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!

Chef Jheramie brings a taste of Memphis to the Midwest! His unique flavors keep customers coming back for more of his secret sauce.  Chef Jheramie's determination to see his dream accomplished is an inspiration to many people.  Listen to his story and find out how you can support his delicious talents and vision of Gifted Hands!

Chef DeMario is back! He joined The Hotness and Sweetly for an interview last year in April 2020 to share how he started his food truck business.  Now it's 2021 and Chef DeMario has managed to open a thriving restaurant in Garner, North Carolina.  From a food truck to a restaurant...how did Chef DeMario do it during a pandemic?  Listen to his amazing story and words of wisdom!

"Kane Get Enough!" That's what everyone says after tasting Erica's food.  Erica is only 23 years old and she is making waves on the food scene.  She does it all: selling delicious plates, being a personal chef, and catering in Charlotte and the Raleigh-Durham area.  Listen to Erica's story on how she stepped out on faith and introduced to the world to:  Kane Get Enough!

2020 will be a year to remember.  The Hotness and Sweetly catch up on what they have been up during the fall and winter of 2020.  Life happens fast, it's all about how you respond which ensures that you will come out on top. Happy New Year! And thank you all for your support!

Part Two continuation of The Hotness and Sweetly Mid Year Review of 2020.  What does the future hold for The Hotness and Sweetly?  This Restaurant Magic is just the beginning of their adventure.

Wow! What a year? The Hotness and Sweetly reflect on their past interviews during 2020.  Even during the pandemic, they wanted to bring the audience stories of businesses who have managed to thrive during challenging times.  So grateful to all who spent time sharing their insightful knowledge on how to be successful!

There's not enough time in the day for Mr. Wilbert Jeffries of Jeffries Farm.  He does it all...farming, landscaping, mechanic, builder, butcher, ministry, etc.  Wilbert shares his story of how he began farming and growing eggplants- white and green eggplants that is for distributors around the country,  If you're interested in farming, listen to Wilbert's story as he explains how RafiUsa.org and the NRC helped his vision of farming.

Carolyn is the produce, meat, and seafood merchandiser of Weaver Street Market located in North Carolina. She's worked for Weaver Street since 2002, starting as a clerk in the produce department and worked her way up to become the head buyer over several departments in the whole co-op.  Weaver Street Market has wholesome delicious, healthy, organic, non-gmo's food available to customers in-store or via online for locals.  What is a co-op and how does it work?  Listen to Carolyn's story and...

DeMario's Classic Catering slogan is "Food so good, make ya wanna slap your brains out!" It's an authentic American catering company that offers outstanding BBQ meat.  Chef DeMario is committed to serving customer's quality service and delicious food via his food truck.  He's been cooking for over forty years and now have plans to open a DeMario's Classic Catering restaurant in the White Oak shopping center in Garner, North Carolina this summer.

Chicago native, Chantel Johnson made the move to be "off the grid" to raise chickens, pigs, and turkeys in North Carolina.  Customers who purchase meats from Off Grid in Color can taste the love Chantel gives her animals.  She takes pride in raising each chicken, pig, and turkey to fulfill their purpose and loves doing so!  How does a city girl decide to become a country girl?  Listen to Chantel's story!

Did someone say chocolate dipped cheesecake on a stick? Owner and chef, Nicole McIntyre shares helpful tips and information on running a successful business while serving wonderful and delicious desserts all across the Tarheel state.  Listen to her story on how Nicole and her husband began living the American dream. Cocoa Forte Desserts delivers within North Carolina, provides corporate catering, and has a dessert truck! What more can you ask for?  Cupcakes, chocolate covered strawberries,...

How does Oak City Pizza serve the best pizza in Garner, North Carolina?  Steven, the owner and chef of the restaurant had a vision and did not stop until it became a reality.  He makes his own dough, creates his own sauces and special ingredients.  His mission is to prepare and serve the highest quality of food.  Wood fired pizzas, calzones, pastas, and sandwiches...and it all taste delicious.  Listen to his amazing story!

Jolly's Food Truck is not just about soul food.  Owner Chef James is a specialized trained chef that takes his food truck and catering services all over!  Chef James proudly boasts that Jolly's Catering and Events has the best chicken wings in the Triangle. Say what?! He is serious about his flavor and will be happy to cater business & athletic events, weddings, birthdays, and festivals.  Chef James has an amazing story.  His food will certainly make you smile.

Thanks to her mother, Mariluz Peterson started cooking when she was just ten years old.  She knows how prepare true, authentic Puerto Rican cuisines.  It's no surprise that Sweetly has declared Mama Luz Cafe's empanadas the best in town! 

We had a wonderful year and it's always fun taking a moment to look back on all the fun we had interviewing our guests!  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

James Davis, the founder of Milestones Culinary Institute has a platform to give those in need a second chance.  This culinary institute trains the next generation of chefs who are beginning their careers in the culinary industry.  Listen to our interview on how the Milestones Culinary Institute gives hope for better tomorrows.

Hannah Popish, owner of Poppysol offers many products that can be used to heal the body using plants.  Hannah personally develops unique tea blends, body balms, bath salts, and holistic tincture creations using ingredients from her farm.  It all organic too!  Listen to her story and find out how natural herbs can heal your body.

She's only 11 years old but Tamia is already living her entrepreneurial dream.  Baking delicious cupcake desserts is her passion and she is so happy to share her creative talent with customers.  Listen to Tamia explain the importance of family support and never giving up.  Way to go Tamia!

Candie has all the sweets and treats...cupcakes, cakes, cake pops, pound cakes, brownies, cookies, rice krispy treats, cheesecake bars, muffins, breads, and candy apples! When Candie decided to start her own business, it wasn't easy but she kept going to live her dream to bring sweets to everyone.  Listen to how she accomplished her goal and how it's important to never give up on your vision!