Nc F&b Podcast

Episode 61 - Cappie Peete Chapman of www.ACRestaurants.com They call her “The Young Gun Somm,” and this episode with Cappie Peete Chapman is a blaze of glory. We discuss her origins in the wine world all the way back to being a South Carolina Gamecock, to eventually learning how to run beverage programs for James Beard Award winning chef Sean Brock when she was at McCrady’s in Charleston, SC. Cappie has come full circle back to her native North Carolina when another James Beard award winning chef Ashley Christensen lured her to Raleigh to run beverage for AC Restaurant Group. Cappie dishes information on how to pair wines with Mexican food when she was creating the beverage program for Minero and also gives insight on how a relatively young person can successfully manage people. Grab a glass of vino, listen and learn!

Episode 60 - Sanctuary Vineyards with Inez Ribustello We took the show on the road to the Tarboro Brewing Company (tarborobrewingcompany.com) where renowned Sommelier Inez (AKA Inie) Ribustello introduced us to Sanctuary Vineyards (sanctuaryvineyards.com) of Currituck, John Wright the owner/vineyard manger and Casey Matthews the winemaker. We sat down, not only taste their wines, but to get schooled on the history of their specific piece of land on the outer banks of North Carolina. We rediscovered the fact that North Carolina led the USA in wine production from the end of the civil war through prohibition. We learned how it’s possible to maintain a bird sanctuary, evolve a 3rd generation family farm into a modern day winery, all while convincing your uncle and dad that this is good for business. The wines are delicious, the story is captivating and the location is sensational. Grab a glass, take a listen, sip generously and learn all about this magnificent North Carolina Winery.

Episode 3 - Clark Barlowe & the KUDU Grills of Lambstock We brought the team to Border Springs Farm in Patrick Springs, VA for the 8th year of Lambstock; a chef-inspired, invite-only, event that happens every 2nd weekend of August. As a podcast that primarily focuses on the food & beverage industry of North Carolina, we traveled up to Virginia for a unique experience that is known to many in the restaurant industry. No money exchanges hands. It's a collective of like-minded people bringing their talent and experience to provide food & drink for a few days while camping out in a sheep pasture. IN EPISODE 3 - We learn about the best open fire grill in the South, produced by Stebin Horne of Kudu Grills. And we end our Lambstock experience with Chef/Owner of Heirloom in Charlotte, Clark Barlowe. We talk podcasts, mushrooms, his bromance with Kyle and why Lambstock is important to our industry. This series sponsored by: The CurEat App Food-Seen Van Daughtry Consulting

Episode 2 - The Liquification of Lambstock We focus on the drinks at Lambstock by starting with our GM of the NC F&Bar, Matthew Bettinger of C.Grace Raleigh, NC & Sidebar, Cary, NC. Later, we talk with the ladies from Virginia, Chef Brittanny Anderson (Metzger Bar + Butchery & Brenner Pass) & GM of the VA Bar Kristel Poole of Graffiato. Lastly, we finish up with former guest, Bartender of Dogwoods Southern Table in Charlotte, Brian 'The Hammer' LoRusso. Sponsors: The CurEat App (Steve Mangano) Food-Seen Van Daughtry Consulting Audio Produced/Edited: Max Trujillo

The NC F&B Podcast, featuring a 3-part series of Lambstock 2017. We brought the team to Border Springs Farm in Patrick Springs, VA for the 8th year of Lambstock; a chef-inspired, invite-only, event that happens every 2nd weekend of August.  As a podcast that primarily focuses on the food & beverage industry of North Carolina, we traveled up to Virginia for a unique experience that is known to many in the restaurant industry. No money exchanges hands. It's a collective of like-minded people bringing their talent and experience to provide food & drink for a few days while camping out in a sheep pasture. Episode 1 features the Lore of Lambstock. We kick it off with the Shepherd of Border Springs, Craig Rogers. Followed up with James Clark & Bill Hartley of Postal Fish Company in Pittsboro, NC and closed with Writer/Podcaster Amber Donaghue of Haute Dish in Charlotte, NC. Hosts: Max Trujillo & Matthew Weiss Sponsors: The CurEat App (Steve Mangano) Food-Seen Van Daughtry Consulting Audio Produc

Episode 56 - TerraVita Fest with Colleen Minton http://www.terravitafest.com #terravita2017 Listen to the Founder & Director of the TerraVita Festival. Celebrating its eighth year, TerraVita has grown into a multi-day celebration that brings together top chefs, food artisans, sommeliers, baristas, brewers, educators, distillers, cookbook authors and industry luminaries from across the Southeast to celebrate culinary excellence and sustainability in food and drink. Purchase tickets: https://www.showclix.com/events/19172 This episode sponsored by Van Daughtry Consulting, cureatapp.com & Food-seen.com Don't miss out on Pepperfest Sunday, September 24th in Briar Chapel, Chapel Hill. For more information, go to pepperfestnc.org

Episode 55 - A Chef's Life Premiere Party with Vivian Howard Both Max & Matt ventured to Durham, NC to the 21c Hotel https://www.21cmuseumhotels.com/durham/ to host the After-Party Podcast with members from the Emmy Award Winning PBS Show, A Chef's Life. Season 5 will premiere Oct. 5th but we have the behind-the-scenes conversation with Chef Vivian Howard, Farmer Warren Brothers, ex-Chef de Cuisines John May & Brian Kaderavek, Sous Chef/Food Truck Driver Casey Atwater and batting cleanup, Director/Creator Cynthia Hill. The show is intriguing, entertaining and soulful. And their success is obvious because what makes it special are the lives of the people they follow. A Chef's Life is about a chef, a farmer, a town and a community. Listen with us as we become temporary members of their lives. If you're a fan of the show, this is an absolute must-listen. This episode sponsored by Daughtry Consulting, Food-Seen.com & the Cureat App.

Our last installment from BevCon in Charleston, South Carolina where we met with some of the best in the food and beverage business. From all of our experiences and interviews, we decided it would be best to release multiple episodes this week. Tuesday: Sommelier, Winemaker and Designer André Hueston Mack. Wednesday: Beverage Director of Atlanta's Staplehouse, Melissa Davis Thursday: Wall Street Journal best-selling author Fred Minnick Friday: Wine Forum with: Pax Mahle - Winemaker of Pax Mahle Wines in California Patrick Cappiello - Wine Director of Rebelle Restaurant, Walnut Street Café, and the producer of Forty Ounce Wines Grayson Schmitz - Executive Chef of BKLYN Larder in New York & 2-time Top Chef participant Jon Bonné - American Wine Writer, columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, and senior contributing editor for Punch

We took the show on the road to Charleston, South Carolina where we met with some of the best in the food and beverage business. From all of our experiences and interviews, we decided it would be best to release multiple episodes this week. Tuesday: Sommelier, Winemaker and Designer André Hueston Mack. Wednesday: Beverage Director of Atlanta's Staplehouse, Melissa Davis Thursday: Wall Street Journal best-selling author Fred Minnick Friday: Wine Forum with: Pax Mahle - Winemaker of Pax Mahle Wines in California Patrick Cappiello - Wine Director of Rebelle Restaurant, Walnut Street Café, and the producer of Forty Ounce Wines Grayson Schmitz - Executive Chef of BKLYN Larder in New York & 2-time Top Chef participant Jon Bonné - American Wine Writer, columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, and senior contributing editor for Punch

We took the show on the road to Charleston, South Carolina where we met with some of the best in the food and beverage business. From all of our experiences and interviews, we decided it would be best to release multiple episodes this week. Tuesday: Sommelier, Winemaker and Designer André Hueston Mack. Wednesday: Beverage Director of Atlanta's Staplehouse, Melissa Davis Thursday: Wall Street Journal best-selling author Fred Minnick Friday: Wine Forum with: Pax Mahle - Winemaker of Pax Mahle Wines in California Patrick Cappiello - Wine Director of Rebelle Restaurant, Walnut Street Café, and the producer of Forty Ounce Wines Grayson Schmitz - Executive Chef of BKLYN Larder in New York & 2-time Top Chef participant Jon Bonné - American Wine Writer, columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, and senior contributing editor for Punch

Episode 51 - BevCon 2017 1 of 4 featuring Andre Hueston Mack We took the show on the road to Charleston, South Carolina where we met with some of the best in the food and beverage business. From all of our experiences and interviews, we decided it would be best to release multiple episodes this week. Tuesday: André Hueston Mack, Sommelier, Winemaker & Designer https://maisonnoirwines.com/andre-hueston-mack/ Wednesday: Melissa Davis, Beverage Director of Atlanta's http://www.staplehouse.com Thursday: Fred Minnick, Wall Street Journal best-selling author Friday: Wine Forum with: Pax Mahle - Winemaker of https://paxwine.com in California Patrick Cappiello - Wine Director of http://rebellenyc.com, http://www.walnutstreetcafe.com, and the producer of http://fortyouncewines.com Grayson Schmitz - Executive Chef of http://www.bklynlarder.com in New York & 2-time Top Chef participant Jon Bonné - American Wine Writer, columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, and senior contributing editor for http://punchdrin

Episode 50 - Ashley Christensen of http://ac-restaurants.com We celebrate our 50th episode in style. Chef Ashley Christensen sits in studio to chat about her life, her family, and why she does what she does...beyond food. We get a little inspirational and tamper it down with some good ol' tales of the business. Ashley is truly the definition of a Raleigh chef and our bellies couldn't be happier. It's clear to hear that being a chef is only the first layer of the onion that is Chef Christensen. We are proud and humbled to have a legend in the industry speak to these two yankees from out of town. North Carolina is better for having Ashley Christensen living with our limits. http://ac-restaurants.com

Episode 49 - Chris Jude of the http://fairgamebeverage.com joins us to talk spirits, bio-fuel, sorghum and his Jetta. Listen to hear about the beautiful things coming out of Pittsboro, NC and we discuss the art of making Brandy, Calvados and the technique of distilling Carolina Agricole Rum. We also announce the winner of the 2 tickets to the premiere party for A Chef's Life Season 5! Download the CurEat App for free in iTunes & Android! This episode sponsored in part by Food-Seen.com and CurEat

Episode 48 - What it Takes to be an Entrepreneur | NCRLA Expo 2017 http://www.ncrla.org North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association We went LIVE at the 2017 NCRLA Expo in front of thousands (maybe 40) people. In the hour before the solar eclipse, we speak with 3 entrepreneurs from different walks of life but whom all share the drive to make their own way in the food & beverage industry. Panelists include: • Felicia Perry-Trujillo of https://www.food-seen.com, (Professional Photography, Social Media Management & Website Design for the Food, Beverage and Table Ware industries of North Carolina.) • Kim Hammer of http://bittersweetraleigh.com, a cocktail, dessert & coffee lounge & http://raleighprovisions.com, a corner shop in the heart of Downtown Raleigh providing North Carolina specialty food, wine & beer. • And an entrepreneur changing lanes at the height of his success from a multi-restaurant hospitality group http://www.eschelonexperiences.com, to releasing his latest venture in th

Episode 47 - Slingshot Coffee Wife-Husband team of Jenny & Jonathan Bonchak chat with us about their widely popular cold-brew coffee, https://www.slingshotcoffeecompany.com. We learn about the drive to succeed without pretense. They collaborate across the nation while negotiating nationwide distribution decisions. With a new facility on the way, Slingshot is shooting for the moon, and we're drinking it in. This episode sponsored by Food-Seen.com & the cureatapp.com

Episode 46 - Gallo Pelon Y Centro We sit down with Angela Salamanca & Marshall Davis of Centro, a Mexican Restaurant with South American influence and Gallo Pelon, a Mezcaleria. They speak about their business collaborations, the study of Mezcal and their new joint effort coming out next year! http://gallopelon.com http://www.centroraleigh.com To Win 2 tickets to A CHEF’S LIFE Season Five Premiere party, Write a review on iTunes and tag 2 friends in the comment section on our Instagram post about A CHEF’S LIFE! And download the CurEat App for Free in iTunes!

Episode 45 - Sono Sushi with Chef Hyun-Woo Kim & James Yang With Án in their past, both Chef Hyun-Woo Kim and General Manager James Yang take control of Sono in the midst of transition. The sushi menu has been thoughtfully curated and the saké menu is on point.  Án was a focal point for business travelers to the triangle area and closed after a 10 year run. In the dark of night, the doors closed and the staff was left to pick up the pieces and figure out the next move.  The lifeblood of Án, the chef and General Manager, transitioned to to Sono.  Sono has been a hub for Downtown Raleigh and caters to a worldly palate. This is a new inception of the project has recently been welcomed by it's local inhabitants.  Listen to Max, Matt, James and Kim get into Saké and the pairing potential with such a diverse cuisine as sushi. We taste quite a few saké bottles over a conversation fueled by cuisine and flavors.  Please continue to listen to the NC F&B Podcast. We have other really great episodes!

Episode 44 - http://www.bondbrothersbeer.com We go to beer school with Co-Founder, Brewmaster, Certified Cicerone Whit Baker & Head of Blending & Certified Cicerone, Sean McKinney of USA Today's Best New Brewery in the Universe! We don't always chat with beer pros, but damn when we do, we do it well. Whit & Sean break down the complexities and beauty of making and drinking beer. We talk, we taste, we laugh, we burp. This episode sponsored by Photography, Social Media Management and Web-Designers: Food-Seen https://www.food-seen.com & The CurEat App. Click to download the CurEat App in iTunes>>> itunes.apple.com/us/app/cureat/id1136256011?mt=8

In today's episode, we took the show on the road down to Charlotte, NC to get a private drinking session with the Ritz-Carlton's 2015 Global Bartender of the Year, Bob Peters! Bob invited us to the Punch Room, a craft cocktail lounge on the 15th floor of Charlotte's Ritz-Carlton. Between the tour of the rooftop-garden, the magical punch bowl of drinks, the comfortable hospitality and the education on cocktails, we experienced pure bar nirvana.  We hear tale of Bob's growth from dive bars to picking herbs over Charlotte's skyline for tonight's drink menu. Bob tastes us on the honey cultivated from the hotel's rooftop beehive.  Bob gives us his best picks for places to dine and drink in CLT while serving us a few rounds of delicious cocktails.  Give a listen and don't forget to download the CurEat App for free in iTunes!

Episode 42 - Katy & Joe Kindred http://kindreddavidson.com On the road to Davidson, NC where we had the pleasure of meeting the husband/wife team of Kindred, Joe & Katy Kindred. Bon Appétit named Kindred America's Top Ten Best New Restaurants 2015, including Joe Kindred's semifinalist nod for the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef: Southeast award in 2016 & 2017. We talk family, food, staffing and good bathroom reading material. We also chat about their new restaurant opening soon, Hello Sailor, of which, Eater.com named to the top 16 most anticipated new restaurants of 2017. https://www.eater.com/2017/1/13/14258922/best-new-restaurants-2017-opening-winter-spring Their family-friendly approach to high-end cuisine is refreshing and quaint among their flashy and stuffy contemporaries. When in Davidson, you must eat here. This episode sponsored by Photography, Social Media Management and web-designers: Food-Seen https://www.food-seen.com & The CurEat App. Click to download the CurEat App in iTune