Restaurant Magic's Podcast

Fried Green Tomatoes Alert! The Hotness and Sweetly share exciting highlights from dining at Poppyseed Market Restaurant in North Carolina.  From the hot honey cornbread to the best fried green tomatoes served with pimento cheese - it was a fun night to remember! High quality food with fantastic flavors...what a fantastic experience at Poppyseed Market!

The Hotness and her colleague, A.J. travel to Florence on a nine day trip.  They chronicle their daily dining and travel excursions from the Medici palaces to the vineyards of Tuscany.  Each day is full of eating and sharing the beauty of their adventures in Florence, Italy.  Listen and enjoy the adventure!  Ciao!

Let Sammy's Sliders silde into your belly! Culinary artist Sammy Gianopoulos (Chef Sammy G.) and his partner, entrepreneur Sam Ballas have put their business and food acumen together to create legendary sliders and talk of the town milkshakes.  Both gentlemen share information on: How high quality ingredients elevates their dishes Running a successful franchise and the importance of community conn...

The Hotness and her associate, Jada Kay eat their way through Vegas checking out the hottest spots! (no pun intended) From crab boils, oxtail tacos, and delicious desserts along the strip - there was no stopping us.  Cronuts! Jumbo shrimp stuffed with crab! Lemon Pepper Wings - the best in Vegas!  Listen to find out about these great restaurants!

The Hotness and Sweetly return to The Oak to celebrate their TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY! What an achievement to accomplish, we were more than happy to partake in the celebration feast! Deviled eggs, macaroni and cheese, bourbon beef sliders, tuna tartar, and mouth-watering desserts! Have a listen and be sure to visit The Oak!

Only twenty-four years old, Chef Chris Freed is making an impression in the culinary world.  He is the Head Chef at Wye Hill Hospitality Restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina and one of 2023 Best Chef Winner's at North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association Event.  During our interview: Chris offers important advice to up and coming chefs. Explains the secret ingredient “smart butter” of the...

Adenah Bayoh, entrepreneur and co-founder of Cornbread Farm to Soul Restaurant shares the inspiring story of turning dreams into reality after meeting partner Zadie Smith.  Voted Best Fried Chicken in Brooklyn! Voted Best Cornbread in New York City! Cornbread Farm to Soul Restaurant is on a mission to impact the community through food and love.  With New Jersey locations in Maplewood, Newark, and...

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Well in this case Frozen Custard! Goodberry's recently celebrated 35 years in Raleigh, North Carolina.  This homemade frozen custard has a special place in ice cream lovers heart. Known for their quality ingredients: fresh milk, fresh cream, eggs, honey, and pure cane sugar - The Hotness and guest, Shaunie discuss their love aka obsession with Goo...

This Grand Finale Chef Showdown was held at the Pavilion at Angus Barn in Raleigh, North Carolina. The best savory dishes, desserts, cocktails, and mocktails from 25 chef finalists from NC were served with happiness.  This chef showdown will go down in history as one of the best food festivals!  Great jobs chefs and mixologists!  The Hotness and Sweetly thoroughly enjoyed this event. Not to mentio...

Death and Taxes in one of AC (Ashley Christensen) fine-dining Restaurants that was a James Beard Award finalist.  The Hotness and special guest, Shaunie discuss the unique wood-fire cooking dishes with a southern twist. On the menu: Roasted NC oysters, Delicious golden beet salad, Dry-aged long-island strip, and MORE! Bon Appetit!!  

What happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas! The Hotness and special guest host, Troy Williams from Start From Scratch Podcast discuss their Gordon Ramsay restaurant and blackout dining experience.

The Oak restaurant is one of Raleigh's best gems on the scratch kitchen scene.    In addition to being one of the top bourbon bars in town, the food is quite outstanding and delicious.  Listen to The Hotness and Sweetly review the Shrimp and Grits, 5-Star Nachos, and the "Drop the Mike" Bread Pudding dessert.

The Hotness and Sweetly decide to walk on wide healthy side...salads!  Chopt salad's offer a wide variety of customized salads, bowls, and wraps.  Healthy eating and wonderful salads all in one!  Check out our review of Chopt!

The Hotness and Sweetly begin a new adventure of reviewing food! Who's in the mood for Mexican food?! Torchy's Tacos will satisfy your craving...tacos, queso, corn, and rice.  Hear what we have to say about this new restaurant taking Raleigh by storm!

Chef Jheramie brings a taste of Memphis to the Midwest! His unique flavors keep customers coming back for more of his secret sauce.  Chef Jheramie's determination to see his dream accomplished is an inspiration to many people.  Listen to his story and find out how you can support his delicious talents and vision of Gifted Hands!

Chef DeMario is back! He joined The Hotness and Sweetly for an interview last year in April 2020 to share how he started his food truck business.  Now it's 2021 and Chef DeMario has managed to open a thriving restaurant in Garner, North Carolina.  From a food truck to a restaurant...how did Chef DeMario do it during a pandemic?  Listen to his amazing story and words of wisdom!

"Kane Get Enough!" That's what everyone says after tasting Erica's food.  Erica is only 23 years old and she is making waves on the food scene.  She does it all: selling delicious plates, being a personal chef, and catering in Charlotte and the Raleigh-Durham area.  Listen to Erica's story on how she stepped out on faith and introduced to the world to:  Kane Get Enough!

2020 will be a year to remember.  The Hotness and Sweetly catch up on what they have been up during the fall and winter of 2020.  Life happens fast, it's all about how you respond which ensures that you will come out on top. Happy New Year! And thank you all for your support!

Part Two continuation of The Hotness and Sweetly Mid Year Review of 2020.  What does the future hold for The Hotness and Sweetly?  This Restaurant Magic is just the beginning of their adventure.

Wow! What a year? The Hotness and Sweetly reflect on their past interviews during 2020.  Even during the pandemic, they wanted to bring the audience stories of businesses who have managed to thrive during challenging times.  So grateful to all who spent time sharing their insightful knowledge on how to be successful!

There's not enough time in the day for Mr. Wilbert Jeffries of Jeffries Farm.  He does it all...farming, landscaping, mechanic, builder, butcher, ministry, etc.  Wilbert shares his story of how he began farming and growing eggplants- white and green eggplants that is for distributors around the country,  If you're interested in farming, listen to Wilbert's story as he explains how RafiUsa.org and...

Carolyn is the produce, meat, and seafood merchandiser of Weaver Street Market located in North Carolina. She's worked for Weaver Street since 2002, starting as a clerk in the produce department and worked her way up to become the head buyer over several departments in the whole co-op.  Weaver Street Market has wholesome delicious, healthy, organic, non-gmo's food available to customers in-store o...

DeMario's Classic Catering slogan is "Food so good, make ya wanna slap your brains out!" It's an authentic American catering company that offers outstanding BBQ meat.  Chef DeMario is committed to serving customer's quality service and delicious food via his food truck.  He's been cooking for over forty years and now have plans to open a DeMario's Classic Catering restaurant in the White Oak shopp...

Chicago native, Chantel Johnson made the move to be "off the grid" to raise chickens, pigs, and turkeys in North Carolina.  Customers who purchase meats from Off Grid in Color can taste the love Chantel gives her animals.  She takes pride in raising each chicken, pig, and turkey to fulfill their purpose and loves doing so!  How does a city girl decide to become a country girl?  Listen to Chantel's...

Did someone say chocolate dipped cheesecake on a stick? Owner and chef, Nicole McIntyre shares helpful tips and information on running a successful business while serving wonderful and delicious desserts all across the Tarheel state.  Listen to her story on how Nicole and her husband began living the American dream. Cocoa Forte Desserts delivers within North Carolina, provides corporate catering,...