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NC F&B Podcast North Carolina Food & Beverage
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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.
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Blues and Brews at Missy Lane's: A Jazz Oasis in Durham
We turn up the mics and dim the lights for a session with Dr. Cicely Mitchell, Marcel Mercer, and Adrian Lindsey to explore the soulful world of Missy Lane's Assembly Hall. Discover the heart behind this unique jazz club and coffee bar in downtown Durham and get an insider perspective on its vibrant music scene. From classic to modern jazz vibes, experience how Missy Lane's has become a cornerstone of North Carolina's cultural fabric. Learn about their exceptional coffee program, curated cocktails, and the intimate setting that draws top artists like Branford Marsalis. Don't miss out on the special jazz jam sessions, where magic unfolds every Thursday night.
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Heads Carolina, Tails California with Davis Family Vineyards
In this episode of the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast, co-hosts Max and special guest Felicia Trujillo interview Guy Davis and his son, Cooper Davis of Davis Family Vineyards.
They discuss their comprehensive winemaking journey, spanning from Sonoma, California to Highlands, North Carolina. The discussion delves into North Carolina's distinctive agriculture, the climatic contrasts between the two states, and their impact on wine production. They also highlight the complexities of the wine blending process, particularly in producing sparkling wine, and their collaboration with Tryon Distributing. Reflecting on the evolution of their winemaking practices, the Davises emphasize organic farming and share insights from their experiences in Napa's renowned 1997 vintage.
The episode also celebrates North Carolina’s burgeoning food and wine culture, mentioning a memorable dining experience at Native Prime. This podcast provides a deep dive into maintaining a bicoastal wine business and the satisfaction of producing exceptional wines in diverse environments.
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Margaux's: 32 Years of Culinary Innovation and Excellence
Having recently celebrated our nation's independence, this episode of the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast, celebrates 32 years of the independently owned Margaux's in Raleigh. The NC F&B Podcast, hosted by Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, speaks with owner Steve Horowitz and Chef Andrew Pettifer, as they discuss the restaurant's history, rooted in French Nouvelle cuisine, the pivoting to Pacific Rim and Thai fusion, and the challenges they faced, including the COVID-19 pandemic. The episode delves into their commitment to fresh, local, sustainable ingredients and the significance of adapting to customer preferences. Margaux's dedication to service, pivots through different trends, and personal connections within the community highlight its enduring success.
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Honoring Heroes: A 4th of July Special
The North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast, hosted by Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, celebrates Independence Day by featuring veterans who have found new purposes after their service.
From farming at the Veteran's Farm of North Carolina with Robert Elliott to competitive shooting with Memorial Three Gun Foundation's Jordan Comstock and Seth Amidon, the podcast highlights their journeys.
Discussions range from agricultural challenges to thrilling three-gun match events supporting Gold Star families. With fun anecdotes, heartfelt gratitude, and insightful chats on veterans' transitions, the episode also recaps recent events like Bubbles and Brisket and their media shoutouts at the James Beard Awards. Tune in for a mix of humor, camaraderie, and philanthropy.
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Caviar, Funyuns, Produce Aisles and Japanese TV: Chef Kevin Cottrell's Unusual Journey to Machete
Max Trujillo and special guest host Amber Freeman, from CBS’ My Carolina, talk with Kevin Cottrell, the executive chef and partner of Machete in Greensboro. The episode delves into the backstory of Machete, which opened in February 2020 right before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and evolved from a supper club. Cottrell discusses his culinary journey, the struggles and triumphs of opening a fine dining restaurant, and how the restaurant's menu balances elevated cuisine with accessibility by incorporating unique inspirations like junk food. The conversation also covers Cottrell's experiences working at high-profile restaurants, the creative freedom of his pop-up supper club days, and the challenges and rewards of introducing upscale dining to Greensboro.
We also get into their other venture, Yokai, which opened in September 2022 offering a casual Japanese dining experience. Max may bring up his Japanese commercial. Get ready.
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James Beard Awards 2024 RECAP!
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
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Customer Reviews
Every episode makes me want to go eat there
Max and Matt do a wonderful job of showcasing all the food and restaurant talent in NC. The podcast is very well done, too, great production
Just What I Have Been Missing
I moved to the triangle from LA a couple years ago where I was really connected to the food industry and have really struggled to find that here in NC. This show gives me a sense of what I’ve been missing in how they talk inside baseball about the industry, weave connections between current and former guests, and dig deep into the stories of why people do what they do. It’s like having a local version of my favorite NPR show Good Food.
Supporting F&B Employees
Thankful. As this pod continued to grow, I saw an even greater emphasis on the people of F&B in NC. Showcasing small businesses, entrepreneurs, producers, creators, servers, bars and restaurants means not just throwing love at venues but throwing respect and care for the people in the industry- from servers, bussers, barkeeps, BOH, farmers, product entrepreneurs, etc. Let’s keep the conversations going and building greater equity, living wage pay, small business and community support ! Well done y’all!