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The Story of The Speckled Trout with Emily Brinker

The Story of The Speckled Trout with Emily Brinker

Update: 2025-12-01
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When Emily Brinker and her husband opened The Speckled Trout in Blowing Rock, they had no restaurant experience just grit, a love for Appalachian food, and a deep belief in community. In this episode, Emily shares how risk turned into reward, how hospitality became a mission, and why authenticity tastes better than perfection. From wild trout to fresh cocktails and long nights that shaped a dream, this story captures what happens when you say yes before you’re ready and build something real along the way.

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The Story of The Speckled Trout with Emily Brinker

The Story of The Speckled Trout with Emily Brinker

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