Foodie and the Beast

Foodie and the Beast - Jan. 12, 2019

12 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: Sous vide, which means “under vacuum” in French, is the process of vacuum-sealing food in...

Foodie and the Beast - Dec. 8, 2019

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talk about delicious shows! This week’s Foodie and the Beast had something for every taste bud. First, we were joined by chef extraordinaire and in...

Foodie and the Beast - Nov. 24, 2019

24 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Butter Chicken Company, Bombay Street Food Butter Chicken Company, a fast casual concept, o...

Foodie and the Beast - Nov. 17, 2019

17 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Jeff & Jill Erber of Cheesetique to talk opening new space in Shirlington ; ...

Foodie and the Beast - Nov. 10, 2019

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our annual, holiday gift-giving show never fails to deliver, and this year was no different. So, if you’re still searching for the ideal gift for th...

Foodie and the Beast - Nov. 3, 2019

03 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Ashley Rose Young, Ph.D. of the American Food History Project of the Smithsonian’s Nat...

Foodie and the Beast - Oct. 27, 2019

27 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

• Steve Bashore, Director of Trades, George Washington’s Mount Vernon – LOTS GOING ON THERE IN COMING WEEKS , INCLUDING THE new George Washingto...

Foodie and the Beast - Oct. 20, 2019

20 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • NanoSalad is a new “wholesome hack” to help you Eat Better Fast. IT’S A Zero-...

Foodie and the Beast - Oct. 13, 2019

13 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Daniel Kramer is the managing partner and co-founder of Duke’s Grocery, Duke’s Counte...

Foodie and the Beast - Oct. 6, 2019

06 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: o celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn, doing the plant burger thing in a big way; ...

Foodie and the Beast - Sept. 29, 2019

29 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Knightsbridge Group CEO Ashok Bajaj and … breaking news … his new executive...

Foodie and the Beast - Sept. 22, 2019

28 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • cold and flu season is coming and though your mom may not be able to take care ...

Foodie and the Beast - September 22, 2019

22 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Cold and flu season is coming and though your mom may not be able to take care of you, Val Zweig from Prescription Chicken can help. Chef/Owner Danny ...

Foodie and the Beast - Sept. 15, 2019

15 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • food festival impresario Greg Nivens of the Trigger Agency, in with news of his ...

Foodie and the Beast-September 8, 2019

08 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sunday, September 8, 2019 was our annual, “Be good by doing good” show, featuring area nonprofits and the great events they’re hosting around th...

Foodie and the Beast - Aug.25, 2019

25 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • James Beard-nominated 2018 RAMMY Chef of the Year Amy Brandwein, executive chef and owner...

Foodie and the Beast - Aug. 18, 2019

18 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • There’s an event coming up that deserves your attention. It will bring together a panel ...

Foodie and the Beast - July 28 2019

28 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Shizu Okusa, the Founder & CEO of Wellthy & Co, a family of direct-to-consumer wel...

Foodie and the Beast - July 14, 2019

14 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Sam Nellis. On today’s show: • Talented chef Eric Adjepong – a season 16 finalist on “Top Chef” - and his w...

Foodie and the Beast - June 30, 2019

30 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Gayle Galbraith is the co-founder and owner of the Federal Brewing Company in Fed...

Foodie and the Beast - June 23, 2019

23 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • The 37th Annual RAMMY Awards Gala will be held Sunday, June 30 at the Walter E. Washingto...

Foodie and the Beast - June 9, 2019

09 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Paul Cullen, former bassist for Bad Company, now celebrity chef, is with us. Last year al...

Foodie and the Beast - May 19, 2019

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Megan Robbins moved to the D.C. area this past February to join The Canopy by Hilton hote...

Foodie and the Beast - May 5, 2019

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • World Central Kitchen is the non-profit organization founded by Chef José Andrés to leve...

Foodie and the Beast - April 28, 2019

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • You know spring is here when our first guest is in the studio! Greg ...

Foodie and the Beast - April 14, 2019

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • EMP 180 Weight Loss, whose staff provides nutrient-rich foods and to...

Foodie and the Beast - April 7, 2019

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Talk about visiting the four corners of the earth for good food and drink. On our show were award-winning Kaz Okoc...

Foodie and the Beast - March 31, 2019

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; • Elise Museles is a certified eating psychology and nutrition expert, creator of the Food S...

Foodie and the Beast - March 24, 2019

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; Chef Doug Psaltis has worked in some of the world’s most prestigious kitchens and, along the...

Foodie and the Beast - March 10, 2019

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; • Andrew Dana of Timber Pizza and Call Your Mother fame is reopening the Supper Club at Call...

Foodie and the Beast - March 3, 2019

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; • It’s time once again for Fairfax Restaurant Week! Great eats and libations at fixed pri...

Foodie and the Beast - Feb. 24, 2019

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; • Less than 4% of the federal government’s funding for cancer research is goes toward pedi...

Foodie and the Beast - Feb. 17, 2019

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; • I Ricchi is D.C.’s legendary, award-winning, nowhere-does real-Italian-food-better rest...

Foodie and the Beast - Feb. 10, 2019

10 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; • Jill Erber of Ballston’s Cheesetique, which is the go-to neighborhood spot for fine ch...

Foodie and the Beast - Feb. 3, 2019

27 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; • You know his great restaurant in Shaw, Kyrisan. Now Tim Ma has a new place to add to it, ...

Foodie and the Beast - Jan. 27, 2019

27 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; As Homer Simpson famously says, “uhmmm…donuts!” Nothing’s better. That’s why we’v...

Foodie and the Beast - Jan,. 20, 2019

20 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. –– January 26 is International Sous Vide Day. This precision cooking technique ensures exact temperature co...

Foodie and the Beast - Jan. 6, 2019

06 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: –– • nutritionist Kara Carter on a diet-free approach called “intuitive eating;” •...

Foodie and the Beast - Dec. 9, 2018

09 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: –– • Mauricio Fraga-Rosenfeld has closed Matè and opened Susheria, a “casual-glam”...

Foodie and the Beast - Dec.2, 2018

02 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: –– • Kathleen Overman is director of connection with CUREATE, a mission-driven firm wit...

Foodie and the Beast - Nov. 18, 2018

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Foodie and the Beast was a classic, filled with amazing eats, cocktails …CHAMPAGNE! … and, what else, beauty tips (go figure!). Joining u...

It's been 10 years already?

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Foodie and the Beast celebrated 10th anniversary on Federal News Network's airwaves with a live, 2-hour remote broadcast from Neighborhood Restaurant ...

Foodie and the Beast - Nov. 4, 2018

04 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Peter Greenberg, a multiple Emmy-winning investigative reporter and producer, America’s...

Foodie and the Beast - Oct. 28, 2018

28 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Between 1939 and 2015, Montgomery County lost 71 percent of its farmland. That loss was slo...

Foodie and the Beast - Oct. 14, 2018

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Wharf is D.C.’s hot, new meeting place, with dazzling water views, spectacular new restaurants, year-round entertainment, and waterside style al...

Foodie and the Beast - Sept. 30, 2018

30 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Bresca is a neighborhood restaurant on 14th St. that is anything but neighborhood. The re...

Foodie and the Beast - Sept. 23, 2018

23 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Ashok Bajaj has done it again – the restaurateur with the Midas touch – the man behind...

Foodie and the Beast - Sept.. 16, 2018

16 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Lotsa fun to report from Foodie and the Beast this week!  Guests include Andrew Court, Executive Chef at the fabulo...

Foodie and the Beast: Let's go vegan!

09 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Foodie and the Beast is vegan! In with us is repeat guest Erica Meier, founder and executive director of Compassion Over Killing (COK and founder of w...

Foodie and the Beast - Aug. 19, 2018

26 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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Foodie and the Beast - Aug. 26, 2018

26 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • In a city of a thousand and one pizza places, how does one achieve superstar status? Andre...

Foodie and the Beast - August 5, 2018

05 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Joining us are Chef Troy Knapp of the Michelin-starred, Blue Duck Tavern in DC’s Park Hyatt Hotel, in to talk ...

Foodie and the Beast - July 29, 2018

29 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: This show is awash in thought provoking topics info AND lotsa liquid refreshment. Guests incl...

Foodie and the Beast - July 22, 2018

22 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Joining us are: The Urban Butcher, Cuban-born chef Raynald Mendizabal, whose Silver Spring restaurant was called ...

Foodie and the Beast - July 15, 2018

15 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Today: Joining us this week are Alex Levin, executive pastry chef for Michael Schlow Restaurants, in to talk ab...

Foodie and the Beast - July 8, 2018

08 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Today: Sit back, relax and enjoy a show that treats ALL your senses. Our guests include Corporate Executive Che...

Foodie & the Beast - 06-24-18

25 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

From edibles to potables, this show has it all. Our guests include celebrated chef and restaurateur Erik Bruner Yang (Toki Underground, Maketto) whos...

Foodie and the Beast - June 10, 2018

10 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Today: • On June 19 D.C. residents will vote on Initiative 77, the highly controversial proposal to eliminate ...

Foodie and the Beast - June 3, 2018

04 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Today:  David Hoffman, general manager of Sagamore Pendy Hotel in Baltimore Jenn Segul, author of Once Upon a Che...

Foodie and the Beast - May 20, 2018

20 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Today: • Legendary food journalist and author Mark Bittman tells us how to grill everything; • Jam...

Foodie and the Beast - May 6, 2018

06 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. THE 10th Annual Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge happens May 17 at the Reagan Building in Washington. The Challen...

Foodie and the Beast - April 29, 2018

29 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Today: Cinco de Mayo is coming, and we’re getting in the spirit. • • Mexi...

Foodie and the Beast - April 22, 2018

22 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Today: We’re consumed by – and consuming! – wine! After opening in five other cities, City Winery finally...

Foodie and the Beast - April 15, 2018

15 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Today: • Charity off the Hook raises important funding for lots of great local charities. It is sponsored by Pr...

Foodie and the Beast - April 8, 2018

08 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Today the show goes all local, all the time. Dawson’s Market in Rockville (MD) Town Square is a market that fe...

Foodie and the Beast - March 25, 2018

25 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. The name of the signature restaurant in D.C.’s new Museum of the Bible is Manna. The folks behind it and behin...

Foodie and the Beast - March 18, 2018

18 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. This week: • Marisol Plata, Brand Director with ThinkFoodGroup, oversees the José Andrés Foods brand, working w...

Foodie and the Beast - March 11, 2018

12 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. It may still be iffy outside, but cherry blossom time is just around the corner and we are filled with spring spirit...

Foodie and the Beast - Feb. 25, 2018

25 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • We welcome Haidar Karoum (formerly of Proof, Estadio, Doi Moi), here to talk about Chloe,...

Foodie and the Beast - Feb. 18, 2018

18 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show on Federal News Radio: • • • Blue Star Families is an organization whose mission is to br...

Foodie and the Beast - Feb. 10, 2018

12 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. This is THE show for foodie Italophiles! Bill and Suzy Menard, foodie Italophiles themselves and proprietors of the...

Foodie and the Beast - Feb. 11, 2018

11 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show we visit the Italian region of Umbria, which lies just south of Tuscany. Our guides are the owners o...

Foodie and the Beast - Feb. 4, 2018

04 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

New Orleans’ favorite son, chef David Guas, joins David Nellis in hosting today’s show. Also in studio are: two mad scientists - Alex Laufer and S...

Foodie and the Beast - Jan. 28, 2018

28 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Today's show is all about health, wellness and what you can do to attain and retain both! The Warrior Wellness Chall...

Foodie and the Beast - Jan. 21, 2018

21 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. The world's rarest breed of cattle dating back to the 1700s is the Randall Lineback, recognized as special and diffe...

Foodie and the Beast - Jan. 14, 2018

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Today's guests/topics include: * Mitch Berliner of Central Farm Markets and Meat Crafters; * Toki Underground is D.C...

Foodie & The Beast, Sunday, 01/07/18

08 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guests include:* Dena Leibman, executive director of Future Harvest, Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture. Future Harvest works...

Foodie and the Beast - Dec.17, 2017

17 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. This week's guests include: * Marcella Kriebel is a DC-based artist and cookbook author, known for her mouth-wateri...

Foodie and the Beast - Dec. 3, 2017

03 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Our December 3, 2017 show features Foodie and the Beast's annual holiday gift-giving line-up. Meet: * Chef Nate A...

Foodie and the Beast - Nov. 19, 2017

19 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. This week, Foodie and the Beast are joined by: Debbie Shore, cofounder of the remarkable nonprofit, Share our Stre...

Foodie & The Beast, Sunday, 11/12/17

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Foodie and the Beast, hear from Chef/Owner Jeff Black of Black Restaurant Group. He's resurrected a new and improved Addies, now open in...

Foodie & The Beast, Sunday, 11/5/17

09 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Guests this week include: * Executive chef, Ryan Ratino, this year's RAMMY winner of the Rising Culinary Star award, who now conjures delicious, new ...

Foodie and the Beast - Oct. 22, 2017

22 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Today's guests include: * Tony Cibell, founder and proprietor of the world famous Tony and Joe's on the Georgetown...

Foodie and the Beast - Oct. 15, 2017

15 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by savvy foodie Nycci Nellis and her husband, inveterate Beatles fan David Nellis. It's the show's 9th anniversary and our marriage's 21st! C...

Foodie and the Beast - Oct. 1, 2017

01 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Today's topics include: · James McWhorter is back on Foodie And The Beast to fill us in on what is happening wit...

Foodie and the Beast - Sept. 24, 2017

24 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. This week's topics include: The EdibleDc Awards; The "Foodies" photographic exhibit at Glen Echo; Oktoberfest a...

Foodie and the Beast - Sept. 17, 2017

17 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. This week's guests include: Paul Entis from The Jewish Food Experience; Babka French Toast , courtesy of Ilyse F...

Foodie and the Beast - Sept. 10, 2017

10 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. This week's guest include: * Alvaro Roche, co-founder of Bethesda's Bold Bite, on new ventures Taco Arepa and Bold...

Foodie and the Beast - Aug. 27, 2017

27 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. This week's guests include: - Shizu Okusa of juice purveyor Jrink, which now offers good-for-you waters as well; -...

Foodie and the Beast - Aug. 20, 2017

20 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. This week's guests include: legendary mistress of mixology Gina Chersavani; Georgetown's legendary Dean and DeLuc...

Foodie and the Beast - August 13, 2017

13 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. This week's guests include: * Maria Booker of the Capital Area Food Bank ; * Rum Day co-founders Clyde Davis and J...

Foodie and the Beast - July 30, 2017

30 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we are afloat in world-class potables and awash in equally as inspiring edibles. Guests include top sommelier Brent Kroll, newly minted par...

Foodie and the Beast - July 23, 2017

24 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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Foodie and the Beast - July 16, 2017

16 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Saturdays can be a drag, especially when you're coming down from a tough week - but the third Saturday of every mon...

Foodie and the Beast - July 9, 2017

14 Jul 2017

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Foodie and the Beast - June 25, 2017

25 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Mortal combat? Yes, between those age-old opponents, beer and wine. In one corner, Virginia's oft-awarded Tarara Win...

Foodie and the Beast - June 18, 2017

18 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Chef Logan McGear of southern Italian restaurant hit, Rosario, in Adams Morgan, creates southern Italian dishes and...

Foodie and the Beast - June 11, 2017

11 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Myron Mixon, host of Discovery Channel's "BBQ Pitmasters" and winner of more than 200 grilling competitions, has op...

Foodie and the Beast - June 4, 2017

04 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Red Hen, a great, Italian osteria, consistently is rated as one of D.C.'s top restaurants, and, according to the Wa...

Foodie and the Beast - May 27, 2017

28 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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