Nc F&b Podcast

For years anybody who owned land or a restaurant or a bar in Raleigh wanted to get their hands on the space atop Boylan Street. Chris Borresson (aka Cap'n Redbeard, aka Magic maker) and his wife Sara Abernethy were not in Raleigh and did not seek this potential pot of gold that sat atop the Boylan Bridge. However, because they did not seek it, much like the Sorcerer's Stone, they were awarded it. Chris and Sara acquired the sleepy "also-ran" known as the Boylan Street Brew Pub in August of 2018. On this episode we hear how Chris and Sara brought in the likes of the one and only Max Trujillo, Bobby McFarland to help transform this majestic location high atop Raleigh into a brewery and kitchen that is befitting of it's location. This episode, has restaurant creation, entrepreneurial business wisdom and some delicious cooking and brewing tips.         **Support Bestow Baked Goods, currently located in Fuquay-Varina but soon to open in Holly Springs! https://bestowbakedgoods.com Follow them on Instagram @bestow

In this episode we learn about  sneaking booze into Iraq, banana curry cocktails and why Whistle Pig 15yr and Old Weller Antique 107 are floating Mike Stojic and Maleah Christie's boat. We get into some heavy vetting... of cocktails that is. We also eat booze filled ice cream and discuss why Johnson County and specifically Clayton, NC are rad! _________________________________________________ **Explore North Carolina one county at a time. And put Johnston County at the top of your next excursion! Check out https://www.johnstoncountync.org for more information about a growing area of NC! **Support Bestow Baked Goods, currently located in Fuquay-Varina but soon to open in Holly Springs! https://bestowbakedgoods.com Follow them on Instagram @bestowbakedgoods **Need wine & beer? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout!  Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture.

Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune (I.E. State controlled liquor) or to take arms against a sea of troubles. And, by opposing them, we go down the the arduous road of privatization. This is the conundrum, it is not all roses with a free market, there will be growing pains, but there will also be great gains. In the meantime house bill 971 & senate bill 290 have offered some upgrades to our current system. Listen in to find out what goodies our industry just received.   We discuss in the bills and the benefits in depth with the NCRLA Director of Communications and lobbyist Margo Metzger. _________________________________________________ Welcome our newest sponsor, Bestow Baked Goods, currently located in Fuquay-Varina but soon to open in Holly Springs! https://bestowbakedgoods.com Follow them on Instagram @bestowbakedgoods Need wine & beer? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout!  Hospitality industry

We shake up the format of the show from the get-go with a live, impromptu theme-song with musicians George Hage and Mike Rosado of the Pencil Pushers Podcast. (http://pencilpusherspodcast.libsyn.com) Then the show gets deep into California wine with winemaker Jennifer Reichardt of Raft Wines (https://drink.raft.wine) and, filling in for Matt Weiss, friend of the show, Swarup Bandyopadhyay. Listen to how the daughter of the a duck farmer becomes an entrepreneur in the wine industry. Her usage of unique varieties of grapes, coupled with a small budget, creates more than just delicious wine.   _________________________________________________ Welcome our newest sponsor, Bestow Baked Goods, currently located in Fuquay-Varina but soon to open in Holly Springs! https://bestowbakedgoods.com Follow them on Instagram @bestowbakedgoods Need wine & beer? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout!  Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind

Gabe Barker is the offspring of culinary royalty, JBF Award winners Karen and Ben Barker. Hear how Gabe created a farm to table "neapolitan style" pizza. Pizza with a thin crust but a New York chew. Chef Gabe has taken advantage of his roots to become a chef with a 360 degree of his food and his business. Everything inside of Pizzeria Mercato is meticulously considered, from the bread to the guest. Also-hear why; Octopus is a sentient being and needs to be cooked very carefully How to cook/create with a 31 year old sourdough starter How to gift your child a dynamic palate How to get kissed on the lips by Gabe Barker   Welcome our newest sponsor, Bestow Baked Goods, currently located in Fuquay-Varina but soon to open in Holly Springs! https://bestowbakedgoods.com Follow them on Instagram @bestowbakedgoods Need wine & beer? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout!  Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North

While the Women's FIFA World Cup is taking place in France 3 of France's top Female Winemakers from @vintage59imports joined us in studio in Raleigh. Francoise Le Calvez of Coupe Roses in Minervois, Francoise Ollier of Ollier-Taillefer in Faugeres and Melanie Pfister of Domaine Pfister in Alsace. In honor of national women's month, we talk about how female winemakers are perceived in France and how each came to be leaders of their domains. We also talk about their families and the history of their domains, as well as grapes, varietals and how weather affects taste. Tune in to hear more!      Welcome our newest sponsor, Bestow Baked Goods, currently located in Fuquay-Varina but soon to open in Holly Springs! https://bestowbakedgoods.com Follow them on Instagram @bestowbakedgoods Need wine & beer? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout!  Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food a

Women in crisis now have a road map to success. Carroll's Kitchen in downtown Raleigh is a top lunch destination, what many who patronize the cafe don't realize about it, is the fact that it is not just a restaurant. Carroll's Kitchen is a non-profit cafe that employs women in crisis, whether these women went through incarceration, addiction, domestic violence or something else horrific, a job at Carroll's Kitchen is an opportunity to resurrect their lives. Oh and by the way, the food is absolutely delicious, just try a Kolache!         Welcome our newest sponsor, Bestow Baked Goods, currently located in Fuquay-Varina but soon to open in Holly Springs! https://bestowbakedgoods.com Follow them on Instagram @bestowbakedgoods Need wine & beer? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout!  Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's

 We sit down with James Beard Nominee chef Oscar Diaz and the owner of the Cortez Raleigh, Charlie Ibarra. Oscar tells the story of sneaking back into Mexico on a research trip. Chef Oscar's story symbolizes both his and Charlie's mission of fusing the flavors and culture of Mexico with the produce and bounty of North Carolina. We explore the rise and quality evolution of the Mexican restaurant in America, and the identity crisis of the South Eastern America Latino. In addition to ethnic identity we learn the secret to the Cortez's famous butter beans and what it's like to find out you've been nominated for a JBF award!  Welcome our newest sponsor, Bestow Baked Goods, currently located in Fuquay-Varina but soon to open in Holly Springs! https://bestowbakedgoods.com Follow them on Instagram @bestowbakedgoods Need legal help in the Food and Beverage industry? Reach out to the Forrest Firm and tell them Max and Matt referred you.  http://forrestfirm.com Forrest Firm, Business Attorneys Across North Carolina Nee

This might be the most important episode ever. Make more money, make food taste better, oh and save the world. If 10% more of the worlds farms would practice regenerative agriculture, it literally would save the world. This episode explores the evolution of American farming and why the industry has become so problematic. This pod is for the history books and the history buffs. We discuss everything from the dust bowl, to World War 2 and modern day farming. A few guidelines to regenerative agriculture: DO NOT PLOW OR TIL Plant and crop diversity keep roots in the ground year round Multi Paddock Grazing No need to have extreme yields No pesticides and herbicides or any synthetics       Welcome our newest sponsor, Bestow Baked Goods, currently located in Fuquay-Varina but soon to open in Holly Springs! https://bestowbakedgoods.com Follow them on Instagram @bestowbakedgoods Need legal help in the Food and Beverage industry? Reach out to the Forrest Firm and tell them Max and Matt referred you.  http://forrestfirm

 Here's why you want to listen to this episode; You will find out how to become an effective leader and also learn the following: Learn about the potato salad divide How you should choose mayonnaise How to easily make the most delicious Mexican corn that has ever graced your lips. How to become an executive chef. Why you can effect social change as a chef. Do you need any more reasons?  Ok here is one more, learn to gracefully and happily ride off into the sunset (retire) without being put out to pasture AKAhttp://www.crookscorner.com/bill-smith-1http://www.crookscorner.com/ maintaining relevance and self worth.   ****** If you are a female in the culinary world, you should go to FAB FAB is educational and inspirational workshops created by women, for women in the hospitality industry. Welcome our newest sponsor, Bestow Baked Goods, currently located in Fuquay-Varina but soon to open in Holly Springs! https://bestowbakedgoods.com Follow them on Instagram @bestowbakedgoods Need legal help in the Food and Bev

 Foundation Bar is the epicenter of North Carolina Cocktail culture! All domestic and all delicious. Architecture and cocktails that are meticulously organized and functional. This is your cocktail bar, your whiskey bar or your wine bar, whatever you want it to be.   We celebrate with the owners of Foundation Will Alphin & Vincent Whitehurst. Their "show runners" Garrett Waddell & Kyle Hankin also join us to describe the importance and impact of working at Foundation! Listen in and cheers to 10 years of cocktail culture creation!   ****** If you are a female in the culinary world, you should go to FAB FAB is educational and inspirational workshops created by women, for women in the hospitality industry. Welcome our newest sponsor, Bestow Baked Goods, currently located in Fuquay-Varina but soon to open in Holly Springs! https://bestowbakedgoods.com Follow them on Instagram @bestowbakedgoods Need legal help in the Food and Beverage industry? Reach out to the Forrest Firm and tell them Max and Matt refer

 Why are you not drinking Cider? Do you think Cider is a "sweet, wussy" drink? Cider is craft, Cider is regional, Cider is fascinating! Cider is so good, we had to delve back into a second episode with Mattie Beason to find out why he thought Stem Ciders was so delicious that he needed to bring them to NC.  Stem Ciders is coming to NC in a big way, not only with distribution but with a dynamic bottle shop and tap room called The Northern Spy! Stem Ciders has something for everyone, from a salted cucumber cider, to bone dry cider to off dry and even a bourbon barrell aged edition. Drink Cider, it will improve your life!   ****** If you are a female in the culinary world, you should go to FAB FAB is educational and inspirational workshops created by women, for women in the hospitality industry. Welcome our newest sponsor, Bestow Baked Goods, currently located in Fuquay-Varina but soon to open in Holly Springs! https://bestowbakedgoods.com Follow them on Instagram @bestowbakedgoods Need legal help in the Food a

It's as if you were there, at Thrive NC with Max and Matt as they provide full access to everything.  The Summit: "150 community leaders will explore unique solutions to food insecurity from across the country, engage in meaningful conversations about the state of food insecurity in North Carolina, and identify tangible next steps." to the Festival: "The two-day festival celebrates North Carolina's culinary roots by bringing together top chefs and restaurants with live music. All ticket proceeds benefit organizations committed to improving food insecurity in North Carolina." ***** If you are a female in the culinary world, you should go to FAB FAB is educational and inspirational workshops created by women, for women in the hospitality industry. Welcome our newest sponsor, Bestow Baked Goods, currently located in Fuquay-Varina but soon to open in Holly Springs! https://bestowbakedgoods.com Follow them on Instagram @bestowbakedgoods Need legal help in the Food and Beverage industry? Reach out to the Forrest Fi

Nick and Rochelle Johnson have authored the fairytale, how you transition creative to corporate and have a successful marriage! Nick is a wild-man, he went from acupuncture in India and Australia to sailing a boat to Cuba and finally coming home to Durham to regenerate homes and neighborhoods. Rochelle provides the fortress of solitude where the ideas can rest and evolve in order to be effectively implemented with super strength. This power couple has created a commissary kitchen/event space, a brewery/tap room, a Ramen hotspot and a food truck! On top of their own businesses the Cookery has been the incubator for many other wonderful businesses for other aspiring entrepreneurs. Listen into to for blue print on how you and your special someone can be a creative force in your community!   Welcome our newest sponsor, Bestow Baked Goods, currently located in Fuquay-Varina but soon to open in Holly Springs! https://bestowbakedgoods.com Follow them on Instagram @bestowbakedgoods Need legal help in the Food and Bev

Hooray! Our state's driving force in the culinary industry was recognized as the Outstanding Chef of the Year by the James Beard Foundation for 2019.  Ashley's contributions to our state's food culture are unparalleled. We say thank you for the hard work and vision you have brought our state.  Watch: https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1125584680726798337/pl/XvTKn7SmP-19sXLh.m3u8?tag=13&descending=true  

  Hop on the Faulisi magic carpet from Pittsburgh to Cary to NYC to Miami, back to NYC, then to Durham, and finally to Cary, it's a wild one. Between working for the likes of Andrew Carmellini, Joe's Pub, the W Hotel Miami and Andrea Reusing, Zach and Amber Faulisi formulated their dreams of opening an authentic Neopolitan pizza restaurant.  What do you do during the day while you are running a successful pizza restaurant, you work on a bagel recipe! Big Dom's Bagel is the real deal and captivating  breakfast eaters of Cary, North Carolina. Tune in to hear the Faulisi's path to becoming Cary culinary royalty. Learn a thing or two about how they make their pizza and bagels. Most impressively, find out how the Faulisi's were able to carve out a well functioning family through all of it!       Welcome our newest sponsor, Bestow Baked Goods, currently located in Fuquay-Varina but soon to open in Holly Springs! https://bestowbakedgoods.com Follow them on Instagram @bestowbakedgoods Need legal help in the Food and

Christensen and Howard Bring All-Star Talent to Thrive NC Demo Stage Chefs from across the state bring diverse their talent and stories to the stage Ashley Christensen and Vivian Howard have announced their star-studded chef demo lineup for May 9 and 10 at Thrive NC presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) at City Market in Downtown Raleigh. Thrive NC is a two day event to raise awareness of food insecurity in North Carolina and to elevate organizations addressing this statewide crisis.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome our newest sponsor, Bestow Baked Goods, currently located in Fuquay-Varina but soon to open in Holly Springs! https://bestowbakedgoods.com Follow them on Instagram @bestowbakedgoods Need legal help in the Food and Beverage industry? Reach out to the Forrest Firm and tell them Max and Matt referred you.  http://forrestfirm.com Forrest Firm, Business Attorneys Across North Carolina Need wine & beer? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'N

We celebrate North Carolina Beer Month with creator of Glass Jug. The Glass Jug is not just a brewery or a tap room, Chris and Katy Creech are pioneers in the local craft beer movement. Chris and Katy were at the forefront of pushing across house bill 829, which enhances the flavor, freshness and accessibility of your growlers.  This episode is like a juicy IPA, we talk local hops, pressure filled growlers and give you fair warning for the upcoming Brewgaloo! Grab yourself a cold one and a listen.  Welcome our newest sponsor, Bestow Baked Goods, currently located in Fuquay-Varina but soon to open in Holly Springs! https://bestowbakedgoods.com Follow them on Instagram @bestowbakedgoods Need legal help in the Food and Beverage industry? Reach out to the Forrest Firm and tell them Max and Matt referred you.  http://forrestfirm.com Forrest Firm, Business Attorneys Across North Carolina Need wine & beer? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout!  Hospitality indu

Imagine all the great family recipes in the world not being written down or shared with others. The extinction of great food recipes, was a gap in evolution that Anna Francese Gass needed to fill. After getting advice and guidance from the likes of Martha Stewart , Anna went to work. Anna traveled across the country to cook with immigrant grandmothers who had a reputation for making delicious and authentic food from their homelands. Listen in as we get the inside scoop of cooking in the kitchens of 40 different immigrant grandmothers. We have everything from the "meatball project" to the difference of Borscht from the Ukraine to Queens. Oh we also learn how to get a book deal!     GET TICKETS TO "Hey Neighbor" in Cary for April 29th - heyneighbor.eventbrite.com http://forrestfirm.com Forrest Firm, Business Attorneys Across North Carolina Need wine & beer? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout!  Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss

Fair warning, this episode can be difficult to listen to at times.  Michael and Sarah Thor were on the cusp of realizing their dreams when all of the sudden Michael suffered a horrific motorcycle accident.  Michael is now in a wheelchair with C2 spinal cord injury and Sarah is his main caregiver. The Thor's nonetheless consider themselves lucky! Michael is a chef who is thankful for having regained his senses of smell and taste. Sarah considers themselves lucky that Michael was found in enough time after the accident in order to keep him breathing, and the Thor's are thankful there dream, The Whiskey Kitchen is still alive and well.       GET TICKETS TO "Hey Neighbor" in Cary for April 29th - heyneighbor.eventbrite.com http://forrestfirm.com Forrest Firm, Business Attorneys Across North Carolina Need wine & beer? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout!  Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina