NC F&B Podcast

This is a Tell all book in the best way possible. It's not just about the behind the scenes in the service industry, it's in the trenches of the service industry. Here's what Max and Matt learned;

• How a really good author pieces a story together.
• When to take the next step in your life.
• What it's like to wanna' f*&K your co-worker.
• Why you get into the restaurant industry.

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

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You want to know about tacos? We will fill your tortilla in this episode. Chef David Peraza-Arce tells Max and Matt why everything fits in a tortilla. Max and Matt also learned:

• Who knows what a truly authentic Mexican Taco is
• Why Birria Tacos are so on trend?
• How to eat a Cabeza Taco?
• What is a Lengua Taco

Join us for Bubbles & Brisket a collaboration of chefs, pit-masters, wine producers and sommeliers, pairing sparkling wine with a variety of cooking techniques and side dishes that feature everyone's favorite: brisket. The event will take place on June 26th from 2pm to 6pm outside of V Pizza Cary. Click here to get tickets.

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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]

We've got chef @kimfloresca of @goopkitchen on the pod (yes THAT @goop with Gwyneth)! Goop Kitchen is a clean delivery service based in LA that serves delish bowls, salads, soups, summer rolls and other healthy eats—and Max got the chance to meet Kim in person and try out a ton of things from the menu on a trip to California a couple weeks ago! Kim came into the position as Goop Kitchen's chef with quite an impressive resume, with previous experiences at top restaurants around the world including El Bulli, Per Se, and The Restaurant at Meadowood. She and her husband also opened and ran One Restaurant in Chapel Hill before moving back to Cali. Learn more about Kim, Goop Kitchen and more by tuning in.

Join us for Bubbles & Brisket a collaboration of chefs, pit-masters, wine producers and sommeliers, pairing sparkling wine with a variety of cooking techniques and side dishes that feature everyone's favorite: brisket. The event will take place on June 26th from 2pm to 6pm outside of V Pizza Cary. Click here to get tickets.

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Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee!

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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]

Brandon McCraney is a man of action. After a career in the Airforce, a successful corporate career, an engineering degree and 2 master's degree (one of those from Harvard by the way) Brandon decided he was ready for something else. He was ready to build a local sustainable distillery. Here's what the boys learned when they sat down with Brandon;

• The art of blending whiskey?
• How a distillery can revitalize a community.
• What an heirloom grain of bourbon is?
• Why his bourbon tastes so DAMN good!
• Where in the hell is Zebulon

Join us for Bubbles & Brisket a collaboration of chefs, pit-masters, wine producers and sommeliers, pairing sparkling wine with a variety of cooking techniques and side dishes that feature everyone's favorite: brisket. The event will take place on June 26th from 2pm to 6pm outside of V Pizza Cary. Click here to get tickets.

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Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee!

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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]

The guys sat down with Chef and Sommelier Doreen Colondres of Vitis House. Oh, you are wondering how you can become both a chef and a Sommelier? Listen in and find out. Here's what else they learned;

• How honey can make crispy yet healthy chicken wings.
• What is Lechon
• Why Max is the Jason Bourne of food service
• How to make your favorite dishes healthy?
• When to expand your palate?
• Who wrote The kitchen Doesn't Bite?

Join us for Bubbles & Brisket a collaboration of chefs, pit-masters, wine producers and sommeliers, pairing sparkling wine with a variety of cooking techniques and side dishes that feature everyone's favorite: brisket. The event will take place on June 26th from 2pm to 6pm outside of V Pizza Cary. Click here to get tickets.

Support our Sponsors:

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: [email protected] or [email protected]

Gina Stephens is the Publisher and creator of Raleigh Magazine. Gina sat down with Max and Matt to discuss;

• What does journalistic integrity mean today?
• Where can I get the best chicken sandwich in Raleigh?
• Why did Raleigh need it's own magazine?
• How does it feel to go on a sting operation?
• Who is Sarah Weiss' biggest fan?

Join us for Bubbles & Brisket a collaboration of chefs, pit-masters, wine producers and sommeliers, pairing sparkling wine with a variety of cooking techniques and side dishes that feature everyone's favorite: brisket. The event will take place on June 26th from 2pm to 6pm outside of V Pizza Cary. Click here to get tickets.

Support our Sponsors:

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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]

Caz & Craig Makepeace have figured out how to travel for a living! Here's what else they figured out;

• Why to start the This Is Raleigh Podcast
• When to and when not to travel with your kids?
• Where's places near Raleigh that are cool to road trip to?
• How to find parking in Wrightsville beach?
• What's up with the seaside dining in Beaufort, NC?

Listen in for a tour around North Carolina!

Join us for Bubbles & Brisket a collaboration of chefs, pit-masters, wine producers and sommeliers, pairing sparkling wine with a variety of cooking techniques and side dishes that feature everyone's favorite: brisket. The event will take place on June 26th from 2pm to 6pm outside of V Pizza Cary. Click here to get tickets.

Support our Sponsors:

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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 sat down with an incredible woman. Preeti Waas (Cheeni & Sugar & Spice) is of Indian descent and a force to be reckoned with. Preeti let the boys in on many Indian cooking secrets, here's what the gents learned:

• What is curry?
• How heat is supposed to excite the palate and not fatigue it?
• What is einkorn wheat ?
• Which takes longer, opening a restaurant or getting married?
• Why you should help Khaana Chahiye to fight hunger?

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Family Forward NC is an innovative initiative to improve children's health and well-being and keep North Carolina's businesses competitive. It is employer-led change to increase access to research-based, family-friendly practices — big and small — that improve workplace productivity, recruitment and retention; grow a strong economy; and support children's healthy development.

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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]

The guys sit down with UNC Football's 2nd leading all time scorer Connor Barth and CEO Mark Bloomquist to discuss Wilmington, NC's own, Blue Shark Vodka. Here is what they learned;

• Why North Carolina Sweet Corn makes delicious vodka.
• What is it like inside the mind of an NFL kicker when the game is on the line?
• How to scale a homegrown product to national levels?
• Did Connor Barth have any tackles in his NFL career?
• Which of Mac or Matt's children will grow up to be NFL kickers because of the Barth Brothers annual kicking camp.

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Family Forward NC is an innovative initiative to improve children's health and well-being and keep North Carolina's businesses competitive. It is employer-led change to increase access to research-based, family-friendly practices — big and small — that improve workplace productivity, recruitment and retention; grow a strong economy; and support children's healthy development.

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: [email protected] or [email protected]

As the legendary Sam Jones said, "That's some good fuckin' BBQ!" Max and Matt got to chat with the champion of the Discovery Plus Channel's Moonshiner's Smoke Ring BBQ competition. Here's what the guys learned;

• How a career in transportation and a conversation with U2's The Edge led to a career in BBQ.
• It's all about the "MOP."
• When a rehearsal dinner sets off a marriage and a business.
• Why it's important to not fall asleep when heating up your cast iron skillet.
• What inspiration a baby sitter named Grace provided.
• Why Hog cheek is delicious

Support our Sponsors:

Family Forward NC is an innovative initiative to improve children's health and well-being and keep North Carolina's businesses competitive. It is employer-led change to increase access to research-based, family-friendly practices — big and small — that improve workplace productivity, recruitment and retention; grow a strong economy; and support children's healthy development.

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: [email protected] or [email protected]