Just Sat with Maximilian Hines

Just Sat producer Kevin Rinker interviews the show host, Max Hines, about what it’s like working in Atlanta’s food and dining space. Despite how brutal the industry can be, Max stays in it because it continues to push his abilities and because he’s found family there. “It could be tuna helper but if you made it and you made it with care and you made it for me, like, I’m going to appreciate that meal.               ” Producer Kevin Rinker sits with Chef Max Hines Making edible food at Breaker Breaker Working overtime at wabe.org/justsat This episode of Just Sat with Maximilian Hines was produced by Kevin Rinker and Maximilian Hines. Original music from Micah Freeman. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southern cooking wouldn’t be what it is today had it not been for Edna Lewis Each year, Stolen Goods ATL gets together to hold a dinner in honor of Edna Lewis, a Black chef and cookbook author credited with popularizing southern cuisine. "Everybody’s always giving Julia Child so much credit, or Alice Waters so much credit, or James Beard so much credit, but here in the South, in Atlanta, we give it the most high to Edna Lewis.”   Enough for seconds at wabe.org/justsat This episode of Just Sat with Maximilian Hines was produced by Kevin Rinker and Maximilian Hines. Original music from Micah Freeman. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craft beer doesn’t have to be inaccessible LaTreace Harris found community through beer and has been sharing her love for the drink and the people who make it ever since. “Beer, to me, is a uniting type of beverage.”   Chef Max sits with LaTreace Harris. Make a wish at beerygodmother.com On draft at wabe.org/justsat This episode of Just Sat with Maximilian Hines was produced by Kevin Rinker and Maximilian Hines. Original music from Micah Freeman. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finding passion in creativity and business From farms to sausage making to restaurants, Alexander Sher has a lot on his plate. “As a human being I am an extrovert’s extrovert.”   Chef Max sits with entrepreneur Alexander Sher. Try to keep up with Alex at instagram.com/xelanow Farm fresh at wabe.org/justsat   This episode of Just Sat with Maximilian Hines was produced by Kevin Rinker and Maximilian Hines. Original music from Micah Freeman. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forget the food, customers are the most important ingredient at Che Butter Jonez Malik and Detric drove nine hours to Florida to buy the food truck that would become Che Butter Jonez, the rest is years of hard work. “Things don’t be a thing until someone makes it a thing.” Chef Max sits with Malik Rhasaan and Detric Fox-Quinlan at Che Butter Jonez Keep up to date at chebutterjonez.com Fresh off the flat top at wabe.org/justsat This episode of Just Sat with Maximilian Hines was produced by Kevin Rinker and Maximilian Hines. Original music from Micah Freeman. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bridging people and cultures through cooking Arnaldo Castillo didn’t always realize he wanted to cook Peruvian food, but when he finally started, he was cooking from the heart. “Every day we’re just talking about the food we grew up with.”   Chef Max sits with Arnaldo Castillo at Tio Lucho’s Peru meets the Southeast at tioluchos.com Simmering at wabe.org/justsat   This episode of Just Sat with Maximilian Hines was produced by Kevin Rinker and Maximilian Hines. Original music from Micah Freeman. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From kitchens to news rooms, representation mattersMike Jordan has written about Atlanta since 1997, he’s currently a senior editor at The Atlanta Journal Constitution and leads the Black culture team“I really want to see Black writers get into this field.” Chef Max sits with Mike Jordan of the AJC.Read his stuff at mikejordanoneline.comFresh of the press at wabe.org/justsatThis episode of Just Sat with Maximilian Hines was produced by Kevin Rinker and Maximilian Hines. Original music from Micah Freeman. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giving shine to the food of the African DiasporaDemetrius Brown’s menus touch on migration, slavery, colonization, and being a Black person on this planet“French food is overrated.” Chef Max sits with Demetrius Brown at Bread & ButterflyServing breakfast, lunch, and dinner at bread-and-butterfly.comPlated with tweezers at wabe.org/justsat This episode of Just Sat with Maximilian Hines was produced by Kevin Rinker and Maximilian Hines. Original music from Micah Freeman. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Be yourself and value relationshipsBryan Furman’s been knocked down more than once, but he’s not done yet“Slow money is better than no money.” Chef Max sits with Bryan Furman at Bryan Furman BBQOpening soon at bryanfurmanbbq.comA perfect balance of smoke and seasoning at wabe.org/justsat This episode of Just Sat with Maximilian Hines was produced by Kevin Rinker and Maximilian Hines. Original music from Micah Freeman. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drinks can tell a story and create room for everyoneKeyatta Mincey Parker runs a bartender’s garden and provides cocktail experiences“Everything happens at the bar.” Chef Max sits with Keyatta Mincey Parker at A Sip of Paradise GardenVisit the garden at asipofparadisegarden.orgShaken, not stirred at wabe.org/justsat This episode of Just Sat with Maximilian Hines was produced by Kevin Rinker and Maximilian Hines. Original music from Micah Freeman. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.