Restaurant Magic's Podcast

Vivian's Soul Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Husband and wife team, Jerome and Briana Smallwood explain how their dream of opening a restaurant turned into a reality.  Vivian's Soul Food motto is "Food for the Soul".  Take a listen on how this family owned restaurant is bringing the soul food flavor and love to Cedar Rapids!  An awesome story on how hard work truly pays off!

Off the Hook Seafood and More in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Chef Corey and his wife Loniesha are cooking exquisite seafood dishes that are OFF THE HOOK! Chef Corey has been featured on the Food Network, his wife, Loniesha takes time to explain how they got from a food truck to owning two highly successful restaurants.  And she shares intel on their top secret dessert: Kool-Aid Pickles! Yummmy!

Midway Community Kitchen in Chapel Hill, North Carolina (Part 2)

Continuing with their cooking adventure with Chef Teresa Fox, The Hotness and Sweetly have fun with hands on cooking at The Midway Community Kitchen during Latin night.  Of course, Sweetly does all the cooking and The Hotness does all the eating!  Great learning, awesome fun, and find out how Sweetly makes the vegetables "sweat."

Midway Community Kitchen with Chef Teresa Fox in Chapel Hill, North Carolina (Part 1)

Midway Community Kitchen is a place where people come to learn all about food.  This fabulous place offers wonderful cooking classes and fantastic food experiences.  Executive Chef and Culinary Food Instructor, Teresa Fox, reflects on what it takes to follow your passion and how she became a renowned chef in North Carolina.  And Chef Fox explains what is a Sommelier (hint) it's all about the wine!

Karobean Kitchen in Hartford, Connecticut

Chef Tai is a true chef and restaurant entrepreneur.  He shares how he learned his awesome culinary skills from his beloved Grandmother and brings cutting edge food bar concepts to all his restaurants.  His knowledge is quite inspiring for those interested in opening their own restaurants.  Hartford, Connecticut has it going on with Chef Tai on the scene!

The Chicken Hut in Durham, North Carolina

Proudly serving and supporting the Durham community since 1957, The Chicken Hut owner, Tre Tapp explains how he manages to continue his parents vision.  In business for over 68 years, The Chicken Hut restaurant is one of the longest established African-American owned businesses in Durham, North Carolina.  Mr. Tapp shares the secret to his success: Faith, Family, and Fried Chicken.

Terra Vita Food & Drink Festival in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

This Fall Fete had edibles from more than 40 exceptional chefs and artisan from across the great state of North Carolina and featured more than 40 beverages from around the globe.  Those participating in the festival included: Queen George's Ginger, Chocolatay Confections, Urban Street Eats, The Catch, Saltbox Seafood, Green Valley Grille & Print Works Bistro, Mission Pizza, Joe VanGogh Coffee Rosters, and DeMaison Wine.

Kountry Kitchen in Indianapolis, Indiana

Kountry Kitchen Soul Food Place has been serving some of the best soul food in The Mid Western Region.  Co-owner Cynthia Wilson shares the secret to the longevity (20+ years) and success of this restaurant gem in Indianapolis...where celebrities go to eat their famous catfish, collard greens, neck bones, and top of the line desserts.

Joyce and Family Restaurant in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina

Mrs. Joyce explains how against all odds, her buffet restaurant continues to be a success.  The home-style cooking of Joyce and Family Restaurant showcases the best of Fuquay Varina.  Customers love Joyce and go through great lengths to support her, take a moment to listen to this interview and you will find out why Joyce is so BLESSED!

Brown Shuga Soul Food Truck in Boise, Idaho

Chef Yvonne Anderson-Thomas has put Mountain Home and Boise, Idaho on the map.  She cooks with heart and soul while bringing Southern-style cuisine direct to customers via her food trucks and catering business.  Smoked turkey legs, barbecue chicken, and jambalaya are some of her signature dishes.  Listen how she found her passion for cooking.