Nc F&b Podcast

2021 was an extremely challenging year, yet it proved to be quite fruitful. Max and Matt recap a year of new heights on the pod, the realization of new businesses and the creation of annual events. While Matt and Max have come to the realization that neither of them are  Barbara "Wawa" Walters, it turns out that people feel very comfortable talking with them and sharing their true feelings.  Au revoir 2021, Bon Jour 2022!   Support our Sponsors: SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! 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 

Queeny's is a place for the community of Durham. Imagine a "gastropub" located in the heart of Durham, that is a community center. Queeny's is not only great food and drink but there are events like book clubs and live podcasts! Sean Umstead, Michelle Vanderwalker and King Kenney are the royal triumvirate of behind Kingfisher, Queeny's and soon to be Queen Burger! Sean heads food and drink, Michelle is the design factor and King is leading events and it all works. Also in this episode learn what momofukation is and if Max Trujillo has been naughty or nice this year?   Support our Sponsors: Holiday Champagne Seminar and Tasting with Matthew Weiss!! click the link SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions abou

Sometimes a little perspective is all you need to snap it all into focus. A BBQ obsessed Canadian e-mailed us from Edmonton, Alberta with an NC itinerary for the ages. https://www.pittcountybbq.com Peter Zukiwski of Pitt County BBQ has been studying NC BBQ for years to understand the beauty and technique of what makes the Old North State so special. Peter traveled to NC to visit all of the best producers in the state and dropped by the studios to talk about it. Listen to a one on one interview with Max and Peter as they talk about the various styles of what makes NC unique in the scope of BBQ across the land.  Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: Blue Shark Vodka https://www.bluesharkvodka.com, all the taste without the bite! SPOT ON spoton.com Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! https://www.joevangogh.com Proof Alcohol Ice Cream https://proofalcoholicecream.com Think Differently About Dessert Tria

Biridiana and Alondra Frausto of @fondalupitanc in Sanford, NC are one of @eater’s best 11 new restaurants in America this year! Fonda Lupita does not serve your typical Mexican fare, rather everything is made how their mom (Lupita) would make it at home (with recipes inspired by Queretaro Mexico where their mom is from). We talk about their journey in the restaurant biz and how they landed in Sanford, as well as how the Eater article has affected their business.  Find out what Menudo is and how what's the deal with quesabirria? Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite! SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact

Sam Hess will turn you into a "!" Compelled to do something to help during the social unrest of June 2020 Sam decided she would use her baking talents to raise money for the . Not only did this help the but it proved to Sam that she could use her baking skills professionally. Sam figured out exactly what it would take to quit her day job and follow her passion of baking.  This is a story of passion, inspiration and diligence. Some have said that Bites of Sam are to cookies what Ben and Jerry's is to Ice Cream.  Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: , all the taste without the bite! Drink !  Think Differently About Dessert Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or  

Muscadine, we know this will elicit lots of feelings and opinions but the truth is, lots of folks like and buy these wines. Let's dive into why Muscadine sells. Hinnant Vineyards is one of the top producers of Muscadine wines in North Carolina! Muscadine is sweet yes. Muscadine is a group of grapes that is very comfortable in the humid summers of the south. Muscadine grows very well in North Carolina. Muscadine provides the capital for North Carolina's burgeoning wine industry to make all types of wine! Now lets talk turkey, what are you drinking for for Turkey Day? Max is drinking Blackberry wine, Matt is drinking some bugey Grand Gru Champagne out of magnum.  Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: , all the taste without the bite! Drink !  Think Differently About Dessert Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or  

is an "ELI" (Extremely Large Individual) but not just in stature, Mike is large in personality and altruistic endeavors. It's very important to listen to this episode in order to understand: How Mike combats food insecurity Why Felicia Trujillo’s nickname is Hotfooted Henrietta  Who's right in Max and Matt's battle over the best way to What the heck is a Rambutan? And some Yiddish words…     Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: , all the taste without the bite! Drink !  Think Differently About Dessert Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or  

has discovered his culinary identity and its lucky for the citizens of the ! Despite the grind of making world class BBQ, Brandon partners with his wife Elizabeth to run the front of the house and they stay close to their little girl by bringing her to work to stoke the fire!  Listen in to hear Brandon talk about what it means to him to connect with his cultural roots to make BBQ. Also, learn about some of Shepard's culinary heroes like, , and more. It's a tasty episode!   Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: , all the taste without the bite! Drink !  Think Differently About Dessert Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or  

was a "Mecca" of all fine Southern culinary goods and it was located in Chapel Hill, NC. A Southern Season had the best wine, an impeccable chocolate selection, the finest crafted cooking tools, the pinnacle of all culinary retail, until it couldn't. Unfortunately, it was impossible in this day and age to maintain the success of this large brick and mortar retail shop (also the restaurant ). This is the story of how fine specialty goods retail survives & potentially thrives in 2021.  We also get the skinny on Almonds, what are the top selling cooking tools and a refresher on . This episode has it all!   Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: , all the taste without the bite! Drink !  Think Differently About Dessert Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or  

Once David started working in a restaurant he knew that was his path. Highschool became an afterthought and the pursuit of culinary excellence went through Puglia, Italy, New Jersey and thankfully for us North Carolinians ended in ! Listen to the amazing path/adventure went on to achieve Culinary excellence!     Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: , all the taste without the bite! Drink !  and turn your home into a haven! Visit  Think Differently About Dessert Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or  

Time to make the Donuts

The Saleh family has been providing authentic Mediterranean experiences in North Carolina since 1977! shares the family secrets of bringing the bounties of Lebanon to the Triangle of North Carolina. Hummus, Falafel, Tahini and more, this episode will make you hungry. Grab a piece of pita and fill it up.

The guys sat down with , TV's budding new star on Here's what they learned; What you eat is who you are? Who is on Sheri's show? , , , just to name a few. Why, because a food show should be useful. Sheri is a living legend, tune into the episode and you will know. Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: , all the taste without the bite!  Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Drink !  and turn your home into a haven! Visit  Think Differently About Dessert Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or  

decided that being a dentist was not impactful enough as being a gluten free baker. Here is what Matt and Max learned from him. When you have gluten allergy and you can feel alienated. Why most gluten free baked goods taste "gluten free." What is the gluten free eyeroll & what is truly vegan? Where does make his delicious pastries. Why multiple flours makes delicious pasty How Joe manages his business and being a dad to 2year old triplets! Who? Joe makes his pastry's inclusive for everyone.   Support our Sponsors: Visit Johnston County! The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: , all the taste without the bite!  Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Drink !  and turn your home into a haven! Visit  Think Differently About Dessert Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or  

are using their gifts & talents to make not only downtown Holly Springs, but the world a better place! Messy sandwiches, infused tea cocktails set in a refurbished 19th century landmark house. Need I say more? Matt and Christy exude craft and hospitality at the Check it out!  Come to their for children's cancer dinner on this Monday night 9/27 at 6:30, is providing the wines and guest "somming" for the night! Limited tickets available. Call them to purchase tickets at 984.225.4213. Support our Sponsors: The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: , all the taste without the bite!  Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Drink !  and turn your home into a haven! Visit  Think Differently About Dessert Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or  

Max & Matt are back in and learning the inns, outs and all about Cider. What: One of the original fermented beverages, Cider made locally and craftily in North Carolina! Where: newish production facility in the depot district of Lexington, NC When: realized and were only making sweet, mass produced ciders. Bull City Ciderworks began in Durham in 2013. Why: Because Cider is an alternative adult beverage that is dynamic, thirst quenching and refreshing! Tune in to hear all about how Bull City makes there cider and why they have risen to the top of the cider market!         Support our Sponsors: Interested in a weekend adventure? Visit Lexington, NC! for more information, go to The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: , all the taste without the bite!  Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Drink !  and turn your home into a haven! Visit  Think Differently About Dessert Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and

Inez Rubistello put pen to paper to chronicle her amazing ascend to the literal and the terror that tried to derail it. Who: Inez Rubistello- Sommelier extraordinaire, friend of , creator of and owner of When: The events around 9.11.01 Why: Journaling is a key for many wildly successful people What: Inez wrote a book called "Life After Windows."   Support our Sponsors: Get tickets to the 's farm to table wine dinner ! The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: , all the taste without the bite!  Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Drink  &  and turn your home into a haven! Visit  Think Differently About Dessert Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or  

Surviving fires and a pandemic, Ashlee & Brent Moore persevere to make delicious beer, "dream their dreams" and create a community. Why: Because after great BBQ, you need some beer to wash it down. What: A brewery that is also a community center. Who: owners Brent and Ashlee Moore wanted to bring a unique experience and delicious craft beer to their hometown. In the process they found kindred spirits in co-brewers Eric Gibble and Brandon Essick.  Where: The Depot district of Lexington, NC, a revived bohemian location!   Support our Sponsors: Interested in a weekend adventure? Visit Lexington, NC! for more information, go to Get tickets to the 's farm to table wine dinner ! The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: , all the taste without the bite!  Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Drink !  and turn your home into a haven! Visit  Think Differently About Dessert Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engine

Our dear friend Crystal Harris (who you might know as !) finally joins us on the pod for an amazing convo about all things salsa! Crystal has been making salsa practically her whole life—growing up in a Mexican household she’d watch her mom and grandma make salsa—and got her big break after selling her own at a church event, where it was a hit. She talks to us about how Mama’s Salsa has evolved since then, the inspiration behind her recipes, and what her next step is.

Support our Sponsors: Get tickets to the 's farm to table wine dinner ! The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: , all the taste without the bite!  Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Drink !  and turn your home into a haven! Visit  Think Differently About Dessert Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact:  or