The Rise of Chef Isaac Duque: Fusing Music and Culinary, One Pop-up at a Time

In this episode of the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast, host Max Trujillo sits down with Chef Isaac Duque to discuss his unique dining concept, ' Whet ,' which stands for 'We Here Eat Together.' After a spontaneous yet successful pop-up dinner experience in Wake Forest, Chef Isaac reveals his vision of merging food and music to trigger nostalgia and create unforgettable dining experiences. The chef shares his journey from an audio engineer in South Florida to becoming an innovative pop-up dinner host in North Carolina, all while highlighting his love for diverse flavors and community dining. Isaac gives a behind-the-scenes look at his multi-course dinners, featuring dishes like Brazilian cheese bread and duck skewers, and discusses the joys and challenges of creating these unique culinary events. Tune in to hear about his plans for future collaborations and his favorite Thanksgiving traditions, all delivered with the charm and humor of Max's colorful hosting style. The NC F&B Podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Max Trujillo of @Trujillo.Media For inquiries about being a guest, or to sponsor the show, email max@ncfbpodcast.com

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The Rise of Chef Isaac Duque: Fusing Music and Culinary, One Pop-up at a Time is an episode from NC F&B Podcast by Max Trujillo.

This episode is 48:37 long.

This episode was published on Nov 13, 2025.

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