Synopsis
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.
Episodes
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The Event Of The Summer, Bubbles & Brisket!
08/07/2021 Duration: 44minMatt & Max got off their asses and out from behind their microphones to stage a momentous event. What happened at 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 & 2 Of Santa's helpers 1 Monsoon & Live & recorded music by Thomas Anderson & George Hage used by permission. Check out Thomas Anderson Music on Spotify Or go to Check out 's music and art on Instagram and his band for music and live dates! Support our Sponsors: Drink ! Think Differently About Dessert 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: or
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Just the Tip -The Tell All Restaurant book With Tonya Fritch
01/07/2021 Duration: 59minThis 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 ! Think Differently About Dessert 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: or
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Talking Taco With The Fighting Spirit of Chef David Peraza-Arce
24/06/2021 Duration: 52minYou 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 are so on trend? How to eat a 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. Support our Sponsors: Drink ! Think Differently About Dessert 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: or
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Chef Kim Floresca Working With Gwyneth at Goop Kitchen
17/06/2021 Duration: 53minWe’ve got chef of on the pod (yes THAT with )! 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 , , and The Restaurant at Meadowood. She and her husband also opened and ran 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. Support our Sponsors: Drink ! Think Differently About Dessert Use promo code 'NCFB'
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The Art Of Blending Whiskey At Olde Raleigh Distillery
10/06/2021 Duration: 57minis 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 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 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. Support our Sponsors: Drink ! Think Differently About Dessert 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 s
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A Chef & A Sommelier, Oh Also An Author, Doreen Colondres
03/06/2021 Duration: 49minThe guys sat down with Chef and Sommelier of . 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 Why is the of food service How to make your favorite dishes healthy? When to expand your palate? Who wrote 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. Support our Sponsors: Drink ! Think Differently About Dessert 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: or
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Madam Publisher - Gina Stephens
27/05/2021 Duration: 58minis the Publisher and creator of . 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 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. Support our Sponsors: Think Differently About Dessert 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: or
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Travel The World With Your Family & Get Paid For IT
20/05/2021 Duration: 55minhave figured out how to travel for a living! Here's what else they figured out; Why to start the 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 What's up with the seaside dining in 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. Support our Sponsors: Think Differently About Dessert 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: or
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Female Indian Rebel Warrior
13/05/2021 Duration: 01h12sMax & Matt sat down with an incredible woman. is of Indian descent and a force to be reckoned with. Preeti let the boys in on many Indian cooking secrets, here's what the gents learned: What is curry? How heat is supposed to excite the palate and not fatigue it? What is ? Which takes longer, opening a restaurant or getting married? Why you should help to fight hunger? Support our Sponsors: is an innovative initiative to improve children’s health and well-being and keep North Carolina’s businesses competitive. It is employer-led change to increase access to research-based, family-friendly practices — big and small — that improve workplace productivity, recruitment and retention; grow a strong economy; and support children’s healthy development. Think Differently About Dessert 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: or
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What Do An NFL Kicker, A Chief & A Blue Shark Have In Common?
06/05/2021 Duration: 01h07minThe guys sit down with 2nd leading all time scorer and CEO to discuss own, Blue Shark Vodka. Here is what they learned; Why North Carolina Sweet Corn makes delicious vodka. What is it like inside the mind of an when the game is on the line? How to scale a homegrown product to national levels? Did Connor Barth have any tackles in his NFL career? Which of Mac or Matt's children will grow up to be NFL kickers because of the . Support our Sponsors: is an innovative initiative to improve children’s health and well-being and keep North Carolina’s businesses competitive. It is employer-led change to increase access to research-based, family-friendly practices — big and small — that improve workplace productivity, recruitment and retention; grow a strong economy; and support children’s healthy development. Think Differently About Dessert 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, contac
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Whole Hog BBQ Champion & Newly Crowned Prince of BBQ
29/04/2021 Duration: 52minAs the legendary Sam Jones said, "That's some good fuckin' BBQ!" Max and Matt got to chat with the champion of the Discovery Plus Channel's Moonshiner's Smoke Ring BBQ competition. Here's what the guys learned; How a career in transportation and a conversation with led to a career in BBQ. It's all about the When a rehearsal dinner sets off a marriage and a business. Why it's important to not fall asleep when heating up your cast iron skillet. What inspiration a baby sitter named Grace provided. Why Hog cheek is delicious Support our Sponsors: is an innovative initiative to improve children’s health and well-being and keep North Carolina’s businesses competitive. It is employer-led change to increase access to research-based, family-friendly practices — big and small — that improve workplace productivity, recruitment and retention; grow a strong economy; and support children’s healthy development. Think Differently About Dessert Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced
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Bourbon In A Time Machine
22/04/2021 Duration: 59minAeva 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 bourbon in 5 days? This discussion was controversial and here's what was bantered about; Is a hater or a traditionalist? When liquor is enhanced in a lab, is it the precipice of creativity or the death of craft? What is Support our Sponsors: is an innovative initiative to improve children’s health and well-being and keep North Carolina’s businesses competitive. It is employer-led change to increase access to research-based, family-friendly practices — big and small — that improve workplace productivity, recruitment and retention; grow a strong economy; and support children’s healthy development. Think Differently About Dessert 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: or
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From A Street Corner Tricycle to Happy + Hale
15/04/2021 Duration: 01h32sThe gents sit down with a pillar of the Raleigh community, , the owner of Happy + Hale. Here's what they learned; What does leadership truly mean? When can you scale to 100 locations? How to make healthy food that doesn't sacrifice flavor? Where do you go to get staff in these times? Why Support our Sponsors: is an innovative initiative to improve children’s health and well-being and keep North Carolina’s businesses competitive. It is employer-led change to increase access to research-based, family-friendly practices — big and small — that improve workplace productivity, recruitment and retention; grow a strong economy; and support children’s healthy development. Think Differently About Dessert 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: or
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A Jersey Journey To Southern Cooking
08/04/2021 Duration: 01h09minThe guys sit down with to talk about it what it's like to take over a Southern cooking institution such as Here's what they learned; What was it like to work with How to make food without a hood? Which mayo went on the famous tomato sandwiches of What is an Afoiecalypse? Will be a franchise quarterback in the ? Support our Sponsors: is an innovative initiative to improve children’s health and well-being and keep North Carolina’s businesses competitive. It is employer-led change to increase access to research-based, family-friendly practices — big and small — that improve workplace productivity, recruitment and retention; grow a strong economy; and support children’s healthy development. Think Differently About Dessert 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: or
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Ripe Revival-What To DO With Excess Produce
01/04/2021 Duration: 55minDo you often crave a healthy yet filling snack? CEO of Will Kornegay sat down with the guys to discuss the ways that he helps farmers by using their excess produce. Here's what the guys learned; How to make a healthy protein gummy aka fruit chewable from all natural produce? The fact that polyphenols are proven for better absorption (of nutrients) and bio-accessibility as well as demonstrate anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties. What is Why is used? Where do gelatin and come from? This is a chewy episode! Support our Sponsors: is an innovative initiative to improve children’s health and well-being and keep North Carolina’s businesses competitive. It is employer-led change to increase access to research-based, family-friendly practices — big and small — that improve workplace productivity, recruitment and retention; grow a strong economy; and support children’s healthy development. Think Differently About Dessert Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and
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How Much Should I Tip & Waging The War Over Minimum Wages
25/03/2021 Duration: 58minHow 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? Should tips be pooled? should each person earn their own tips ( ala an independent contractor) and be mandated to tip out other staff a certain percentage? How do patrons, owners, front of house and back of house feel about additional service charges? All of these questions and more get answered on this episode by the following industry leaders; Support our Sponsors: is an innovative initiative to improve children’s health and well-being and keep North Carolina’s businesses competitive. It is employer-led change to increase access to research-based, family-friendly practices — big and small — that improve workplace productivity, recruitment and retention; grow a strong economy; and support children’s healthy development. Think Differently About Dessert Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered b
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Inside The Hive With Cloister Honey
18/03/2021 Duration: 01h04minAre you fascinated by honey bee's? You will be after this episode! The boys sit down with and of and here's what they learned; What is the life cycle of bee's? How the is distributed? Why a male bee's are only 3% of the hive population? Fascinating is an understatement for this episode. Give it a listen and I promise your brain will be buzzing! Support our Sponsors: is an innovative initiative to improve children’s health and well-being and keep North Carolina’s businesses competitive. It is employer-led change to increase access to research-based, family-friendly practices — big and small — that improve workplace productivity, recruitment and retention; grow a strong economy; and support children’s healthy development. Think Differently About Dessert Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! And listen to your Boss... and don't forget to use the promo code: "ncfbpodcast" for 10% off your purchase on Amazon.com The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For
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All about Moonshine and Bootlegging With Call Family Distillers
11/03/2021 Duration: 01h08minThe last episode of our series features ! We take you all on a tour through the distillery while learning its history from owner Brian Call, the 7th generation distiller of his family’s distillery. Brian talks to us about his dad, Willie Clay Call (aka The Uncatchable), one of the most famous moonshine haulers in the biz. First we check out the cars and then we sample some product from Brian’s wife, who runs the upcoming full bar at the distillery. This is a wild episode Tune in!
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Bridgerton? No Brij Empowering Small Business
04/03/2021 Duration: 47minImagine you as a business owner had a (Gaelic for bridge) to your audience/customers that they would actually cross to meet you? Matt and Max sit down with the gents from Brij who know how to create that, here's what they learned; How to Empower Small Business with Big Dreams Why social media has become a pay to play scenario What the small business owner can do to collaborate and thus circumvent the pay to play options. Hey you small business owner, listen in, it will help you! Support our Sponsors: is an innovative initiative to improve children’s health and well-being and keep North Carolina’s businesses competitive. It is employer-led change to increase access to research-based, family-friendly practices — big and small — that improve workplace productivity, recruitment and retention; grow a strong economy; and support children’s healthy development. Think Differently About Dessert Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! And listen to your Boss... and don't forget to use the promo code: "ncfbpodcast"
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Wonderful Wines of Wilkes County With Raffaldini & Elkin Creek Vineyards
25/02/2021 Duration: 01h04minMax and Matt continue their tour of Wilkes County! Here's what they learned; Jay Raffaldini of Vineyards specializes in Italian-style dry white and red wines. How Jay tbrought to Louis Jeroslow of ! helped elevate the property in 2001 and in addition to wine offers up some pretty dank brick-oven pizzas that they prepare from scratch every Sunday. Why moved to the Blue Ridge Mountains Tune in to learn more about these wineries! Support our Sponsors: Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! And listen to your Boss... and don't forget to use the promo code: "ncfbpodcast" for 10% off your purchase on Amazon.com The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: or