Interview Spotlights


The Kentucky Bourbon Trail's Official Tasting Glass Icon
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail's Official Tasting Glass

Thanks to Libbey and the Kentucky Distillers' Association, you can now enjoy your American spirit in an official bourbon tasting glass.

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Enjoy Authentic Poutine from the American Poutine Co.

The American Poutine Co. (Arizona) lets Americans and Canadian transplants enjoy authentic fries, cheese curds, and gravy, with a twist.

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Blending Health and Happiness at Vida Pour Tea

Vida Pour Tea (Greensboro, N.C.) owner Sarah Chapman encourages customers to take care of themselves with a cup of custom-blended tea.

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Master Butcher William Carithers & Willy's Butcher Shop

Willy's Butcher Shop brings an old world craft to a trendy new district. KaTom explores the journey of this entrepreneur's business launch.

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HAERFEST Coffee

HAERFEST Coffee is a uniquely purposed coffee roaster that brings inclusivity and prosperity to the coffee industry.

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Stay Golden in Music City

Stay Golden, a Nashville-based coffee company, uses FETCO brewers to set new coffee standards for retail customers and wholesale partners.

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Laotian Culture & Cuisine at Sticky Rice Cafe

At Knoxville's Sticky Rice Cafe, the Sikarng family blends traditional Lao culture and cuisine with a modern restaurant experience.

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Food with Friends of Literacy

Friends of Literacy brings adult education classes to Knoxville, utilizing local restaurants to spread awareness and garner support.

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Little Guatemala: Coffee, Chocolate, and Community

The Ramazzini family hopes Little Guatemala will give the residents of Morganton, N.C., a place to celebrate Guatemalan food and culture.

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Soul Good: Faith-based Foodservice Cooks Up Hope for the Future

KaTom covers what's on the menu for Knoxville's new faith-based restaurant, Soul Good. Learn the story behind this unique local eatery.

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Appalachian Food with Fred Sauceman

Appalachian food has influenced cuisine beyond the mountains and hills of its origins. Learn more about it from expert Fred Sauceman.

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Fred Sauceman on Writing

Fred Sauceman shares his experiences writing on food and culture, offering advice for those hoping to tell the stories of the culinary world.

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John Phillips, Craftsman

John Phillips, the craftsman behind Phillips Forged, tells us how he found his passion for handcrafted knives and what's next for his brand.

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The Human Behind the Mask

Photographer Lindsay Kreighbaum documented California essential foodservice workers and the food & beverage industry during COVID-19.

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Rancho Gordo's Heirloom Beans

Rancho Gordo strived to keep up with the rising demand for heirloom beans during COVID-19, supporting workers in the U.S. and Mexico.

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Native American Frybread with Emerson Frybread

Frybread can now be found everywhere from powwows to food trucks. Learn about its history and popularity with Emerson Frybread.

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Meet Stacy Brown, the Chicken Salad Chick

Stacy Brown turned a humble chicken salad concept into a restaurant franchise with more than 70 locations across the Southeast.

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Sticky Rice & Bubble Tea

The Sticky Rice Cafe brings bubble tea, Laotian food, and more to the Knoxville area. Learn about the history of boba and why it's popular.

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Molasses, Sugar, and the Sweet Truth

Molasses is a co-product of cane and beet sugar refining. Learn more about this runoff syrup's life cycle, from harvest to crystallization.

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Artistry Meets Craftsmanship at Phillips Forged

John Phillips, owner of the handcrafted knife brand Phillips Forged, tells KaTom about turning simple kitchen tools into unique showpieces.

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Collecting Kitchen History

Kitchen equipment is usually pretty utilitarian, but for some who see the beauty in antique pieces, collecting them is a beloved hobby.

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Cheese to Please

For the owners of The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen, cheesy perfection required life savings, award-winning recipes, and determination.

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Catering to the Community

Joe Thompson of Crisp Catering responded to the pandemic by providing the Sacramento area with freshly prepared meals – delivered for free.

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Fred Sauceman on His Career

Fred Sauceman has shared the stories of Appalachian food and culture during his career in radio, literature, and academia.