Nc F&b Podcast

has golden nuggets of restaurant knowledge. He joined the pod to chat about what it was like to take the reigns of a legendary Asheville restaurant. Here's what we learned from Jesson;   Follow the show  and hosts at  &  Support our Sponsors: Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! And listen to your Boss... and don't forget to use the promo code: "ncfbpodcast" for 10% off your purchase on Amazon.com The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or  

has been the journalist of choice for the likes of , and . Wright wrote a book about the life and times of the Van Winkle family and I swear if you listen to it, it's as good as tasting Pappy! Here's what we learned; Wright is the next great American author! The history of bourbon and why Kentucky became its homeland. How Julian Van Winkle truly felt about his father losing the legendary . Who is the best QB to come out of Ole Miss Inside scoop into , Wright Thompson's show with . Grab a tumbler of your favorite bourbon and listen!   Follow the show  and hosts at  &  Support our Sponsors: Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! And listen to your Boss... and don't forget to use the promo code: "ncfbpodcast" for 10% off your purchase on Amazon.com The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or  

Wait, what the NC F&B sat down and talked to a large/corporate fast food chain? Here's why; We learned the difference between quick service casual/ fast food and fast casual. Why it's important to 'lead with sincerity." The craft of an Arby's roast beef sandwich. Understanding that whether you work in a or a "fast food chain," taking pride in your work and bettering your environment is the key to success.  Also, Matt makes a classic reference. Enjoy this one.   Follow the show  and hosts at  &  Support our Sponsors: Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! And listen to your Boss... and don't forget to use the promo code: "ncfbpodcast" for 10% off your purchase on Amazon.com The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or  

Cary's sat down with the Max and Matt to discuss how authentic Neapolitan pizza literally guides his life. Here is what we learned: Why is the godfather of pizza ovens. The meaning of real How a sauce can be sweet without adding a gram of sugar. Learn how to drive stick shift?     Follow the show  and hosts at  &  Support our Sponsors: Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! And listen to your Boss... and don't forget to use the promo code: "ncfbpodcast" for 10% off your purchase on Amazon.com The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or  

Do you know how much cool stuff there is Johnston County which, by the way is right next door to Raleigh? Check it out for fun and also great gift ideas! One last thing, what do you put on your hot dog? Follow the show  and hosts at  &  Support our Sponsors: Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! And listen to your Boss... and don't forget to use the promo code: "ncfbpodcast" for 10% off your purchase on Amazon.com The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or        

was ready to call himself "boss." in Durham, NC next is going to unhinge your thoughts about what is a cafe and here's why; J Lights is part bodega, part cocktail bar and part gourmet retail shop. Opening during a pandemic. They presume to offer "simple" food yet, is a badass and boasts a resume of working for the likes of , and ! Ryan Grover the GM also knows a thing or two about running front of house. Get ready Durham! Oh disclaimer, we get slightly political and we are not apologizing.     Follow the show  and hosts at  &  Support our Sponsors: Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! And listen to your Boss... and don't forget to use the promo code: "ncfbpodcast" for 10% off your purchase on Amazon.com The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or        

we crack some beers with the founders of ,  and , as well as special guests  and Here's what we learned; The secret to the IPA Where to get a taco in Boone What's it like to work for       Follow the show  and hosts at  &  Support our Sponsors: Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! And listen to your Boss... and don't forget to use the promo code: "ncfbpodcast" for 10% off your purchase on Amazon.com The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or        

of and have committed to making an adventure sauce. Here's what we learned; What is an adventure sauce and how does one create it? Applications for adventure/hot sauce? How to make a sauce with heat as a component but not the main "flavor." Is Sriracha as good as ? Weiss uses his super palate to identify a key ingredient.   Follow the show  and hosts at  &  Support our Sponsors: Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! And listen to your Boss... and don't forget to use the promo code: "ncfbpodcast" for 10% off your purchase on Amazon.com The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or        

and his wife Anne Stuart Koster have accepted the daunting task of replacing a legend in Chef John Toler of . Despite the challenges of replacing a legend, reopening during Covid and all the financial burdens of opening a restaurant during any period, the Kosters believe this is what they were meant to be doing! Here's what we learned; What it means to be a chef run restaurant? The confusion of French bistro vs New American fare? When we truly learn, it's often from our mistakes. Matt fumbles the famous Steve Jobs quote but here's what he meant to say-  “It doesn't make sense to hire smart people and tell them what to do; we hire smart people so they can tell us what to do.” This one is an inspiration!   Follow the show  and hosts at  &  Support our Sponsors: Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! And listen to your Boss... and don't forget to use the promo code: "ncfbpodcast" for 10% off your purchase on Amazon.com The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For

How a marketing strategy can inspire a top notch product. How to get the shark in the bottle. How bobbleheads were invented. How to scale your business from small to large and still stay true to your local roots. Discover what makes so special.   Follow the show  and hosts at  &  Support our Sponsors: Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or    

How do you sell your business to a huge corporation yet, maintain your integrity and continue to feel the funk? This episode features a CRUCIAL fixture in NC’s craft beer industry, ’s co-founder ! Walt is a So- Cal native who turned his passion for home brewing into a nationally acclaimed brewery headquartered in Asheville. Wicked Weed specializes in West Coast-style beers and ~wicked~ cool sours. We talk about Wicked Weed’s journey of growth, the , Walt’s keys to success and more. Tune in! Follow the show  and hosts at  &  Support our Sponsors: Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or    

The incomparable joined the pod to talk all things whiskey and . Here's what we learned; Why Tennessee Whisky is in fact bourbon. What is the and how it revolutionized the industry. The feeling and barriers to being a female distiller in a male dominated industry. How Nicole perfectly balances the production of a large distillery while still championing the plight of the craft distiller. What is the the ? Enjoy this one!   Follow the show  and hosts at  &  Support our Sponsors: use NCFB30 promo code for 30% off!!!! Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or    

We chatted with about starting the to help restaurants during the pandemic. Also, chatted about his restaurants and coming soon . Here's what we learned; A new way to pay restaurant employees. Why sous vide cooking makes so much sense. How a patio and outdoor dining is king right now. When starting a restaurant the most important things are food, location, hospitality and PARKING! Yes parking. Opening a restaurant during a pandemic and what will be?   Follow the show  and hosts at  &  Support our Sponsors: use NCFB30 promo code for 30% off!!!! Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or    

Chris Bower schools us on: The ghost story of Eda Rhyne. The wealth of bio-diversity in North Carolina. His penchant for finding plants containing medicinal benefits and why he distills them. ? A new aperitivo arriving... Follow the show  and hosts at  &  Support our Sponsors: use NCFB30 promo code for 30% off!!!! Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or    

We talked to a legend in & here's what we learned: The secret behind Chef Burke's patented dry aging beef technique. How to build a culinary empire lose it and rebuild it. What was it like to participate in How the old school chef evolves into modern day restaurateur. Who is ? Why are "celebrity chefs" targeting North Carolina for their new restaurants?     Follow the show  and hosts at  &  Support our Sponsors: use NCFB30 promo code for 30% off!!!! Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or    

We sat down with the wonderful human beings and of Bestow . Here's what we learned; The difference between American Butter Cream and Italian American Butter Cream Why you need to read and how r&d will make you much better at your job! What you need in your home kitchen is MSG or "Accent." Why proximity brings empathy. The reason sweet potato donuts make so much sense.   Follow the show  and hosts at  &  Support our Sponsors: use NCFB30 promo code for 30% off!!!! Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or    

We sat down with Wyatt and Ryan to get to know what makes their BBQ different. Here is what we learned: Both Wyatt and Ryan came to BBQ from white collar jobs, Wyatt was in Law school at UNC (he left the law for slaw.) & Ryan was in finance at Morgan Stanley. Ryan knows how to raise a hog! Wyatt knows how to pick a quality hog. We learn the definition of BBQ and all it's intricacies. What wine goes with BBQ? The reason that North Carolina is so special when it comes to food and agriculture. What Wyatt's BBQ in Raleigh is going to be like.     Follow the show  and hosts at  &  Support our Sponsors: use NCFB30 promo code for 30% off!!!! Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or    

We zoomed with 5 time semi-finalist for Best Chef South East, owner of and ,   Here's what we learned; What is Appalachian cooking. The definition of a wonderful human being (in addition to being a great chef) Who put on the map and why it became a What is Who is We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as Matt and Max did.     Follow the show  and hosts at  &  Support our Sponsors: use NCFB30 promo code for 30% off!!!! Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or    

is an innovator. He looks at a town, he thinks about the type of place that he would like to frequent and if it's not in that town, he builds it. Here's what we learned: What can restaurants in Raleigh do to survive covid. How simplicity well executed is magical, example good beer & amazing hot dogs= How to make the best hot dog in town and what bun that belongs in. What's coming next from the mind of Mr. Howard. Why 1500 square feet is the biggest a restaurant/bar needs to be.         Follow the show  and hosts at  &  Support our Sponsors: use NCFB30 promo code for 30% off!!!! Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or    

We chatted with Joel Mcloskey the CEO of Four Saints Brewing in and here's what we learned; What is a classic style of beer How to do your own canning. How to go from a school teacher to brewery owner. How to convince your wife or partner to let you leave your job to open a brewery. How to turn a dry county into a wet city. What to do when you are finished at the .     Follow the show  and hosts at  &  Support our Sponsors: use NCFB30 promo code for 30% off!!!! Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or