Restaurant Magic's Podcast

How does Oak City Pizza serve the best pizza in Garner, North Carolina?  Steven, the owner and chef of the restaurant had a vision and did not stop until it became a reality.  He makes his own dough, creates his own sauces and special ingredients.  His mission is to prepare and serve the highest quality of food.  Wood fired pizzas, calzones, pastas, and sandwiches...and it all taste delicious.  Li...

Jolly's Food Truck is not just about soul food.  Owner Chef James is a specialized trained chef that takes his food truck and catering services all over!  Chef James proudly boasts that Jolly's Catering and Events has the best chicken wings in the Triangle. Say what?! He is serious about his flavor and will be happy to cater business & athletic events, weddings, birthdays, and festivals.  Chef Jam...

Thanks to her mother, Mariluz Peterson started cooking when she was just ten years old.  She knows how prepare true, authentic Puerto Rican cuisines.  It's no surprise that Sweetly has declared Mama Luz Cafe's empanadas the best in town! 

We had a wonderful year and it's always fun taking a moment to look back on all the fun we had interviewing our guests!  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

James Davis, the founder of Milestones Culinary Institute has a platform to give those in need a second chance.  This culinary institute trains the next generation of chefs who are beginning their careers in the culinary industry.  Listen to our interview on how the Milestones Culinary Institute gives hope for better tomorrows.

Hannah Popish, owner of Poppysol offers many products that can be used to heal the body using plants.  Hannah personally develops unique tea blends, body balms, bath salts, and holistic tincture creations using ingredients from her farm.  It all organic too!  Listen to her story and find out how natural herbs can heal your body.

She's only 11 years old but Tamia is already living her entrepreneurial dream.  Baking delicious cupcake desserts is her passion and she is so happy to share her creative talent with customers.  Listen to Tamia explain the importance of family support and never giving up.  Way to go Tamia!

Candie has all the sweets and treats...cupcakes, cakes, cake pops, pound cakes, brownies, cookies, rice krispy treats, cheesecake bars, muffins, breads, and candy apples! When Candie decided to start her own business, it wasn't easy but she kept going to live her dream to bring sweets to everyone.  Listen to how she accomplished her goal and how it's important to never give up on your vision!

We are so sad and happy to celebrate this final food festival event.  During TerraVita's Fall Fête on the Village Green, we had the pleasure of interviewing: Leah&Louise, La Farm Bakery, Sweet Arielle, Fiddlehead Farm, Kingfisher, Lil' Farm & Queen George's Ginger, Chapel Hill Creamery, King Cobra Apiary, and PoppySol.  Thank you Colleen Minton for putting on such a wonderful event!  We will miss...

Miss Stephannie Renee discusses the success of her family's secret praline candy recipe and how she started her entrepreneur business with her two sons.  She prepares these classic, southern favorite candies with love and care which has created a nationwide demand for her pralines.  Email PralinesbyMissRenee @ gmail.com to place your order now.  

Tom and Martina- The dynamic duo and owners of Gateway Restaurant are serving true home cooked meals to their customers.  Gateway Restaurant has been in Raleigh for over 25 years, having weathered all the storms listen to their story on how to manage a successful restaurant.  "Sometimes you want to go where everyone knows your name..." and Gateway Restaurant does!

These awesome food truck vendors participated in the Africana Food Truck Rodeo in downtown Durham, North Carolina at the Carolina Theatre Plaza.  We spoke with the owners of Lawrence & Perry BBQ, Magnificent Concessions, R&J Fish & Wings, Lyck Yuh Finga, and Amagees Jamaican Cuisine.  Jay's Italian Ice was on the scene as well.  Fun times indeed!

For over years, Frank's Pizza & Italian Restaurant has brought delicious authentic pizza to Raleigh.    Owner and chef, Nasser details how his North African roots bought him to America to live out his dream of owning his own restaurant.  We can't get enough of Frank's Pizza! Check out his amazing story.

We've had a blast this year and wanted to take a moment to reflect on the yummy goodness The Hotness and Sweetly have enjoyed so far! So thankful

We've had a blast this year and wanted to take a moment to reflect on the yummy goodness The Hotness and Sweetly have enjoyed so far! So thankful

It's all about the food...trucks! The Hotness and Sweetly walk you through Raleigh's Food Truck Rodeo as the enjoy all sights and be surrounded by yummy food! It's one of their favorite activities...enjoying food trucks!

Ellen Barrett is the owner and baker of Barrett's Cookies and Biscuits.  Ellen and Laurel bring a delicious assortment of wonderful cookies that are prepared with love.  Taught how to bake by her talented Grandmother, Ellen does the corporate world by day and is the baking super queen at night!  Barrett's Cookies are truly one of kind.  Listen to Ellen's story on how she is accomplishing her dream...

Momma's Soul Food Truck is taking Raleigh, North Carolina by storm.  From the yams, greens, potato salad, and hot fried fish, customers can't seem to get enough.  James tell the audience how over a few months he's making a name for himself and Momma's Soul Food Truck.  Take a listen to find out how this food truck has become so successful in short amount of time.

Mariston & Brie Marrow take pride in everything their hands touch.  Owners, chefs, caterers, and cake stylist are titles they were proudly under the Cake Couture Boutique business.  Brie & Mariston share profound insights on how they jumped out on faith to start one of the most successful wedding cake boutiques in Raleigh, North Carolina.  Hint: "Paychecks are dream killers."

Shoe Crazy Wine owner, Gwen Hurt describes how a tragic accident gave birth to her dream of developing the finest wine for her customers.  Owned and operated with her daughter, Brittny, these phenomenal ladies are making their footprint on the wine scene!  And find out...what is a sommelier?

Annabelle Michael of Michael's English Muffins makes quality, fresh homemade English muffins.  Annabelle offers sound advice on opening a business, great advice that she learned from her late father, Michael Comisar owner of the legendary Maisonette, an award winning, 41-consecutive five star French restaurant.  English muffins have never tasted better!

Agus, owner and chef of Poke Burri is all about creativity, poke bowls, and burrito bowls.  Born in Indonesia, he shares his inspirational story on his migration to America, proving with hard work and determination that dreams really do come true!

Owner and chef, Tawonna Bess has been cooking since her grandmother taught her as a young child.  She's serving up the hottest fish and loving every minute of it! Take a listen on how she took a leap of faith to share her cooking talents with the public and the catering world.  

Carmen Settles of Full Street Wings Cafe food truck has a plan and she's executing it! Taught by her father on how to master the grill, Carmen set out to grill the best wings in the Carolinas.  Full Street Wings Cafe brings smiles to everyone blessed to taste Carmen's tasty wings!

Diesha Banner of Toast It Up! explains how she and her co-partner, Shannon started their mobile mixology and bartending services.  They serve events across the Triangle, bringing them the best customer service and unique drinks around town.   #LetThemMixYou!