Nc F&b Podcast

In this episode, we get to know one of our hosts, Matthew Weiss. He discusses how he got his start in the industry, living in Los Angeles and New York, his travels abroad and ordering wine for the family as a child.

In this episode we get a chance to meet one of our hosts, Max Trujillo. Max talks about growing up in Northern California, living his 20's in Los Angeles, becoming a sommelier. All the while lying his way to the middle.

In this episode, Max & Matt discuss the presidential election and hypothetically talk about what to serve the candidates. Later, president of the USBG & GM of C Grace, Matthew Bettinger stops by to chat about hospitality, cocktails and what it takes to effectively run a bar.

In this episode, Max and Matt speak with Henk Schuitemaker, the Wine Director of the Angus Barn for the last 31 years. We learn a lot about the history of the Angus Barn, North Carolina wine, Matt's affinity for Manischewitz, Henk's progression from a server to become the wine director, and a little Pro Wrestling talk too.

Listen to Gary Crunkleton discuss how he created the Crunkleton, How cocktails became craft in North Carolina. Nine years later, Gary and his team are still pumping out amazing libations nightly. We get into antique liquors, recipes, profit and loss, and how to run a bar in general. Have a listen...