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Jason & Yvonne discuss their latest trips around the queen city, their thoughts on some current Charlotte food topics, and the best things they ate this week.
Jason & Yvonne discuss their latest trips around the queen city, their thoughts on some current Charlotte food topics, and the best things they ate this week.
Jason & Yvonne are joined by Allie Papajohn of EatDrinkCLT and Rob Clement of The Porter’s House. They have a candid discussion of the current food landscape in Charlotte and how we can make it better.
Jason & Yvonne are joined by Cristina Rojas of the Batchmaker. They talk about her growing up in Honduras, her start as a baker, opening up the Batch House, negative reviews, and the best things they ate this week.
Jason & Yvonne are joined by Justin Samson of Bonjour Y'all. They talk about his time in Boston, his move to Charlotte, his time at Kindred & Hello, Sailor, surrogacy of his son Jasper, Bonjour Y'all, and what's next.
Jason & Yvonne are joined by Matt Martin & Adam Duke of Title Belt Ice Cream. They talk about their other ventures, their love of wrestling, their ice cream, and their plans for the future.
Jason & Yvonne are joined by April Smith, founder and owner of Social Ape marketing. They discuss April's time at ESPN U, bartending uptown in the late 2000s, and her founding of Social Ape in 2012. They also talk about the Charlotte restaurant and social media scene, and the best things they ate this week.
Jason & Yvonne go over their top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte 2019.
Jason & Yvonne talk about their top 5 restaurants and dishes of 2019.
Jason & Yvonne are joined by Kristen Wile of Unpretentious Palate to go over everything that happened in Charlotte in 2019. They also look ahead to what we’re excited for in 2020.
Jason & Yvonne are joined by Sam Hart & Erin Skaryak, co-owners of Anomaly, a new tasting menu restaurant coming to Charlotte in 2020. They talk about their upcoming popups, their inspiration for opening up the restaurant, and where they think the Charlotte culinary scene is going.
Jason & Yvonne talk about their trip to Puerto Vallarta and Mexico City. They talk street food, tacos, and their visits to Quintonil and Pujol.
Jason & Yvonne are joined by Jeff Tonidandel & Jamie Brown, co-owners of Haberdish, Growler's Pourhouse, The Crepe Cellar, Reigning Donuts, and Supperland. They talk about how they opened up Crepe Cellar during the recession, their love of travel, treating team members with dignity, depression, and the best things they ate this week.
Jason & Yvonne are joined by Brenton & Tara Ebersold of Bleu Barn Bistro. They talk about the food truck, their new brick and mortar location, their travels to France and Spain, and their plans for the future.
Jason is running the NYC marathon this weekend, so we’re going to play an OG podcast with the Queen of the Charlotte food scene, Kathleen Purvis. Ms. Purvis was the Food Editor for the Charlotte Observer from 1989 to 2018. Our discussion ranged from the Charlotte food scene in the late 1980s to her new book, "Distilling the South."
Jason & Yvonne welcome Courtney Buckley, owner of Your Mom's Donuts. They talk about life, donuts, the future, leaf lard, and much more. An instant Scallionpancake classic!
Jason & Yvonne talk about their trip to Chicago and their visit to 1 Michelin Star Schwab and 3 Michelin Star Alinea. They also talk about their meal at Chef Sam Hart's pop up for upcoming restaurant, Anomaly, and their visit to new Bakery Batch House.
Jason & Yvonne are joined by Ryan Allen of Reid’s Fine Foods. They talk about his journey to Johnson & Wales, working at PNC Pavilion, Little Spoon, and Reids.
Jason & Yvonne are joined by Ben and Laney Jahkel-Parrish to talk about their magical dessert tour around Charlotte.
Jason & Yvonne talk with Daniel Wheeler, chef at Dot Dot Dot. They talk about his upbringing as a rocker, his transition to food, and his move to Dot Dot Dot.
Jason is joined by Chris Coleman of the soon to open The Goodyear House. They talk about his move from Stoke, what he's cooking up at The Goodyear House, food trends, and the Charlotte food scene.
Jason is joined by Paul & Alex Verica of the Stanley. They talk about their careers in the culinary world, their inspirations, their favorite restaurants in the world, and what's next in their journeys.
Jason & Yvonne are joined by Wynee of Wynee's World. They talk about their favorite places to travel, the Charlotte Food scene, and the best food they have eaten around the world.
Jason & Yvonne are joined by Pam House, Director of Operations for FS Food Group's Yafo Kitchen, Mama Ricotta's, and Paco's Tacos & Tequila. We talk about Pam's upbringing in the food world, her love to tequila, her rise in FS Food Group, and her goals for the future.
Jason & Yvonne are joined by Lewis Donald, owner of Sweet Lew's BBQ. They talk about his journey in food, from Ohio, to Hawaii, to Atlanta, then to Charlotte, where he worked at Charlotte Country Club, Carmel Country Club, and Reid's Fine Foods. They talk about their favorite places in Charlotte and the best things they ate this week.
Jason & Yvonne are joined by Rob Clement, Executive Chef of The Porter's House. They talk about his upbringing in food, his time around Charlotte, and his favorite places around town.
Jason & Yvonne interview each other with hard hitting, embarrassing questions.
Jason & Yvonne are joined by Jessica Hodnett, owner of Sweet Seoul Media. They talk about her upbringing in Alabama, her time at Neiman Marcus in Atlanta, her time in NYC, and her journey to Charlotte.
Bob Peters joins the podcast to talk about his time bartending around Charlotte, including his time at Soul Gastrolounge, Pisces, The Punch Room, and now at Queen and Glass. He talks about his love of North Carolina spirits and the times he hung out with Anthony Bourdain.
Jame Barnes of What the Fries and Soul Food Sessions joins the pod. They talk about his time at Johnson and Wales, the restaurants he worked at, opening the food truck, co-founding Soul Food Sessions, and his favorite places around Charlotte.
Jason & Yvonne are joined by Craig Barbour of Roots Cafe & Catering. They talk about his love of food with his dad, his time at Johnson & Wales, the food truck era, and the rise of Roots Cafe.