Welcome to the podcast that helps you eat, play and live better in the Triangle. If you're a foodie, love the local music scene and all the great festivals, we're on it! On each episode, Kathy Hanrahan dives into a place or event that will make you want to get Out & About in North Carolina. There will also be bonus segments from the Out & About TV show. Visit WRAL Out & About for more food and restaurant news, events, concerts and things to do: https://www.wral.com/entertainment/out_and_about/ Watch past episodes of Out & About TV: https://www.wral.com/entertainment/out_and_about/page/17753251/
With more people needing discounted or free meals, A Place at the Table is incredibly busy. Founder Maggie Kane talks about how they are coping, plus gives us an update on their expansion plans. Order online for pick-up or donate a meal by doing to A Place at the Table's website - https://tableraleigh.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trophy Brewing's Chris Powers talks about the company's partnership with Sysco Raleigh to feed local hospitality workers in need. Plus, find out how you can help by purchasing a pizza or sandwich at Trophy Brewing and State of Beer. Get more info about Trophy Brewing's efforts, plus order to-go items via their website https://www.trophybrewing.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
St. Roch chef and owner Sunny Gerhart has two milestones happening this spring, including the three year anniversary of his restaurant opening. Gerhart talks with the Out and About podcast about how his business is holding up amid the coronavirus pandemic, plus how getting sober has changed his life. You can check out St. Roch Fine Oysters and Bar (and order Sunny's famous gumbo to do!) via its website - https://www.strochraleigh.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...
When entrepreneur Gaurav "G" Patel saw restaurants and bars closing due to the coronavirus pandemic, he knew he wanted to help. A veteran of the hospitality industry, Patel launched "Hope for Hospitality" at the beginning of April. The effort provides hospitality workers affected by the virus with one free meal per weekday at one of the group's partner restaurants. Get more information on Hope for Hospitality, sign up to get a meal or donate to their GoFundMe project - https://gpreneur.me/2020/0...
Food retailers like Midtown Olive Oil are considered essential and remain open during the coronavirus pandemic. Owner Bethany Perkins explains why they are essential and what types of products you can get at her store including some great local food items. You can check out and place orders on Midtown Olive Oil's website https://www.midtownoliveoil.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Owner Doel Gonzalez talks about how the restaurant grew from a food truck to include two brick-and-mortar locations. Find out how his business is doing, plus what challenges food trucks are facing during the coronavirus. Find out more and order takeout and/or delivery from Spanglish via their website http://www.eatspanglish.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NC Theatre artistic director Eric Woodall talks about what the arts community has been doing in response to COVID-19, including a costume designer who is taking face covers and a program called "Quarantunes." Stay up to date on shows being rescheduled and get more info about donating to the arts via the NC Theatre website https://nctheatre.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chef Katsuji Tanabe opened his Raleigh restaurant, High Horse, less than a year ago. The three time BRAVO "Top Chef" contestant relocated his family to the area. After the coronavirus pandemic forced his restaurant to pivot to take-out orders, Tanabe made the difficult decisions recently to temporarily close the restaurant. In this raw interview, Tanabe opens up about making that decision and the uncertain future. Check out High Horse - https://highhorsenc.com/ You can follow Katsuji on Instagra...
North Carolina businesses have been hit hard by the Coronavirus. In this weekly round table discussion, local business advocated offer up some advice on where to look for help and how to plan in these uncertain times. To sign up for future webinars, go to www.wral.com/webinar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When Katie Cannon of Carolina Tiger Rescue saw the Netflix show "Tiger King," she was disappointed but not surprised. As the only wildlife accredited tiger rescue in North Carolina, Cannon has been aware of zoos like Joe Exotic's for quite some time. But what sets the Carolina Tiger Rescue apart from places like cub petting zoos? Plus, find out the amazing stories behind some of animals at the Carolina rescue. Find out more about the Carolina Tiger Rescue in Pittsboro - https://carolinatigerresc...
PICNIC's Wyatt Dickson almost became a lawyer. Instead, he became one of the most popular pitmasters around. He talks about his upcoming venture in Raleigh on today's podcast. You can check out PICNIC in Durham - https://picnicdurham.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kingfisher bar had only been open seven months when it had to close due to the coronavirus. But that didn't stop them from finding a way to still host happy hours - virtually! Kingfisher's Sean Umstead and Michelle Vanderwalker stopped by the podcast to talk about the bar's new virtual cocktail happy hours on Instagram. Check out their Instagram at 4:30 pm daily - https://www.instagram.com/kingfisherdurm/ And go to their website to donate tips to their bartenders - https://www.kingfisherdurham.c...
In four days, Bull City Burger and Brewery went from serving burgers to burritos. The new pop-up concept Bull City Burrito came together quickly but is providing some much-needed fun for chefs and staff at the Durham restaurant. Today, we talk with owner Seth Gross about what prompted the change. Check out Bull City Burrito - https://www.bullcityburrito.com/ and Feed the Fight Durham - https://www.gofundme.com/f/feed-the-fight-durham-nc That time Out and About editor Kathy Hanrahan ate a tarantu...
Part of a weekly round table series, industry professionals discuss available resources for small businesses and how to access federal assistance funds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wilber's Barbecue in Goldsboro closed just over a year ago. The Goldsboro restaurant was beloved, so it was no surprise that local investors rallied to reopen it. New owner Willie Underwood talks about the status of the project and why it was important to him to see it come back. Plus, we get an update on its potential opening date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anthony Carey, general manager of The Siena Hotel, and Il Palio executive chef Adam Rose are making some changes amid the coronavirus pandemic, including online cooking demos. Carey talks about what the hotel has faced and how they are open to help people self isolate. Rose and the Il Palio staff is serving up family style meals curbside. Orders can be placed via the Il Palio website. https://ilpalio.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mandolin chef and owner Sean Fowler talks about his farm, school lunches and how his restaurant is handling coronavirus. Plus, he makes a mean Cobb salad. Mandolin's Farm House Meals - available for delivery or pick-up - can be ordered on their website https://mandolinfarmhouse.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Postmaster's cuisine wasn't really suited for take-out, so they decided to lean into a popular weekly cheeseburger special and create an entirely new temporary concept. Executive chef Christopher Lopez talks the switch to Gov't Cheeseburger! Check out their Facebook page for more info https://www.facebook.com/postmasternc/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stir is all about fresh seafood and craft cocktails, but right now they are offering a limited menu (including family style meals) for curbside pick-up amid the coronavirus. General manager Christopher Brett talks about what challenges switching to take-out presents. Stir is open for take-out. Orders can be placed via phone or online https://www.stirraleigh.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Coronavirus has wreaked havoc on local businesses. Industry professionals join a round table to talk about available resources and how to pivot business in this challenging time. This is part of a free weekly webinar series hosted by WRAL and Capitol Broadcasting Company's Chris Overby, Director of Business Development. For more information and to sign up: https://www.wral.com/webinar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hanadi Asad and husband Jamaal Ali opened Asali Desserts in Cary just 10 months ago. Now, their cute cafe is closed for dine-in customers. Hanadi talks with the Out and About podcast about how their business got started and the challenges they are facing now. The cafe is still offering curbside pick-up and delivery. Get more info about Asali - https://www.asalievents.com/cafe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How does a business that thrives on the performance of its chefs at each table survive when they can no longer flip shrimp into people's mouths? Just one day at a time. Kanki's corporate general manager Tom Mukoyama talks about the impacts the coronavirus has had on this hibachi restaurant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Whiskey Kitchen's owner won the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association award for Restauranteurs of the Year in February 2020. Just a month later, the beautiful patio that was once a bustling scene in downtown Raleigh is now vacant amid the coronavirus pandemic. Today we talk with Whiskey Kitchen general manager Johanna Newman about how the restaurant is coping. https://www.whiskey.kitchen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Koan has turned into k-mart - a new local grocery option - amid the coronavirus pandemic. Find out how and why they made this pivot. You can also order via their website - https://www.koancary.com/order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Out and About explores ways to help local restaurants and businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic. This interview originally aired on WRAL's Coronavirus: North Carolina News Brief Podcast - a daily podcast with updates about the coronavirus - https://www.wral.com/north-carolina-coronavirus-covid-19-podcast/19015999/ And you can find more ways to support local businesses by searching SUPPORT LOCAL on WRAL.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chef and TV host Vivian Howard drops by to talk about her new PBS show, "Somewhere South," what she learned from interning at WRAL and mom guilt (the struggle is real y'all!). You can watch Vivian's new show starting March 27 on PBS. During the show we do mention at March 15 screening at Carolina Theatre of Durham. That screening has been canceled! You can also check out Vivian's restaurants (see a list on her website www.VivanHoward.com) including Chef and the Farmer in Kinston! Learn more abou...
Player's Retreat owner Gus Gussler used to be the pizza cook there when he was in college. Even his wife wouldn't eat the pizza, it was that bad. Gussler shares how he ended up owning this longtime sports bar in Raleigh. Oh and he also is the lawyer for Hootie and the Blowfish. Find out how he ended up working with them on this week's podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Linda Nguyen chronicles her foodie adventures via her Instagram and blog Linda Eats World. A 2019 WRAL.com Voters' Choice Award winner for Best Instagrammer, Nguyen has built a significant following as an Instagram influencer. On this week's podcast, Linda explains how she ended up taking photos of her food, how to make money as a social media influencer and why she loves a good McNugget. Follow Linda on Instagram: @LindaEatsWorld and check out her blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Owners Leon Grodski de Barrera and Areli Barrera de Grodski opened Cocoa Cinnamon on West Geer Street in Durham in 2013. Two more locations followed - 2627 Hillsborough Road and 2013 Chapel Hill Road in Durham. The couple most recently started Little Waves Coffee Roasters out of their Chapel Hill Road location. Out and About went on location to the shop to learn more about this growing brand. You can learn more about Cocoa Cinnamon and Little Waves Coffee Roasters, plus sign up for cupping event...
Biltmore Estate is beautiful but did you know that you can tour the grounds on horseback? Or you can have a hawk or owl land on your arm as part of your day the property? Biltmore public relations coordinator Mallory Flynn drops by the podcast to tell us about some new ways to have fun at Biltmore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
