Nc F&b Podcast

Surviving fires and a pandemic, Ashlee & Brent Moore persevere to make delicious beer, "dream their dreams" and create a community. Why: Because after great BBQ, you need some beer to wash it down. What: A brewery that is also a community center. Who: owners Brent and Ashlee Moore wanted to bring a unique experience and delicious craft beer to their hometown. In the process they found kindred spirits in co-brewers Eric Gibble and Brandon Essick.  Where: The Depot district of Lexington, NC, a revived bohemian location!   Support our Sponsors: Interested in a weekend adventure? Visit Lexington, NC! for more information, go to https://visitlexingtonnc.com Get tickets to the Triangle Wine Company's farm to table wine dinner HERE! The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Exhale and turn your home into a haven! Visit Exhaleathome.

Our dear friend Crystal Harris (who you might know as @mamassalsa!) finally joins us on the pod for an amazing convo about all things salsa! Crystal has been making salsa practically her whole life—growing up in a Mexican household she'd watch her mom and grandma make salsa—and got her big break after selling her own at a church event, where it was a hit. She talks to us about how Mama's Salsa has evolved since then, the inspiration behind her recipes, and what her next step is.

Support our Sponsors: Get tickets to the Triangle Wine Company's farm to table wine dinner HERE! The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Exhale and turn your home into a haven! Visit Exhaleathome.com Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company 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: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com 

The gents go on the road to one of the "Mecca's" of BBQ, Lexington, NC. Their first stop was at Lexington BBQ AKA Monks. Here's what they learned; What makes Lexington BBQ different than Eastern NC and Texas. Why pork shoulder became the meat of choice Who are the major players in the Lexington BBQ game. When to take your meat off the smoker. How many pounds of pork get cooked per day? When you learn this in relation to the amount of people there are in the city of Lexington you will be shocked! Where to put the dip versus the sauce?   Support our Sponsors: Get tickets to the Triangle Wine Company's farm to table wine dinner HERE! The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Exhale and turn your home into a haven! Visit Exhaleathome.com Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCF

How do we define a craft brewery, a micro brewery or a nano-brewery? "When you put beer in a can, it changes the entire game." Who is behind the brand of Carolina Brewery What is an IBU in beer making? Where do you make the distinction between an ale and a lager?     Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Exhale and turn your home into a haven! Visit Exhaleathome.com Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company 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: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com 

Bob Peters hates rules. So do we, as many of you probably already know. On this episode, the ~verified~ bartender (and former guest of the pod!) joins us to bust some myths around bartending and give us the scoop on what he's been up to since the pandemic, including his very own online cocktail classes (go to cocktailclass.com for those) and making drinks for our recent Sidedoor Speakeasy event at @thekitchenraleigh. We also talk about his love of fernet, a DIY bar project in his garage, and what are the best North Carolina spirits!     Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company 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,

This episode features some underground food concepts you may  not heard of yet… but are most definitely going to want to check out. Introducing @winnerwinnerramendinner, @12pawsicecream and @_919_secret_sauce_! These delicious concepts don't have a brick-and-mortar (yet), but rather their food is only available through Instagram DM (think of it like a drug deal for ramen, pizza and ice cream?). We talk to the three players behind this punk rock crew about how they got into the business of cooking for people, what kinds of food they're dishing out now, and more. Tune in tomorrow!   Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo M

Get it on, got to get it on, no choice but to get it on, mandate... GET IT ON! Yes that's right the Ace Man- Adam Carolla met the guys for an epic lunch at Jake Wood's Lawrence BBQ in Boxyard RTP. Adam was joined by Mike August & Chris Laxamana . Max and Matt also asked Lee Katrincic of Durham distillery to join. Lee brought a pony keg filled with a cocktail of American Dry gin and fresh watermelon juice. To say lunch was epic is an understatement. Adam chatted with the boys about; Brisket What bbq means to him why he was in Raleigh How he approaches the interview.   Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media Fo

Have you really thought about the business of farming? Cape Fear Credit Farm Credit finances farmers to improve rural and agricultural lifestyles. Here's what the guys learned; Why it's so important to buy local and how it stimulates the neighborhood you live in. How can small farmers band together to improve the greater good. Where your food comes from is extremely important When farmers are able to harvest their crops, impacts farming business in so many ways.   Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company 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: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com 

Matt & Max got off their asses and out from behind their microphones to stage a momentous event. What happened at Bubbles & Brisket? 18 Sparkling wines and champagne from around the world 17 Tents 7 bad ass chefs/pit masters cooking up their unique take on Brisket 2 Magical musicians in George Hage & Thomas Anderson 2 Of Santa's helpers 1 Monsoon & 1 Master Sommelier - Max Kast   Live & recorded music by Thomas Anderson & George Hage used by permission.  Check out Thomas Anderson Music on Spotify HERE! Or go to https://thomasandersonmusic.com Check out George Hage's music and art on Instagram and his band Jack The Radio for music and live dates! Support our Sponsors: Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company 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: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com 

This is a Tell all book in the best way possible. It's not just about the behind the scenes in the service industry, it's in the trenches of the service industry. Here's what Max and Matt learned; How a really good author pieces a story together. When to take the next step in your life. What it's like to wanna' f*&K your co-worker. Why you get into the restaurant industry.   Support our Sponsors: Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company 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: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com 

You want to know about tacos? We will fill your tortilla in this episode. Chef David Peraza-Arce tells Max and Matt why everything fits in a tortilla. Max and Matt also learned: Who knows what a truly authentic Mexican Taco is Why Birria Tacos are so on trend? How to eat a Cabeza Taco? What is a Lengua Taco     Join us for Bubbles & Brisket  a collaboration of chefs, pit-masters, wine producers and sommeliers, pairing sparkling wine with a variety of cooking techniques and side dishes that feature everyone's favorite: brisket.  The event will take place on June 26th from 2pm to 6pm outside of V Pizza Cary. Click here to get tickets. Support our Sponsors: Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company 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: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com 

We've got chef @kimfloresca of @goopkitchen on the pod (yes THAT @goop with Gwyneth)! Goop Kitchen is a clean delivery service based in LA that serves delish bowls, salads, soups, summer rolls and other healthy eats—and Max got the chance to meet Kim in person and try out a ton of things from the menu on a trip to California a couple weeks ago! Kim came into the position as Goop Kitchen's chef with quite an impressive resume, with previous experiences at top restaurants around the world including El Bulli, Per Se, and The Restaurant at Meadowood. She and her husband also opened and ran One Restaurant in Chapel Hill before moving back to Cali. Learn more about Kim, Goop Kitchen and more by tuning in. Join us for Bubbles & Brisket  a collaboration of chefs, pit-masters, wine producers and sommeliers, pairing sparkling wine with a variety of cooking techniques and side dishes that feature everyone's favorite: brisket.  The event will take place on June 26th from 2pm to 6pm outside of V Pizza Cary. Click

Brandon McCraney is a man of action. After a career in the Airforce, a successful corporate career, an engineering degree and 2 master's degree (one of those from Harvard by the way) Brandon decided he was ready for something else. He was ready to build a local sustainable distillery. Here's what the boys learned when they sat down with Brandon; The art of blending whiskey? How a distillery can revitalize a community. What an heirloom grain of bourbon is? Why his bourbon tastes so DAMN good! Where in the hell is Zebulon   Join us for Bubbles & Brisket  a collaboration of chefs, pit-masters, wine producers and sommeliers, pairing sparkling wine with a variety of cooking techniques and side dishes that feature everyone's favorite: brisket.  The event will take place on June 26th from 2pm to 6pm outside of V Pizza Cary. Click here to get tickets. Support our Sponsors: Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout!

The guys sat down with Chef and Sommelier Doreen Colondres of Vitis House. Oh, you are wondering how you can become both a chef and a Sommelier? Listen in and find out. Here's what else they learned; How honey can make crispy yet healthy chicken wings. What is Lechon Why Max is the Jason Bourne of food service How to make your favorite dishes healthy? When to expand your palate? Who wrote The kitchen Doesn't Bite? Join us for Bubbles & Brisket  a collaboration of chefs, pit-masters, wine producers and sommeliers, pairing sparkling wine with a variety of cooking techniques and side dishes that feature everyone's favorite: brisket.  The event will take place on June 26th from 2pm to 6pm outside of V Pizza Cary. Click here to get tickets. Support our Sponsors: Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company 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

Gina Stephens is the Publisher and creator of Raleigh Magazine. Gina sat down with Max and Matt to discuss; What does journalistic integrity mean today? Where can I get the best chicken sandwich in Raleigh? Why did Raleigh need it's own magazine? How does it feel to go on a sting operation? Who is Sarah Weiss' biggest fan?     Join us for Bubbles & Brisket  a collaboration of chefs, pit-masters, wine producers and sommeliers, pairing sparkling wine with a variety of cooking techniques and side dishes that feature everyone's favorite: brisket.  The event will take place on June 26th from 2pm to 6pm outside of V Pizza Cary. Click here to get tickets. Support our Sponsors: Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company 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: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com 

Caz & Craig Makepeace have figured out how to travel for a living! Here's what else they figured out; Why to start the This Is Raleigh Podcast When to and when not to travel with your kids? Where's places near Raleigh that are cool to road trip to? How to find parking in Wrightsville beach? What's up with the seaside dining in Beaufort, NC? Listen in for a tour around North Carolina!     Join us for Bubbles & Brisket  a collaboration of chefs, pit-masters, wine producers and sommeliers, pairing sparkling wine with a variety of cooking techniques and side dishes that feature everyone's favorite: brisket.  The event will take place on June 26th from 2pm to 6pm outside of V Pizza Cary. Click here to get tickets. Support our Sponsors: Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company 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: max@ncfbpodcast.com or ma

Max & Matt sat down with an incredible woman. Preeti Waas (Cheeni & Sugar & Spice) is of Indian descent and a force to be reckoned with. Preeti let the boys in on many Indian cooking secrets, here's what the gents learned: What is curry? How heat is supposed to excite the palate and not fatigue it? What is einkorn wheat ? Which takes longer, opening a restaurant or getting married? Why you should help Khaana Chahiye to fight hunger?   Support our Sponsors: Family Forward NC is an innovative initiative to improve children's health and well-being and keep North Carolina's businesses competitive. It is employer-led change to increase access to research-based, family-friendly practices — big and small — that improve workplace productivity, recruitment and retention; grow a strong economy; and support children's healthy development. Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max

The guys sit down with UNC Football's 2nd leading all time scorer Connor Barth and CEO  Mark Bloomquist to discuss Wilmington, NC's own, Blue Shark Vodka. Here is what they learned; Why North Carolina Sweet Corn makes delicious vodka. What is it like inside the mind of an NFL kicker when the game is on the line? How to scale a homegrown product to national levels? Did Connor Barth have any tackles in his NFL career? Which of Mac or Matt's children will grow up to be NFL kickers because of the Barth Brothers annual kicking camp.       Support our Sponsors: Family Forward NC is an innovative initiative to improve children's health and well-being and keep North Carolina's businesses competitive. It is employer-led change to increase access to research-based, family-friendly practices — big and small — that improve workplace productivity, recruitment and retention; grow a strong economy; and support children's healthy development. Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company U

As the legendary Sam Jones said, "That's some good fuckin' BBQ!" Max and Matt got to chat with the champion of the  Discovery Plus Channel's Moonshiner's Smoke Ring BBQ competition. Here's what the guys learned; How a career in transportation and a conversation with U2's The Edge led to a career in BBQ. It's all about the "MOP." When a rehearsal dinner sets off a marriage and a business. Why it's important to not fall asleep when heating up your cast iron skillet. What inspiration a baby sitter named Grace provided. Why Hog cheek is delicious    Support our Sponsors: Family Forward NC is an innovative initiative to improve children's health and well-being and keep North Carolina's businesses competitive. It is employer-led change to increase access to research-based, family-friendly practices — big and small — that improve workplace productivity, recruitment and retention; grow a strong economy; and support children's healthy development. Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Win