NC F&B Podcast

Introducing the "Where do we Eat" Audio Companion with Jess Sims, a well-known Peloton instructor, ESPN's College Gameday field reporter, and featured guest on Good Morning America. This episode dives into the world of food, beverage experiences, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle with Jess's expertise in fitness and balance.   The video portion of this show is available on YouTube and Apple Podc...

Join fitness celebrity Jess Sims, restauranteur Max Trujillo, and sommelier Matthew Weiss as they embark on a delicious adventure across the country in search of the ultimate dining experience. In the debut episode of "Where Do We Eat?", our trio ventures to the vibrant city of Charlotte, North Carolina. They indulge their taste buds at The Goodyear House in the NODA District, savor the flavors of...

Ever wondered what it's like to pivot from a career in digital marketing to becoming a successful home cook and author? Tune into our latest NCF&B Podcast episode featuring Bri McCoy, author of ' The Cook's Book '. Get tips, tricks, and insights into her culinary journey. Check it out now! https://book.brimckoy.com/ On the mic this week: @trujillo.media @weisswine Join our Facebook family: @NCFand...

It's no longer "going to the dark side" when a chef works for the big distributor. Not when it's working for Sysco. Better hours, quality of life but also getting your 'proverbial' hands dirty by getting into kitchens with chefs all over town and helping where you can. Listen in to see what life's like as a protein specialist for the largest distributor in the world. We also get into Certified Ang...

It's no longer "going to the dark side" when a chef works for the big distributor. Not when it's working for Sysco. Better hours, quality of life but also getting your 'proverbial' hands dirty by getting into kitchens with chefs all over town and helping where you can. Listen in to see what life's like as a protein specialist for the largest distributor in the world. We also get into Certified Ang...

This week we discuss restaurant life, expanding concepts, growing smartly in the F&B industry and collecting guitars along the way. Chef Ford Fry comes out of Atlanta with a myriad of concepts that have taken the southeast by storm. Listen in as to why he's entering the North Carolina Market and what's new that he's bringing to the table.  Get tickets Here:  BUBBLES & BRATS On the mic this week: @...

On Saturday October 28th in Asheville, NC we will host the inaugural Bubbles & Brats Festival, A Champtober-fest! This episode features 3 of our fantastic chefs that are participating in Bubbles & Brats. Chef Scott Franqueza of High Hampton in Cashiers . Chef Ben Hester of the Odd in Asheville , and Chef Luke Owens of Native Fine Diner in Greenville, NC join Max and Matt to discuss what they're pr...

It's all about those Sausages and Brewskis! Listen to Chef Jake Wolf of Capital Club 16 and Trophy co-owner Chris Powers discuss their partnership with the biggest Oktoberfest happening in the Triangle: Oktrophyfest! Join them on October 13th at Capital Club 16 and October 14th at Trophy Maywood https://www.trophybrewing.com/oktrophyfest Plus, Max and Matt give you the inside scoop on our very own...

"Knowing Yourself Is The Beginning Of All Wisdom" Especially At Aristotle Spirits. Have you ever thought to yourself, I can make whiskey, I could make a great whiskey! Jake Howland thought it and did it.  Aristotle Spirits creates a drinking experience founded on precision and classical distilling processes, with the highest quality North Carolina ingredients.   On the mic this week: @trujillo.med...

Chef Luke Owens enters the studio to chat about: ECU Pirates History of dreadlocks NCRLA Chef Showdown Learning patience And, The Rain Song On the mic this week: @trujillo.media @weisswine Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod Follow us on Instagram: @ncfbpod Find us on YouTube: NC F&B Youtube Support our Sponsors: Help us welcome  SYSCO as our Title Sponsor!! Drink better coffee - get Carrboro Co...

If you sit down with Meherwan Irani long enough you will likely figure out the answers to a lot of nagging questions that have been bothering you. Meherwan is not just a Chef he is a problem solver. Listen to this episode and find out: The evolution of Chai Pani & chow  How you can marry the boss's daughter  When to know the problem you are solving for? What is Chow Chow Asheville & Chow Chow on a...

What fulfills chef  Cheetie Kumar ? This episode gives us a glimpse. Is it writing and performing music for Birds of Avalon or cooking at Garland and now Ajja? Running The Great Cover Up ? Cooking pan-asian food? Figuring out how to be the dumbest person in the room? Going from Garland / Kings / Neptune's 10,800 square feet to Ajja's 1.800 Square feet? Creating gluten free bread- Imagine That? You...

"Would you rather be noticed for the food you make or simply make great food?' Alex Ricci is wrestling with that question but he's going to find out as he opens his own spot Prospects Craft Kitchenette! Prospects will open in October and inside this episode you will find out the secrets; Make sure you try the "masa-ball soup" How do you become a Chef for the community? What the heck is a shacket?...

Sera Cuni is more than a chef, more than a community leader, she is a county leader. Here's how she enlightened the pod! How win Supermarket Stakeout, Guy's Grocery Games Why Gay men don't hit on Max? It's ok for restaurants to be closed at times. Who are the Les Dames d'Escoffier What The Community Fridge Program When was the best vintage in  California wine On the mic this week: @trujillo.media...

As serious as we might take food, "it all turns to poop in 24 hours!" Pastry Chef & 6 time JBF nominee Cynthia Wong has a unique perspective on life and business. Here's what you will learn if you listen to Chef Cynthia on this episode? What is stopping you from reaching your dream? How is the London dining scene? Imagine the feeling of drinking champagne inside of a Fabergé egg? Who is on Goldbel...

Chef Jason Lawless lived at the YMCA for 3 months in order to make ends meet as a chef at Tabla in NYC . Cut to modern day Chef Lawless has now helmed the kitchen at Cafe Parizade the Durham staple for 7+ years. Cafe Parizade is now in it's 33rd year & the OG of the Giorgio restaurant group ! Chef Jason pushes the envelope and scratches his creativity itch with epic wine dinners (including the one...

Scott Conary leader of Carborro Coffee Roasters considers the pursuit of quality as the ultimate answer to all business questions. This episode is chock full of coffee cherries pun intended. Learn how to roast coffee and what makes some roasters elite. In this episode: The World coffee championships The Cup Of Excellence Cupping Coffee fitness program Does coffee come from a bean or a seed? On the...

Greg and Valerie Norton were living in Cary,NC and craving authentic New York Pizza. Greg is the nephew of the pizza famous Dom Demarco of the original Di Fara's Pizza in Brooklyn and longed to bring Di Fara's to Cary.  Listen in to find out how they did it and; How to get New York Water in NC? Where to get  Mutti Tomatoes Who is Dave Portnoy?   On the mic this week: @trujillo.media @weisswine Joi...

In this episode Jason Queen reveals the secret to making good Bourbon in North Carolina! Also; The story behind North Carolina Corn How is the category of "Bourbon" evolving? Why is Cook's Mill blending process unique? What is Appalachian oak? Click to listen and you will know all about bourbon!     Get Cook's Mill Whiskey On the mic this week: @trujillo.media @weisswine Join our Facebook family:...

"You better lose yourself in the moment!" Chef Owner  Sam Hart & Pastry Chef Faith Morley have discovered why they are on the earth. Counter Charlotte is constantly pushing the envelope of creativity. Imagine a constantly changing tasting menu and a fully immersive experience from ambience, sound, smell and taste! Listen in to be inspired and learn about: Sock Sausage a la minute wine pairings Mal...

Max & Matt were featured in Our State Magazine to discuss their judgement of the Made In NC Food Competition . For a change of roles, Rebecca Woltz of Our State Magazine interviewed Max & Matt to discuss all the inside information on the NC culinary world, who they are and where they come from, why they came to NC and what is next?  On the mic this week: @trujillo.media @weisswine Join our Faceboo...

Growing up Landon Hill CEO of The Local Catch App always had a fishing rod in his hand which is why he was compelled to find a way to connect local fishermen directly to you! Local Catch is service that allows for individuals and businesses within the commercial fishing industry to connect with each other to buy and sell fresh local seafood. This episodes spans the seas to find out; What is the fr...

Roots for Reece draws some of the best culinary talent in the Triangle and beyond to raise awareness and funds to combat the opiate epidemic.  Listen in to hear how the chefs come together over good food and drink to help overcome epidemics. 100% of proceeds from Roots For Reece are donated to the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition to aid in the fight against the growing opiate epidemic here...

We look into the glass ball to find out what the future holds for BBQ in the south. Pit master Matt Barry of Midwood Smokehouse schools us on: The BBQ Bubble Wood Burning Pit's What is the secret to cooking a beef rib?  Hickory Wood How to scale craft BBQ into multiple locations Listen in and enjoy!   On the mic this week: @trujillo.media @weisswine Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod Follow us...

Learn how a distillery from Statesville, NC is taking the whiskey world by storm and changing the game. It's not only us that believes this " Southern Distilling Company burnished that legacy with six medals at this year's San Francisco World Spirits Competition . Announced today, Southern Distilling brought home double gold for Southern Star Paragon Cask Strength Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Wh...