Careers in the Industry


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810 Meadworks: Modern Mead in New York

We talked to Bryan DeGraw of 810 Meadworks about operating a modern meadery and navigating complicated licensing laws in New York State.

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A Sommelier's Tips for Drinking Wine

From your attitude to your meal, sommelier Chris Horn shares his wine tips for enhancing your experience at wine bars and restaurants.

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Exploring Foodtopia: Why Asheville is a Culinary Destination

Asheville restaurants and chefs are part of Foodtopia. Explore Asheville's nickname for the local culinary community with KaTom.

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Southern Comfort Food at Cotton Patch Cafe

Since 1989, Cotton Patch Cafe has served chicken fried steak and other Southern comfort food at dozens of locations in East Texas and beyond.

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If It’s Autumn, It Must Be Oyster Season

Welcome Autumn with the beginning of oyster season. Guest author Janet S. Moore discusses oysters with The Lobster Trap (Asheville, NC).

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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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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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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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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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Manny Randazzo King Cakes

The Randazzo family has baked some of New Orleans' best king cakes for more than 50 years. Third-generation baker Manny Randazzo carries on the tradition.

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Gelato Brothers Offers an Authentic Gelato Experience

Gelato Brothers offers an authentic gelato experience in East Tennessee that stays true to the dessert's Italian and European roots.

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All About the U.S. Coffee Championships

We talked to baristas, brewers, and roasters who competed in the Knoxville, Tenn., qualifying round of the 2017 U.S. Coffee Championships.

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Captain Muchacho's Food Truck

To get the scoop on what it's like to run a food truck in Knoxville, we talked to Duncan Trout, co-owner of Captain Muchacho's.

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Back to School with Wanda McCown

Knox County Schools Executive Director of Nutrition Wanda McCown explains how cafeteria managers get equipment ready for the new school year.

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Tips from All Occasion Catering's Neal Green

Neal Green's community spirit keeps his company, All Occasion Catering, in the black. Learn about his foodservice journey here.

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Dale Mackey's Market Day Diary

What's a day in the life of a food truck owner like? Follow Dale Mackey's trailer through a day selling fried pies at the farmer's market!

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Alan Pyles, Chef & Owner at Lafayette Inn

Alan Pyles, owner and chef at Virginia's Lafayette Inn & Restaurant, tells KaTom about his keys to success in the hospitality industry.

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Introducing Dale Mackey & The Commissary

Introducing Dale Mackey for The Commissary. Learn about her foodservice journey, tips for running a mobile kitchen, and more.

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Chef Jeffrey DeAlejandro Brings New Concepts to the Old City

Take a look at Chef Jeffrey DeAlejandro's career and find out how he's growing his culinary offerings in Knoxville's Old City.