NC F&B Podcast

Oct 30 2024 502 ep. 51 mins 43
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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, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&B podcast.

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*Bonus Episode: WineCentric: Understanding The Wine Critic With Eric Asimov of The New York Times

Oct 30 2024 55 mins  
In this inaugural episode of @WineCentricShow , host Matt Weiss interviews Eric Asimov, the wine writer for The New York Times. They discuss various topics including the importance of evaluating wine producers over individual bottles, the role of blind tastings in wine education, the rise of natural wines, and the cultural significance of wine. Asimov emphasizes that wine should b

Durham's East Side Treasure: Mike D's BBQ

Oct 24 2024 74 mins  
Max sits down with Mike De Los Santos, popularly known as Mike D from Mike D's Barbecue in Durham. We get into Mike D's Dominican heritage, financial and operational challenges faced in the restaurant industry, and the art and science of barbecue-making. It's a blend of humor and seriousness, touching on community support, moral values, and the pursuit of culinary authenticity. Mik

EUPHORIA pt 5 A Dialogue Between Barbecue Roots and French Culinary Techniques with Dylan Cook and Jacques Larson

Oct 03 2024 19 mins  
Donate to World Central Kitchen Chefs Dylan Cook from Fork Grove Barbecue and Jacques Larson of The Obstinate Daughter join the conversation, set on day three of Euphoria's Feast on the Field, explores their diverse culinary backgrounds—Dylan's roots in barbecue and his journey from a musician to a pitmaster, and Jacques's expertise in French and Italian cuisine. They discuss the

EUPHORIA pt 4 A Taste of Afro-lachia: Chef T's Story

Oct 03 2024 17 mins  
Donate to World Central Kitchen Max Trujillo and Swarup Bandyopadhyay introduce Chef T from Union 41 in Bristol, Virginia, and Chef Sean from Noble Barbecue in Kingsport, Tennessee, recorded live at the Euphoria food festival in Greenville, South Carolina. Chef T discusses her innovative approach to Appalachian cuisine, incorporating elements from the Caribbean diaspora, particular

EUPHORIA pt 3 Cooking Humbly, Dreaming Big: The Christian Hunter Interview

Oct 03 2024 17 mins  
Donate to World Central Kitchen Max Trujillo and Swarup Bandyopadhyay interview Chef Christian Hunter, partner chef at Atelier in Chicago. Christian shares his journey from Lexington, Kentucky to Chicago. He delves into his background, culinary philosophy, and experiences, including earning a Michelin star at Atelier. The discussion covers his use of local ingredients, innovative a

EUPHORIA pt 2 Maximizing Limitations in the Kitchen of Kultura with Nikko Cagalanan

Oct 03 2024 11 mins  
Donate to World Central Kitchen Max Trujillo and Swarup Bandyopadhyay talk with Nikko Kagalanan, a Filipino chef from Charleston, South Carolina, who runs Kultura a unique pop-up restaurant with a minimalistic kitchen setup. Nikko shares his journey from the Philippines to Charleston, detailing his experiences working with renowned chefs and the creative challenges he faces due to

EUPHORIA pt 1: From California to Greenville: Chef Michael Kramer of Jianna

Oct 03 2024 18 mins  
Donate to World Central Kitchen Max Trujillo and Swarup Bandyopadhyay chat with Chef Michael Kramer, the owner of Gianna, recorded during the Euphoria festival in Greenville, South Carolina. We cover Kramer's extensive culinary background, including his time in California and work with Wolfgang Puck. Kramer shares insights into his transition to Greenville, the inspiration behind h

Closing a Chapter: Matt’s Last Episode on NC F&B

Sep 26 2024 43 mins  
🚨BIG NEWS🚨 This is Matt Weiss’ last episode on the NC F&B Podcast. After 8 years and 500 episodes, Matt is moving on to explore new ventures. Look for his wine podcast coming soon. The NC F&B is hosted by Max Trujillo and will make some big changes in the new year… so for now, listen to Matt’s final episode, gear up for his new @winecentricshow, listen to Max’s new s

Mastering Food Marketing with Felicia Trujillo of Food Seen

Sep 19 2024 48 mins  
We dive deep into the intricacies of the food and beverage community's marketing landscape in North Carolina by speaking with Felicia Trujillo, founder and CEO of Food Seen, a marketing agency specializing in food photography and social media. Felicia shares her journey from being a wedding photographer in LA to starting her own marketing agency in Raleigh, offering insights into t

The Sausage King of the Carolinas with Specialty Food Solutions

Sep 12 2024 33 mins  
In this episode of the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast, hosts Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss dive into the world of sausages with their guest, Haig Berberian, owner of Specialty Food Solutions. Broadcasting virtually live from the historic Raleigh building in downtown Raleigh, they explore Haig's Armenian roots, playful nicknames, and his journey from a youth working in hi