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We're North Shore Specialty Coffee, and we think that life is just better when you're sippin' on somethin'. At a coffee shop, at a brewery, at a distillery, life is all about shared moments, and those that make us obsess over the flavors that go into the cup. We just get to enjoy them. We think that there's something special in the magic of, "Try this," and then the connections that come from that. So think of this like a never ending happy hour or something where we just get to geek out together and talk about flavor and human connection.

  1. FEB 13

    Conner Reeves and William Padden: Crafting Community at Fertile Ground Beer Co.

    In this episode of Taste of Place, host Trey Malone speaks with Conner Reeves and William Paden at Fertile Ground Beer Co. in Jackson, MS about the intricacies of craft beer brewing, focusing on Fertile Ground collaborative efforts, the origin story of the brewery, and the community's enthusiastic adoption of their beers. They delve into the brewing process, the importance of water chemistry, and the challenges of naming new beers while maintaining high quality. The discussion highlights the brewery's commitment to creating approachable beers that resonate with local tastes and foster connections within the community.

    33 min

  2. JAN 30

    Austin Hille: How BEANLINE is Transforming Southern Coffee Culture

    In this episode, host Tret Malone discovers how Austin Hille, a native of the Pacific Northwest, found his passion for specialty coffee in Jackson, Mississippi. Through his startup Beanline, he's revolutionizing access to local roasters and elevating Southern coffee culture—one subscription at a time. This episode highlights the power of regional craftsmanship, connecting communities through curated coffee experiences, and supporting Southern entrepreneurs shaping the future of specialty coffee.

    25 min

  3. JAN 16

    Trey Malone with Harry Fontenoy: Crafting Flavor and Community

    In this episode, Trey Malone and Harry Fontenoy delve into the world of specialty coffee, exploring its evolution from commodity coffee to the nuanced flavors of the third wave. Harry, the Vice President of Coffee Strategy and Culture at North Shore Specialty Coffee, shares insights on sourcing micro lots and the importance of building relationships with coffee producers. The conversation highlights the distinction between commodity and specialty coffee, emphasizing the ethical practices and quality that define the specialty market. They discuss the significance of processing methods, such as washed and natural processes, and how these affect the flavor profiles of the coffee. The episode also touches on the role of importers and the importance of community in the coffee industry, showcasing how personal connections enhance the coffee experience.

    33 min

  4. 12/19/2025

    Exploradora: A Mother-Daughter Mission from Origin to Oxford

    In this episode of Taste of Place, Northshore's Trey Malone sits down with Wade Johnson and Alison Anderson, the mother-daughter duo behind Exploradora Coffee in Oxford, Mississippi. It's a conversation about sourcing exclusively from women-owned farms around the world, building connection in divided times, and why the best business partners might just be family. You'll hear about Honduran honey process, cold brew science, and the radical act of paying women farmers what they've always deserved. With a "come one, come y'all" philosophy, this is coffee as community-building—one woman-grown bean at a time, from origin to your cup.

    30 min

  5. 12/05/2025

    Chaz Lindsay: From Rock Star to Restaurant Empire in Jackson

    In this episode of Taste of Place, Northshore's Trey Malone sits down with Chaz Lindsay, owner of Pulito Osteria and Rowan's in Jackson's Belhaven Town Center, to talk about the journey from rock star to restaurateur. From touring with the band The Weeks to running what has become the heart of Jackson's dining scene—a high-end Italian restaurant that makes all its own pasta and sources locally, paired with a dive bar serving cast iron hamburgers and jello shots—it's a conversation about taking the leap, building trust in your hometown, and the power of going all in on both ends of the spectrum. You'll hear about fried bologna sandwiches, capacity crowds, and why understanding your numbers might just be the most rock and roll thing you can do. Because sometimes you build community one handmade rigatoni at a time—and sometimes over a can of beer and old school country music.

    29 min

  6. 11/21/2025

    Bartholomew Jones and Cxffeeblack: Naturally Processed Faith in a Cup

    In this episode of Taste of Place, Northshore's Trey Malone sits down with Bartholomew Jones, founder of Cxffeeblack in North Memphis, to talk about the journey from White Haven apartments to the coffee forests of Ethiopia. From wanting to be a missionary or video game designer to running what Bart calls "a mix of the barber shop, a coffee nerd's dream, and a DJ set," it's a conversation about divine logic, unadulterated connection, and the power of saying "God don't make no junk." You'll hear about naturally processed Guji, the theology of terroir, and why an anti-gentrification coffee shop that blesses people on their way out the door might just be the most missionary thing you can do. Because sometimes the face of God shows up in a cup—and sometimes in the conversation that happens over it.

    30 min

  7. 11/08/2025

    Bear: Why the Best Hospitality Starts With Being Kind to Yourself

    In this episode of Taste of Place, Northshore's Trey Malone sits down with one of his oldest friends in the coffee industry, affectionately known to all as "Bear" from Onyx Coffee Labs, to talk about the journey from San Diego to Northwest Arkansas. From burned-out barista to wholesale director, and from imposter syndrome to learning how to show himself the same kindness he naturally extends to others, it's a conversation about the invisible work of hospitality. You'll understand the power of employers who ask "what do you want to do?" instead of just telling you what to do, and why sometimes the most important conversations happen over coffee.

    25 min

  8. 10/24/2025

    Beachbum Berry: From Prohibition to Polynesia - The Real Story of Tiki

    Join host Trey Malone as he sits down with the legendary Beachbum Berry at Latitude 29 in New Orleans' French Quarter for an unforgettable deep dive into the world of Tiki. Over glasses of the Hamilton Beachbum Berry Navy Grog blend, they explore the fascinating origins of Tiki culture—from Ernest Raymond Beaumont Gantt's (aka Don the Beachcomber) rum-running grandfather in Mandeville, Louisiana, to the revolutionary cocktail techniques that transformed Hollywood during Prohibition. Beachbum reveals how Don's innovative approach of blending multiple rums and using the electric blender as cutting-edge technology created the "rum rhapsodies" that launched a 40-year cultural phenomenon. This episode goes beyond the drinks to examine what Tiki truly represents: a mini-vacation, an escape from reality that thrived during the Depression, World War II, and the Cold War. Beachbum Berry addresses the evolution of Tiki drinks in the craft cocktail era, the important distinction between cultural appreciation and misappropriation, and why rum became the spirit of choice when whiskey and gin drinkers wanted nothing to do with it. Whether you're a Tiki enthusiast or just discovering this world, you'll gain new appreciation for the art, history, and human connection at the heart of Tiki culture.

    42 min
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We're North Shore Specialty Coffee, and we think that life is just better when you're sippin' on somethin'. At a coffee shop, at a brewery, at a distillery, life is all about shared moments, and those that make us obsess over the flavors that go into the cup. We just get to enjoy them. We think that there's something special in the magic of, "Try this," and then the connections that come from that. So think of this like a never ending happy hour or something where we just get to geek out together and talk about flavor and human connection.

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  • Creator
    Northshore Specialty Coffee
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Northshore Specialty Coffee
  • Show Website
    Taste of Place