Restaurant Magic's Podcast

The Final TerraVita Food & Drink Festival in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

We are so sad and happy to celebrate this final food festival event.  During TerraVita's Fall Fête on the Village Green, we had the pleasure of interviewing: Leah&Louise, La Farm Bakery, Sweet Arielle, Fiddlehead Farm, Kingfisher, Lil' Farm & Queen George's Ginger, Chapel Hill Creamery, King Cobra Apiary, and PoppySol.  Thank you Colleen Minton for putting on such a wonderful event!  We will miss all the yummy food and drinks!

Miss Renee & The 2 J's in Raleigh, North Carolina

Miss Stephannie Renee discusses the success of her family's secret praline candy recipe and how she started her entrepreneur business with her two sons.  She prepares these classic, southern favorite candies with love and care which has created a nationwide demand for her pralines.  Email PralinesbyMissRenee @ gmail.com to place your order now.  

Gateway Restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina

Tom and Martina- The dynamic duo and owners of Gateway Restaurant are serving true home cooked meals to their customers.  Gateway Restaurant has been in Raleigh for over 25 years, having weathered all the storms listen to their story on how to manage a successful restaurant.  "Sometimes you want to go where everyone knows your name..." and Gateway Restaurant does!

Africana Food Truck Rodeo in Durham, North Carolina

These awesome food truck vendors participated in the Africana Food Truck Rodeo in downtown Durham, North Carolina at the Carolina Theatre Plaza.  We spoke with the owners of Lawrence & Perry BBQ, Magnificent Concessions, R&J Fish & Wings, Lyck Yuh Finga, and Amagees Jamaican Cuisine.  Jay's Italian Ice was on the scene as well.  Fun times indeed!

Frank's Pizza & Italian Restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina

For over years, Frank's Pizza & Italian Restaurant has brought delicious authentic pizza to Raleigh.    Owner and chef, Nasser details how his North African roots bought him to America to live out his dream of owning his own restaurant.  We can't get enough of Frank's Pizza! Check out his amazing story.

MidYear Recap with The Hotness and Sweetly (Part 2)

We've had a blast this year and wanted to take a moment to reflect on the yummy goodness The Hotness and Sweetly have enjoyed so far! So thankful

MidYear Recap with The Hotness and Sweetly (Part 1)

We've had a blast this year and wanted to take a moment to reflect on the yummy goodness The Hotness and Sweetly have enjoyed so far! So thankful

Enjoying Raleigh's Food Truck Rodeo with The Hotness and Sweetly

It's all about the food...trucks! The Hotness and Sweetly walk you through Raleigh's Food Truck Rodeo as the enjoy all sights and be surrounded by yummy food! It's one of their favorite activities...enjoying food trucks!

Barrett's Cookies and Biscuits in Raleigh, North Carolina

Ellen Barrett is the owner and baker of Barrett's Cookies and Biscuits.  Ellen and Laurel bring a delicious assortment of wonderful cookies that are prepared with love.  Taught how to bake by her talented Grandmother, Ellen does the corporate world by day and is the baking super queen at night!  Barrett's Cookies are truly one of kind.  Listen to Ellen's story on how she is accomplishing her dream.

 

Momma's Soul Food in Raleigh, North Carolina

Momma's Soul Food Truck is taking Raleigh, North Carolina by storm.  From the yams, greens, potato salad, and hot fried fish, customers can't seem to get enough.  James tell the audience how over a few months he's making a name for himself and Momma's Soul Food Truck.  Take a listen to find out how this food truck has become so successful in short amount of time.