Fried Green Tomatoes Alert! The Hotness and Sweetly share exciting highlights from dining at Poppyseed Market Restaurant in North Carolina. From the hot honey cornbread to the best fried green tomatoes served with pimento cheese - it was a fun night to remember! High quality food with fantastic flavors...what a fantastic experience at Poppyseed Market!

The Hotness and her colleague, A.J. travel to Florence on a nine day trip. They chronicle their daily dining and travel excursions from the Medici palaces to the vineyards of Tuscany. Each day is full of eating and sharing the beauty of their adventures in Florence, Italy. Listen and enjoy the adventure! Ciao!

Let Sammy's Sliders silde into your belly! Culinary artist Sammy Gianopoulos (Chef Sammy G.) and his partner, entrepreneur Sam Ballas have put their business and food acumen together to create legendary sliders and talk of the town milkshakes. Both gentlemen share information on:

• How high quality ingredients elevates their dishes
• Running a successful franchise and the importance of community connection
• The delicious Sammy's Sauce and Omg Cookie Butter Crunch Milkshakes

Also...thinking of starting a franchise? This episode is for you! Listen to two Sammy's on one podcast! What a treat.

Enjoy!

The Hotness and her associate, Jada Kay eat their way through Vegas checking out the hottest spots! (no pun intended) From crab boils, oxtail tacos, and delicious desserts along the strip - there was no stopping us. Cronuts! Jumbo shrimp stuffed with crab! Lemon Pepper Wings - the best in Vegas! Listen to find out about these great restaurants!

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 Restaurant shares 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!