Foodie and the Beast

Foodie and the Beast - July 23, 2023

22 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today’s show:                                                ...

Foodie and the Beast - July 9, 2023

08 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today’s show:                                                ...

Foodie and the Beast - July 2, 2023

01 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today’s show:                                                ...

Foodie and the Beast - June 25, 2023

24 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today’s show:                                               ...

Foodie and the Beast - June 18, 2023

17 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Hosted by Nycci Nellis.  On today’s show: ·        Eileen Vaughn, the general manager at Il Piatto. If you’re a regular listener, you...

Foodie and the Beast - June 11, 2023

10 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today’s show: ·        Tommy Evans, founder and cidermaker, Two Story Chimney Ciderworks. We’re...

Foodie and the Beast - June 4, 2023

03 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Hosted by David Nellis.  On today’s show: ·        Elizabeth Parker, general manager, Lutèce, whose non-alcoholic drinks are thoughtfu...

Foodie and the Beast - May 21, 2023

20 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today’s show: ·        Who doesn’t love Montgomery County? And who doesn’t know about all the...

Foodie and the Beast - May 7, 2023

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today’s show: ·        Who doesn’t love Montgomery County? And who doesn’t know about all the c...

Foodie and the Beast - April 30, 2023

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today’s show: ·        Who doesn’t love Montgomery County? And who doesn’t know about all the c...

Foodie and the Beast - April 9, 2023

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today’s show:·        Heeeeee’s baaaack! Our buddy, Nick Farrell, spirits director for the Neigh...

Foodie and the Beast - April 2, 2023

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today’s show:·        Bo & Ivy just released its limited edition Spring Gin. Co-founder Julia Fl...

Foodie and the Beast - March 19, 2023

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today’s show:·        Marc Rios, creative director of beverages at the Mayflower Hotel. Any beverage...

Foodie and the Beast - March 12, 2023

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today’s show:                                                ...

Foodie and the Beast - March 5, 2023

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today’s show:·         Will Shifrin, director of food and beverage, Marriott Bethesda Downtown, w...

Foodie and the Beast - Feb. 26, 2023

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today’s show:·        Old Town Alexandria’s only hotel and spa, the Lorien is a chic getaway. For ...

Foodie and the Beast - Feb. 19, 2023

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today’s show:·        Brad Parkes, partner at Masq Hard Organic Tea  and Masq Hard Coconut Water, a...

Foodie and the Beast - Feb. 12, 2023

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David Nellis.  On today’s show:·        Stephanie Coppula, director of marketing with the Bethesda Urban Partnership, joins us w...

Foodie and the Beast -Feb. 5, 2023

04 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today’s show:·        Clyde Davis Jr. , North American brand ambassador for the Equiano Rum Company....

Foodie and the Beast - Jan. 29, 2023

28 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today’s show:·        Katie Dandridge of the always elegant Jefferson Hotel, where she runs a terrif...

Foodie and the Beast - Jan. 22, 2023

21 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today’s show: ·        Palestinian pop-up Shababi Chicken teams with Please Bring Chips, the very c...

Foodie and the Beast - Jan. 15, 2023

14 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today’s show:  ·        Crimson Lane Vineyards is a Northern Virginia winery in Fauquier County fo...

Foodie and the Beast - Jan. 8, 2023

08 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Hosted by Nycci Nellis.  On today’s show:  ·        Mary Ann Mohanraj, clinical associate professor of fiction andliterature at the Un...

Foodie and the Beast - Dec. 18, 2022

17 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Jon Krinn, CEO of WineLAIR in the West End, the U.S. outpost of the European WineBANK n...

Foodie and the Beast - Dec. 11, 2022

10 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Phil Greene is back with us. He is an author, cocktail historian, one of the founders of...

Foodie and the Beast - Nov. 13, 2022

12 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • If we say “French desserts,” you probably think “fancy.” And if we say “baking F...

Foodie and the Beast - Nov. 6, 2022

05 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Founded in 1927 as a nine-stool root beer stand in Washington, D.C., Marriott Internationa...

Foodie and the Beast - Oct. 30. 2022

29 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Bill Jensen is co-owner and beverage director of the Tail Up Goat and the Reveler's Hour i...

Foodie and the Beast - Oct. 23, 2022

22 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Think NOBU and you might think world-class sake. And that would be true – but N...

Foodie and the Beast - Oct. 16, 2022

15 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • The Middle Atlantic’s Prestige-Ledroit Distributing Co. offers a huge selection...

Foodie and the Beast - Oct. 9, 2022

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Bodegas Tempore Wines is an independent brand of four organic and vegan wines produced in S...

Foodie and the Beast - Oct. 2, 2022

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: -The Beast is back –the Snalleygaster beast, that is. And the head of that massive monster - literally ...

Foodie and the Beast - Sept. 25, 2022

24 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Taste of Bethesda returns Saturday, Oct. 1 and will bring nearly 40 restaurants and five s...

Foodie and the Beast - Aug. 28, 2022

27 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: miXt Food Hall, located in the heart of Prince George’s County’s Gateway Arts District on ...

Foodie and the Beast - Aug. 14, 2022

13 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Todd Thrasher, an old buddy of ours for 15 years plus, founder of Potomac Distilling Compa...

Foodie and the Beast - Aug. 7, 2022

06 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Bob Wiley, co-owner, Deviation Distilling, known for its use of unique global spices and e...

Foodie and the Beast - July 31, 2022

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Sam Nellis. On today’s show: • Antoine Robert, co-owner of Distilleries et Domaines de Provence. We’re sampling Absinthe ...

Foodie and the Beast - July 24, 2022

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Greg King, brand ambassador for The Glendronach, one of Scotland’s first licensed distil...

Foodie and the Beast - July 17, 2022

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Bottles Wine Garden bills itself as an oasis for wine appreciation – and appreciation fo...

Foodie and the Beast - July 10, 2022

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Arlington’s Buena Vida Gastrolounge reopened a few months back after an extensive renova...

Foodie and the Beast - June 12, 2022

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Established in 1783, the original Fountain Inn served as the first stagecoach stop in ...

Foodie and the Beast - June 5, 2022

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • City-State Brewing in Northeast D.C. opened during the pandemic. You’d think it was no...

Foodie and the Beast - May 15, 2022

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Jake Worth, General Manager at Bar Ivy, joins us. Opening this month in Arlington, ...

Foodie and the Beast - May 1, 2022

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • John Borden, CEO, The Washington Tennis and Education Foundation. The foundation’s missi...

Foodie and the Beast - April 24, 2022

23 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Involved in large scale whiskey events for more than 16 years, David Sweet has owned and m...

Foodie and the Beast - April 10, 2022

09 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • James Simpson, beverage director and partner at Espita, authentic Southern Mexican food an...

Foodie and the Beast - April 3, 2022

02 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Michael Jantz-Moon, co-owner, DC Vegan, and Starla Newman, bar manager, previewing cocktai...

Foodie and the Beast - March 27, 2022

26 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Chef Vic Albisu’s Taco Bamba serves food that is like a narcotic. And Taco Bamba’s beve...

Foodie and the Beast - March 20, 2022

19 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Nationally celebrated as one of Food & Wine magazine’s 10 “Best New Chefs” and on...

Foodie and the Beast - March 13, 2022

12 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • It often is said that wine lists don’t always reflect the diversity of makers from all d...

Foodie and the Beast - March 6, 2022

05 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and so is a live report and cross-continent...

Foodie and the Beast - Feb. 27, 2022

26 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • You’ve seen those beautiful teal wine bottles. That’s Gemma di Luna, (Gem of the...

Foodie and the Beast - Feb. 20, 2022

19 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Kimberly Hall and Tracy Franklin of Sip and Tipple, a membership club offering a curated ...

Foodie and the Beast - Feb. 13, 2022

12 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: The “Savor Bethesda” Restaurant Week takes place Thursday, Feb. 17 through Sunday, February...

Foodie and the Beast - Feb. 6, 2022

05 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Betsy Bonilla, lead bartender at Chef Danny Lledo’s Slate Wine Bar; •...

Foodie and the Beast - Jan. 30, 2022

29 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Beer here! Just in time for the playoffs as they get real serious is really serious BEER! ...

Foodie and the Beast - Jan. 23, 2022

22 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Donna Shore and Colleen Sisk of Lena’s Wood Fired Pizza and The Loft at Lena’s Seasonal...

Foodie and the Beast - Jan. 16, 2022

15 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Nick Schulman, wine director, RPM Italian, a restaurant that is modern in approach and Ital...

Foodie and the Beast - Jan. 9, 2022

08 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • The Watermark Hotel at Tysons is one of the latest and greatest additions to the DC area’...

Foodie and the Beast - Dec. 19, 2021

18 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • The fabulous Ruth Gresser, chef/owner of Pizzeria Paradiso, and the equally fabulous Dia...

Foodie and the Beast - Dec. 12, 2021

11 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Cranes, THE restaurant and sake lounge in the Penn Quarter, takes diners to the intersec...

Foodie and the Beast - Dec. 5, 2021

04 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • J.P. Sabatier, Ralph Brabham and Drew Porterfield. It’s cozy, it’s sophisticated, ...

Foodie and the Beast - Nov. 14, 2021

13 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • RAMW Cocktail Week, represented by two contestants, Shane Mason from Crazy Aunt Helen's a...

Foodie and the Beast - Nov. 7, 2021

06 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Megan Coyle, brand relations manager, The Gallavant Group, on behalf of Rampur Indian Singl...

Foodie and the Beast - Oct. 31, 2021

30 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Phil Guernsey is general manager and beverage director at La Famosa. The all-day ...

Foodie and the Beast - Oct. 17, 2021

16 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • The awesome, annual (except for last year!) Shuck It Festival is back October ...

Foodie and the Beast - Oct. 3, 2021

02 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · John Aggrey, founder of Din-Din, a brilliant response to COVID and a new way t...

Foodie and the Beast - Sept. 25, 2021

25 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Jenay Dougany is the beverage director and general manager at Dupont’s ala, previously A...

Foodie and the Beast - Sept. 19, 2021

18 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Jill Erber, with great wines to preview her Wine and Cheese Dinner. And by the way, this y...

Foodie and the Beast - Aug. 29, 2021

28 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Jennifer Kiendl, bar manager of Magnolia’s at the Mill - in Purcellville, Virginia – ...

Foodie and the Beast - July 25, 2021

24 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • The Washington Post has called Andy Bixby, creative director of beverage at The Imperial, ...

Foodie and the Beast - July 18, 2021

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • You know, the gin and tonic was born in India, but only recently has Indian gin become a h...

Foodie and the Beast - July 11, 2021

10 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • The British West Indies Trading Company, a woman-owned beverage concern, is run by a famil...

Foodie and the Beast - June 27, 2021

26 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Jeremy Ross is beverage director and general manager of Tiki Thai, a Reston restaurant of...

Foodie and the Beast - June 20, 2021

19 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Need a cure? Deb Schaffer, founder of Enchanted Botanicals, is a spiritual herbalist; •...

Foodie and the Beast - June 13, 2021

12 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: Prime Roots is a woman-led, alternative meat company based in Berkeley, California. The compan...

Foodie and the Beast - June 6, 2021

05 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Nara Ya is a neo-traditional Japanese concept at the District Wharf. What makes it e...

Foodie and the Beast - May 2, 2021

01 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Like the most successful dating apps, the Happied app connects people interes...

Foodie and the Beast - April 25, 2021

24 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Estebe Salgado is president and owner of Tradewinds Specialty Imports, an import and ...

Foodie and the Beast - April 18, 2021

17 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Paul Dahm, once of Brainfood, has launched an online biz that offers wines not a...

Foodie and the Beast - April 11, 2021

10 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Wesley Mannings, owner off Sui Generis Cocktailers, born during the Covid Summer of 2020 a...

Foodie and the Beast - March 14, 2021

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • The Shilling Canning Company is excited to launch the Bold but Bubbly program in honor of ...

Foodie and the Beast - March 7, 2021

06 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • DC Sake Co’s Reiko Hirai has a mission: to find and connect with sake lovers in the D.C...

Foodie and the Beast - Feb. 28, 2021

27 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Maxwell in the Navy Yard is celebrating its first anniversary. Joining us to ce...

Foodie and the Beast - Feb. 14, 2021

13 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Jonathan Bardzik is a storyteller, cook and author. Starting with his first live cooking ...

Foodie and the Beast - Jan. 24, 2021

23 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: January 26 is International Sous Vide Day, when we celebrate not just the birthday of Dr. Bru...

Foodie and the Beast - Jan. 17, 2021

16 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Julie Peterson of the Marq Wine Group on the wines of Georgia; • True Neapolitan pizza ...

Foodie and the Beast - Jan. 10, 2021

10 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Zachary Patterson, founder of the Umbrella Hospitality Group as well as the Melrose Umbrel...

Foodie and the Beast - Dec. 13, 2020

12 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Blood Sweat Tears Vodka’s Umberto Luchini, the founder and proprie...

Foodie and the Beast - Nov.15, 2020

14 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Today we were joined by Mitch Berliner & Deb Moser of Central Farm Markets who had plenty of good info about l...

Foodie and the Beast - Nov. 8, 2020

07 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • John Snedden, RAMW Board Member and proprietor of Rocklands Barbeque ...

Foodie and the Beast - Oct. 31, 2020

31 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • As a financial consultant, Umber Ahmad typically spent her days counseling people ...

Foodie and the Beast - Oct. 18, 2020

17 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Grand Cata, recently voted one of America's 50 Best Wine Retailers, has opened its...

Foodie and the Beast - Oct. 11, 2020

10 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • D.C.’s Anxo cidery and tasting room is the brainchild of restaurant veterans Sam Fitz, R...

Foodie and the Beast - Oct. 4, 2020

03 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Sid Dilwari, master distiller at D.C.’s Filibuster Distillery, joins to chat about survi...

Foodie and the Beast - Sept. 13, 2020

12 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Two RAMMY Beer Program of the Year nominees, the Roofers’ Union and the Sweetwater Taver...

Foodie and the Beast - Aug. 30, 2020

29 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Mitch Berliner and Deb Moser of Central Farm Markets; • Co-owner Jennifer M...

Foodie and the Beast - Aug. 9, 2020

08 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Chef/owner Jon Krinn of Clarity in Vienna is an old and good friend. And we’re delighted...

Foodie and the Beast - July 12, 2020

11 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Sebastian Zutant of Primrose, RAMMY Nominee, Wine Program of the Year; • William Asied...

Foodie and the Beast - - June 21, 2020

27 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Alonzo Freeman at The Royal – RAMMY Nominee for Cocktail Program of the Year – is mixin...