NC F&B Podcast

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Replacing A Legend Oct 22, 2020

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Stephen Koster and his wife Anne Stuart Koster have accepted the daunting task of replacing a legend in Chef John Toler of Bloomsbury Bistro. 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!

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The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media

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Blue Shark Vodka Doesn't Bite Oct 15, 2020

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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 Polkton, NC corn so special.

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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

Wicked Weed's Walt Dickinson Oct 08, 2020

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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, @wickedweedbrewing's co-founder @wickedwalt32! 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 @wickedweedfunkatorium, Walt's keys to success and more. Tune in!

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The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media

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Master Distiller of George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey Oct 01, 2020

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The incomparable Nicole Austin joined the pod to talk all things whiskey and George Dickel. Here's what we learned;

How did she make/blend the #1 whisky in the world when she made George Dickel Bottled In Bond?
Why Tennessee Whisky is in fact bourbon.
What is the Craft Modernization & Tax Reform Act 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 Lincoln county process ?
The secrets of charcoal filtering.

Enjoy this one!

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The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media

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Powering Through The Pandemic With Chef Kevin Callaghan Sep 24, 2020

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We chatted with Chef Kevin Callaghan about starting the Carrboro Community Food Hub to help restaurants during the pandemic. Also, chatted about his restaurants Acme and coming soon Plum. 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 Plum Durham will be?

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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

Amaro, Fernet and Nocino with Eda Rhyne Distilling Company Sep 17, 2020

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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.
What is a cochineal beetle ?
Have you ever heard of Rabarbaro?
A new aperitivo arriving...

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The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media

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Chef David Burke Sep 10, 2020

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We talked to a legend in Chef David Burke & here's what we learned:

The secret behind Chef Burke's patented pink Himalayan sea salt dry aging beef technique.
How to build a culinary empire lose it and rebuild it.
What was it like to participate in Top Chef Masters.
How the old school chef evolves into modern day restaurateur.
Who is Lefto?
Why are "celebrity chefs" targeting North Carolina for their new restaurants?

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The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media

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Good Things need to be Shared Sep 03, 2020

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We sat down with the wonderful human beings Kyle and Heather Sutton of Bestow Baked Goods. Here's what we learned;

The difference between American Butter Cream and Italian American Butter Cream
Why you need to read The Flavor Bible 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.

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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

White Collar BBQ Aug 27, 2020

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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 @ncfbpod and hosts at Max Trujillo & Matthew Weiss

Support our Sponsors: The Folks Foundation

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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 Unsung Hero Of Southern Cuisine Aug 20, 2020

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We zoomed with 5 time JBF Award semi-finalist for Best Chef South East, owner of Rhubarb and Benne On Eagle, Chef John Fleer.

Here's what we learned;