NC F&B Podcast North Carolina Food & Beverage

Go behind the scenes and on the Red Carpet at the Lyric Auditorium in Chicago as we dive into the 2024 James Beard Awards! We're in town to support our NC nominated crews, such as Jamie Davis of the Hackney in Washington, NC, Crawford Hospitality for Outstanding Hospitality and Chef Dean Neff for Outstanding Chef.
We take you inside, discuss what it takes to get nominated, what it's like backstage and how the city of Chicago embraces the biggest food event of the year! 
Video Production by Forrest Mason
On the mic:
@trujillo.media
@weisswine
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Here comes a full mug of motivation! Listen to Co-Founder of 321 Coffee's Lindsay Wrege speak about the inspiring stories and seeing potential in people that don't always get the opportunity to rise against odds. Coffee shop + roaster employs individuals with disabilities and brings excellent coffee to the community!
We also speak with special guest co-host, Chef Luis Zouain about his departure from Madre and his new culinary endeavors. 
#StoriesThatInspire #PotentialUnleashed
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@trujillo.media & @chefluiszouain
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The best kept secret in Winston-Salem is Broad Branch Distillery - Until now. We tasted through the various whiskeys, ryes, and rums with Anna Windham and Donald Jenkins of Broad Branch Distillery. That was a memorable afternoon of tasting. And their commitment for flavors is quite inspiring. Listen in to hear how they started the distillery, the choices they made to keep their style unique and what future plans they have from growth in the heart of Winston-Salem.
On the mic this week:
@trujillo.media
@aaronvaughen
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Bonus
Follow the personal journey of Aaron Vaughen, navigating life post-brain injuries focusing on resilience, adaptation, and purpose. The Single Handed Podcast covers Vaughn's challenges, culinary career, and transformation into 'The Single Handed Chef' post-injury, emphasizing inspiring others.
Additionally, it touches on themes of embracing differences, maintaining a positive mindset, and simplifying life, hinting at upcoming podcasts exploring diverse life struggles and triumphs.
Produced and edited by Max Trujillo of Trujillo.Media
Music by Don Radcliffe
Follow the show on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-single-handed-podcast/id1742625683
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UfAIX62SqjqTZ9oxU1uBT?si=7ecd3dffce6d4496
 

It's fried chicken, bun, pickle, mayo... and that's pretty much about it. But for some reason, we've all gone nuts for chicken sandwiches. And in this cloud of battered breasts and thighs emerges a concept that went high, not low. Chef driven, not robotic. And guess what...? They win. BB's Crispy Chicken out of the Triangle is truly the best of them all. 
Originally created by our local and legendary Chef Ashley Christensen, BB's now stands on their own two chicken feet to bring the community a better quality option at lunchtime. Listen in as we chat with Doug Warf and Justin Simpson, the minds behind the business of BB's. 
And sitting in as special guest host is Aaron Vaughen, also known as the Single Handed Chef - who just released his first podcast: THE Single Handed Podcast with our very own producer/co-host Max Trujillo. 
Follow the personal journey of Aaron Vaughen, navigating life post-brain injuries focusing on resilience, adaptation, and purpose. The Single Handed Podcast covers Vaughn's challenges, culinary career, and transformation into 'The Single Handed Chef' post-injury, emphasizing inspiring others.
If you're interested in hearing an inspiring podcast about the perseverance of life, give The Single Handed Podcast a listen.
Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-single-handed-podcast/id1742625683
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UfAIX62SqjqTZ9oxU1uBT?si=7ecd3dffce6d4496
On the mic this week:
@trujillo.media
@aaronvaughen
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And welcome our newest sponsor Got To Be NC!

Chef Jamie Davis, executive chef at The Hackney in Washington, NC recently found out he was a James Beard Award semi-finalist for Best Chef Southeast, then he found out he was a finalist. What’s next? We will find out on June 10 in Chicago for the James Beard Awards 2024. 
Before then, Jamie shares his insights into his journey, from growing up in Jacksonville to his time in the military and eventually making his mark in the culinary world. We hit on the importance of acknowledging diversity in the culinary world while also hoping to get to a place where it doesn’t matter anymore. We explore the significance of community, camaraderie, and visibility in the food industry, along with Davis's experiences in Iraq and the importance of supporting local farmers. 
Let’s cheer on Jamie and our other North Carolina JBF finalists as we venture to Chicago next week!
On the mic this week:
@trujillo.media
@weisswine
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SYSCO as our Title Sponsor!!
Drink better coffee - get Carrboro Coffee Roasters Here
And welcome our newest sponsor Got To Be NC!