WRAL Out & About

Venable chef and owner Drew Moore has started a program to feed frontline healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic. He shares info about that program, plus how he ended up in North Carolina after he spent two years cooking in Italy! Links: Venable Bistro - https://venablebistro.com/ NCFeedER - https://venablebistro.com/ncfeeder/ Carrboro United Local Food Hub - https://carrborounited.com...

Amber Moshakos of LM Restaurants shares the story of how the Carolina Ale House was founded, plus details on their other properties - Vidrio and Taverna Agora. All locations are open and doing take-out and offering delivery options. Find out more information for each restaurant at its website: TavernaAgora.com, VidrioRaleigh.com and CarolinaAleHouse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Kristen Cleve always thought that everyone knew what good pie tasted like. She grew up the daughter of an award-winning baker. She went on to open her own bakery, Slice Pie Company, six years ago. And now, her pies are in demand as people seek some comfort food! Find out more about Slice Pie Company - https://www.slicepiecompany.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blue Water Spa is rewarding people who pledge to stay home. We talk with Kile Law to find out what people will receive if they take the pledge, plus what the spa is offering frontline workers. Find out more about Blue Water Spa - https://www.bluewaterspa.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily Neville started Reborn Clothing Company when she was in college at N.C. State. The company transforms old clothing into new items like laptop cases, bandannas and blankets. Now, she is teaming up with others local businesses to support COVID-19 relief efforts. Find out more about Reborn and order one of their COVID-19 relief effort shirts (15 percent of proceeds go to Carolina Textile Distri...

With more people needing discounted or free meals, A Place at the Table is incredibly busy. Founder Maggie Kane talks about how they are coping, plus gives us an update on their expansion plans. Order online for pick-up or donate a meal by doing to A Place at the Table's website - https://tableraleigh.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trophy Brewing's Chris Powers talks about the company's partnership with Sysco Raleigh to feed local hospitality workers in need. Plus, find out how you can help by purchasing a pizza or sandwich at Trophy Brewing and State of Beer. Get more info about Trophy Brewing's efforts, plus order to-go items via their website https://www.trophybrewing.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

St. Roch chef and owner Sunny Gerhart has two milestones happening this spring, including the three year anniversary of his restaurant opening. Gerhart talks with the Out and About podcast about how his business is holding up amid the coronavirus pandemic, plus how getting sober has changed his life. You can check out St. Roch Fine Oysters and Bar (and order Sunny's famous gumbo to do!) via its we...

When entrepreneur Gaurav "G" Patel saw restaurants and bars closing due to the coronavirus pandemic, he knew he wanted to help. A veteran of the hospitality industry, Patel launched "Hope for Hospitality" at the beginning of April. The effort provides hospitality workers affected by the virus with one free meal per weekday at one of the group's partner restaurants. Get more information on Hope for...

Food retailers like Midtown Olive Oil are considered essential and remain open during the coronavirus pandemic. Owner Bethany Perkins explains why they are essential and what types of products you can get at her store including some great local food items. You can check out and place orders on Midtown Olive Oil's website https://www.midtownoliveoil.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Owner Doel Gonzalez talks about how the restaurant grew from a food truck to include two brick-and-mortar locations. Find out how his business is doing, plus what challenges food trucks are facing during the coronavirus. Find out more and order takeout and/or delivery from Spanglish via their website http://www.eatspanglish.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NC Theatre artistic director Eric Woodall talks about what the arts community has been doing in response to COVID-19, including a costume designer who is taking face covers and a program called "Quarantunes." Stay up to date on shows being rescheduled and get more info about donating to the arts via the NC Theatre website https://nctheatre.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Chef Katsuji Tanabe opened his Raleigh restaurant, High Horse, less than a year ago. The three time BRAVO "Top Chef" contestant relocated his family to the area. After the coronavirus pandemic forced his restaurant to pivot to take-out orders, Tanabe made the difficult decisions recently to temporarily close the restaurant. In this raw interview, Tanabe opens up about making that decision and the...

North Carolina businesses have been hit hard by the Coronavirus. In this weekly round table discussion, local business advocated offer up some advice on where to look for help and how to plan in these uncertain times. To sign up for future webinars, go to www.wral.com/webinar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Katie Cannon of Carolina Tiger Rescue saw the Netflix show "Tiger King," she was disappointed but not surprised. As the only wildlife accredited tiger rescue in North Carolina, Cannon has been aware of zoos like Joe Exotic's for quite some time. But what sets the Carolina Tiger Rescue apart from places like cub petting zoos? Plus, find out the amazing stories behind some of animals at the Car...

PICNIC's Wyatt Dickson almost became a lawyer. Instead, he became one of the most popular pitmasters around. He talks about his upcoming venture in Raleigh on today's podcast. You can check out PICNIC in Durham - https://picnicdurham.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kingfisher bar had only been open seven months when it had to close due to the coronavirus. But that didn't stop them from finding a way to still host happy hours - virtually! Kingfisher's Sean Umstead and Michelle Vanderwalker stopped by the podcast to talk about the bar's new virtual cocktail happy hours on Instagram. Check out their Instagram at 4:30 pm daily - https://www.instagram.com/kingfis...

In four days, Bull City Burger and Brewery went from serving burgers to burritos. The new pop-up concept Bull City Burrito came together quickly but is providing some much-needed fun for chefs and staff at the Durham restaurant. Today, we talk with owner Seth Gross about what prompted the change. Check out Bull City Burrito - https://www.bullcityburrito.com/ and Feed the Fight Durham - https://www...

Part of a weekly round table series, industry professionals discuss available resources for small businesses and how to access federal assistance funds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wilber's Barbecue in Goldsboro closed just over a year ago. The Goldsboro restaurant was beloved, so it was no surprise that local investors rallied to reopen it. New owner Willie Underwood talks about the status of the project and why it was important to him to see it come back. Plus, we get an update on its potential opening date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Carey, general manager of The Siena Hotel, and Il Palio executive chef Adam Rose are making some changes amid the coronavirus pandemic, including online cooking demos. Carey talks about what the hotel has faced and how they are open to help people self isolate. Rose and the Il Palio staff is serving up family style meals curbside. Orders can be placed via the Il Palio website. https://ilpa...

Mandolin chef and owner Sean Fowler talks about his farm, school lunches and how his restaurant is handling coronavirus. Plus, he makes a mean Cobb salad. Mandolin's Farm House Meals - available for delivery or pick-up - can be ordered on their website https://mandolinfarmhouse.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Postmaster's cuisine wasn't really suited for take-out, so they decided to lean into a popular weekly cheeseburger special and create an entirely new temporary concept. Executive chef Christopher Lopez talks the switch to Gov't Cheeseburger! Check out their Facebook page for more info https://www.facebook.com/postmasternc/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stir is all about fresh seafood and craft cocktails, but right now they are offering a limited menu (including family style meals) for curbside pick-up amid the coronavirus. General manager Christopher Brett talks about what challenges switching to take-out presents. Stir is open for take-out. Orders can be placed via phone or online https://www.stirraleigh.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. V...

The Coronavirus has wreaked havoc on local businesses. Industry professionals join a round table to talk about available resources and how to pivot business in this challenging time. This is part of a free weekly webinar series hosted by WRAL and Capitol Broadcasting Company's Chris Overby, Director of Business Development. For more information and to sign up: https://www.wral.com/webinar Learn mo...