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Chef Confessionals: Bubbles and Brats Asheville Edition [VIDEO] Dec 21, 2023

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Join hosts Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss for some candid chef confessions during Bubbles and Brats in Asheville. Witness hilarious and heartfelt revelations from chefs about their careers, culinary preferences, fears, and their signature dishes. From the favored utility salt to the perils of restaurant ownership in the era of COVID-19, we delve deep into their thoughts. Highlighting the event's challenges, the chefs' career reflections, and their culinary convictions, this unfiltered coverage genuinely captures life as a restaurateur.

Chefs: Bobby McFarland, Scott and April Franqueza of High Hampton, Jay Medford of STORM RHUM BAR, Ben Hester The ODD, Alex Ricci of Prospects Kitchen, as well as Cassie Geiger, Jared Burton and Jacob Cruze.

00:41 Introduction and Overview 01:30 Chef Confessionals: The Questions Begin 03:18 Chefs Discuss Their Career Choices 06:30 Event Reflections and Challenges 12:39 Chefs Discuss Their Signature Dishes 16:40 Closing Remarks and Thanks

Directed and edited by Max Trujillo

Produced by Matthew Weiss

Camera and field production by Jared Burton

Written by Max Trujillo & Matthew Weiss

Music provided and licensed by Epidemic Sound

Sponsored by Sysco, New Belgium Ale, Devil's Foot Beverage, Pleb Winery, Metrowines, Winebow, Southern Distilling

Cocoa Cinnamon's Areli and Leon Barrera Grodski Dec 14, 2023

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World class coffee, trash tv, naked attraction!

A Latina-owned, women-forward company.
Livable wages for our diverse and open-hearted team.
90+ small and independent vendors.
Sustained relationships with coffee producers worldwide.

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On the mic this week: @trujillo.media @weisswine

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Drink Lunazul Tequila

Enjoy Duke's Mayo - It's Got Twang!

Cocoa Cinnamon's Areli and Leon Barrera Grodski [VIDEO] Dec 14, 2023

Show notes

World class coffee, trash tv, naked attraction!

A Latina-owned, women-forward company.
Livable wages for our diverse and open-hearted team.
90+ small and independent vendors.
Sustained relationships with coffee producers worldwide.

Subscribe to their YouTube page HERE

On the mic this week: @trujillo.media @weisswine

Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod

Support our Sponsors:

Welcome SYSCO as our Title Sponsor!!

Drink better coffee - get Carrboro Coffee Roasters Here

Drink Lunazul Tequila

Enjoy Duke's Mayo - It's Got Twang!

The Sexiest Restaurant in Raleigh & The Padre of Madre Dec 07, 2023

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Madre Raleigh is redefining fine cuisine in Raleigh. From design to food this restaurant is teeming with attractiveness! Chef Luis Zouain helms the kitchen and tells us all his secrets! In this episode we learn the secrets of;

What makes a Cauliflower dish memorable
Why cook a French Onion Croquette
Who has Indian Motorcycles

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On the mic this week: @trujillo.media @weisswine

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Support our Sponsors:

Welcome SYSCO as our Title Sponsor!!

Drink better coffee - get Carrboro Coffee Roasters Here

Drink Lunazul Tequila

Enjoy Duke's Mayo - It's Got Twang!

The Sexiest Restaurant In Raleigh with The Padre of Madre Dec 07, 2023

Show notes

What makes a Cauliflower dish memorable
Why cook a French Onion Croquette
Who has Indian Motorcycles

Subscribe to their YouTube page HERE

On the mic this week: @trujillo.media @weisswine

Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod

Support our Sponsors:

Welcome SYSCO as our Title Sponsor!!

Drink better coffee - get Carrboro Coffee Roasters Here

Drink Lunazul Tequila

Enjoy Duke's Mayo - It's Got Twang!

Why You Should Be Drinking Israeli Wine Nov 30, 2023

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Today's discussion revolved around Israel and its wine industry. We speak about Israel's geographical situation, its people, and the challenges they face, with a particular focus on the wine industry. We highlight the resilience of the Israeli people and the potential of the Israeli wine industry while being faced with the challenges in creating awareness and marketing Israeli wines, especially in the current global situation. Initiatives like organizing trips for sommeliers and buyers to Israel and the 'Sip for Solidarity' program, which donates a portion of proceeds from Israeli wines to support the industry, were introduced. The cultural significance of wine in Jewish practices was also touched upon.

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On the mic this week: @trujillo.media @weisswine

Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod

Support our Sponsors:

Welcome SYSCO as our Title Sponsor!!

Drink better coffee - get Carrboro Coffee Roasters Here

Drink Lunazul Tequila

Enjoy Duke's Mayo - It's Got Twang!

Why You Should Drink Israeli Wine Nov 30, 2023

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Subscribe to their YouTube page HERE

On the mic this week: @trujillo.media @weisswine