NC F&B Podcast

Brandon Bnice Shepard has discovered his culinary identity and its lucky for the citizens of the Emerald Isle, NC! 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, Helen Turner, Steve Grady and more. It's a tasty episode!

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Southern Season 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 Weathervane and the prominent cooking school). 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 regenerative agriculture.

This episode has it all!

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The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media

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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 Durham! Listen to the amazing path/adventure "Flip" went on to achieve Culinary excellence!

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The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media

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Time to make the Donuts 🍩 with brothers Saro and David Vay of Red Donuts in Lexington, NC! These Southeast Asian brothers have been in the doughnut biz for 5+ years, whipping out their own unique kind of California-style doughnuts with a Lexington flavor. The name of the shop stems from the business that previously occupied the space, The Red Pig (a BBQ spot)—plus, red's their favorite color. Learn more about this dynamic duo and their delicious doughnuts by tuning into the episode tomorrow!

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The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media

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The Saleh family has been providing authentic Mediterranean experiences in North Carolina since 1977! Simone Saleh 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.

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The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media

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The guys sat down with Sheri Castle, TV's budding new star on PBS' The Key Ingredient. Here's what they learned;

• What you eat is who you are?
• Who is on Sheri's show? Cheeti Kumar, Joe Kwon, Meherwan Irwani, 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.

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The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media

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Joe Parker 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 JP 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.

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The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media

For booking or questions about the show, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Christy & Matt Griffith 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 Pimiento Tea Room, Check it out!

Come to their Curesearch for children's cancer dinner on this Monday night 9/27 at 6:30, Matt is providing the wines and guest "somming" for the night! Limited tickets available. Call them to purchase tickets at 984.225.4213.

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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 [email protected]

Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee!

Exhale and turn your home into a haven! Visit Exhaleathome.com

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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: [email protected] or [email protected]

Max & Matt are back in Lexington, NC 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: Bull City Ciderworks newish production facility in the depot district of Lexington, NC
• When: John Clowney realized Angry Orchard and Woodchuck 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!

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Interested in a weekend adventure? Visit Lexington, NC! for more information, go to https://visitlexingtonnc.com

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 [email protected]

Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee!

Exhale and turn your home into a haven! Visit Exhaleathome.com

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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: [email protected] or [email protected]

Inez Rubistello put pen to paper to chronicle her amazing ascend to the literal top of the wine world and the terror that tried to derail it.

• Who: Inez Rubistello- Sommelier extraordinaire, friend of Domaine Dujac, creator of Tarboro Brewing Company and owner of On The Square restaurant.
• 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."

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Get tickets to the Triangle Wine Company's farm to table wine dinner HERE!

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 [email protected]

Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee & Cafe Femenino

Exhale and turn your home into a haven! Visit Exhaleathome.com

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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: [email protected] or [email protected]