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Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&B podcast. 

"Our intention is to create a behind-the-scenes conversation between industry professionals. Whether we are speaking with an advanced level sommelier about their wine program or a chef about breaking down an entire pig, we just want the conversation to be real, unedited and honest. The food and beverage world is a unique industry, and North Carolina's food scene is growing everyday.

Take a listen. We hope to entertain, teach and inspire while offering some specific information about the NC food scene."

 -Max & Matt

May 22, 2025

'Bubbles and Brisket' is in its fifth year, on Saturday, June 7th. The event will feature around ten chefs, multiple bars, and a variety of beverages, including sparkling wines, beers, and potentially a cash bar for full-strength drinks. 

Get Tickets HERE

In this episode of the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast, host Max Trujillo interviews Matt Coleman, owner of The Davie in Raleigh. They discuss Matt's journey from being a bartender at various high-end cocktail bars like Fox Liquor Bar, to opening his own neighborhood bar. The conversation dives into the evolution of the cocktail culture in Raleigh, the challenges and learnings of running a bar business, and the significance of community spaces in urban settings. 

Matt also shares insights into his bar's offerings, including special events like comedy nights and live music, and his dedication to maintaining a friendly, unpretentious atmosphere. Alongside personal anecdotes and local industry highlights, the episode reflects on the post-pandemic rejuvenation of Raleigh's food and beverage scene.

The NC F&B Podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Max Trujillo of @Trujillo.Media

For inquiries about being a guest, or to sponsor the show, email max@ncfbpodcast.com