Restaurant Magic's Podcast

Diesha Banner of Toast It Up! explains how she and her co-partner, Shannon started their mobile mixology and bartending services.  They serve events across the Triangle, bringing them the best customer service and unique drinks around town.   #LetThemMixYou!

Former teacher Pat Dawson never gave up on her dream of cooking.  Mrs. Pat shares wisdom and knowledge on how to never give up and how she started her catering business.

Area Marketing Director, Lisa Greene of Zaxby's keeps breaking the glass ceiling.  Amazingly, her influence produces the top performing restaurant franchises in her marketing territory.  Lisa shares the secrets to maintaining success on everything she sets her mind to and how she is a true trailblazer for women.

The Hotness and Sweetly take on 60 of the Triangle's best restaurants serving food and beverage samples.  Who will win?  Hint! The food won.  This festival had live entertainment, chef demonstrations, and fantastic music.  Take a moment and live vicariously through us as we take you through the Thrive NC Food Festival!

Personal Chef Terique Epps of Epps Bistro brings quality ingredients and food directly to your kitchen.  He has worked with famous sports athletes in preparing the finest meals to ensure they meet his clients goals.  Not to mention, Epps Bistro is one of the top caterers in North Carolina.  Chef Terique shares his story on branching out to live his entrepreneur dream.

Wedding Coordinator and Catering Manager, Lynn Wittig loves City BBQ so much that she even dreams about it! Lynn talks about her passion for City BBQ and helping couples plan their weddings.  Serving others is her gift and she shares how she became a part of the City BBQ family.  Also, for those interested in having a hands on experience working as a wedding coordinator...Lynn is your person.  Listen to find out more!

Home of Chef Andarrio's Famous Lobster Mac & Cheese, Fried Chicken, and Red Velvet Waffles - Cuzzo's Cuisine restaurant is quite popular in the Queen City.  Chef Andarrio stays true to his roots with his catering and restaurant business by creating unique one of kind signature dishes full of flavor. 

Owner and chef, India Jackson of V's Kitchen pays homage to her grandmother and mother by stepping out on faith to open V's Kitchen restaurant.  India brings fresh southern foods, joy, and love to every dish.  An inspiring story for those afraid to step out on faith.

Owners Vivián Joiner and Stephanie Tyson of the award winning Sweet Potatoes Restaurant located in Winston Salem, North Carolina talk about their successful partnership.  Serving the downtown arts district of Winston Salem for over a decade, these phenomenal women have it down to a science from guest relations to the unique southern down-home cooking.  Visit Sweet Potatoes Restaurant and you'll find out exactly why they say, "Well, shut my mouth!"

A continuation of our interview with The Clemmons Family Farm.  Lydia (Junior) ​shares how she continues her family's legacy and how her heritage is more than a Farm... it's a 148-acre center where everyone can celebrate African-American heritage, farming, the arts and sciences, and multiculturalism in a breathtaking setting located in Charlotte, Vermont.