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Episode 14 - Brian Lorusso, Bar Manager of Dogwood Southern Table & Bar Jan 24, 2017

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Episode 14 - Bar Manager of Charlotte's Dogwood Southern Table & Bar, Brian Lorusso. Barman Brian Lorusso gets into hospitality, hospitality and hospitality. It's clear that's what makes his bar sing. We chat about Tiki cocktails and a trip to Iceland while understanding why we do this... "This' being 'service'. It's not for everyone, everybody. We felt a calling... do you?

Episode 13 - Chef Ben Philpott of Block & Grinder Jan 23, 2017

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In this episode, it's the beginning of Charlotte week and Chef Ben Philpott joins us get things kicked off. Ben is the executive chef of Block & Grinder (2 locations, Charlotte and Langtree). Ben chats with us about the perfect 'Grind' for an amazing burger and we discuss the trials and tribulations of NC health code rules. Chef Philpott joins us for the week as our Charlotte affiliate for other episodes this week. Listen every day for new episodes this week!

Episode 12 - CurEat App With Steve Mangano Jan 19, 2017

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In this episode, Max & Matt sit down with Steve Mangano, the founder/creator of the CurEat App. CurEat is all about enabling consumers to find great independent restaurants by discovering restaurants based on geography, our CurEaters, and their friends. Cut through the clutter and find independently owned restaurants in your destination. Cultivate your lists with your friends, family, and the community.

Episode 11 - Valentine's Day with Videri Chocolate & Sam Ratto Jan 12, 2017

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In this episode, it's our Valentine's Day & Chocolate Show! We speak with Co-CEO & Chocolate Maker of Videri Chocolate Factory, Sam Ratto. We chat with Sam about the art of chocolate making, good coffee, fair trade, Snoop Dogg & the LBC, living in California and why he moved to North Carolina. Also, Videri Chocolate Factory turns 5 years old this weekend! Max gives us his picks for great Valentine's Day restaurants and everyone tells their best V-Day story.

Episode 10 - The CIDER Show with Mattie B, Cider Expert & Owner of Black Twig Cider House Jan 05, 2017

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In the Cider episode, we sit down with Black Twig Cider House owner, Mattie Beason. Mattie B is only one of eight Cider experts in the nation and he gives us an intriguing conversation about all things cider related. We talk about the Basque Region, Spain, France, and local North Carolina Cider producers. We also learn what and how to say 'Txotx'! Click to listen!

***Bonus Episode*** End of the Year Recap Jan 04, 2017

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***Bonus Episode*** In this episode, Max & Matt highlight the best moments of the NC F&B Podcast in 2016 while imbibing some delicious local cider. They also feature a few reviews for some of the local Raleigh restaurants. Happy New Year North Carolina!

Episode 9 - The Bourbon Episode with Bernie Lubbers Dec 29, 2016

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In this episode, the whiskey professor Bernie Lubbers joins us to talk whiskey, bourbon, bottled in bond and a little bluegrass. Bernie Lubbers is the National Brand Ambassador for Heaven Hill Distilleries as well as an accomplished bluegrass guitarist. Bernie performs live at the Crunkleton and we weaved a few of his songs into the show. Time for school, the professor is here.

Episode 8 - Chefs Chris Santucci of Plates Restaurant & Chef Scott James of the Angus Barn Dec 22, 2016

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In Episode 8, the Chef episode, Max & Matt sit down with beer, bourbon & Angus Barn Executive Sous Chef Scott James & Plates Kitchen Executive Chef Chris Santucci to talk about kitchen life. Both Chefs once worked at Midtown Grille, a classic Raleigh establishment and where Host Max Trujillo was the General Manager for 3 years.

Episode 7 - Jamie DeMent Co-Owner of Piedmont Restaurant, Coon Rock Farms & Bella Bean Organics Dec 14, 2016

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Episode 7 - Max & Matt welcome Jamie DeMent, co-owner of Piedmont Restaurant, Coon Rock Farms and Bella Bean Organics. Jamie gives an in-depth look at what it takes to be a true farm-to-fork restaurant as well as provide organic food from her farm, Coon Rock Farms. We talk about her upcoming cookbook as well as Bella Bean Organics, an online Farmers Market delivered to your doorstep. This was North Carolina food summed up in just a little more than an hour.

Episode 1 - Hai Tran, Former Wine Director of Herons at the Umstead Hotel Dec 01, 2016

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In our first episode, we chat with former Umstead Hotel/Herons Restaurant Beverage Director, Hai Tran. Hai discusses his start in the industry, how he became a sommelier and how his Duke basketball career didn't quite pan out. Hai also announces his new position at the Rittenhouse Inn in Pennsylvania.

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