Restaurant Magic's Podcast

Shoe Crazy Wine owner, Gwen Hurt describes how a tragic accident gave birth to her dream of developing the finest wine for her customers.  Owned and operated with her daughter, Brittny, these phenomenal ladies are making their footprint on the wine scene!  And find out...what is a sommelier?

Annabelle Michael of Michael's English Muffins makes quality, fresh homemade English muffins.  Annabelle offers sound advice on opening a business, great advice that she learned from her late father, Michael Comisar owner of the legendary Maisonette, an award winning, 41-consecutive five star French restaurant.  English muffins have never tasted better!

Agus, owner and chef of Poke Burri is all about creativity, poke bowls, and burrito bowls.  Born in Indonesia, he shares his inspirational story on his migration to America, proving with hard work and determination that dreams really do come true!

Owner and chef, Tawonna Bess has been cooking since her grandmother taught her as a young child.  She's serving up the hottest fish and loving every minute of it! Take a listen on how she took a leap of faith to share her cooking talents with the public and the catering world.  

Carmen Settles of Full Street Wings Cafe food truck has a plan and she's executing it! Taught by her father on how to master the grill, Carmen set out to grill the best wings in the Carolinas.  Full Street Wings Cafe brings smiles to everyone blessed to taste Carmen's tasty wings!

Diesha Banner of Toast It Up! explains how she and her co-partner, Shannon started their mobile mixology and bartending services.  They serve events across the Triangle, bringing them the best customer service and unique drinks around town.   #LetThemMixYou!

Former teacher Pat Dawson never gave up on her dream of cooking.  Mrs. Pat shares wisdom and knowledge on how to never give up and how she started her catering business.

Area Marketing Director, Lisa Greene of Zaxby's keeps breaking the glass ceiling.  Amazingly, her influence produces the top performing restaurant franchises in her marketing territory.  Lisa shares the secrets to maintaining success on everything she sets her mind to and how she is a true trailblazer for women.

The Hotness and Sweetly take on 60 of the Triangle's best restaurants serving food and beverage samples.  Who will win?  Hint! The food won.  This festival had live entertainment, chef demonstrations, and fantastic music.  Take a moment and live vicariously through us as we take you through the Thrive NC Food Festival!

Personal Chef Terique Epps of Epps Bistro brings quality ingredients and food directly to your kitchen.  He has worked with famous sports athletes in preparing the finest meals to ensure they meet his clients goals.  Not to mention, Epps Bistro is one of the top caterers in North Carolina.  Chef Terique shares his story on branching out to live his entrepreneur dream.