NC F&B Podcast
480 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 105 ratingsHospitality 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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Transformers of Brew
August 08, 2019 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBFor years anybody who owned land or a restaurant or a bar in Raleigh wanted to get their hands on the space atop Boylan Street. Chris Borresson (aka Cap'n Redbeard, aka Magic maker) and his wife Sara Abernethy were not in Raleigh and did not seek this potential pot of gold that sat atop the Boylan Bridge. However, because they did not seek it, much like the Sorcerer's Stone, they were awarded it. Chris and Sara acquired the sleepy "also-ran" known as the Boylan Street Brew Pub in August ...
Craft Cocktails, Ghosts and Naked Women @ Revival 1869
August 01, 2019 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this episode we learn about sneaking booze into Iraq, banana curry cocktails and why Whistle Pig 15yr and Old Weller Antique 107 are floating Mike Stojic and Maleah Christie's boat. We get into some heavy vetting... of cocktails that is. We also eat booze filled ice cream and discuss why Johnson County and specifically Clayton, NC are rad! _________________________________________________ **Explore North Carolina one county at a time. And put Johnston County at the top of your next exc...
Booze, to Privatize or Not to Privatize, That Is the Question;
July 25, 2019 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBWhether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune (I.E. State controlled liquor) or to take arms against a sea of troubles. And, by opposing them, we go down the the arduous road of privatization. This is the conundrum, it is not all roses with a free market, there will be growing pains, but there will also be great gains. In the meantime house bill 971 & senate bill 290 have offered some upgrades to our current system. Listen in to find out what good...
Raft Wines Winemaker Jennifer Reichardt
July 18, 2019 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBWe shake up the format of the show from the get-go with a live, impromptu theme-song with musicians George Hage and Mike Rosado of the Pencil Pushers Podcast. (http://pencilpusherspodcast.libsyn.com) Then the show gets deep into California wine with winemaker Jennifer Reichardt of Raft Wines (https://drink.raft.wine) and, filling in for Matt Weiss, friend of the show, Swarup Bandyopadhyay. Listen to how the daughter of the a duck farmer becomes an entrepreneur in the wine industry. Her u...
The M-E-T-H-O-D Of The M-E-R-C-A-T-O Man
July 11, 2019 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBGabe Barker is the offspring of culinary royalty, JBF Award winners Karen and Ben Barker. Hear how Gabe created a farm to table "neapolitan style" pizza. Pizza with a thin crust but a New York chew. Chef Gabe has taken advantage of his roots to become a chef with a 360 degree of his food and his business. Everything inside of Pizzeria Mercato is meticulously considered, from the bread to the guest. Also-hear why; Octopus is a sentient being and needs to be cooked very carefully How to ...
Female Empowerment In The Vineyards of France
July 04, 2019 07:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBWhile the Women's FIFA World Cup is taking place in France 3 of France's top Female Winemakers from @vintage59imports joined us in studio in Raleigh. Francoise Le Calvez of Coupe Roses in Minervois, Francoise Ollier of Ollier-Taillefer in Faugeres and Melanie Pfister of Domaine Pfister in Alsace. In honor of national women’s month, we talk about how female winemakers are perceived in France and how each came to be leaders of their domains. We also talk about their families and the history of...
Cooking On The Straight and Narrow
June 27, 2019 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBWomen 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 don't realize about it, is the fact that it is not just a restaurant. Carroll's Kitchen is a non-profit cafe that employs women in crisis, whether these women went through incarceration, addiction, domestic violence or something else horrific, a job at Carroll’s Kitchen is an opportunity to resurrect their lives. Oh and by the way, the food is abs...
Sneaking Back Into Mexico
June 20, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBWe sit down with James Beard Nominee chef Oscar Diaz and the owner of the Cortez Raleigh, Charlie Ibarra. Oscar tells the story of sneaking back into Mexico on a research trip. Chef Oscar’s story symbolizes both his and Charlie's mission of fusing the flavors and culture of Mexico with the produce and bounty of North Carolina. We explore the rise and quality evolution of the Mexican restaurant in America, and the identity crisis of the South Eastern America Latino. In addition to ethnic ...
Stop Plowing and Save the World With Regenerative Agriculture
June 13, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBThis 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 regenerative agriculture, it literally would save the world. This episode explores the evolution of American farming and why the industry has become so problematic. This pod is for the history books and the history buffs. We discuss everything from the dust bowl, to World War 2 and modern day farming. A few guidelines to regenerativ...
PBR & Punk Rock With Chef Bill Smith
June 06, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBHere's why you want to listen to this episode; You will find out how to become an effective leader and also learn the following: Learn about the potato salad divide How you should choose mayonnaise How to easily make the most delicious Mexican corn that has ever graced your lips. How to become an executive chef. Why you can effect social change as a chef. Do you need any more reasons? Ok here is one more, learn to gracefully and happily ride off into the sunset (retire) w...
Creating Cocktail Culture in Raleigh
May 30, 2019 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBFoundation 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 cocktail bar, your whiskey bar or your wine bar, whatever you want it to be. We celebrate with the owners of Foundation Will Alphin & Vincent Whitehurst. Their “show runners” Garrett Waddell & Kyle Hankin also join us to describe the importance and impact of working at Foundation! Listen in and cheer...
Stem Ciders and The Northern Spy
May 23, 2019 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBWhy 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 episode with Mattie Beason to find out why he thought Stem Ciders was so delicious that he needed to bring them to NC. Stem Ciders is coming to NC in a big way, not only with distribution but with a dynamic bottle shop and tap room called The Northern Spy! Stem Ciders has something for everyone, from a...
Thrive NC 2019- The Most Impressive Gathering of NC Culinary Talent
May 16, 2019 07:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBIt's as if you were there, at Thrive NC with Max and Matt as they provide full access to everything. The Summit: "150 community leaders will explore unique solutions to food insecurity from across the country, engage in meaningful conversations about the state of food insecurity in North Carolina, and identify tangible next steps." to the Festival: "The two-day festival celebrates North Carolina’s culinary roots by bringing together top chefs and restaurants with live music. All ticket ...
The Story Of How To Be A Power Couple
May 09, 2019 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBNick and Rochelle Johnson have authored the fairytale, how you transition creative to corporate and have a successful marriage! Nick is a wild-man, he went from acupuncture in India and Australia to sailing a boat to Cuba and finally coming home to Durham to regenerate homes and neighborhoods. Rochelle provides the fortress of solitude where the ideas can rest and evolve in order to be effectively implemented with super strength. This power couple has created a commissary kitchen/event spa...
Outstanding Chef of the Year 2019: Ashley Christensen
May 07, 2019 05:20 - 5 minutes - 4.06 MBHooray! 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's food culture are unparalleled. We say thank you for the hard work and vision you have brought our state. Watch: https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1125584680726798337/pl/XvTKn7SmP-19sXLh.m3u8?tag=13&descending=true
Pizzeria Faulisi & Big Doms Bagels
May 02, 2019 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBHop 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 Andrew Carmellini, Joe's Pub, the W Hotel Miami and Andrea Reusing, Zach and Amber Faulisi formulated their dreams of opening an authentic Neopolitan pizza restaurant. What do you do during the day while you are running a successful pizza restaurant, you work on a bagel recipe! Big Dom's Bagel is the real deal and...
Ashley Christensen & Vivian Howard Together for Thrive NC
May 01, 2019 07:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBChristensen and Howard Bring All-Star Talent to Thrive NC Demo Stage Chefs from across the state bring diverse their talent and stories to the stage Ashley Christensen and Vivian Howard have announced their star-studded chef demo lineup for May 9 and 10 at Thrive NC presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) at City Market in Downtown Raleigh. Thrive NC is a two day event to raise awareness of food insecurity in North Carolina and to elevate organizations a...
Durham's Own Nano-Brewery
April 25, 2019 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBWe celebrate North Carolina Beer Month with creator of Glass Jug. The Glass Jug is not just a brewery or a tap room, Chris and Katy Creech are pioneers in the local craft beer movement. Chris and Katy were at the forefront of pushing across house bill 829, which enhances the flavor, freshness and accessibility of your growlers. This episode is like a juicy IPA, we talk local hops, pressure filled growlers and give you fair warning for the upcoming Brewgaloo! Grab yourself a cold one and a...
Heirloom Kitchen, Heritage Recipes and Family Stories From Immigrant Women
April 18, 2019 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBImagine 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 Anna Francese Gass needed to fill. After getting advice and guidance from the likes of Martha Stewart , Anna went to work. Anna traveled across the country to cook with immigrant grandmothers who had a reputation for making delicious and authentic food from their homelands. Listen in as we get the inside scoop of cooking in the ki...
Whiskey Kitchen Part 1 - The Thors
April 11, 2019 07:30 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBFair warning, this episode can be difficult to listen to at times. Michael and Sarah Thor were on the cusp of realizing their dreams when all of the sudden Michael suffered a horrific motorcycle accident. Michael is now in a wheelchair with C2 spinal cord injury and Sarah is his main caregiver. The Thor's nonetheless consider themselves lucky! Michael is a chef who is thankful for having regained his senses of smell and taste. Sarah considers themselves lucky that Michael was found in ...
Whiskey Kitchen Part 2 - The Team
April 11, 2019 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBWhiskey Kitchen was not going to fail. This is the story of how co-creator Jeff Mickel carried out Michael Thor's vision for Whiskey Kitchen. Also, hear about the first time Michael came back to see the spot he had dreamed of and meet the team. Let's talk a little whiskey also! GET TICKETS TO "Hey Neighbor" in Cary for April 29th - heyneighbor.eventbrite.com http://forrestfirm.com Forrest Firm, Business Attorneys Across North Carolina Need wine & beer? Of course you do,...
In Pursuit Of Flavor With Joyce Farms
April 04, 2019 07:00 - 59 minutes - 41.3 MBImagine farming chickens that take twice as long to grow and are half the size as a commercial chickens. Not an ideal business plan huh? Ron Joyce didn't want to grow the biggest chickens, he wanted to grow the best taking chickens. Ron's pursuit of flavor has led him to establish the domestic version of France's Label Rouge program. Joyce Farms Poulet Rouge is the only program of it's kind in the USA. Finding flavor also led Ron to Dr. Allen Williams, grass fed Aberdeen Angus Beef and Ad...
**Bonus** The News & Observer Community Voices
April 02, 2019 23:41 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBToday’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 Barnett, the associate opinion editor for the News & Observer, and featured a food-focused Community Voices panel consisting of chef/owner of Garland Cheetie Kumar, Chef Robert Copa Matos of COPA in Durham, Food Writer Drew Jackson of The News & Observer and your’s truly, Max Trujillo. We answer the questio...
Oakwood Pizza Box
March 28, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBOakwood 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 podcast will help you understand why and how Anthony Guerra was so successful at Bella Mia, An, and with opening Crawford & Son. Remember when you were a kid and you went to the local pizza spot to grab a slice, a coca-cola and celebrate your little league game. Remember, where you went after the high...
MATI Energy Brewed In Clayton, North Carolina
March 21, 2019 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBCEO of MATI Energy drink Eric Masters gives Max and Matt a "pick me up?"This episode dives deep into beverages and the healthy options available. We discover the effects of the Guayusa leaf and what the heck is Theobromine. You will also learn how bottled water came to be a staple of American society. Listen in, drink MATI, you will want to "Do More, Be Better!" Join Max at the News & Observer Community Voices Panel Wednesday, March 27th at the NC Museum of History. Get Ti...
Ancillary Fermentation With Sean Mckinney
March 14, 2019 07:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBSean McKinney raises the wand to his temple, then to Whit Baker's temple, they draw out their thoughts into the pensieve and it ultimately goes into your brew. Words cannot aptly describe how thoughtful and avant-garde the beers from Ancillary Fermentation are. Ancillary Fermentation is a side project or little sibling to Bond Brothers. In 2017 USA Today named Bond Brothers the best new brewery in the USA! Just a short 2 years later Ancillary Fermentation is a nominee for that same recogn...
Investing our time at the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina
March 07, 2019 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB"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 and produce, we have so many hungry? Listen in to find out how the CENC is facilitating the connection between food produced and food consumed. How do we get food to people in need? How does the food bank get food? How are food banks funded? How many people are hungry? All of these ques...
The NC Pope of Pizza Tonda
February 28, 2019 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBWhen 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 Moretti Forni? What style of pizza? Neopolitan? Romano? Deep Dish? New York Style? Or maybe something new and different that I've never heard of? What's the crust like? Is it cracker thin? Fluffy? Does it have a good chew? Culture and quality of life - well if you need us to expand upon this, then you simply nee...
Hey ABC Commission, Don't Be a Buzzkill...
February 21, 2019 08:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBAfter 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 with the growth of the NC Craft Distiller movement. Also, Gentry Lassiter, the owner of Lassiter Distilling, weighs in on the topic from the perspective of a small business owner in the North Carolina Distilling industry. There's progress to be made with liquor in this state and people are voicing ...
Taking Over The World, One Lick of Ice Cream at a Time
February 14, 2019 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBWhen 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, if you’re Jared Plummer, that’s what you dream of when you create the best new ice cream joint in North Carolina. Listen to his perspective of the industry and how he designed a comfortable life as an ice cream entrepreneur. To learn more about his cold creations, check out: http://www.tworoosters.co...
This Is Not A MONDAY Happy Hour
February 07, 2019 08:30 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBWelcome 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, Mike Rosado, John Lambrakis, Parkside's Jenessa Mitchell & Todd Henderson, Gene & Julie Gates, Will Alphin & Vincent Whitehurst of Foundation Bar, Clifford & Jen Truman. *What is the Kitchen Raleigh? Last September, four companies assembled to build a creative environment unique to the city. An Ar...
This Is Not A TUESDAY Happy Hour
February 07, 2019 08:25 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBWelcome to the 5-part series of The Kitchen Raleigh's This Is Not A Happy Hour Series. GUEST HOSTS Steven Such & Terrence Caufield!! . Guest appearances from Eric Montagne, Adam Eckhardt, Brian Habeeb, Felicia Trujillo, Wake Tech's Culinary and Hospitality Faculty, Jacob Boehm, Key City Spirits' Kathleen Smith, Pinetop Distilling' Gabe & Amanda Guillois. . *What is the Kitchen Raleigh? . Last September, four companies assembled to build a creative environment unique to the city...
This Is Not A WEDNESDAY Happy Hour
February 07, 2019 08:20 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBWelcome to the 5-part series of The Kitchen Raleigh's This Is Not A Happy Hour Series. Guest appearances from Drew Schenck, Kevin Barrett and Ian Murray of Dram & Draught, Florence Melin of Sucre & Sel, Whiskey Kitchen's Sarah Santoro Thor, Sean Patrick Tario, Forrest Firm's Jen Hoverstad, Drew Jackson of the News & Observer, Sarah Getsinger, and many more... *What is the Kitchen Raleigh? Last September, four companies assembled to build a creative environment unique to the city. ...
This Is Not A THURSDAY Happy Hour
February 07, 2019 08:15 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBWelcome 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, Jeremiah Bacon, Todd Woods, Kim Hammer and Lewis Norton of Bittersweet, Jen Peeler Truman, Forrest Mason, Mike Rosado, Troy Wallace, Nick Sagan and more and more... *What is the Kitchen Raleigh? Last September, four companies assembled to build a creative environment unique to the city. An Archit...
This Is Not A FRIDAY Happy Hour
February 07, 2019 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBWelcome 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 Architect, Brooke West of SOFlete, Randy Lewis of RanLew Dairy, Daniel Lewis of Coastal Seafood Provisions, Lewis and Cindy Sheets of Short Walk Wines, Jen Peeler Truman and much more!! *What is the Kitchen Raleigh? Last September, four companies assembled to build a creative environment unique to...
The Player’s Retreat with Gus Gusler & Chef Beth Littlejohn
January 31, 2019 10:29 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBNeed wine & beer? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&B podcast. Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to N...
*Bonus Episode* Something ELSE About Food with Candice Herriott-Townsend & Sean Brock
January 29, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBCLICK TO SUBSCRIBE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/something-else-about-food/id1449060383?mt=2 Today is a bonus episode featuring the new podcast from food writer/author Candice Herriott-Townsend and NC F&B Podcast co-host Max Trujillo. It’s called ‘Something ELSE About Food’ In the inaugural episode, Candice contacted iconic chef, Sean Brock to discuss his decision to move from Charleston to Tennessee, his new restaurant, his sobriety, becoming a father and his motivation in t...
A Brewing Muse in Raleigh with Crank Arm and Trophy Breweries
January 24, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBYou 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 (Owner and Creative Crusader of Crank Arm Brewing) into the studio to share the news about their brews. This episode is frothing with information. We chat about what it's like to win an award from the Great American Beer Festival. How to scale & schedule your barrel system. Why these guys beers (and Pizza btw) are so damn tasty. We also lea...
Joan Of Arc & Kris Of The Food Shed
January 17, 2019 08:00 - 51 minutes - 14.8 MBHow 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 your grocery store budget that will change the future for the better of our farmers. Kris Reid knows. Chef Kris Reid knows a ton about food. Chef Reid has been referred to as the Joan of Arc to the local Charlotte food movement. This episode is rich with topics affecting our "food shed." We tal...
This Ain't No Soup Kitchen
January 10, 2019 08:00 - 33 minutes - 11.6 MBMaggie Kane has made a place at her table for everyone. Despite all the nay-sayers telling Maggie that it wasn't possible to run a "pay what you can" restaurant. Not only is it possible to run a pay what you can restaurant, but it's profitable for the community. Listen in to find out what "Pay what you can" really means. Hear about how A Place At The Table Cafe has contributed thousands of meals to those struggling with homelessness. And, by the way this isn't just slop, this is high bro...
How and Where Do I Start My Own Food Truck
January 03, 2019 08:00 - 42 minutes - 14.8 MBImagine you could find all the kitchen space you needed at a fair price. The space had all the tools and machines, plus like minded people to riff off of and be creative with! This wonderful place exists in two locations and a third is coming soon! . Will Pettis was determined to be a successful business owner and nobody was going to get in his way. Neither people, money or even trouble with the law. https://www.thekitchenarchivenc.com . . . Looking for a home in the Triangle? C...
Weddings For Real Host Megan Gillikin
December 27, 2018 08:00 - 43 minutes - 15.1 MBIf 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 chat with Megan Gilikin of Weddings For Real https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weddings-for-real/id1364434224?mt=2 and A Southern Soiree www.asouthernsoiree.com to learn about the coolest weddings. As we learned it's not about the most money or even the coolest wedding, it's about the most authentic...
Copa Durham - Pre Castro Cuban Cuisine
December 20, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 23.5 MBRoberto Copa Matos was a bio-chemist and a political Cuban refugee. Elizabeth Turnbull born in Haiti, was/is a publisher of rare books. How did this combination end up in Durham to produce a 100% farm to table, authentic Cuban restaurant in Durham, North Carolina. Written words do not do justice to the passion, integrity and respect for history these to have for their food but the spoken word does! Listen in to discover the wonders of Cuban Cuisine, and classic Havana cocktail culture...
Wine Authorities with Craig Heffley
December 13, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 22 MBStop buying your wine at the grocery store, here's why; when you listen to local, thoughtful and knowledgeable wine shop owners like Craig Heffley they connect you to your bottle. Wine Authorities has an intimate knowledge of their wines, that knowledge ultimately benefits you the consumer because they can find the exact style or type of wine you are looking for. This episode is filled with great stories about winemakers, wine education, tales of starting your own business and the evoluti...
Episode 127 - Humanitarian Coffee=Farmer's First Coffee
December 06, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 22.6 MBDo 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 questions. Matt has built a bridge that connects you directly with your coffee. Beyond knowing where your coffee comes from, if you buy from Farmers's First, you know exactly which Honduran or Peruvian hardworking farmer will receive the dollars from your purchased coffee! You will also be assured th...
Let's start a conversation against drug-facilitated sexual assault
November 29, 2018 08:00 - 45 minutes - 15.6 MB-We take a break from our typical food and beverage conversations to talk about a serious, yet sadly under-reported crime happening in restaurants all over the world: DFSA, or Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault. -Sophia Woo, owner of https://www.mofushoppe.com, sits in as guest host as we open up the conversation to DFSA with CEO Barbara Cook and Director of R&D Dr. Nick Letourneau of Undercover Colors (https://www.undercovercolors.com). -Undercover Colors is a unique portable product that ...
Episode 125 - Locals Seafood
November 21, 2018 08:00 - 55 minutes - 19 MB-How two gentlemen Ryan Speckman and Lin Peterson went from selling local shrimp on the side of the road to becoming the preeminent purveyor of high quality North Carolina seafood in the RDU triangle. -We discuss the evolution of http://localsseafood.com from wholesaler to restauranteur. The luck of hiring chef Eric Montagne and all the cool things you can do with Red Mullet. People talk about no waste in restaurants, this is legitimately using the entire fish with ZERO waste! -Eat local...
Episode 124 - Tribucha Kombucha's Adrian Larrea
November 15, 2018 08:00 - 59 minutes - 20.5 MB-Find out exactly what Kombucha is and how it's made. Learn about the connection of your gut to your brain, seriously. Plus, there is a surprise story of how a shaman helped shaped this beverage business. Finally, as if you needed other reasons to listen Max and Adrian (founder of Tribucha) have an "idea off!" #camoyogapants -Grab a few different Kombucha's to try while you are listening, the episode will help you discern differences between each gut benefiting beverage. -Looking for a h...
Episode 123 - Andrew Ullom of Union Special Bread
November 08, 2018 08:00 - 57 minutes - 19.8 MBBaking, bread, pastry, opening a restaurant all in this episode. Andrew was at the top of the baking game working for Ashley Christensen as the executive pastry chef for AC Restaurants. However, Andrew felt the need to do more, to do something all his own. Andrew explains technique but also intention. Union Special Bread is an understatement. Take a listen to find out why this guys bread is so sought after and why his cafe opening is so highly anticipated.
Episode 122 - Sean Umstead & Michelle Vanderwalker of Kingfisher Durham
November 01, 2018 07:00 - 53 minutes - 18.2 MBHow to conceive a cocktail bar? Sean Umstead and Michelle Vanderwalker of Kingfisher Durham have thought it all out, or at least they sounded like they had. Sean and Michelle share the lessons they learned while attending Tales of the Cocktail. We even get a tip on the cocktail scene in Africa. We delve deep into how to open a high end cocktail bar. No stone was left unturned, we got into everything from writing the correct job posting that leads to cultural diversity amongst your staf...