Nc F&b Podcast

Episode 44 - http://www.bondbrothersbeer.com We go to beer school with Co-Founder, Brewmaster, Certified Cicerone Whit Baker & Head of Blending & Certified Cicerone, Sean McKinney of USA Today's Best New Brewery in the Universe! We don't always chat with beer pros, but damn when we do, we do it well. Whit & Sean break down the complexities and beauty of making and drinking beer. We talk, we taste, we laugh, we burp. This episode sponsored by Photography, Social Media Management and Web-Designers: Food-Seen https://www.food-seen.com & The CurEat App. Click to download the CurEat App in iTunes>>> itunes.apple.com/us/app/cureat/id1136256011?mt=8

In today's episode, we took the show on the road down to Charlotte, NC to get a private drinking session with the Ritz-Carlton's 2015 Global Bartender of the Year, Bob Peters! Bob invited us to the Punch Room, a craft cocktail lounge on the 15th floor of Charlotte's Ritz-Carlton. Between the tour of the rooftop-garden, the magical punch bowl of drinks, the comfortable hospitality and the education on cocktails, we experienced pure bar nirvana.  We hear tale of Bob's growth from dive bars to picking herbs over Charlotte's skyline for tonight's drink menu. Bob tastes us on the honey cultivated from the hotel's rooftop beehive.  Bob gives us his best picks for places to dine and drink in CLT while serving us a few rounds of delicious cocktails.  Give a listen and don't forget to download the CurEat App for free in iTunes!

Episode 42 - Katy & Joe Kindred http://kindreddavidson.com On the road to Davidson, NC where we had the pleasure of meeting the husband/wife team of Kindred, Joe & Katy Kindred. Bon Appétit named Kindred America's Top Ten Best New Restaurants 2015, including Joe Kindred's semifinalist nod for the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef: Southeast award in 2016 & 2017. We talk family, food, staffing and good bathroom reading material. We also chat about their new restaurant opening soon, Hello Sailor, of which, Eater.com named to the top 16 most anticipated new restaurants of 2017. https://www.eater.com/2017/1/13/14258922/best-new-restaurants-2017-opening-winter-spring Their family-friendly approach to high-end cuisine is refreshing and quaint among their flashy and stuffy contemporaries. When in Davidson, you must eat here. This episode sponsored by Photography, Social Media Management and web-designers: Food-Seen https://www.food-seen.com & The CurEat App. Click to download the CurEat App in iTune

Episode 41 - Raleigh Raw’s Sherif Fouad & Leslie Woods Go to https://www.raleighraw.com to check out their menu and locations. We interview the cold-pressed juice-heads of Raleigh Raw and get straight to why drinking their juice is not only delicious & beneficial to your health, but also how important the business was for Sherif Fouad’s life. Leaving a destructive lifestyle behind him, Sherif and Leslie Woods created their own business through help from other entrepreneurs, such as G. Patel, and struggled to make it succeed. Raleigh Raw is about to open their 2nd location and is thriving in the heart of downtown Raleigh. This episode sponsored by Photography, Social Media Management and web-designers: Food-Seen https://www.food-seen.com & The CurEat App. Click to download the CurEat App in iTunes>>> itunes.apple.com/us/app/cureat/id1136256011?mt=8

Episode 40 - Alyssa Barkley of the NCRLA For show notes: ncfbpodcast.com In this episode, we speak to Alyssa Barkley, Chief Operating Officer/Health and Safety Regulations for the NCRLA. We talk about the North Carolina concerns such as the passing of the Grill Bill, awaiting the decisions on the Brunch Bill, the NCRLA Expo happening Aug 21st & 22nd http://www.ncrl-expo.com. And click to download the CurEat App in iTunes>>> itunes.apple.com/us/app/cureat/id1136256011?mt=8

Episode 39 - Crude Bitters with Craig Rudewicz http://www.crudebitters.com We turn on the mics and open the bar with the founder of Crude Bitters, Craig Rudewicz. Listen to how he started his bitters company from a corner of restaurant kitchen to opening his own shop to winning the Good Food Award. Click here for show notes for this episode: www.ncfbpodcast.com And click to download the CurEat App in iTunes>>> https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cureat/id1136256011?mt=8

We did it once, we'll do it again! Episode 39.5 is a re-release of our show with the founder of the CurEat App, Stave Mangano. https://cureatapp.com CurEat has recently become a sponsor of our show and since we released his episode so long ago, it's a nice refresher course to check out what he's doing. Available to download for free in iTunes, https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cur-eat/id1136256011?ls=1&mt=8 CurEat cuts through the clutter to bring you concise lists of the best places to eat in town across the country. Follow CurEaters in various towns and learn from their lists. Create your own lists of your favorite things to do in your current town, hometown and the places you like to visit. Share your lists with your friends too! No reviews, just endorsements from people that care about the dining industry. Don't forget to review us on Soundcloud and iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nc-f-b-podcast/id1166754661?mt=2 Eat, drink and be merry.

Episode 38 - G. Patel of http://www.socialhousevodka.com & http://www.eschelonexperiences.com/ This is THE entrepreneur episode. Gaurav 'G' Patel speaks about his business ventures from a little boy farming crops in India to booking Prince and Usher to late-night club parties in Raleigh, NC. Somehow, G created Eschelon Experiences along with many successful restaurants, and some struggles along the way, to now releasing his first distilled spirit, Social House Vodka. Click the link and download the CurEat App in iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cureat/id1136256011?mt=8

Episode 37 - Garland's Cheetie Kumar & Paul Siler We sit down with 2017 James Beard Award semifinalist for best chef Southeast: Chef/Musician Cheetie Kumar and Musician/Restaurateur Paul Siler of garlandraleigh.com, kingsraleigh.com & neptunesparlour.com. Cheetie talks about growing up in India and cooking as a young child. We chat about the growth and change of their band, Birds Of Avalon birdsofavalon.com and the balance of life & art. Paul talks about how he and Cheetie met and gives us the lowdown on hospitality. This episode sponsored by @cureatapp & food-seen.com Download the CurEat App https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cureat/id1136256011?mt=8

Episode 36 - Chef Frank Fronda & Charlie Candelas This episode is a break from our typical NC conversation. We break the rules a bit due to opportunity. Max & Matt's former mentor Chef Frank Fronda was in town with his business partner, Charlie Candelas of Olive Garden & Wolfgang Puck fame. Frank was the chef at cafedelreymarina.com, where Max & Matt worked together in LA. Frank and Charlie recently opened firefinpoke.com in Chicago and cooked at this year's www.jamesbeard.org/awards There's a bit of reminiscing, how to grow a restaurant brand, a few bars of Wilson Phillips songs, and a few cocktails. Be sure to download the Cureat App cureatapp.com and makes some lists! Also check out Matt's family's charity event in New York: www.aswcaresforkids.org/contact-us/

Episode 35 - Michael Lee of M Sushi http://msushidurham.com https://www.facebook.com/MkokkoDurham/ Chef Michael Lee drops by the studio with bourbon in hand and amazing insight to parenting, knife sharpening, travel, and the pursuit of a non-profit restaurant chain. Michael is a visionary and an artist. We get into time-management with kids and jujitsu. Even Matt & Max put on the gloves and throw down for a bit. There's footage of Michael on the heavy bag! It's a great listen. Be sure to download the Cureat App https://cureatapp.com and makes some lists! Also check out Matt's family's charity event in New York: http://www.aswcaresforkids.org/contact-us/ Eat, drink and be merry!

Episode 34 - Larry Larsen & Jeremy Behne of Larry's Coffee https://larryscoffee.com In this episode we get our caffeine fix with the master of coffee, Larry Larsen. We discuss coffee, fair-trade, startup business and basic entrepreneurship. Larry's right hand man, Jeremy Behne adds to the show with his unparalleled level of coffee knowledge. It's funny how we can learn so much from coffee. Let us know how much you love us by writing a review in iTunes or on SoundCloud. We dare you...

Episode 33 - Jones Von Drehle Winery www.jonesvondrehle.com In this episode, Max & Matt speak with North Carolina winemakers, Jones Von Drehle. Owners Diana & Chuck Jones join us in the studio and share their wine and story of how their winery was created. Listen for a behind the scenes tasting experience between a sommelier and winemaker. Also, Click https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=34023272524 to purchase tickets to the Apiopolis Beehive Dinner hosted at Standard-Foods. It’s a collaborative dinner focused on honey and joined by http://garlandraleigh.com & http://mandolinraleigh.com & http://www.stanburyraleigh.com and featuring Jones Von Drehle wines & http://bigbossbrewing.com

Episode 32 - Dram & Draught co-owner, Kevin Barrett. http://dramanddraught.com Raleigh's 'Sam Malone' (Kevin Barrett) invites us to have a seat at his proverbial barstool while we chat about life, bourbon, getting started, maté tea, travel and running one of the best bars in town. Kevin opens a few rare bottles of Rye, Scotch and Bourbon. It was a treat to get some FaceTime with a local legend. For show notes: ncfbpodcast.com Also - Don't sleep on the Freedom Balloon Fest coming Memorial Day weekend - May 26-29, 2017 Click for details: http://www.freedomballoonfest.com

Episode 31 - Ryan Hinson of http://www.tinroofteas.com We get into some tea, and damn, did we learn a lot? Co-Owner of Tin Roof Tea Ryan Hinson drops knowledge like a rookie server drops a tray of glasses. We discuss the culture of tea, the war with coffee, how tea got Ryan through some hard times and we even taste some of his bomb-ass tea. We talk China, India, Japan, England and the politics that led to the evolution of the tea trade. Hell, I think there was a Boston Tea Party reference somewhere... Coffee's good, but Tin Roof's Tea is LEGIT. For show notes: ncfbpodcast.com Also, at the top of the show the NC F&B's House Voice Brian Hoyle chats about The WRAL Freedom Balloon Fest! Click here for more info regarding the Freedom Balloon Fest May 26-29, 2017. http://www.freedomballoonfest.com Eat & Drink Merrily Everyone...

Episode 30 - Standard Foods www.standard-foods.com In this episode, we discuss Max's new restaurant, Standard Foods. It's a restaurant, grocery, butcher and farm, in one place. Chef Eric Montagne and Bar Manager John Parra talk about the concept, the food ethos and their style, working inside of Standard Foods. Click for show notes: ncfbpodcast.com

Episode 29 - Kim Hammer of Bittersweet & Raleigh Provisions - Warning, we get a little political in this episode. On the anniversary of the HB2 law, we sit down with Kim Hammer, owner of bittersweetraleigh.com & Raleigh Provisions. Kim chats about her businesses, family and political views. We eat & drink merrily as we learn about Kim's times in NYC and how she got her start. It's a charged up episode!

Episode 28 - http://michaelsenglishmuffins.com owner Annabelle Comisar speaks to us about her self-made business, selling wine for http://sourgrapeswine.com to the Triangle in NC, growing up in a restaurant family (her father, Michael Comisar, ran The Maisonette in Cincinnati for 41 years https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Maisonette). Her muffins have become popular among some of the best chefsand community in NC. Get'em while they're hot!

North Carolina Food & Beverage Podcast, Episode 27 - Jacob Boehm, the chef of SnapPeaUnderground.com sits down with Max & Matt to chat about popup dinners, getting lost in Malaysia, doing college popup dinners at Stanford and dabble about music.

Episode 26 - Andrea Weigl - Writer, Cook, Voice Andrea leaves 17 years of writing law and food for the newsobserver.com to focus on producing Vivian Howard's PBS show, A Chef's Life http://apple.co/2o79w50 via http://www.markaymedia.com We talk food, food critics, court reporting, documentaries, local drama with food writers and great local food. We learned to eat at Heron's, Fearrington and the Cardinal, for chili dogs and beer. Andrea has shaped the beauty of the food industry in the Raleigh/Durham area through her writing and will continue with the PBS program, A Chef's Life.