NC F&B Podcast

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 with Chef Joe Flamm of Top Chef Fame and Richard Gruica the maven of Croatian cooking. Support our Sponsors: SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Need a Gig? Go to GigPro NCFB! and get your first gig, free of charge, from GigPro! Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Max and Matt headed down to Charleston Wine & Food to chat with the movers and shakers of the culinary world! In this mini-sode Max invited the 2021 NCFB POTY Preeti Waas to co-host. Max & Preeti caught up with Maneet Chauthan the Queen of Indian cuisine in America. Support our Sponsors: SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Need a Gig? Go to GigPro NCFB! and get your first gig, free of charge, from GigPro! Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

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 caught up with the pastry chef of Atlanta's Miller Union Chef Claudia Martinez who is nominated for This years JBF Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef. Support our Sponsors: SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Need a Gig? Go to GigPro NCFB! and get your first gig, free of charge, from GigPro! Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

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 caught up with Quentin Middleton an expert knife maker to some of the best chef's in the biz. Support our Sponsors: SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Need a Gig? Go to GigPro NCFB! and get your first gig, free of charge, from GigPro! Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Max and Matt headed down to Charleston Wine & Food to chat with the movers and shakers of the culinary world! In this mini-sode Max & Matt caught up with Meg Bickford the first ever female executive chef of the culinary institution that is Commanders Palace of New Orleans! Support our Sponsors: SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Need a Gig? Go to GigPro NCFB! and get your first gig, free of charge, from GigPro! Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Part 2 of our conversation with Chef Scott Crawford. Family, cooking, motorcycles and guitars, are the pillars of Chef Scott Crawfords life. Despite coming close to death and nearly succumbing to addiction Chef Scott carved out a piece of the restaurant industry all for himself and his family! Chef Scott has recieved 5 JBF noms, owns 3 restaurants with a 4th coming yet there is still more he wants from this industry... Support our Sponsors: SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Need a Gig? Go to GigPro NCFB! and get your first gig, free of charge, from GigPro! Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Family, cooking, motorcycles and guitars, are the pillars of Chef Scott Crawfords life. Despite coming close to death and nearly succumbing to addiction Chef Scott carved out a piece of the restaurant industry all for himself and his family! Chef Scott has recieved 5 JBF noms, owns 3 restaurants with a 4th coming yet there is still more he wants from this industry... Support our Sponsors: SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Need a Gig? Go to GigPro NCFB! and get your first gig, free of charge, from GigPro! Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

NC State's Dr. Joel Pawlak has created a pseudo DeLorean to bring whiskey into the future. If you love whiskey and spirits there is so mucht to consume in this episode! How to age spirits. What is white labeling Did you know that India is the largest whiskey drinking country in the world? What is Trap Music? Who is defining The American Single Malt Whiskey Category? Support our Sponsors: SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Need a Gig? Go to GigPro NCFB! and get your first gig, free of charge, from GigPro! Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

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 business and a family together! In this episode Max & Matt learned: What's the difference between a Macaron & a Macaroon Who is BTS Why baking with flour can be a challenge in North Carolina. How to make nixtatacos Support our Sponsors: SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Need a Gig? Go to GigPro NCFB! and get your first gig, free of charge, from GigPro! Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

How can formal education help your carreer in hospitality? Dr. Bob O'Halloran , the Director of the School Hospitality Leadership at @eastcarolinauniv.☠️ talks a about what it means to be a chef and how to run a restaurant. Bob's program teaches you hand on information such as how to actually make it in the industry. Tune in to get schooled and learn more about ECU's hospitality program! Support our Sponsors: SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Need a Gig? Go to GigPro NCFB! and get your first gig, free of charge, from GigPro! Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Here's a bonus episode and a simulcast of the new podcast Sound Palate with Kitty Kinnin of 96.1 BBB on the radio! Kitty sits down with our co-host of the NC F&B Podcast, Max Trujillo, to discuss his brand new food Hall, Craften - opening up in Knightdale, NC this Friday, Feb 11th. She also gets into Max's previous music career, how he and Matt Weiss met, then created the NC F&B Podcast and more... There's also a little Raider talk because they're both die hard fans. Support our Sponsors: Need a Gig? Go to GigPro NCFB! and get your first gig, free of charge, from GigPro! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Saint James Seafood is ready to reopen despite unforseen barriers for a 3rd time. "Flavor is critical." Chef Matt talks about why Saint James is so important to the Durham community and why he had to get it back open! Also in this episode, chatter about how Matt became a Chef, is it ok to eat octopus and what pairs with sherry? Support our Sponsors: Need a Gig? Go to GigPro NCFB! and get your first gig, free of charge, from GigPro! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

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. What- was the best quote from this episode, "grief is love perservering." Support our Sponsors: Need a Gig? Go to GigPro NCFB! and get your first gig, free of charge, from GigPro! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

"On a very special episode" of the NC F&B, the guys sit down with Matthew Register & Rodolfo Sandoval and discover how to find work/life balance in the restaurant industry. Here's some things discovered and discussed; How do you organize your weekly schedule? Who to have as a support system? When to schedule family time? What is a "tweezer chef" and a Pibil Taco? Why you should care even if you don't have a family? Support our Sponsors: Need a Gig? Go to GigPro NCFB! and get your first gig, free of charge, from GigPro! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Do you need more staff? Gigpro is to restaurant staffing what Airbnb is to lodging or Uber to transportation and Tinder to...eh disregard that last comparison. Chef Ben Ellsworth felt the problems from the beginning of the staffing epidemic, a light bulb went off on how to solve it and now the solution is at the tip of your fingers! Listen in to hear how you can better your business or your career. Also learn: The entrepreneurial spirit of florists Why every restaurant person should read Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential What will attract a new labor force? Need a Gig? Go to GigPro NCFB! and get your first gig, free of charge, from GigPro! Support our Sponsors: SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Ben Colvin is bringing craft brewing to soda! Whether or not you're partaking in Dry January, you can get down with @devilsfootbrew nonalcoholic beverages (word on the street is they make a pretty good mixer too…)! On this episode, we sit down with founder Ben Colvin to chat about his background in wilderness therapy and conservation. We also learn how Ben transitioned into making nonalcoholic beverages and where the name Devil's Foot comes from. Actually the process of making DB Brews is very similar to making beer. Tune in to hear more! Support our Sponsors: SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

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 events. While Matt and Max have come to the realization that neither of them are Barbara "Wawa" Walters, it turns out that people feel very comfortable talking with them and sharing their true feelings. Au revoir 2021, Bon Jour 2022! Support our Sponsors: SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

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 not only great food and drink but there are events like book clubs and live podcasts! Sean Umstead, Michelle Vanderwalker and King Kenney are the royal triumvirate of behind Kingfisher, Queeny's and soon to be Queen Burger! Sean heads food and drink, Michelle is the design factor and King is leading events and it all works. Also in this episode learn what momofukation is and if Max Trujillo has been naughty or nice this year? Support our Sponsors: Holiday Champagne Seminar and Tasting with Matthew Weiss!! click the link SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

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. https://www.pittcountybbq.com Peter Zukiwski of Pitt County BBQ has been studying NC BBQ for years to understand the beauty and technique of what makes the Old North State so special. Peter traveled to NC to visit all of the best producers in the state and dropped by the studios to talk about it. Listen to a one on one interview with Max and Peter as they talk about the various styles of what makes NC unique in the scope of BBQ across the land. Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: Blue Shark Vodka https://www.bluesharkvodka.com, all the taste without the bite! SPOT ON spoton.com Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! https://www.joevangogh.com Proof Alcohol Ice Cream https://proofalcoholicecream.com Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Biridiana and Alondra Frausto of @fondalupitanc in Sanford, NC are one of @eater's best 11 new restaurants in America this year! Fonda Lupita does not serve your typical Mexican fare, rather everything is made how their mom (Lupita) would make it at home (with recipes inspired by Queretaro Mexico where their mom is from). We talk about their journey in the restaurant biz and how they landed in Sanford, as well as how the Eater article has affected their business. Find out what Menudo is and how what's the deal with quesabirria? Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Sam Hess will turn you into a "cookie monster!" Compelled to do something to help during the social unrest of June 2020 Sam decided she would use her baking talents to raise money for the Exoneration Initiative. Not only did this help the Black Lives Matter Movement but it proved to Sam that she could use her baking skills professionally. Sam figured out exactly what it would take to quit her day job and follow her passion of baking. This is a story of passion, inspiration and diligence. Some have said that Bites of Sam are to cookies what Ben and Jerry's is to Ice Cream. Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

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 of the top producers of Muscadine wines in North Carolina! Muscadine is sweet yes. Muscadine is a group of grapes that is very comfortable in the humid summers of the south. Muscadine grows very well in North Carolina. Muscadine provides the capital for North Carolina's burgeoning wine industry to make all types of wine! Now lets talk turkey, what are you drinking for for Turkey Day? Max is drinking Blackberry wine, Matt is drinking some bugey Grand Gru Champagne out of magnum. Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Mike Shumake is an "ELI" (Extremely Large Individual) but not just in stature, Mike is large in personality and altruistic endeavors. It's very important to listen to this episode in order to understand: How Mike combats food insecurity Why Felicia Trujillo's nickname is Hotfooted Henrietta Who's right in Max and Matt's battle over the best way to feed our children What the heck is a Rambutan? And some Yiddish words… Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Brandon Bnice Shepard has discovered his culinary identity and its lucky for the citizens of the Emerald Isle, NC! Despite the grind of making world class BBQ, Brandon partners with his wife Elizabeth to run the front of the house and they stay close to their little girl by bringing her to work to stoke the fire! Listen in to hear Brandon talk about what it means to him to connect with his cultural roots to make BBQ. Also, learn about some of Shepard's culinary heroes like, Helen Turner, Steve Grady and more. It's a tasty episode! Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Southern Season was a "Mecca" of all fine Southern culinary goods and it was located in Chapel Hill, NC. A Southern Season had the best wine, an impeccable chocolate selection, the finest crafted cooking tools, the pinnacle of all culinary retail, until it couldn't. Unfortunately, it was impossible in this day and age to maintain the success of this large brick and mortar retail shop (also the restaurant Weathervane and the prominent cooking school). This is the story of how fine specialty goods retail survives & potentially thrives in 2021. We also get the skinny on Almonds, what are the top selling cooking tools and a refresher on regenerative agriculture. This episode has it all! Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

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 thankfully for us North Carolinians ended in Durham! Listen to the amazing path/adventure "Flip" went on to achieve Culinary excellence! Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Exhale and turn your home into a haven! Visit Exhaleathome.com Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

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 unique kind of California-style doughnuts with a Lexington flavor. The name of the shop stems from the business that previously occupied the space, The Red Pig (a BBQ spot)—plus, red's their favorite color. Learn more about this dynamic duo and their delicious doughnuts by tuning into the episode tomorrow! Support our Sponsors: Visit Lexington NC The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Exhale and turn your home into a haven! Visit Exhaleathome.com Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

The Saleh family has been providing authentic Mediterranean experiences in North Carolina since 1977! Simone Saleh shares the family secrets of bringing the bounties of Lebanon to the Triangle of North Carolina. Hummus, Falafel, Tahini and more, this episode will make you hungry. Grab a piece of pita and fill it up. Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Exhale and turn your home into a haven! Visit Exhaleathome.com Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

The guys sat down with Sheri Castle, TV's budding new star on PBS' The Key Ingredient. Here's what they learned; What you eat is who you are? Who is on Sheri's show? Cheeti Kumar, Joe Kwon, Meherwan Irwani, just to name a few. Why, because a food show should be useful. Sheri is a living legend, tune into the episode and you will know. Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Exhale and turn your home into a haven! Visit Exhaleathome.com Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Joe Parker decided that being a dentist was not impactful enough as being a gluten free baker. Here is what Matt and Max learned from him. When you have gluten allergy and you can feel alienated. Why most gluten free baked goods taste "gluten free." What is the gluten free eyeroll & what is truly vegan? Where does JP make his delicious pastries. Why multiple flours makes delicious pasty How Joe manages his business and being a dad to 2year old triplets! Who? Joe makes his pastry's inclusive for everyone. Support our Sponsors: Visit Johnston County! https://www.johnstoncountync.org The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Exhale and turn your home into a haven! Visit Exhaleathome.com Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Christy & Matt Griffith are using their gifts & talents to make not only downtown Holly Springs, but the world a better place! Messy sandwiches, infused tea cocktails set in a refurbished 19th century landmark house. Need I say more? Matt and Christy exude craft and hospitality at the Pimiento Tea Room, Check it out! Come to their Curesearch for children's cancer dinner on this Monday night 9/27 at 6:30, Matt is providing the wines and guest "somming" for the night! Limited tickets available. Call them to purchase tickets at 984.225.4213. Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Exhale and turn your home into a haven! Visit Exhaleathome.com Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Max & Matt are back in Lexington, NC and learning the inns, outs and all about Cider. What: One of the original fermented beverages, Cider made locally and craftily in North Carolina! Where: Bull City Ciderworks newish production facility in the depot district of Lexington, NC When: John Clowney realized Angry Orchard and Woodchuck were only making sweet, mass produced ciders. Bull City Ciderworks began in Durham in 2013. Why: Because Cider is an alternative adult beverage that is dynamic, thirst quenching and refreshing! Tune in to hear all about how Bull City makes there cider and why they have risen to the top of the cider market! Support our Sponsors: Interested in a weekend adventure? Visit Lexington, NC! for more information, go to https://visitlexingtonnc.com The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Exhale and turn your home into a haven! Visit Exhaleathome.com Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Inez Rubistello put pen to paper to chronicle her amazing ascend to the literal top of the wine world and the terror that tried to derail it. Who: Inez Rubistello- Sommelier extraordinaire, friend of Domaine Dujac, creator of Tarboro Brewing Company and owner of On The Square restaurant. When: The events around 9.11.01 Why: Journaling is a key for many wildly successful people What: Inez wrote a book called "Life After Windows." Support our Sponsors: Get tickets to the Triangle Wine Company's farm to table wine dinner HERE! The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee & Cafe Femenino Exhale and turn your home into a haven! Visit Exhaleathome.com Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

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 to wash it down. What: A brewery that is also a community center. Who: owners Brent and Ashlee Moore wanted to bring a unique experience and delicious craft beer to their hometown. In the process they found kindred spirits in co-brewers Eric Gibble and Brandon Essick. Where: The Depot district of Lexington, NC, a revived bohemian location! Support our Sponsors: Interested in a weekend adventure? Visit Lexington, NC! for more information, go to https://visitlexingtonnc.com Get tickets to the Triangle Wine Company's farm to table wine dinner HERE! The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Exhale and turn your home into a haven! Visit Exhaleathome.com Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Our dear friend Crystal Harris (who you might know as @mamassalsa!) finally joins us on the pod for an amazing convo about all things salsa! Crystal has been making salsa practically her whole life—growing up in a Mexican household she'd watch her mom and grandma make salsa—and got her big break after selling her own at a church event, where it was a hit. She talks to us about how Mama's Salsa has evolved since then, the inspiration behind her recipes, and what her next step is. 🍅🌶🥑 Support our Sponsors: Get tickets to the Triangle Wine Company's farm to table wine dinner HERE! The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Exhale and turn your home into a haven! Visit Exhaleathome.com Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Support our Sponsors: Get tickets to the Triangle Wine Company's farm to table wine dinner HERE! The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Exhale and turn your home into a haven! Visit Exhaleathome.com Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

The gents go on the road to one of the "Mecca's" of BBQ, Lexington, NC. Their first stop was at Lexington BBQ AKA Monks. Here's what they learned; What makes Lexington BBQ different than Eastern NC and Texas. Why pork shoulder became the meat of choice Who are the major players in the Lexington BBQ game. When to take your meat off the smoker. How many pounds of pork get cooked per day? When you learn this in relation to the amount of people there are in the city of Lexington you will be shocked! Where to put the dip versus the sauce? Support our Sponsors: Get tickets to the Triangle Wine Company's farm to table wine dinner HERE! The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Exhale and turn your home into a haven! Visit Exhaleathome.com Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

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 What is an IBU in beer making? Where do you make the distinction between an ale and a lager? Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Exhale and turn your home into a haven! Visit Exhaleathome.com Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

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 myths around bartending and give us the scoop on what he's been up to since the pandemic, including his very own online cocktail classes (go to cocktailclass.com for those) and making drinks for our recent Sidedoor Speakeasy event at @thekitchenraleigh. We also talk about his love of fernet, a DIY bar project in his garage, and what are the best North Carolina spirits! Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

This episode features some underground food concepts you may not heard of yet… but are most definitely going to want to check out. Introducing @winnerwinnerramendinner, @12pawsicecream and @_919_secret_sauce_! These delicious concepts don't have a brick-and-mortar (yet), but rather their food is only available through Instagram DM (think of it like a drug deal for ramen, pizza and ice cream?). We talk to the three players behind this punk rock crew about how they got into the business of cooking for people, what kinds of food they're dishing out now, and more. Tune in tomorrow! Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

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- Adam Carolla met the guys for an epic lunch at Jake Wood's Lawrence BBQ in Boxyard RTP. Adam was joined by Mike August & Chris Laxamana . Max and Matt also asked Lee Katrincic of Durham distillery to join. Lee brought a pony keg filled with a cocktail of American Dry gin and fresh watermelon juice. To say lunch was epic is an understatement. Adam chatted with the boys about; Brisket What bbq means to him why he was in Raleigh How he approaches the interview. Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Have you really thought about the business of farming? Cape Fear Credit Farm Credit finances farmers to improve rural and agricultural lifestyles. Here's what the guys learned; Why it's so important to buy local and how it stimulates the neighborhood you live in. How can small farmers band together to improve the greater good. Where your food comes from is extremely important When farmers are able to harvest their crops, impacts farming business in so many ways. Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her [email protected] Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Matt & Max got off their asses and out from behind their microphones to stage a momentous event. What happened at Bubbles & Brisket? 18 Sparkling wines and champagne from around the world 17 Tents 7 bad ass chefs/pit masters cooking up their unique take on Brisket 2 Magical musicians in George Hage & Thomas Anderson 2 Of Santa's helpers 1 Monsoon & 1 Master Sommelier - Max Kast Live & recorded music by Thomas Anderson & George Hage used by permission. Check out Thomas Anderson Music on Spotify HERE! Or go to https://thomasandersonmusic.com Check out George Hage's music and art on Instagram and his band Jack The Radio for music and live dates! Support our Sponsors: Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

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 learned; How a really good author pieces a story together. When to take the next step in your life. What it's like to wanna' f*&K your co-worker. Why you get into the restaurant industry. Support our Sponsors: Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

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 knows what a truly authentic Mexican Taco is Why Birria Tacos are so on trend? How to eat a Cabeza Taco? What is a Lengua Taco Join us for Bubbles & Brisket a collaboration of chefs, pit-masters, wine producers and sommeliers, pairing sparkling wine with a variety of cooking techniques and side dishes that feature everyone's favorite: brisket. The event will take place on June 26th from 2pm to 6pm outside of V Pizza Cary. Click here to get tickets. Support our Sponsors: Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

We've got chef @kimfloresca of @goopkitchen on the pod (yes THAT @goop with Gwyneth)! Goop Kitchen is a clean delivery service based in LA that serves delish bowls, salads, soups, summer rolls and other healthy eats—and Max got the chance to meet Kim in person and try out a ton of things from the menu on a trip to California a couple weeks ago! Kim came into the position as Goop Kitchen's chef with quite an impressive resume, with previous experiences at top restaurants around the world including El Bulli, Per Se, and The Restaurant at Meadowood. She and her husband also opened and ran One Restaurant in Chapel Hill before moving back to Cali. Learn more about Kim, Goop Kitchen and more by tuning in. Join us for Bubbles & Brisket a collaboration of chefs, pit-masters, wine producers and sommeliers, pairing sparkling wine with a variety of cooking techniques and side dishes that feature everyone's favorite: brisket. The event will take place on June 26th from 2pm to 6pm outside of V Pizza Cary. Click here to get tickets. Support our Sponsors: Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Brandon McCraney is a man of action. After a career in the Airforce, a successful corporate career, an engineering degree and 2 master's degree (one of those from Harvard by the way) Brandon decided he was ready for something else. He was ready to build a local sustainable distillery. Here's what the boys learned when they sat down with Brandon; The art of blending whiskey? How a distillery can revitalize a community. What an heirloom grain of bourbon is? Why his bourbon tastes so DAMN good! Where in the hell is Zebulon Join us for Bubbles & Brisket a collaboration of chefs, pit-masters, wine producers and sommeliers, pairing sparkling wine with a variety of cooking techniques and side dishes that feature everyone's favorite: brisket. The event will take place on June 26th from 2pm to 6pm outside of V Pizza Cary. Click here to get tickets. Support our Sponsors: Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

The guys sat down with Chef and Sommelier Doreen Colondres of Vitis House. Oh, you are wondering how you can become both a chef and a Sommelier? Listen in and find out. Here's what else they learned; How honey can make crispy yet healthy chicken wings. What is Lechon Why Max is the Jason Bourne of food service How to make your favorite dishes healthy? When to expand your palate? Who wrote The kitchen Doesn't Bite? Join us for Bubbles & Brisket a collaboration of chefs, pit-masters, wine producers and sommeliers, pairing sparkling wine with a variety of cooking techniques and side dishes that feature everyone's favorite: brisket. The event will take place on June 26th from 2pm to 6pm outside of V Pizza Cary. Click here to get tickets. Support our Sponsors: Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Gina Stephens is the Publisher and creator of Raleigh Magazine. Gina sat down with Max and Matt to discuss; What does journalistic integrity mean today? Where can I get the best chicken sandwich in Raleigh? Why did Raleigh need it's own magazine? How does it feel to go on a sting operation? Who is Sarah Weiss' biggest fan? Join us for Bubbles & Brisket a collaboration of chefs, pit-masters, wine producers and sommeliers, pairing sparkling wine with a variety of cooking techniques and side dishes that feature everyone's favorite: brisket. The event will take place on June 26th from 2pm to 6pm outside of V Pizza Cary. Click here to get tickets. Support our Sponsors: Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Caz & Craig Makepeace have figured out how to travel for a living! Here's what else they figured out; Why to start the This Is Raleigh Podcast When to and when not to travel with your kids? Where's places near Raleigh that are cool to road trip to? How to find parking in Wrightsville beach? What's up with the seaside dining in Beaufort, NC? Listen in for a tour around North Carolina! Join us for Bubbles & Brisket a collaboration of chefs, pit-masters, wine producers and sommeliers, pairing sparkling wine with a variety of cooking techniques and side dishes that feature everyone's favorite: brisket. The event will take place on June 26th from 2pm to 6pm outside of V Pizza Cary. Click here to get tickets. Support our Sponsors: Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]