Nc F&b Podcast

How to conceive a cocktail bar? and 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 . 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 staff. Menu creation and design and how to not alienate guests by creating an inclusive cocktail menu. We even discuss business leadership as Matt uses the as a hypothetical obstacle for a bar owner. This episode is deep and thoughtful, grab the appropriate beverage!   Get your tickets for Social House & the Carolina Hurricanes All-Star Chef Series

Carla Hall is simply the real deal, honest, hardworking and authentic! In Pittsboro, NC we caught up with Carla at the comfy digs of the The to discuss her personal life, being on and her new book .  Listen in to get a sneak preview into Carla's book and what it's like to trip at the    

Join Matt and Max under the tent at . In listening to this star studded lineup of F&B excellence you will feel as if you are there. Virtually smell the scents, taste the treats, and understand what makes this event the top food festival in North Carolina. Talent includes Jason Smith, Scott Crawford, Miranda Brown, Brandon Shepard, Peyton Smith and Sean Lily Wilson.

We shake things up with a special guest host, none other than Vivian Howard! We are in Kinston at VHQ (Vivian Howard Headquarters) to discuss the ending of the award winning show A Chef’s Life. The finalé was being shot as we conducted the podcast. With Matthew out of town, Max and Vivian sit down with four North Carolina distillers east of I-95 to talk about booze and the history of their businesses. Hear from Jeremy Norris of Broadslab Distillery in Benson, Kevin Graham of Mother Earth Brewery in Kinston, G Patel of Social House Vodka also in Kinston and Scott Smith of Outer Banks Distilling in Manteo. You’re going to want to make sure your glass stays full for this one!

  joins us in the old studio to discuss how he was trying to get out but, his roots kept pulling him back in. Giacomo has infused North Carolina with authentic Italian-American culture by creating . The market has grown into a leading salami brand and additionally Giacomo is one of the founding members of the NC Dept. of Agriculture’s program. Listen in to find out about creating culture, building business and how to cure meats, oh and how to get an     We are heading down to Kinston, NC on a bus to watch the series finale of A Chef's Life with Vivian Howard. Our friends from Social House Vodka, Mother Earth Brewing & Michael's English Muffins are providing food and drinks on the Luxury Bus!  We will also take a tour of Three Stacks Distillery & Mother Earth Brewing before heading to Grainger Stadium to watch the finale of A Chef's Life in the Outfield! Tickets are $85 and include transportation to and from Kinston, complimentary drinks & food on the bus, tour visits of the distillery and brewer

Our first volume of the  series of podcasts features Joe Urban AKA  the Director of Greenville County Schools Food and Nutrition Services. We talk about how he’s making an incredible impact on school lunch programs by incorporating high quality meals for example Certified Angus Beef® Short Rib Sliders!

We’re getting ~saucy~ on volume two of Thursday’s  mini series with Pitmaster Anthony DiBernardo of  in Charleston! We speak with him about his time serving in the U.S. Navy, learning how to cook while on a submarine and the variables of BBQ sauces.

On volume three of the  mini-series, we talk to Chef  of about the food and culture of New Orleans, including Creole and Cajun cooking, and ’s infamous Turtle Soup

on volume four, one of Charleston’s coolest food bloggers, Candice Herriott-Townsend of , who has also just released her first book, , discusses low-country cuisine and the potential of franchising the NC F&B Podcast to South Carolina (!!)

This dynamic duo stars in volume five of our  mini-series for Thursday’s podcast! We talk with Rodolfo Sandoval  and  of about Mexican food and Matthew’s cookbook, coming out in the Spring, which we’re also doing a separate podcast on about the making of a cookbook!

On tomorrow’s podcast! The 6th volume of our mini-series will feature Chef Teddy Diggs of , who discusses his upcoming pizza joint and collaborating with  and  

 founder and owner of talks bourbon,  and sourcing whiskey from all over the country. We can’t wait for you to listen to all 7 mini-episodes tomorrow!

Tobacco to treats, summarizes the story of Durham. This weeks episode highlights Durham as a food town via the lens of the upcoming   Producer ( who also produces ) and (owner of , , ) step into the studio to give us the behind the scenes of the PBS piece.  The documentary features a day in the life of 7 prominent Durham Chefs ( , , , , Gray Brooks, ). Watch the video on PBS Food or UNC-TV and then listen in for the juicy details.

This is a great show for those who want to be chefs! We hear what it's like to learn from and cook with Chef's and . Plus, we get the details on how to rock a cook test (an interview for a chef where he or she prepares food for those hiring) for an aspiring job, so all you aspiring EC's listen up! Chef Thomas Card has worked his way up the ranks through some of the best dining establishment in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area and now he's running his own kitchen at the . Thomas likes the challenge of creating food for multiple menu's and revenue centers. We also get into how you elevate a "hotel restaurant" into something that is a beacon of the Durham culinary community.  To top it off we get top tips on French Fries technique, how to make the ultimate bread pudding, and find out what's the deal with the pink penguin!   Plus, we speak with Chefs Bud Taylor & Regan Stachler about the aftermath of Hurricane Florence and the multiple popup dinners planned by ChickenWire to support the relief. Click  for

We are home for the Hurricane and figured everybody could use some extra entertainment during this time. With being affected most by , we thought it would be a good time to highlight some of the best moments from our earlier Wilmington episodes. On this show we take the best snippets from our conversations with , at , of and of . Hopefully this helps you find some respite from the storm. Remember you can download this episode so even if you lose power you still have some listening entertainment.  To help Wilmington and others affected by Hurricane Florence, donate to the American Red Cross by clicking this > .  

Gear up for Hurricane Flo with in the outer banks. Max and Daniel get into hurricane prep, the geography of oysters and it's parallels with wine. Also find out what everyone is talking about regarding in

This is the ultimate pork show. dives deep into how his has distinguished itself from so many other hogs. We discuss everything involved into producing delicious pork from choosing the right breed like and , using , and of course tips for curing the meat. Sam's success has been recognized by winning two for his and . On top of everything else Sam does, he finds time to run , one of the top BBQ joints in the Triangle and be an integral part of    

Chef Jason Smith has been at the forefront of the Raleigh-Durham "finer" dining scene for many years. Chef Jason has never shied away from hard work or mentoring future chefs. Over the last 12 years Jason Smith has successfully opened four restaurants throughout the Triangle. In June of 2017, Chef Jason felt things were becoming stagnant at his flagship restaurant 18 Seaboard. Never one to be complacent, chef Jason hired on a local maverick, chef Jake Wood to give his downtown Raleigh staple restaurant a shot in the arm.  Jake Wood has used his vast experience to bring a refreshed and dynamic new menu and vibe to 18 Seaboard. We chat about ceviche, hospitality, local politics and cocktails. Warning, listening to this episode will cause you to be hungry and motivated!    

Discover how an unfulfilled IBM engineer resuscitates a childhood music career to become an integral member of the . Then, that cellist becomes a champion of the North Carolina culinary community.  Joe uses his enthusiasm, charm, humility and some of his moms native Korean cooking skills to ingratiate himself with titans of our industry such as , , and . Listen in, it will make your heart and ears happy plus some great recipes for your tummy.

and are crushing it in downtown . Tyler (Owner) and Chris (Chef) opened in November of 2017, by doing so they essentially have linked the Triangle by taking slices out of downtown Raleigh and downtown Durham and placing them in downtown Cary. Postmasters is providing food, beverage and service to a level of quality and hipness that Cary has never seen. Listen to this episode and find out how and why a sleepy little suburb can turn into a culinary destination. Within a few blocks you have , , , , and of course Postmasters. Go to Cary, seriously.