We're North Shore Specialty Coffee, and we think that life is just better when you're sippin' on somethin'. At a coffee shop, at a brewery, at a distillery, life is all about shared moments, and those that make us obsess over the flavors that go into the cup. We just get to enjoy them. We think that there's something special in the magic of, "Try this," and then the connections that come from that. So think of this like a never ending happy hour or something where we just get to geek out together and talk about flavor and human connection.
Damien Cavicchi: Preserving Institutions, Creating Community
In this episode, host Trey Malone talks with restaurateur Damien Cavicchi about his journey from New Orleans food memories and early restaurant jobs to building a hospitality legacy in Jackson, Mississippi. Damien shares how he and his wife, Mary Sanders, took on Campbell’s Bakery and Hal and Mal’s within months of each other while working to preserve the character of both beloved institutions. He explains the challenges of managing restaurants, bakeries, bars, music venues, and additional revenue streams while maintaining a strong sense of purpose. Most importantly, Damien and Trey reflect on how restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, and music venues create the third spaces where communities connect, celebrate, and find a temporary escape.
11 Sept 2026
Eli Underhill | Circle Hook Distilling: From Commercial Fishing to Craft Spirits
In this episode, host Trey Malone... talks with Eli Underhill, founder of Circle Hook Distilling in Gulfport, Mississippi, about building an award-winning rum distillery rooted in Gulf Coast ingredients and craftsmanship. Eli shares how his background as a boat captain and commercial fisherman led him into distilling, and why rum remains one of the most underserved categories in the spirits industry. He explains the importance of aging, yeast, fresh cane juice, new American oak, and experimentation in creating distinctive rum. Trey and Eli also discuss Circle Hook’s satsuma rum, seasonal production, realistic pricing, and the competition wins that helped put the brand on the map. Along the way, Eli reveals the story behind his agricole-style rum made with Mississippi cane and the cocktail he keeps coming back to: a satsuma sling. This episode is a flavorful conversation about patience, overlooked opportunities, Mississippi makers, and the soul behind a truly original craft brand.
28 Aug 2026
Jack Coleman and Rosedale Distilling: How a DC Lawyer Built a Whiskey Brand on Mississippi History
Host Trey Malone sits down with Jack Coleman, attorney turned distiller and mayor of Rosedale, MS, to talk about how deep Mississippi’s whiskey history runs and how that history became the foundation for Rosedale Distilling Company.
Jack shares the story of Perry Martin, the famous Rosedale bootlegger, plus how he built a modern spirits business around local heritage, historic buildings, and community investment.
We discuss how authenticity drives consumer interest, how a new distillery gets off the ground before its own whiskey is aged, and why Jack believes experience matters as much as the product itself.
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