NC F&amp;B Podcast

Magnum Beard

Producer: Max Trujillo

Announcer/House Voice: Brian Hoyle

Music: Max Trujillo

Marketing Management: Food Seen

Episode 102 - Distilling it Down in North Carolina Jun 21, 2018

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Want to start your own Vodka Company?

You will find all the answers you need by listening to this episode with the founders and creators of Social House Vodka! We cover everything from how to create a Vodka recipe, to sourcing local corn and dealing with state and federal distribution laws. Social House isn't just a Vodka label, it's a brand new distillery located in Kinston, North Carolina. You will learn how Gaurav Patel, Cary Joshi and Mark Mullins cut zero corners in order to create a premium North Carolina Vodka.

Science, Math and literature are integral parts of making Social House Vodka one of the best new #graintoglass distilleries in the South. Listen, sip and enjoy!

Episode 101 - Streamline Kitchen Food Truck Jun 14, 2018

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These two not only do, they teach too.

You would have to be out of your mind to convert a 1959 Airstream Tradewind trailer into a food truck, wouldn't you? Well, when Chef Paul Malcolm and Chef Brian Campbell are not instructing perspective chefs (at Johnson and Wales Charlotte) they are retrofitting their historic RV into being one of the top food trucks in Charlotte, NC!

Hear how Chefs Paul and Brian plotted to win the ACF culinary cup in Orlando, Florida, that victory would be the impetus for Streamline Kitchen Food Truck. Listen closely for tips on grilling, food organization and cooking education.

Episode 100 - Pinehurst Chef & Maker Series part 2 - The Makers Jun 05, 2018

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#Golfanyone? Well, sort of. Max and Matthew ventured out to Pinehurst North Carolina to experience the Chef & Maker series. These two episodes paint a picture of an ideal Pinehurst weekend. The evenings and afternoons consist of serious culinary treats and seminars, Posh cocktails, beer and wine but before all that, in the morning you play golf. During this culinary extravaganza we were able to catch up with a few culinary superstars; first up Chef Thierry DeBailleul who explains the process of working with the chefs to create thought provoking delicious dishes. After Thierry we talked with The Godfather of Charlotte cuisine Chef Paul Verica. The interview with Mr. Verica took place days before the opening of his new restaurant the Stanley. Nonetheless, Chef Paul was as cool, calm and collected as only a "Don" could be.

On part two we learned about the existence of an ancient underground ocean in West Virginia that is providing some of the best sea salt in the country. Nancy Bruns of JQ Dickinson Salt Works revived her family's business and is helping chefs across the south Season their food.

Finally, we got around to golf. We played golf with the #spiritguide of TOPO distillery, Mr. Esteban McMahan. Esteban is an intriguing character, we sat down after our round at the cradle and discussed how he went from a career in the military, to finance and then co-owning a true North Carolina #graintoglass distillery.

Listen, learn, golf, eat and drink!

Episode 99 - The Pinehurst Chef & Maker Series part 1 - The Chefs Jun 05, 2018

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#Golfanyone?

Well, sort of. Max and Matthew ventured out to Pinehurst North Carolina to experience the Chef & Maker series. These two episodes paint a picture of an ideal Pinehurst weekend. The evenings and afternoons consist of serious culinary treats and seminars, Posh cocktails, beer and wine but before all that, in the morning you play golf. During this culinary extravaganza we were able to catch up with a few culinary superstars; first up Chef Thierry DeBailleul who explains the process of working with the chefs to create thought provoking delicious dishes. After Thierry we talked with The Godfather of Charlotte cuisine Chef Paul Verica. The interview with Mr. Verica took place days before the opening of his new restaurant the Stanley. Nonetheless, Chef Paul was as cool, calm and collected as only a "Don" could be.

Listen, learn, golf, eat and drink!

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Producer: Max Trujillo

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Episode 98 - Soft Shell Crab and Plight of the Fisherman May 31, 2018

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Soft shell crabbing starts early in the morning. The alarm rang at 2:15am so Max and Matt could get to Colington, North Carolina and the Ablemarle sound (in the OBX NC) early enough that the water was still the right temperature. Additionally, crabbing is a very short season so you "gotta get while the gettin is good," in order to capitalize on the product.

In this episode Chefs Bill Hartley and James Clarke of Postal Fish Company bring us into their world of highlighting the local fishermen and crabbers. Also, Chef Serge Falcoz-Vigne, of Saint Jacques in Raleigh, joins the fray. It's a crazy existence out their in WATER-WORLD and this episode gives you the goggles to see under the water. We learn the art of crab shedding. Most importantly, it becomes clear just how hard our local fisher-people work, the quality of seafood they provide and why it's so important to support them.

Take a listen, learn and buy local!

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Producer: Max Trujillo

Announcer/House Voice: Brian Hoyle

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Episode 97 - Fayetteville Beer Trail May 24, 2018

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"Be all you can be!" "Fort Bragg, North Carolina is a military installation of the United States Army and is the largest military installation in the world with more than 50,000 active duty personnel." After serving in the army many of the veterans stay in the Fayetteville area after serving, they see Fayetteville as an up and coming area. Fayetteville has growing job and thriving housing markets. One of the major entities driving the Fayetteville economy are the veteran owned nano-breweries.

Max and Matt were invited by Melinda "sorry Ms." Jackson to complete the Cumberland County North Carolina brewery passport. This episode pays respect and highlights veteran owned businesses. It should be noted though, these breweries are more than just paying respect, there are cutting edge brews coming out of Fayetteville. Listen to the stories and sip on beers like blood orange kolsch ( dirt bag ales ) or the The Irishman Brown Ale ( Bright Lights Brewing Company). Give this episode a listen and "De Opresso Liber," regarding your beer palate!

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Episode 96 - How you can be a part of the "food solution" and Thrive NC May 17, 2018

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Thrive NC

Ashley Christensen, Vivian Howard and Sam Jones were just a few of the many chefs to lend their time and efforts to Thrive NC. Thrive NC is a two day summit and food festival that "brings together more than 150 food system stakeholders from across North Carolina to discuss how we can impact our communities" most pressing issues through a focus on food as an economic development tool and childhood nutrition."

Max and Matt bring you into the Thrive NC summit and festival by chatting with the likes of Bryant Terry, Kris Moon ( VP of the James Beard Foundation), and Sam Jones. Thrive NC is a prime example of how big business such as Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of North Carolina can use their resources to effect change for the greater good. Additionally the festival is a wonderful time filled with some of the best food and beverage in our state, plus live music and it all happens right in downtown Raleigh!

This episode will raise your awareness and peak your interest. Discover how we can help to eliminate food waste, lessen food insecurity and create sustainable food systems. North Carolina is actually leading the way in the south for many of our community food issues however there is so much more to be done. Listen to this episode to find tips on how you can be a part of the "food solution" and go to Thrive NC next year!

Episode 95 - 2018 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago May 10, 2018

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You cannot miss this episode. Max and Matt ventured to the Windy City in order to bring you behind the scenes of the 2018 James Beard Awards! This episode takes you into the press room in order to hear from the likes of Dominique Crenn (winner for best chef West region) and her love for North Carolina. Actress Zooey Deschanel chats about her efforts to end food waste with The Farm Project, oh and rapping with Justin Timberlake. The vivacious Vivian Howard makes her 3rd appearance on the show. Max caught up with his old client and newly dubbed Restaurateur of the year Caroline Styne. After Rodney Scott picked up his best chef southeast award he stopped by to talk with us about his brother from another mother Sam Jones and his love for NC! Finally, we got close to canonization when we spoke with José Andrés and he discussed what he does for humanity. Chef José humbly attributes much of his success to simply being at the right place at the right time.

If you're still reading this, you're intrigued so just click the listen button already!

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Producer: Max Trujillo

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Music: Max Trujillo

Marketing Management: Food Seen

Episode 94 - On the cusp of the James Beard Awards 2018 with Chef Katie Button May 03, 2018

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On the cusp of the James Beard Awards 2018 with Chef Katie Button.

Katie Button went from being a PHD candidate in biomedical engineering to becoming a finalist for a James Beard Award as best Chef Southeast! In this episode we identify the "aha" moment when Katie decided it was time to enter the culinary world! We learn about what it's like to work with Jose Andres, and work at the best restaurant in the world El Bulli.

As if that wasn't enough we get the skinny on the next project Chef Button is working on and what she will he cooking at the JBF awards this coming Monday! Oh and finally we reveal the gender of her soon-to-be arriving second child.

Wow, this episode has lots of info but, it's just the beginning of our foray into the James Beard Awards extravaganza. Listen to this episode and follow along with us on all of our social media outlets in order to discover what its like to be a North Carolinian at the JBF awards!

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