Restaurant Magic's Podcast

The Hotness and Sweetly return to The Oak to celebrate their TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY! What an achievement to accomplish, we were more than happy to partake in the celebration feast! Deviled eggs, macaroni and cheese, bourbon beef sliders, tuna tartar, and mouth-watering desserts! Have a listen and be sure to visit The Oak!

Only twenty-four years old, Chef Chris Freed is making an impression in the culinary world. He is the Head Chef at Wye Hill Hospitality Restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina and one of 2023 Best Chef Winner's at North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association Event. During our interview:

• Chris offers important advice to up and coming chefs.
• Explains the secret ingredient “smart butter” of the award-winning dish at the NCRLA Chef Showdown Contest
• Shares that the great Wye Hill Brewery team won a gold medal for their Luminous Beings Beer
• What is Sippin’ Santa at Wye Hill?

Plus tickets are now available for 2024 New Year's Eve on the Hill Event! Get your tickets now!

Adenah Bayoh, entrepreneur and co-founder of Cornbread Farm to Soul Restaurantshares the inspiring story of turning dreams into reality after meeting partner Zadie Smith. Voted Best Fried Chicken in Brooklyn! Voted Best Cornbread in New York City! Cornbread Farm to Soul Restaurant is on a mission to impact the community through food and love. With New Jersey locations in Maplewood, Newark, and Montclair plus Brooklyn, New York - there's no stopping these ladies! Not to mention, Adenah gives insights on their wonderful sister-restaurant, Brick City Vegan.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Well in this case Frozen Custard! Goodberry's recently celebrated 35 years in Raleigh, North Carolina. This homemade frozen custard has a special place in ice cream lovers heart. Known for their quality ingredients: fresh milk, fresh cream, eggs, honey, and pure cane sugar - The Hotness and guest, Shaunie discuss their love aka obsession with Goodberry's. Enjoy!

This Grand Finale Chef Showdown was held at the Pavilion at Angus Barn in Raleigh, North Carolina. The best savory dishes, desserts, cocktails, and mocktails from 25 chef finalists from NC were served with happiness. This chef showdown will go down in history as one of the best food festivals! Great jobs chefs and mixologists! The Hotness and Sweetly thoroughly enjoyed this event. Not to mention the bonus tour of the Angus Barn given by radio personality, Kitty Kinnin! This night was truly a blast, can't wait until next year!

Death and Taxes in one of AC (Ashley Christensen) fine-dining Restaurants that was a James Beard Award finalist.  The Hotness and special guest, Shaunie discuss the unique wood-fire cooking dishes with a southern twist. On the menu: Roasted NC oysters, Delicious golden beet salad, Dry-aged long-island strip, and MORE! Bon Appetit!!  

What happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas! The Hotness and special guest host, Troy Williams from Start From Scratch Podcast discuss their Gordon Ramsay restaurant and blackout dining experience.

The Oak restaurant is one of Raleigh's best gems on the scratch kitchen scene.    In addition to being one of the top bourbon bars in town, the food is quite outstanding and delicious.  Listen to The Hotness and Sweetly review the Shrimp and Grits, 5-Star Nachos, and the "Drop the Mike" Bread Pudding dessert.

The Hotness and Sweetly decide to walk on wide healthy side...salads!  Chopt salad's offer a wide variety of customized salads, bowls, and wraps.  Healthy eating and wonderful salads all in one!  Check out our review of Chopt!

The Hotness and Sweetly begin a new adventure of reviewing food! Who's in the mood for Mexican food?! Torchy's Tacos will satisfy your craving...tacos, queso, corn, and rice.  Hear what we have to say about this new restaurant taking Raleigh by storm!