NC F&B Podcast

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

Di Fara Pizza Is Dedicated To Ingredients

Jul 27, 2023

Greg and Valerie Norton were living in Cary,NC and craving authentic New York Pizza. Greg is the nephew of the pizza famous Dom Demarco of the original Di Fara's Pizza in Brooklyn and longed to bring Di Fara's to Cary. Listen in to find out how they did it and;

How to get New York Water in NC?

Where to get

Bourbon From North Carolina-Cook's Mill

Jul 20, 2023

In this episode Jason Queen reveals the secret to making good Bourbon in North Carolina! Also;

The story behind North Carolina Corn

How is the category of "Bourbon" evolving?

Why is Cook's Mill blending process unique?

What is Appalachian oak?

Click to listen and you will know all about bourbon!

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Find Out Why Your are on This Earth With Counter- CLT

Jul 13, 2023

"You better lose yourself in the moment!"

Chef Owner Sam Hart & Pastry Chef Faith Morley have discovered why they are on the earth. Counter Charlotte is constantly pushing the envelope of creativity. Imagine a constantly changing tasting menu and a fully immersive experience from ambience, sound, smell and taste! Listen...

The History of The NCF&B

Jul 6, 2023

Max & Matt were featured in Our State Magazine to discuss their judgement of the Made In NC Food Competition. For a change of roles, Rebecca Woltz of Our State Magazine interviewed Max & Matt to discuss all the inside information on the NC culinary world, who they are and where they come from, why they came to NC and...