Feb 27, 2025
We dive into the distinctive world of Jeppson's Malört with Tremaine Atkinson, CEO and head distiller at CH Distillery. Known for its unique and polarizing taste, Malört has a rich history dating back to its Swedish roots and Prohibition-era Chicago. Atkinson shares the story of Carl Jeppson, the drink's creator,...
Feb 20, 2025
In this engaging episode of the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast, host Max Trujillo interviews Chef David Ellis of Figulina, a newly nominated James Beard Award contender for Best New Restaurant in America. Chef Ellis shares his journey from Stoke-on-Trent, England, through various culinary adventures around the...
Feb 13, 2025
In this episode of the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast, host Max Trujillo interviews Lee Robinson, the current owner of the iconic Irregardless in Raleigh. Lee took over the cafe in 2020, just 10 weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. They discuss the history of Irregardless, including its origins as a...