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.

<ul>
<li>Just Sat producer Kevin Rinker interviews the show host, Max Hines, about what it’s like working in Atlanta’s food and dining space.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>“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.               ”</li>
</ul>
Producer Kevin Rinker sits with Chef Max Hines
Making edible food at <a href="https://www.breakerbreakeratl.com/">Breaker Breaker</a>
Working overtime at <a href="https://www.wabe.org/theboom">wabe.org/justsat</a>
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.

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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.

<ul>
<li>Southern cooking wouldn’t be what it is today had it not been for Edna Lewis</li>
<li>Each year, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stolengoodsatl/">Stolen Goods ATL</a> gets together to hold a dinner in honor of Edna Lewis, a Black chef and cookbook author credited with popularizing southern cuisine.</li>
<li>"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.”</li>
</ul>
 
Enough for seconds at <a href="https://www.wabe.org/theboom">wabe.org/justsat</a>
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.

ft. Members of Stolen Goods ATL

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.

<ul>
<li>Craft beer doesn’t have to be inaccessible</li>
<li>LaTreace Harris found community through beer and has been sharing her love for the drink and the people who make it ever since.</li>
<li>“Beer, to me, is a uniting type of beverage.”</li>
</ul>
 
Chef Max sits with LaTreace Harris.
Make a wish at <a href="https://www.beerygodmother.com/">beerygodmother.com</a>
On draft at <a href="https://www.wabe.org/theboom">wabe.org/justsat</a>
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.

ft. LaTreace Harris AKA The Beery Godmother

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.

<ul>
<li>Finding passion in creativity and business</li>
<li>From farms to sausage making to restaurants, Alexander Sher has a lot on his plate.</li>
<li>“As a human being I am an extrovert’s extrovert.”</li>
</ul>
 
Chef Max sits with entrepreneur Alexander Sher.
Try to keep up with Alex at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/xelanow">instagram.com/xelanow</a>
Farm fresh at <a href="https://www.wabe.org/theboom">wabe.org/justsat</a>
 
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.

ft. Alexander Sher of Stone Mountain Cattle, Bovino After Dark, and more

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.

<ul>
<li>Forget the food, customers are the most important ingredient at Che Butter Jonez</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>“Things don’t be a thing until someone makes it a thing.”</li>
</ul>
Chef Max sits with Malik Rhasaan and Detric Fox-Quinlan at Che Butter Jonez
Keep up to date at <a href="https://www.chebutterjonez.com/">chebutterjonez.com</a>
Fresh off the flat top at <a href="https://www.wabe.org/theboom">wabe.org/justsat</a>
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.

ft. Malik Rhasaan and Detric Fox-Quinlan of Che Butter Jonez

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.

<ul>
<li>Bridging people and cultures through cooking</li>
<li>Arnaldo Castillo didn’t always realize he wanted to cook Peruvian food, but when he finally started, he was cooking from the heart.</li>
<li>“Every day we’re just talking about the food we grew up with.”</li>
</ul>
 
Chef Max sits with Arnaldo Castillo at Tio Lucho’s
Peru meets the Southeast at <a href="https://www.tioluchos.com/">tioluchos.com</a>
Simmering at <a href="https://www.wabe.org/theboom">wabe.org/justsat</a>
 
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.

ft. Arnaldo Castillo of Tio Lucho’s

From kitchens to news rooms, representation matters
Mike 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.com

Fresh of the press 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.

<ul><li>From kitchens to news rooms, representation matters</li><li>Mike Jordan has written about Atlanta since 1997, he’s currently a senior editor at The Atlanta Journal Constitution and leads the Black culture team</li><li>“I really want to see Black writers get into this field.”</li></ul>&nbsp;Chef Max sits with Mike Jordan of the AJC.Read his stuff at <a href="http://www.mikejordanonline.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mikejordanoneline.com</a>Fresh of the press at <a href="https://www.wabe.org/theboom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wabe.org/justsat</a> 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.

ft. Journalist and AJC Senior Editor Mike Jordan

Giving shine to the food of the African Diaspora
Demetrius 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 & Butterfly

Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner at bread-and-butterfly.com

Plated 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.

<ul><li>Giving shine to the food of the African Diaspora</li><li>Demetrius Brown’s menus touch on migration, slavery, colonization, and being a Black person on this planet</li><li>“French food is overrated.”</li></ul>&nbsp;Chef Max sits with Demetrius Brown at Bread &amp; ButterflyServing breakfast, lunch, and dinner at <a href="https://www.bread-and-butterfly.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bread-and-butterfly.com</a>Plated with tweezers at <a href="https://www.wabe.org/theboom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wabe.org/justsat</a>&nbsp;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.

ft. Demetrius Brown of Bread & Butterfly

Be yourself and value relationships
Bryan 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 BBQ

Opening soon at bryanfurmanbbq.com

A 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.

<ul><li>Be yourself and value relationships</li><li>Bryan Furman’s been knocked down more than once, but he’s not done yet</li><li>“Slow money is better than no money.”</li></ul>&nbsp;Chef Max sits with Bryan Furman at Bryan Furman BBQOpening soon at <a href="https://www.bryanfurmanbbq.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bryanfurmanbbq.com</a>A perfect balance of smoke and seasoning at <a href="https://www.wabe.org/theboom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wabe.org/justsat</a>&nbsp;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.

ft. Bryan Furman of Bryan Furman BBQ

Drinks can tell a story and create room for everyone
Keyatta 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 Garden

Visit the garden at asipofparadisegarden.org

Shaken, 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.

<ul><li>Drinks can tell a story and create room for everyone</li><li>Keyatta Mincey Parker runs a bartender’s garden and provides cocktail experiences</li><li>“Everything happens at the bar.”</li></ul>&nbsp;Chef Max sits with Keyatta Mincey Parker at A Sip of Paradise GardenVisit the garden at <a href="https://asipofparadisegarden.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">asipofparadisegarden.org</a>Shaken, not stirred at <a href="https://www.wabe.org/theboom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wabe.org/justsat</a>&nbsp;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.

ft. Keyatta Mincey Parker

A podcast experience that will hit the spot. Just Sat with Maximilian Hines features Atlanta chefs, farmers, mixologists, and everyone else involved in the restaurant industry sharing their stories of opening a new spot, mixing the perfect drink, and those times when everything freezes in the kitchen.

A podcast experience that will hit the spot. Just Sat with Maximilian Hines features Atlanta chefs, farmers, mixologists, and everyone else involved in the restaurant industry sharing their stories of opening a new spot, mixing the perfect drink, and those times when everything freezes in the kitchen.

Just Sat with Maximilian Hines

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