Durham, and finally to Cary, it's a wild one. Between working for the likes of Listen
Ashley Christensen&Vivian Howard Together for Thrive NC from 2019-05-01T07:00
Christensen and Howard Bring All-Star Talent to Thrive NC Demo Stage
Chefs from across the state bring diverse their talent and stories ...
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Durham's Own Nano-Brewery from 2019-04-25T07:00
We celebrate North Carolina Beer Month with creator of Glass Jug. The Glass Jug is not just a brewery or a tap room, Listen
Heirloom Kitchen, Heritage Recipes and Family Stories From Immigrant Women from 2019-04-18T07:00
Imagine all the great family recipes in the world not being written down or shared with others. The extinction of great food recipes, was a gap in evolution that Listen
Whiskey Kitchen Part 1 - The Thors from 2019-04-11T07:30
Fair warning, this episode can be difficult to listen to at times. Michael and Sarah Thor were on the cusp of...
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Whiskey Kitchen Part 2 - The Team from 2019-04-11T07:00
Whiskey Kitchen was not going to fail. This is the story of how co-creator Jeff Mickel carried out Michael Tho...
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In Pursuit Of Flavor With Joyce Farms from 2019-04-04T07:00
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 Listen
**Bonus** The News&Observer Community Voices from 2019-04-02T23:41:19
Today’s bonus episode is in conjunction with the New & Observer’s Community Voices that happened last week, March 27th, at the Raleigh Museum of History.
The evening was led by Ned Barnet...
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Oakwood Pizza Box from 2019-03-28T07:00
Oakwood Pizza Box is the best version of the neighborhood pizza joint you grew up with. Anthony Guerra is a perfectionist of everything from Air Jordans to tomato sauce. Listening to this podca...
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MATI Energy Brewed In Clayton, North Carolina from 2019-03-21T07:00
CEO of MATI Energy drink Eric Masters gives Max and Matt ...
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Ancillary Fermentation With Sean Mckinney from 2019-03-14T07:00
Sean McKinney raises the wand to his temple, then to Listen
Investing our time at the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina from 2019-03-07T08:00
"To ensure no one goes hungry in Central and Eastern North Carolina," this is the clear mission of the CENC Food bank. Have you ever wondered why it is in our state, with a bounty of agriculture...
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The NC Pope of Pizza Tonda from 2019-02-28T08:00
When opening a "Pizza Joint" one must give major thought to
Which pizza oven? this is a hot button issue, do you go wood burning? Brick? Or dare I say electric deck like a Listen
Hey ABC Commission, Don't Be a Buzzkill... from 2019-02-21T08:00
After the honestly accurate article in last week's Indy Week, writer Leigh Tauss joins the podcast to discuss the ABC Commission and how they can either be part of the solution or the problem wi...
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Taking Over The World, One Lick of Ice Cream at a Time from 2019-02-14T08:00
When you think of ice cream, you think of Vanilla, Rocky Road, Mint Chip, etc… But what about Cinnamon & Chocolate Molé Bark, Chocolate Covered Potato Chip, Coffee Bourbon or even Pizza…? Well, ...
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This Is Not A MONDAY Happy Hour from 2019-02-07T08:30
Welcome to the 5-part series of The Kitchen Raleigh's This Is Not A Happy Hour Series.
Guest appearances from Chef Bobby McFarland, Matthew Bettinger, The Triangle Explorer John Huisman,...
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This Is Not A TUESDAY Happy Hour from 2019-02-07T08:25
Welcome to the 5-part series of The Kitchen Raleigh's This Is Not A Happy Hour Series.
GUEST HOSTS Steven Such & Terrence Caufield!!
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This Is Not A WEDNESDAY Happy Hour from 2019-02-07T08:20
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...
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This Is Not A THURSDAY Happy Hour from 2019-02-07T08:15
Welcome to the 5-part series of The Kitchen Raleigh's This Is Not A Happy Hour Series.
Guest appearances from Old North Meat & Provision's Joel Schroeter & Kevin Donnelly, Craig Rudewicz...
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This Is Not A FRIDAY Happy Hour from 2019-02-07T08:00
Welcome to the 5-part series of The Kitchen Raleigh's This Is Not A Happy Hour Series.
Guest appearances from Chef Brian Jenzer & GM Jennifer Kessing of Trophy Tap + Table, Matthew Konar...
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The Player’s Retreat with Gus Gusler&Chef Beth Littlejohn from 2019-01-31T10:29:21
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*Bonus Episode* Something ELSE About Food with Candice Herriott-Townsend&Sean Brock from 2019-01-29T08:00
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A Brewing Muse in Raleigh with Crank Arm and Trophy Breweries from 2019-01-24T08:00
You love Beer and we love you. Max went out of his way to physically drag Chris Powers (Owner and Muse Master of Trophy Brewing Co) & Adam Eckhardt ...
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Joan Of Arc&Kris Of The Food Shed from 2019-01-17T08:00
How do we fix the labor shortage in the food service industry? Are restaurants truly successful? Why does the whole chicken at the local farmers market cost so much? What you can do with 10% of ...
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This Ain't No Soup Kitchen from 2019-01-10T08:00
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 ...
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How and Where Do I Start My Own Food Truck from 2019-01-03T08:00
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 pla...
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Weddings For Real Host Megan Gillikin from 2018-12-27T08:00
If you are into food and drink, which you are if you're listening to this podcast then you like us are likely sick of weddings with crappy banquet food and a whack cash bar. Listen in as we cha...
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Copa Durham - Pre Castro Cuban Cuisine from 2018-12-20T08:00
Roberto Copa Matos was a bio-chemist and a political Cuban refugee. Listen
Wine Authorities with Craig Heffley from 2018-12-13T08:00
Stop buying your wine at the grocery store, here's why; when you listen to local, thoughtful and knowledgeable wine shop owners like C...
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Episode 127 - Humanitarian Coffee=Farmer's First Coffee from 2018-12-06T08:00
Do you know where your coffee comes from? Do you know who your coffee comes from? Do you understand the process behind farming and making coffee beans. Matt Hohler will help you answer all these...
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Let's start a conversation against drug-facilitated sexual assault from 2018-11-29T08:00
-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 S...
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Episode 125 - Locals Seafood from 2018-11-21T08:00
-How two gentlemen Ryan Speckman and Listen
Episode 124 - Tribucha Kombucha's Adrian Larrea from 2018-11-15T08:00
-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...
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Episode 123 - Andrew Ullom of Union Special Bread from 2018-11-08T08:00
Baking, bread, pastry, opening a restaurant all in this episode.
Andrew was at the top of the baking game working for Listen
Episode 122 - Sean Umstead&Michelle Vanderwalker of Kingfisher Durham from 2018-11-01T07:00
How to conceive a cocktail bar? Sean Umstead and Michelle Vanderwalker Listen
TerraVita in Chapel Hill, Vol.1 - Carla Hall from 2018-10-25T07:00
Carla Hall is simply the real deal, honest, hardworking and authentic!
In Pittsboro, NC we caught up with Carla at the comfy digs of the The Fea...
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TerraVita in Chapel Hill, Vol. 2 - Fall Fete from 2018-10-25T06:55
Join Matt and Max under the tent at Terra Vita's Fall Fete. In listening to this star studded lineup of F&B excellence you will feel as if yo...
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Episode 120 - A Chef's Life Finale&East NC Distillers from 2018-10-18T07:00
We shake things up with a special guest host, none other than Vivian Howard! We are in Kinston at VHQ (Vivian Howard Headquarters) to discuss the ending of the award winning show A Chef’s Life. ...
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Episode 119 - San Giuseppe Salami Co. from 2018-10-11T07:00
Giacomo Santomauro owner of San Giuseppe Salami joins us in the old studio to discuss how he was trying to get out but, his roots kep...
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Euphoria Greenville Vol. 1 - Joe Urban from 2018-10-04T07:20
Our first volume of the @euphoriagreenville series of podcasts features Joe Urban AKA Listen
Euphoria Greenville Vol. 2 - Anthony DiBernardo of Swig&Swine from 2018-10-04T07:19
We’re getting ~saucy~ on volume two of Thursday’s @euphoriagreenville mini series with Pitmaster Anthony DiBerna...
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Euphoria Greenville Vol. 3 - Tory McPhail from 2018-10-04T07:18
On volume three of the @euphoriagreenville mini-series, we talk to Chef Listen
Euphoria Greenville Vol. 4 - Candice Townsend @CHSFoodWriter from 2018-10-04T07:17
on volume four, one of Charleston’s coolest food bloggers, Candice Herriott-Townsend of @chsfoodwriter, who has also j...
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Euphoria Greenville Vol. 5 - Matthew Register&Rodolfo Sandoval from 2018-10-04T07:16
This dynamic duo stars in volume five of our @euphoriagreenvile mini-series for Thursday’s podcast! We talk with ...
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Euphoria Greenville Vol. 6 - Teddy Diggs of Coronato Pizza from 2018-10-04T07:15
On tomorrow’s podcast! The 6th volume of our @euphoriagreenville mini-series will feature Chef Teddy Diggs of
Euphoria Greenville Vol. 7 - Virgil Kaine's David Szlam from 2018-10-04T07:14
David Szlam founder and owner of @virgilkaine t...
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Episode 117 - The Evolution of Durham as a Food Town from 2018-09-27T07:00
Tobacco to treats, summarizes the story of Durham. This weeks episode highlights Durham as a food town via the lens of the upcoming PBS documentary ...
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Episode 116 - Aspiring chefs, listen up to Thomas Card from 2018-09-20T07:00
This is a great show for those who want to be chefs! We hear what it's like to learn from and cook with Chef's Scott Crawford and Listen
*Bonus Episode* Help Wilmington from Hurricane Florence from 2018-09-14T20:49:07
We are home for the Hurricane and figured everybody could use some extra entertainment during this time. With Wilmington, NC being affected most by
Episode 114 - Hurricane Florence&OystoberFest 2018 from 2018-09-13T07:00
Gear up for Hurricane Flo with Chef Daniel Lewis of Coastal Provisions in the outer banks. Max and Daniel get into hurricane prep, the geograph...
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Episode 113 -Sam Suchoff of Lady Edison Ham&The Pig from 2018-09-06T07:00
This is the ultimate pork show. Sam Suchoff dives deep into how his Lady...
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Episode 112 The Chef and the Padawan from 2018-08-30T07:00
Chef Jason Smith has been at the forefront of the Raleigh-Durham "finer" dining scene for many years. Chef Jason has never shied away from hard work or mentoring future chefs. Over the last 12 y...
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Episode 111 - Cooking on Tour With the Avett Brothers from 2018-08-23T04:40:19
Discover how an unfulfilled IBM engineer resuscitates a childhood music career to become an integral member of the Avett Brothers band. Then, tha...
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Episode 110 - Country to Cosmopolitan, downtown Cary,NC (Postmaster Restaurant) from 2018-08-16T04:00
Tyler Watt and Chris Lopez are crushing it in d...
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Episode 109 - Roman Pizza with NYC Chef Nick Anderer of Maialino, Martina&Marta from 2018-08-09T04:00
We take our last bite of the big apple with Chef Nick Anderer, who is the Executive Chef and partner of Danny Meyers Roman triumvirate of restaurants in NYC, Mialino, Marta and Martina. Chef Nic...
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Episode 108 - The Master of Spice, Chef Floyd Cardoz from 2018-08-02T04:00
Floyd Cardoz is the master of spice and the Champion from Top Chef M...
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Episode 107 - How to cut the line at Shake Shack with CEO Randy Garutti from 2018-07-26T04:02:06
We take the show up a notch to the C-Suite level when we talk to the leader of Shake Shack CEO Listen
Episode 106 - Tour de France, Culinary Speaking of course from 2018-07-19T04:00
It is as if Clark Griswold did a culinary tour of just France instead of a whole European Vacat...
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Episode 105 - Never Work A Day In Your Life from 2018-07-12T04:00
Never Work A Day In Your Life
That’s what Tina Vaughn and Chef Chip Smith have accomplishe...
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Episode 104 - Running a Wine Program with Michael Maller from 2018-07-05T04:00
In this episode, we speak to the Beverage Director of Giorgios Group, as well as many of Chef Matt Kelly’s ...
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Episode 103 - Wine and Art, and how to make it work for you from 2018-06-28T04:00
How to create a successful wine bar franchise?
Episode 102 - Distilling it Down in North Carolina from 2018-06-21T04:00
Want to start your own Vodka Company?
You will find all the answers you need by listening ...
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Episode 101 - Streamline Kitchen Food Truck from 2018-06-14T06:43:06
These two not only do, they teach too.
You would have to be out of your mind to convert a Listen
Episode 100 - Pinehurst Chef&Maker Series part 2 - The Makers from 2018-06-05T02:14:55
#Golfanyone? Well, sort of. Max and Matthew ventured out to Pinehurst North Carolina to experience the Listen
Episode 99 - The Pinehurst Chef&Maker Series part 1 - The Chefs from 2018-06-05T02:14:39
#Golfanyone?
Well, sort of. Max and Matthew ventured out to Pinehurst North Carolina to experience the Listen
Episode 98 - Soft Shell Crab and Plight of the Fisherman from 2018-05-31T01:15:53
Soft shell crabbing starts early in the morning. The alarm rang at 2:15am so Max and Matt could get to Colington, North Carolina a...
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Episode 97 - Fayetteville Beer Trail from 2018-05-24T04:04:34
“Be all you can be!” “Fort Bragg, North Carolina is a military installation of the United States Army and is the largest military installation in the...
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Episode 96 - How you can be a part of the “food solution” and Thrive NC from 2018-05-17T02:32:06
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Episode 95 - 2018 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago from 2018-05-10T05:54:03
You cannot miss this episode. Max and Matt ventured to the Windy City in order to bring you behind the scenes of the Listen
Episode 94 - On the cusp of the James Beard Awards 2018 with Chef Katie Button from 2018-05-03T16:52:46
On the cusp of the James Beard Awards 2...
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Episode 93 - April is NC Beer Month - Wooden Robot Brewery from 2018-04-26T05:11:15
We are celebrating North Carolina Beer Month by chatting with one of the top brewers in Charlotte Mr. Dan Wade of Listen
Episode 92 - Can We End Food Insecurity? from 2018-04-19T02:42:47
What can you do to eliminate food waste and hunger? Evan Lut...
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Episode 91 - The Return of ChickenWire from 2018-04-12T05:26:07
Episode 90 - OBX Taste of the Beach&Max on the Adam Carolla Show from 2018-04-05T04:00
Get it on. Got to get it on. No choice but to get it on. Mandate, get it on.
State of the Podcast Union
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Episode 89 - A Musician's Journey to Farming from 2018-03-29T02:53:21
Listen to the science of farming, music, visual art and food, all in one episode. To say David McConnell is a renaissance man would be short changing him. David sees the world and his time on th...
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Episode 88 - How to Grow Mushrooms from 2018-03-22T04:00
How to grow mushrooms. Fox Farm & Forage
If you are ever concerned about living in a post apocalyptic world or you just want to know lots about...
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Episode 87 - The Elite Barkeep from 2018-03-15T04:00
The elite barkeep is just one of Shannon Healy’s many monikers. Shannon is proud to be a barkeep but he is so much more. Mr. Healy helped put Durham on the map of...
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Episode 86 - Triangle Wine Experience Part 2 from 2018-03-08T05:00
We dedicate this week of the NC F&B Podcast to a 2-part Series celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Triangle Wine Experience, benefiting The Frankie Lemmon School.
TWE part 2
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Episode 85 - Triangle Wine Experience - Part 1 from 2018-03-07T05:00
We dedicate this week of the NC F&B Podcast to a 2-part Series celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Triangle Wine Experience, benefiting The Frankie Lemmon School.
In the early 1990's ...
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Episode 84 - When you're not The Man anymore? from 2018-03-01T05:00
What do you do when you are not the man anymore? Chef Scott Howell had to learn the answer to tha...
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Episode 83 - How to Start Your Own Distillery from 2018-02-22T05:00
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 di...
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Episode 82 - From Ski Bum to Chef... A Chef's Story from 2018-02-15T05:00
How does one fuse creative drive with practicality? How about be a ski bum for a few years then decide to go to culinary school?
Growing up, Sean’s father made Listen
Episode 81 - Being a Female Business Owner in the F&B Industry from 2018-02-08T05:00
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 ...
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Episode 80 - Blake Gotliffe of Under the Oak Farm from 2018-02-01T05:00
Blake Gotliffe doesn’t stop. After Blake regained con...
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Episode 79 - Chef Keith Rhodes of Catch Wilmington from 2018-01-25T04:10:29
“Cheap seafood ain’t good & good seafood ain’t cheap!” Listen to the silky tones of the Steward of North Carolina Aquaculture aka our original fan, Top...
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Episode 78 - Manna Wilmington&Billy Mellon from 2018-01-18T05:00
The future Mayor of Wilmington, North Carolina must be Billy Mellon. Billy is a driving force behind putting Wilmington on the c...
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Episode 77 - Pinpoint Wilmington Chefs Dean Neff&Lydia Clopton from 2018-01-11T03:24:47
Walk up the down staircase a few times in your life. Going in the opposite direction will give you perspective and give you insight into the minds of Dean Neff and Lydia Clopton. Dean and Lydia’...
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Episode 76 - Want To Be Wealthy? Listen to Chef Ben Barker from 2018-01-04T05:00
Would you like to be wealthy?
Listen closely to Chef Ben Barker's wisdom and you will be rich with stories of humility, North Carolina history and family values. Chef Ben Barker is litera...
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Episode 75 - Charlie Deal of Jujube, Juju&Dos Perros from 2017-12-28T05:00
Charlie is quite a big Deal! Learn how one man, who could at times be perceived as curmudgeonly, is in fact a gregarious restaurateur. Charlie Deal ...
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Episode 74 - Sommelier Jordan Salcito from 2017-12-21T04:35:16
Jordan Salcito is a woman possessed with success. Whether the task is staging at Listen
Episode 73 - Mofu Shoppe from 2017-12-14T05:08:58
Say yes, that is the motto that Sunny Lin lives by and how Sophia Woo gets her to join in on the Pho-King fun. These girls turned their lives upside down and literally took a wild ride in creati...
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Episode 72 - Benny's Big Time with Vivian Howard&Ben Knight from 2017-12-07T04:41:04
Out to the coast we traveled, (that’s right, Wilmington, North Carolina) to find out what’s new with Co- Tar heel of the Year Mrs. Vivian “High Rent/Big Time/The Viver” Howard & her man at arms Mr....
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Episode 71 - Hallyburton Pottery from 2017-11-30T03:10:50
Creating with your hands is almost as sexy as that scene from Ghost with Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze. Who knew that local North Carolina clay, a stove on steroids (aka a kiln) and one brain resea...
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Episode 70 - Lassiter Distilling Company from 2017-11-22T03:41:21
Rich molasses and sweet unrefined sugar is how you make rum, a new lifestyle and a fortune. Well, maybe not the fortune part at least not financially but spiritually, scientifically and flavorfully...
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Episode 69 - Author/Butcher Meredith Leigh from 2017-11-16T04:48:27
Fascinating is not often a word you associate with a butcher, but that's Meredith Leigh. http://www.mereleighfood.com Meredith is not only fascinating, she’s a bad ass butcher, a writer and most im...
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Episode 68 - Marc Jacksina of Order/Fire TV from 2017-11-09T04:41:02
These spoken words will take you higher as you understand the inner thoughts from the host of https://orderfire.tv. Learn how chefs elevate and create, whether it’s on television or in a kitchen, M...
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Episode 67 - Lionel Vatinet of La Farm Bakery from 2017-11-07T03:09:03
The secret to great bread making is fermentation. Master baker Lionel Vatinet of La Farm bakery in Cary divulged that secret and many others in the latest episode. We get the skinny on why and how ...
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Episode 66 - Quit your job&open up a brewery - Birdsong Brewery from 2017-11-02T02:11:22
Episode 66 - Birdsong Brewing with Chris Goulet Quit your job, open up a neighborhood brewery and completely geek out on beer! That’s what Tara and Chris Goulet did. If you accept this mission and ...
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Episode 65 - Maximilian Kast of Broadbent Selections from 2017-10-26T04:08:46
Episode 65 - Maximilian Kast of Broadbent Selections Journey from Montana to Pittsboro North Carolina with Advanced Sommelier Maximillian Kast. Max enlightens the NC F&B Pod on what it’s like to wo...
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Episode 64 - Grand Tasting TerraVita 2017 from 2017-10-24T03:21:32
Episode 67 - Grand Tasting TerraVita 2017 Were you unable to make it to Terra Vita this year? No worries, Max & Matt have you covered. We did everything, including eat for you. Take a listen to hea...
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Episode 63 - SmashWaffles from 2017-10-19T03:04:31
We #GetSmashed with the gents from Smash Waffle! Justin Cox waffles biggest hero and Hunter Harrison waffles biggest “fanboi” are teeming with entrepreneurial enthusiasm. We riffed on the origin of...
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Episode 62 - euphoria Greenville 2017 Pit-masters Sam Jones, Southern Smoke, Home Team BBQ&more from 2017-10-12T02:46:18
Episode 62 - euphoria Greenville, SC 2017 Max & Matt hightailed it to euphoria in Greenvile, South Carolina to catch up with legends and rising stars of the culinary world. The conversations had th...
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Episode 61 - Cappie Peete Chapman of AC Restaurants from 2017-10-05T03:19:03
Episode 61 - Cappie Peete Chapman of www.ACRestaurants.com They call her “The Young Gun Somm,” and this episode with Cappie Peete Chapman is a blaze of glory. We discuss her origins in the wine wor...
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Episode 60 - Sanctuary Vineyards with Inez Ribustello from 2017-09-28T11:01:41
Episode 60 - Sanctuary Vineyards with Inez Ribustello We took the show on the road to the Tarboro Brewing Company (tarborobrewingcompany.com) where renowned Sommelier Inez (AKA Inie) Ribustello int...
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The Return of Lambstock - Clark Barlowe&The KUDU Grill - Episode 3 of 3 from 2017-09-21T04:32:27
Episode 3 - Clark Barlowe & the KUDU Grills of Lambstock We brought the team to Border Springs Farm in Patrick Springs, VA for the 8th year of Lambstock; a chef-inspired, invite-only, event that ha...
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Lambstock 'Liquification' (Matthew Bettinger, Brittanny Anderson, Kristel Poole&Brian LoRusso) from 2017-09-20T02:37:21
Episode 2 - The Liquification of Lambstock We focus on the drinks at Lambstock by starting with our GM of the NC F&Bar, Matthew Bettinger of C.Grace Raleigh, NC & Sidebar, Cary, NC. Later, we talk ...
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Lambstock Mini-Series 'The Lore' (Craig Rogers, James Clark, Bill Hartley, Amber Donaghue) from 2017-09-19T01:55:42
The NC F&B Podcast, featuring a 3-part series of Lambstock 2017. We brought the team to Border Springs Farm in Patrick Springs, VA for the 8th year of Lambstock; a chef-inspired, invite-only, event...
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Episode 56 - TerraVita Fest with Colleen Minton from 2017-09-14T04:55:14
Episode 56 - TerraVita Fest with Colleen Minton http://www.terravitafest.com #terravita2017 Listen to the Founder & Director of the TerraVita Festival. Celebrating its eighth year, TerraVita has gr...
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Episode 55 - A Chef's Life Premiere Party Show from 2017-09-12T03:46:02
Episode 55 - A Chef's Life Premiere Party with Vivian Howard Both Max & Matt ventured to Durham, NC to the 21c Hotel https://www.21cmuseumhotels.com/durham/ to host the After-Party Podcast with mem...
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Episode 54 - Patrick Cappiello, Jon Bonné, Grayson Schmitz&Pax Mahle @BevCon 4 of 4 from 2017-09-08T02:52:04
Our last installment from BevCon in Charleston, South Carolina where we met with some of the best in the food and beverage business. From all of our experiences and interviews, we decided it would ...
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Episode 53 - Author Fred Minnick @BevCon 3 of 4 from 2017-09-07T06:06:08
We took the show on the road to Charleston, South Carolina where we met with some of the best in the food and beverage business. From all of our experiences and interviews, we decided it would be b...
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Episode 52 - Melissa Davis of the Staplehouse ATL @BevCon 2 of 4 from 2017-09-06T01:08:29
We took the show on the road to Charleston, South Carolina where we met with some of the best in the food and beverage business. From all of our experiences and interviews, we decided it would be b...
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Episode 51 - Andre Hueston Mack @BevCon 1 of 4 from 2017-09-05T00:26:11
Episode 51 - BevCon 2017 1 of 4 featuring Andre Hueston Mack We took the show on the road to Charleston, South Carolina where we met with some of the best in the food and beverage business. From al...
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Episode 50 - Chef Ashley Christensen from 2017-08-31T01:44:15
Episode 50 - Ashley Christensen of http://ac-restaurants.com We celebrate our 50th episode in style. Chef Ashley Christensen sits in studio to chat about her life, her family, and why she does what...
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Episode 49 - Fair Game Beverage Company with Chris Jude from 2017-08-23T20:18:16
Episode 49 - Chris Jude of the http://fairgamebeverage.com joins us to talk spirits, bio-fuel, sorghum and his Jetta. Listen to hear about the beautiful things coming out of Pittsboro, NC and we di...
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What it Takes to be an Entrepreneur | NCRLA Expo 2017 from 2017-08-22T03:58:01
Episode 48 - What it Takes to be an Entrepreneur | NCRLA Expo 2017 http://www.ncrla.org North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association We went LIVE at the 2017 NCRLA Expo in front of thousands (...
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Episode 47 - Slingshot Coffee from 2017-08-17T04:20:06
Episode 47 - Slingshot Coffee Wife-Husband team of Jenny & Jonathan Bonchak chat with us about their widely popular cold-brew coffee, https://www.slingshotcoffeecompany.com. We learn about the driv...
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Episode 46 - Gallo Pelon Y Centro from 2017-08-10T08:54:05
Episode 46 - Gallo Pelon Y Centro We sit down with Angela Salamanca & Marshall Davis of Centro, a Mexican Restaurant with South American influence and Gallo Pelon, a Mezcaleria. They speak about th...
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Episode 45 - Sono Sushi with Chef Hyun-Woo Kim&James Yang from 2017-08-03T04:32:48
Episode 45 - Sono Sushi with Chef Hyun-Woo Kim & James Yang With Án in their past, both Chef Hyun-Woo Kim and General Manager James Yang take control of Sono in the midst of transition. The sushi m...
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Episode 44 - Bond Brothers Beer Company from 2017-07-27T03:47:54
Episode 44 - http://www.bondbrothersbeer.com We go to beer school with Co-Founder, Brewmaster, Certified Cicerone Whit Baker & Head of Blending & Certified Cicerone, Sean McKinney of USA Today's Be...
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Episode 43 - Bob Peters of The Punch Room from 2017-07-20T01:55:19
In today's episode, we took the show on the road down to Charlotte, NC to get a private drinking session with the Ritz-Carlton's 2015 Global Bartender of the Year, Bob Peters! Bob invited us to the...
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Episode 42 - Katy&Joe Kindred from 2017-07-13T05:35:21
Episode 42 - Katy & Joe Kindred http://kindreddavidson.com On the road to Davidson, NC where we had the pleasure of meeting the husband/wife team of Kindred, Joe & Katy Kindred. Bon Appétit named K...
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Episode 41 - Raleigh Raw from 2017-07-06T06:03:02
Episode 41 - Raleigh Raw’s Sherif Fouad & Leslie Woods Go to https://www.raleighraw.com to check out their menu and locations. We interview the cold-pressed juice-heads of Raleigh Raw and get strai...
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Episode 40 - Alyssa Barkley of the NCRLA from 2017-06-29T05:54:44
Episode 40 - Alyssa Barkley of the NCRLA For show notes: ncfbpodcast.com In this episode, we speak to Alyssa Barkley, Chief Operating Officer/Health and Safety Regulations for the NCRLA. We talk ab...
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Episode 39 - Crude Bitters with Craig Rudewicz from 2017-06-22T04:29:59
Episode 39 - Crude Bitters with Craig Rudewicz http://www.crudebitters.com We turn on the mics and open the bar with the founder of Crude Bitters, Craig Rudewicz. Listen to how he started his bitte...
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Re-Release of the CurEat Podcast from 2017-06-20T01:27:31
We did it once, we'll do it again! Episode 39.5 is a re-release of our show with the founder of the CurEat App, Stave Mangano. https://cureatapp.com CurEat has recently become a sponsor of our show...
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Episode 38 - G. Patel of Social House&Eschelon Experiences from 2017-06-15T04:26:36
Episode 38 - G. Patel of http://www.socialhousevodka.com & http://www.eschelonexperiences.com/ This is THE entrepreneur episode. Gaurav 'G' Patel speaks about his business ventures from a little bo...
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Episode 37 - Garland's Cheetie Kumar&Paul Siler from 2017-06-08T03:03:02
Episode 37 - Garland's Cheetie Kumar & Paul Siler We sit down with 2017 James Beard Award semifinalist for best chef Southeast: Chef/Musician Cheetie Kumar and Musician/Restaurateur Paul Siler of g...
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Episode 36 - Chef Frank Fronda&Charlie Candelas from 2017-06-01T02:59:43
Episode 36 - Chef Frank Fronda & Charlie Candelas This episode is a break from our typical NC conversation. We break the rules a bit due to opportunity. Max & Matt's former mentor Chef Frank Fronda...
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Episode 35 - Michael Lee of M Sushi from 2017-05-25T03:21:49
Episode 35 - Michael Lee of M Sushi http://msushidurham.com https://www.facebook.com/MkokkoDurham/ Chef Michael Lee drops by the studio with bourbon in hand and amazing insight to parenting, knife ...
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Episode 34 - Larry's Coffee from 2017-05-18T07:02:48
Episode 34 - Larry Larsen & Jeremy Behne of Larry's Coffee https://larryscoffee.com In this episode we get our caffeine fix with the master of coffee, Larry Larsen. We discuss coffee, fair-trade, s...
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Episode 33 - Jones Von Drehle Winery from 2017-05-11T15:06:31
Episode 33 - Jones Von Drehle Winery www.jonesvondrehle.com In this episode, Max & Matt speak with North Carolina winemakers, Jones Von Drehle. Owners Diana & Chuck Jones join us in the studio and ...
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Episode 32 - Dram&Draught's Kevin Barrett from 2017-05-04T02:38:33
Episode 32 - Dram & Draught co-owner, Kevin Barrett. http://dramanddraught.com Raleigh's 'Sam Malone' (Kevin Barrett) invites us to have a seat at his proverbial barstool while we chat about life, ...
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Episode 31 - Tin Roof Teas with Ryan Hinson from 2017-04-27T04:41:52
Episode 31 - Ryan Hinson of http://www.tinroofteas.com We get into some tea, and damn, did we learn a lot? Co-Owner of Tin Roof Tea Ryan Hinson drops knowledge like a rookie server drops a tray of ...
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Episode 30 - Standard Foods, Chef Eric Montagne&Barman John Parra from 2017-04-20T10:55:04
Episode 30 - Standard Foods www.standard-foods.com In this episode, we discuss Max's new restaurant, Standard Foods. It's a restaurant, grocery, butcher and farm, in one place. Chef Eric Montagne a...
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Episode 29 - Kim Hammer of Bittersweet&Raleigh Provisions from 2017-04-13T06:45:07
Episode 29 - Kim Hammer of Bittersweet & Raleigh Provisions - Warning, we get a little political in this episode. On the anniversary of the HB2 law, we sit down with Kim Hammer, owner of bitterswee...
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Episode 28 - Michael's English Muffins Owner, Annabelle Comisar from 2017-04-06T04:03:56
Episode 28 - http://michaelsenglishmuffins.com owner Annabelle Comisar speaks to us about her self-made business, selling wine for http://sourgrapeswine.com to the Triangle in NC, growing up in a r...
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Episode 27 - Jacob Boehm of Snap Pea Underground from 2017-03-30T04:12:43
North Carolina Food & Beverage Podcast, Episode 27 - Jacob Boehm, the chef of SnapPeaUnderground.com sits down with Max & Matt to chat about popup dinners, getting lost in Malaysia, doing college p...
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Episode 26 - Andrea Weigl, Writer, Cook, Voice of a Food Generation! from 2017-03-23T06:33:45
Episode 26 - Andrea Weigl - Writer, Cook, Voice Andrea leaves 17 years of writing law and food for the newsobserver.com to focus on producing Vivian Howard's PBS show, A Chef's Life http://apple.co...
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Episode 25 - Steven&Sam Goff of Brinehaus Food Truck from 2017-03-16T04:42:10
Episode 25 - Steven & Sam Goff of @Brinehaus Provisions Food Truck https://www.facebook.com/Brinehaus/ We get all up in the butchering side of the food world with Chef/Butcher Steven Goff and his w...
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Episode 24 - Durham Distillery's Melissa and Lee Katrincic from 2017-03-09T04:13:02
Episode 24 - Durham Distillery's Melissa & Lee Katrincic Durhamdistillery.com For Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2ngCM91 Join us on a Gin-Soaked pleasure ride with our favorite booze builders, Durham Di...
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Episode 23 - Inez Ribustello of On The Square&Tarboro Brewing Co. from 2017-03-02T04:55:58
Episode 23 - Inez Ribustello, co-owner of http://www.onthesquarenc.com & http://www.tarborobrewingcompany.com SHOW NOTES: http://bit.ly/2mJyCH3 In this episode, we chat with Inez about life at the ...
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Episode 22 - Architect Louis Cherry from 2017-02-23T05:07:10
Episode 22 - Architect Louis Cherry http://www.louischerry.com speaks with us about the restaurants he's designed in NC and working alongside James Beard Award winning Chefs, Ashley Christensen & A...
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Episode 21 - Piedmont Restaurant's Chef John May&GM Crawford Leavoy from 2017-02-16T04:41:58
Episode 21 - Piedmont Restaurant's Chef John May & GM Crawford Leavoy. http://piedmontrestaurant.com Click Here for Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2ljVMpE In this episode, we chat with John May & Crawfo...
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Episode 20 - Valentine's With Our Wives, Felicia Perry-Trujillo&Sarah Weiss from 2017-02-14T04:47:46
Episode 20 - Valentine's with our wives: Felicia Perry-Trujillo & Sarah Weiss. CLICK THE LINK FOR SHOW NOTES: http://bit.ly/2kvjbjv Love is in the air and we wanted to spend our Valentine's Day wit...
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Episode 19 - Royale's Kitchen Team: Jeff Seizer, Jesse Bardyn&Bobby Mcfarland from 2017-02-09T04:09:43
Episode 19 - Royale's Kitchen Team Chefs Jeff Seizer, Jesse Bardyn & Bobby McFarland join us in the studio to chat about their French/American restaurant, Royale and their lunch spot, Café Lucarne....
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Episode 18 - Teddy Klopf Of Provenance from 2017-02-02T03:45:09
Episode 18 - Chef/Owner of Provenance, Teddy Klopf. In this episode, we learn about the beauty of North Carolina, seen through the eyes and tastebuds of an extremely passionate chef. Klopf opens up...
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Episode 17 - Chef Chris Coleman, D.C.E. @Stoke/Charlotte Marriott City Center from 2017-01-27T04:44:04
Episode 17 - Charlotte Week comes to a close with Chef Chris Coleman, the Director of Culinary Experience at the Charlotte Marriott City Center and Stoke Restaurant. He talks about growing up in Ch...
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Episode 16 - Cocktail Sensei Stefan Huebner Owner of (...)dot dot dot from 2017-01-26T03:43:27
Episode 16 - In this episode, Cocktail Sensei Stefan Huebner drops knowledge all over the bar. We talk about his new place, dot dot dot (...) while discussing his history. There's mention of 'dick-...
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Episode 15 - Chef Matthew Krenz of The Asbury at The Dunhill Hotel from 2017-01-25T03:19
Episode 15 - Day 3 of Charlotte Week! Chef Matthew Krenz takes the elevator from the Asbury to our temporary studios at the Dunhill Hotel in the heart of Downtown Charlotte to chat about cooking, f...
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Episode 14 - Brian Lorusso, Bar Manager of Dogwood Southern Table&Bar from 2017-01-24T05:17:28
Episode 14 - Bar Manager of Charlotte's Dogwood Southern Table & Bar, Brian Lorusso. Barman Brian Lorusso gets into hospitality, hospitality and hospitality. It's clear that's what makes his bar si...
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Episode 13 - Chef Ben Philpott of Block&Grinder from 2017-01-23T06:32:39
In this episode, it's the beginning of Charlotte week and Chef Ben Philpott joins us get things kicked off. Ben is the executive chef of Block & Grinder (2 locations, Charlotte and Langtree). Ben c...
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Episode 12 - CurEat App With Steve Mangano from 2017-01-19T06:03:15
In this episode, Max & Matt sit down with Steve Mangano, the founder/creator of the CurEat App. CurEat is all about enabling consumers to find great independent restaurants by discovering restauran...
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Episode 11 - Valentine's Day with Videri Chocolate&Sam Ratto from 2017-01-12T12:30:19
In this episode, it's our Valentine's Day & Chocolate Show! We speak with Co-CEO & Chocolate Maker of Videri Chocolate Factory, Sam Ratto. We chat with Sam about the art of chocolate making, good c...
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Episode 10 - The CIDER Show with Mattie B, Cider Expert&Owner of Black Twig Cider House from 2017-01-05T13:31:06
In the Cider episode, we sit down with Black Twig Cider House owner, Mattie Beason. Mattie B is only one of eight Cider experts in the nation and he gives us an intriguing conversation about all th...
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***Bonus Episode*** End of the Year Recap from 2017-01-04T04:11:12
***Bonus Episode*** In this episode, Max & Matt highlight the best moments of the NC F&B Podcast in 2016 while imbibing some delicious local cider. They also feature a few reviews for some of the l...
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Episode 9 - The Bourbon Episode with Bernie Lubbers from 2016-12-29T13:48:51
In this episode, the whiskey professor Bernie Lubbers joins us to talk whiskey, bourbon, bottled in bond and a little bluegrass. Bernie Lubbers is the National Brand Ambassador for Heaven Hill Dist...
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Episode 8 - Chefs Chris Santucci of Plates Restaurant&Chef Scott James of the Angus Barn from 2016-12-22T14:03:39
In Episode 8, the Chef episode, Max & Matt sit down with beer, bourbon & Angus Barn Executive Sous Chef Scott James & Plates Kitchen Executive Chef Chris Santucci to talk about kitchen life. Both C...
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Episode 7 - Jamie DeMent Co-Owner of Piedmont Restaurant, Coon Rock Farms&Bella Bean Organics from 2016-12-14T20:34:43
Episode 7 - Max & Matt welcome Jamie DeMent, co-owner of Piedmont Restaurant, Coon Rock Farms and Bella Bean Organics. Jamie gives an in-depth look at what it takes to be a true farm-to-fork restau...
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Episode 1 - Hai Tran, Former Wine Director of Herons at the Umstead Hotel from 2016-12-01T01:38:06
In our first episode, we chat with former Umstead Hotel/Herons Restaurant Beverage Director, Hai Tran. Hai discusses his start in the industry, how he became a sommelier and how his Duke basketball...
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Episode 2 - Matt Weiss, Co-Host of the NC F&B, Sommelier&NY Giants Fan from 2016-12-01T01:00:49
In this episode, we get to know one of our hosts, Matthew Weiss. He discusses how he got his start in the industry, living in Los Angeles and New York, his travels abroad and ordering wine for the ...
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Episode 3 - Max Trujillo, Co-Host of the NC F&B, sommelier&legit member of Raidernation from 2016-11-30T23:58:20
In this episode we get a chance to meet one of our hosts, Max Trujillo. Max talks about growing up in Northern California, living his 20's in Los Angeles, becoming a sommelier. All the while lying ...
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Episode 4 - Bartending with Matthew Bettinger, GM of C.Grace from 2016-11-30T23:19:20
In this episode, Max & Matt discuss the presidential election and hypothetically talk about what to serve the candidates. Later, president of the USBG & GM of C Grace, Matthew Bettinger stops by to...
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Episode 5 - Henk Schuitemaker, Wine Director of the Angus Barn from 2016-11-30T22:01:03
In this episode, Max and Matt speak with Henk Schuitemaker, the Wine Director of the Angus Barn for the last 31 years. We learn a lot about the history of the Angus Barn, North Carolina wine, Matt'...
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Episode 6 - Gary Crunkleton of The Crunkleton Chapel Hill from 2016-11-30T05:10:11
Listen to Gary Crunkleton discuss how he created the Crunkleton, How cocktails became craft in North Carolina. Nine years later, Gary and his team are still pumping out amazing libations nightly. W...
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