Foodie and the Beast

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Clyde Davis, general managerand investor in Housebar, the very cool beer, spirits and wine store dedicatedto elevating the home entertainment experience. Clyde has just opened itssecond location, in Georgetown; · Shawn Townsend is president and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington. He’s in with a 2025 forecast of new dining experiences,news about Winter Restaurant Week, what to expect across the local dining sceneand … more; · In partnership with her husband, Micah Wilder, Johanna Hellrigl, chef/owner at Ama (the Italian informal imperative of the verb “to love”) has created a focacceria and ristorante that bring to life the flavors of her Northern Italian roots; · And, speaking of dynamic wife-and-husband partnerships, Gina Chersevani and Neil Dundee are in with expansion news for 2025, samplings and more from their celebrated Buffalo & Bergen, a great hangout inspired by the soda shops of yesteryear (creamsoda, anyone?); · New York’s Minetta Tavern is a hospitality icon. Originally opened in 1937 and frequented by various hangers-out with names you know … like Hemingway, O'Neill, e. e. cummingsand Dylan Thomas. Now, thanks to Keith McNally, this Parisian-steakhouse-meets-classic-New-York-City-tavern concept has a second home at the Union Market. Laurent Kalkotour is the Tavern’s executive chef and Roberta Delice is the director of operations. Both are partners in this venture -- and they join us to talk about it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · When it comes to world-class sparkling, there's a world of choices outside of Champagne. Jill Erber, owner of Cheesetique, the wine and cheese shop and restaurant, leads us through the sparkling landscape of bubbly American wines; · Nobu easily is the most famous sushi restaurant in the world. But, aside from Chef Nobu himself, there are other world talents at their many locations who make Nobu what it is today. For several years here in DC, that was Filipino-born Chef Micheole Anung Datur .We call him Chef Chico. And now he is setting his own world-class standard at Tysons Corner’s new Modan and he’s with us today for a look – and some tastes – behind the scenes; · Talk about successful entrepreneurship! Jennifer Meltzer and Ed Reavis, who hit the ball over the fence with Money Muscle BBQ, All Set and Fryer’s Roadside in Silver Spring, are back in with delicious news about good eats for the football playoffs, New Year's and more; · 2024 was a mostly incredible year for dining in the D.C. area. We are out a lot, so we thought we’d offer a little Foodie and the Beast year-in-review that provides some food for thought for you.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · What happens when dueling “frenemy” bartenders with Michelin-starred resumes finally team up to open a cocktail lounge and vinyl record bar in Dupont Circle? Success! Will Patten and Devin Kennedy are in with tastes and talk of what they’re pouring at their new hit spot, Dupont Circle’s Press Club; · James Beard Award-winning restaurateur Ellen Yin is founder and co-owner and Eli Collins is executive chef with the High Street Hospitality Group, which operates some of the country’s most celebrated dining establishments, including Philadelphia’s Fork, a. kitchen + bar and the High Street Restaurant & Bakery -- and is now opening a “kitchen + bar” at D.C.’s Washington Circle; · The holidays are fun – and stressful – especially after an election season. Wanna relax and renew? Regina McLinden owns RM Wellness, a new spa in Georgetown specializing in deep-tissue, Swedish and prenatal massage, as well as manual lymphatic drainage; · It’s back and it’s awesome! Celebrating its 20th anniversary, D.C.’s annual downtown Holiday Market is open, featuring more than 100 vendors with truly gifted offerings for the holidays. Gerren Price,the president and CEO of the DowntownDC Business Improvement District, is in with the details; · The former 18th & U Duplex Diner is famous for many reasons. Locally known as the “Gay Cheers," it is also the place where, 25 years ago, Nycci Nellis, with new baby Eli in tow, used to bake and deliver hundreds of muffins and vats of homemade soup as part of her nascent foodie career. Today the eatery is reborn as Her Diner. Kelly Laczko and her wife, Kethida Laczko, have revived and updated the space -- and Kelly joins us to talk about it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · If America ever needed a stiff drink, it’s now. Fortunately, Prohibition is dead and gone. Celebrating its demise, the D.C. Bar Guild's 15th Annual Repeal Day Ball is Sunday, Dec. 7. Prestige Ledroits’ Wine and Spirits Specialist Vanessa Cominsky is in with Giovanni Maramis from Vagabond and Britt Fox from Cotton & Reed to provide all the details and mix up some of the cocktails they’ll be serving at the event; · The word “makan” means “to eat” in Malay, and Chef James Wozniuk, Makan’s executive chef and co-owner, celebrates his love of Malaysian cuisine and culture with a menu that offers taste bud-boggling treats; · The Potomac Hospitality Group’s pastry chef, Padua Player, better known as the “Suga Chef,” is in with sweet treats and all sorts of creative dessert ideas for the holidays; · Also joining us today is James Beard-nominated chef Jesse Ito of Philadelphia’s acclaimed Royal Sushi & Izakaya. Royal was named one of The Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now by the Inquirer and The New York Times. He’s opening a new Royal in Philly’s Rittenhouse neighborhood; · Anna Claire Walker of District Bridges is back with news about the upcoming DC Holiday Hunt, a city-wide scavenger hunt that runs Nov 29-Jan 5. They got prizes. They got fun! You’re gonna want to hear all about it! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Alfreda’s pizzas are all about fresh, local ingredients. And we’re gonna talk about that, but … Alfreda chef Russell Blue Smith – you know him from Wolfgang Puck’s Source and the Black Restaurant Group – is joined today by his colleague, Evan Moore, whom you’ll know from Puck’s Cut, for tastes and talk of Alfreda’s cocktail program. Mezcal cocktails and pizza? En espanol and in italiano, we say, “si;” · If you’re in the know, you know that National Pupusa Day is … today! Sunday, Nov. 10. And who better to discuss it than Ana Reyes of Adams-Morgan’s legendary El Tamarindo Salvadoran and Mexican restaurant; · Jake Endres is co-owner of J&J New York-style pizza and Crooked Run Fermentation. He also does wings you wouldn’t believe – and neither do a lot of chickens running around with no arms (ha, ha). Jake’s in with talk and tastes of his many entrepreneurial undertakings; · John and Lindsay Hill are founders of DMV Coffee and Chocolate and the organizers of the coincidentally named DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival, coming up for its third year at the Dulles Expo Center South Hall in Chantilly, Virginia, Nov. 16-17. John and Lindsay join us, all caffeinated and ready to spill the beans!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · The Tabard Inn is the oldest continuously operating inn in Washington D.C. opening its doors in 1922. Old in years but definitely au courant, the Inn is a lively dining destination thanks to Executive Chef Matthew Zafrir, who won Washington City Paper’s 2024 award for best chef in D.C. Joining us today is his beverage director, Dominik Lenikowski, with tastes and talk of the Tabard Inn’s cocktail program; · Mitsitam means “let's eat!” in the Native language of the Delaware and Piscataway peoples. At the Mitsitam Native Foods Café at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, Chef Alex Strong is leading a new team and menu presenting Native foods in a decidedly delicious way; · Founded by Emily Friedberg and Jean-Louise Conaway, D.C.’s Each Peach Market came about when the two friends discovered their mutual love of good food and deep curiosity for where it comes and how it is made. They also love to bring people together around the table. Ergo, Each Peach, to help our community discover amazing food and inspire the DIY culinary spirit; · In Arabic, “Yalla” mean’s “let’s go!” So, let’s go to Lebanese chef Marcel Chehaieb’s Yalla on U Street. It serves up tantalizing Middle Eastern cuisine... and echoes of a great night out in downtown Beirut. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Petar Zivkovic, assistant general manager at Nina May, who also contributes to the creation of the bar program, and Maret School alum Colin McClimans, owner/chef of Nina May, Opal and the soon-to-be-opened Elena James in Chevy Chase Lake; · The 20th annual Capital Food Fight benefiting the DC Central Kitchen is Nov. 7 at The Anthem. The event is a total foodie fantasy, from great eats and drinks to celeb chef encounters as they battle it out for cooking competition top honors. DCCK’s CEO, Mike Curtin, is in with all the delicious details; · Across several decades Pizzeria Paradiso’s Ruth Gresser has lifted wood-fired pizzas, craft beers and her fellow female chefs and restaurateurs to legendary heights. Now she’s passing the Pizzeria Paradiso torch in a most spectacular and admirable way: Carlos Gonzalez, who emigrated to the U.S. from El Salvador in 2000, started with Ruth as a dishwasher and then rose through the ranks there, recently became co-owner of the local chain. Carlos and Ruth join us to share the whole heartwarming story; · Ready to get your Halloween on? Tour guide John Waldron is here with a spooky tale of the addition of new "ghost tours" here in D.C. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Join us for our 16th anniversary show. We started in October 2008 as “Dishing It Out.” On today’s show: · RAMMY winner, 2018 Food & Wine Sommelier of the Year, the genius entrepreneur behind D.C.’s Maxwell, Pop and Trouble Bird, and the boy wine wonder who became a Continental man about town on this show, wine guy Brent Kroll is with us. He’s pouring bubbly and other good stuff to help us celebrate the start of our 17th year on air; · Chefs for Equality founder David Hagedorn and a dedicated steering committee pioneered and still run what has become D.C.’s most delicious chef-driven event. This year it happens Monday, Oct. 21; · Next up is the cheesiest guy we know – and love. Brie Salzman is the “supercheesemonger” at the Whole Foods in Rockville. He is our-go-to guy for exploring the best cheeses from the far corners of the earth, and he brings an awesome cheeseboard and lots of info for you to take away; · Thi Nguyen, the beverage director at Kevin Tien’s Moon Rabbit, and Sara Chaudhuri, the lead bartender at Ryan Ratino’s Bresca, are in because … well, they’re at the top of their games and their professions. Both recently have received several national awards for their skills. Sara is one of VinePair’s three “next wave best” bartender finalists for 2024. And Thi is one of Punch Magazine’s top 10 new bartenders of the year. They share their secrets to success. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Taste of Bethesda is back Saturday, Oct. 5. Stephanie Coppula, The director of marketing and communications for the Bethesda Urban Partnership is in with the details, and she’s brought along Julio Mejia from the Cubanos Restaurant to mix up some tasty cocktails as well as return guest Molly Gibson from Rooted3 with the veggie-based drinks we love; · Pepe Moncayo is the executive chef at Cranes and the new Arrels. That word "roots" in Catalan and is Chef Pepe’s latest restaurant concept, set to open at the Arlo Washington DC hotel this fall. Chef is from Barcelona, one of our favorite cities, and his menu will showcase a modern take on classic Spanish cuisine; · Cork’s new executive chef Cicile Mendy – you may know her from her stint at Et Viola! -- is here with owner Diane Gross. Classically trained, she’s busy serving the French cuisine you know and love that pairs so well with Cork’s selection of sustainable wines from small producers; · This is a food lover’s alert – Food History Week is coming to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. The line-up of foodie entertainment and education activities is, in a word, awesome. Paula Johnson is the curator of food history at the museum, and she joins us with all the info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Jason Murray, winemaker, viticulturist and owner of Arterra Wines. We’re getting tastes of what Jason and his team call true Virginia wines; · It’s ShuckIt time again! Everyone’s favorite beer and oyster festival on the Potomac is coming up again on October 19, 2024 at Tony and Joe’s Seafood. Greg Casten and Dave Pera are in with ShuckIt details. And, Greg has news about a new dining hotspot-to-be, The Strand, coming soon to D.C.’s Deanwood neighborhood; · It’s no secret that more people died from overdose in D.C. than from gun violence. And most of those overdose deaths are the result of fentanyl that’s added to street drugs, made into fake pills, and used directly. Naloxone is an easy-to-use medication that can quickly reverse an opioid-related overdose. Our friends, health communications expert Troy Petenbrink and Anna Valero, president of Pirate Ventures -- which operates Hook Hall, the historic National Union Building and Kraken Kourts & Skates -- are in for a problem-solution conversation; · The Thompson Hospitality Group is the largest minority-owned food service management company in the U.S., with more than 70 locations across 14 unique brands, including Matchbox. They’re in the process of launching Thompson Restaurants as a new restaurant group brand, and Alex Berentzen, their COO, is in with the details; · Some of you older folks may remember the River Club that ruled Georgetown in the '80s and '90s. Well, there’s a new River Club in Georgetown, and it’s ready to rule, too. Farid Azouri is the co-founder and managing partner of the River Club and Residents Cafe and Bar. Nate Berry is the executive chef at the River Club. And they join us with all the deets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David Nellis. On today’s show: · Lou Bernard heads up the cocktail program at Mita, a plant-based Latin American restaurant, and runs Noches del Caribe, a pop-up celebrating Afro-Latin culture; · Rosemary Suggs-Evans is director of D.C’s Department of Small and Local Business Development. She spends her days advocating for the small business community looking to support, grow, and retain District-based businesses while promoting economic development in the city's commercial corridors. We peek behind the curtain to learn about her efforts with particular focus on D.C’s ever more bountiful restaurant start-up community; · Juan Morales is the founder of Despacio Mezcal - a drink that encapsulates the land, the people and the slow, deliberate, time-honored methods of the Mexican state of Oaxaca; · John Issa and Johan Cortes are co-owners of the Invic2s Hospitality Group, formed just this past June as the umbrella organization overseeing the operations of Public Bar Live, the Sauf Haus Bier Hall and Garten, Das Pretzel Haus and STFU. John and Johan are in with lots of details about their plans from all the properties – especially for Oktoberfest! · Monica Saigal (Bhide) is an old friend of ours and the show and… a real talent. She’s an award-winning author, accomplished literary coach and an educator with a new children’s book coming out next month, “Papa’s Butter Chicken,” featuring a foreword by renowned Chef José Andres focused on the importance of cooking and sharing meals with people around us. And she’s a tremendous font of ideas – one of them is upcoming, It’s the DMV Butter Chicken Festival. Monica is in to tell us all about it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Sam Nellis of Silver Lyan, a man who needs no introduction from a cocktail bar that needs no introduction; · Lilani Dunn of the Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association (BBRSDA), a nonprofit organization that represents the 8,000 fishermen who harvest the world's largest wild sockeye salmon run; · Yvette Williams and Chef Troy Williams, respectively, the director and culinary coordinator of the Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP), a workforce development nonprofit that provides underserved teens with a pathway to success; · Jill Erber of Cheesetique, Del Ray’s favorite cheese shop and neighborhood restaurant, which turns 20 next month. The theme is “Aged to Perfection,” and there is a whole year of festivities planned that you don’t want to miss; · Rick Colling, the brand leader of Homewood Suites by Hilton, an upscale, award-winning all-suite extended-stay hotel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Janon Costley, one of the founders of Shinju Whisky, is with us. Shinju means "pearl" in Japanese and symbolizes something precious and rare, which this, the first Black-founded and -led Japanese whisky company surely is; · Apapacho is the new taqueria at Union Market’s La Cosecha. It’s the brainchild of the husband-and-wife team of Chef Alam Mendez and Pastry Chef Elisa Reyna, who offer their take on a vibrant and authentic taste of Mexican street food; · Anna Claire Walker is the director of marketing and storytelling for District Bridges, an ecosystem development nonprofit that works in Wards 1, 2 and 3 to build bridges between community engagement and economic development opportunities so individuals, businesses, and organizations can thrive together; · Dean Mosones and Mark Minicucci are owners of Bar Japonais, an izakaya concept that opened this summer on 14th Street with a blend of Japanese fare and French cocktails.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Shawn Townsend, president and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington;· Jinson Chan, co-owner of the Sojourn Fermentory, opening Aug. 17 in Suffolk, Virginia. The Sojourn Fermentory staff is passionate about two things: beer and relationships. Its mission is to create a place where diverse individuals and families can come together in community to share their stories while enjoying high-quality beer and cider; · Amy Holmwood is the founder and CEO of the Holistic Spirits Co. It is the world’s first plant-based and -powered holistic spirits company. Its products are made with zero artificial flavors, colors, or GMOs; · Reid Shilling is the executive chef and owner of the Shilling Canning Company on the Potomac in Southeast Washington, a place to enjoy a farm-to-table taste of the Chesapeake region. He and his wife, Sarah Quinteros, have also opened Ampersandwich, a casual sandwich summer pop-up with great sides and combos. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Ryan Cooper, bar director at the spectacular Cucina Morini; · Julie Verratti, founder and chief brand officer at the Denizens Brewing Company; · Paolo Dungca, chef/owner of Hiraya, a celebration of the beauty, history and tasty flavors of the Philippines; · Chef Nadia Ruiz. the culinary arts training program director at D.C.’s Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School, which provides tuition-free education, computer skills, culinary arts career training and support for adults, especially those in Washington’s immigrant community. The mission is to provide a pathway to success for new arrivals who otherwise may have a hard time finding work.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show:§ Jack Zarecky is the beverage manager and sommelier at St. Anselm, the American-inspired tavern that’s one of several Stephen Starr restaurants in D.C. The beverage program there is well-loved, and Jack’s in with tastes and talk that help to explain why; § Cate Thurston is co-curator of “I’ll Have What She’s Having,” an hommage to the Jewish deli. It’s at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles through Sept. 18, and a localized version is now on view at the Capital Jewish Museum through Aug. 20; § Angel Thompson-Cephas and Teneisha Bell-Thompson are the mother and daughter due that created Bell’s Reines, the first D.C.-based, woman-owned and Black-owned gourmet cookie company that includes gluten-free and vegan options; § Kathy Voss (owner) Joel Sanchez (head chef) from Little Miner Taco are in with lotsa news about expansion there – a new store in Rockville. And a new menu item. And more. Stay with us for that! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: § The team from Residents Café and Bar, including Beverage Director Jon Arroyo, Co-Founder Farid Azouri and Bar Manage Josue Larin; § Joe Ragonese, co-founder and managing partner of D.C.’s Balos Estiatorio, serving traditional Greek cuisine. The path Joe followed to Balos is filled with success, so we’ve invited him in to give us the 411 on what we expect to be the same with Balos; § Eric Heidenberger is a partner with the DC Restaurant Group – places you know and love, like the Bottom Line, Madhatter, Shaw's Tavern, the 801 Restaurant and Bar, Prost, Heidaway and more -- and with more on the way! He’s in to give us the 411 on the restaurant group’s next moves; § Matthew Lego is the executive chef at Restaurant Leo in Annapolis. Within three months of opening, Leo received a glowing review in the Washington Post from Tom Sietsema, was listed as his top six favorite places to eat, and then landed in The Post’s fall dining guide. Co-Owner Hilarey Leonard joins Chef Matt to give us the story behind that impressive jumpstart.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show:§ Apero is the delicious little Georgetown champagne and caviar bar -- and a restaurant that’s the brainchild of Advanced Sommelier Elli Benchimol. We love it there. It’s now added La Bohème, an intimate tasting room upstairs. Elli is in with her exec chef, Jenn Castaneda-Jones, formerly of the celebrated and dearly departed Marcel’s. We definitely should mention that the RAMMYS are coming up at the end of July -- and Jenn is a 2024 finalist for the Rising Culinary Star of the Year award, and Apéro is a finalist for Wine Program of the Year. Not too shabby; § Silvan Kraemer and David Fritsche owned Stable DC, a traditional Swiss restaurant in the H Street Corridor. Stable closed this spring, and Silvan and David are ready to unveil their new concept, Steak Frites DC. David joins us to treat us to the new restaurant’s signature item, which is… steak frites, Geneva-style! § If you want to know anything about sake, Reiko Hirai is your go-to. She founded and runs the DC Sake Co. It’s way more than a beverage company. It’s an experience! Reiko us tastes of sake and she’s here to announce a very cool Japanese spirits tasting soiree to be held July 20; § David Wizenberg, the chief operation officer at Hospitality Consulting Services, is now working on optimizing the customer’s experience through the renovation and reorientation at Executive Chef Chris Clime’s PassionFish in Reston. Davis is also here to tell us about his new food truck concept; § L. Paige Newman is the curator at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond. The museum is hosting a fascinating interactive exhibit on the life of Julia Child. “A Recipe for Life” celebrates – and makes you a part of - Julia’s lasting impact on American cuisine and food culture.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Russ Smith and Cecy Linzey, founders of the Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon Co., are in. Theirs is one of only a few Black- and female-owned bourbon companies in the U.S., and they have quite a story to tell -- and a few bourbons to pour; · Our old buddy, Chef Matt Adler, late of Caruso’s and now the executive chef at D.C.’s Cucina Morini, serving up Southern Italian and Sicilian delights; · Aynae Simmons and Leticia Engel-Cobian with Visit Montgomery are with us. You will definitely want to visit the Tastemakers Trail in Montgomery County. It features two dozen craft beverage producers, including wineries, breweries, cideries -- and a meadery; · Paul Taylor and Sherra Kurtz are co-owners of Your Only Friend, an out-of-the-ordinary cocktail and sandwich concept in Shaw; · Originally from Berkeley, Leo and Oliver Kremer are the founders of the Dos Toros Taqueria chain. When they moved to the East Coast, they realized San Francisco Mission-style burritos were tough to find. Enter the first Dos Toros location in New York City’s Union Square in 2009. Cut to now: there are 15 Dos Toros spots in NYC, and (drum roll, please) two here in DC. The Kremer Brothers join us with all the details.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · We have a fun drink segment today. Gigi Arandid is in! She’s the founder of BINGE Bar, which offers a celebration of sobriety for those looking to have fun without the booze. You can enjoy elevated cocktails and a both vegan and a non-vegan Filipino- and Mediterranean-inspired menu; · Tony Chittum, executive chef at the celebrated Iron Gate, now also back in charge of the kitchen at Vermillion in Alexandria, just in time for the grand relaunch of this beloved neighborhood spot – double the pleasure, double the workload! · With 13 offices spanning the U.S., HGA is an architectural firm on steroids, with services that span the spectrum of what today’s environment-conscious buildings and their tenants demand. Ben Webne is an HGA principal. His focus is on designing for the hospitality world, and he joins us later to discuss the many disciplines – from sustainable design to lighting, engineering and, well, lots more that went into the development of The Heights food hall in Chevy Chase; · Kathy Jentz is a journalist, editor and publisher of the award-winning Washington Gardener Magazine. She hosts the popular GardenDC Podcast, which was recently named best D.C. podcast, and she’s in to talk about her work and her plants and what she’s harvesting right now.; · Drew Darneille is the award-winning owner/pitmaster at Smokecraft Modern Barbecue. He’s in to chat about his artistry with ribs and the upcoming 32nd Annual Giant BBQ Battle, a highlight of the barbecue competition season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · RAMW’s Communications Manager Keiristin Wilbert on this year’s Cocktail of the Year finalists; · Tim O‘Rourke, wine sales and education manager at the Prestige-Ledroit Distributing Co. He trained as a chef, worked with Jose Andres at Minibar and Michel Richard at Citronelle. Michel turned him on to wines and the rest is history. Tim has just returned from France and drinking a lot of wine. Life is hard, we guess. He tells us all about it; · Jovana Urriola is the executive chef at the Colada Shop. She’s a fabulously talented Panamanian chef, restaurateur and television personality. She’s in today with news about special new treats for summer on the Colada Shop menu – like croquetas! · Great wines? Delicious beers? Who doesn't love both (just not in the same glass)? Jeremy Ligon is the winemaker and Jon Bowman is the brewer at the Barrel Oak Winery and Brewery, where they produce both and, by the way, recently won a Double Gold at the San Francisco International Wine Competition; · Sydney Morgan is a senior account executive at Occasions Caterers. She plans all of the top events-- most recently the Kevin Hart Mark Twain awards evening at the Kennedy Center. She’s talking about Occasions, summer event/wedding planning and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Aynae Simmons of Visit Montgomery has the deets on what’s happening this week during Go MoCo Month; · Danya Degen is the wine director and general manager of Méli, the Greek-ish restaurant serving mezze, wine and cocktails nestled within the lobby of The Silva Apartments in Adams Morgan; · Scott Schenkelberg, president and CEO of Miriam’s Kitchen, joins us. Miriam’s Kitchen is a much-admired nonprofit leader here in D.C. seeking to end homelessness and hunger among our neediest neighbors; · Caroline Ta is the owner and baker at SweetsbyCaroline, a pop-up bakery in Maryland that specializes in gluten-free French macarons, cakes and Asian-inspired desserts. Hers is an inspiring story of talent and entrepreneurship that you’ll enjoy; · And last, but hardly least, is there anyone on the planet like Michaele Weissman? Food writer, author, writing teacher and coach. Her first book, “A History of Women in America,” co-authored with her college bestie, has sold a quarter of a million copies and is still in print four decades after publication. We met her right after her next magnum opus, “God in A Cup,” put the specialty coffee industry on the map. Now she has written an hommage to love, marriage and Latvian rye bread. It’s the “Rye Bread Marriage” and you’ll hear more about it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · James Cao, bar supervisor at Smoke & Mirrors, the rooftop restaurant and bar atop the AC Hotel in Southeast. He’ll tell you how to treat yourself and friends with stunning craft cocktails along with equally stunning views of Capitol Hill and the Navy Yard; · Chef/Owner Johnny Spero of the Reverie Restaurant and Bar Spero is back on “Foodie and the Beast.” You may recall that a huge fire took out Chef Johnny’s Michelin-starred tasting experience in Georgetown. It reopened in March and Johnny’s in with news about old favorites and new treats just sitting there waiting for your taste buds; · If you don’t know much about Georgetown’s fashionable French restaurant, L’Avant-Garde, hang on – because you’re about to. We have invited Chef/Partner Sébastien Giannini to take us into the kitchen and through the menu for some truly amazing meals; · Lamb Jam is back! Lamb Jam Month celebrates the culinary creativity of chefs across the country and supports family-operated farms and ranches that are raising sheep in the U.S. In May, in each of the seven Lamb Jam cities. chefs are running a small plate on their menu featuring American lamb and compete for the title of Lamb Jam Master of their city. Demetri Mechelis, chef/owner of Martha Dear, is in with the details. He is joined by his wife, Tara Smith, who actually runs the joint.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Aynae Simmons of Visit Montgomery on promotions in the county during the month of May; · John Dynan, sales and education manager of spirits at local distributor Prestige-Ledroit, on the rich variety of tequila and other kinds of mezcal; · Enrique Limardo, co-founder and chief culinary officer of the Seven Reasons Group, Venezuela’s 1st Michelin-starred chef in the U.S.; · Sebastian Zutant, one of D.C.’s legendary somms and co-owner of Primrose, his sweet little wine bar in Brookland, which has been revamped and re-opened; · Molly Gibson and her mom, Melissa Peppe, owners of Rooted3 in Bethesda, where healthy, feel-good, plant-based foods abound. In with them is Mary Beth Olson of MBO Mediam, a co-founder of D.C. Veg Restaurant Week; · Restaurateur Erik Bergman is in with Chef Yo Matsuzaki of Wren in Tysons Corner. Along with an amazing menu, they have a special event coming up for the Derby that you are going to want to hear about.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Dania Jolley, deputy chief of staff and cultural affairs at Events DC, which is is thrilled to announce the return of Passport DC; · Ashley McPherson, owner, curator and lead mixologist of the McFierce Experience, an events, catering and mixology company based in Washington; · Fox 5 reporter and the host of “Cooking with Como,” Erin Como, is a dyed-in-the-wool foodie whose lifestyle tips, great passion for home-cooked meals and appreciation for local chefs and restaurants fit the Foodies and the Beast mold to a T; · Arlington native David Sachs is farm manager/owner of Grapewood Farm, where he grows organic Virginia grain and mills stone-ground flour for area restaurants and bakeries. David had professional background in design, labor relations and government communications when he traded in all that “dirty work” for far dirtier work on the farm; · Jill Nguyen is the baker behind Capitol Jill Baking, a Capitol Hill microbakery specializing in sourdough bread, pastries, and modern cakes. Born and raised in Hanoi, Jill has a fascinating story;· Joining us at absolutely the perfect moment is Isidre Sala, head of the delegation of the government of Catalonia to the United States and Canada, Perfect? Why? Because in addition to the fact that Isidre always has great new food insights and treats to share, we literally just returned from Barcelona, the heart of Catalonia, a couple of days ago. So we are prepped and ready to chat about all things Catalonian. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Shawn Townsend, president and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, on to chat about a proposed law in D.C. that would reduce liquor liability costs and better protect restaurant operators from frivolous lawsuits; · Along with it being International Women’s Month, March is Maryland Wine Month. So it’s fitting that we get a visit from a prominent woman in the wine biz from Maryland. She’s Regina McCarthy, general manager at The Vineyards at Dodon, a stunning, 555-acre tract in Davidsonville, MD that produces amazing wines; · Jack Maher and Jack Walten are cofounders of Sea Suite Cruises, setting sail this year with Whitlow’s on Water, a 50-foot floating tiki bar sailing the “high seas” from Georgetown Harbour and the Navy Yard; · From a Kensington pop-up to a Bethesda brick-and-mortar down the street from their alma mater, Walter Johnson High School, Dalia’s Falafel owner Ben Assaraf and his partners, Kevin Gill and Cody Chatham, have hit on a fast casual concept that’s quickly becoming a Bethesda go-to for those in urgent need of a tasty, Middle Eastern food fix; · Drinkin’ wine, wine, wine! We have more talk of wine – ros­éin particular -- as we’re joined by Josephine Carr of Castle Hill Cider and Matt Harmon of Harmony Wine, who created Daze of Rosé, their special, pink twist on a traditional springtime wine festival. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Lesley Deveraux is in with tastes and talk of her Khamsa Tonic and its health benefits – especially how the ingredients are beneficial for allergy season and for hangovers; · Tuesday, March 19 is the spring equinox. So we brought in Deb Schaffer, whose line of intention-based candles and other soul-based products helps people discover and deepen their spiritual, energetic and magical superpowers; · Speaking of equinoxes, one of the first guests on this show 15 years ago was Ellen Kassoff, who along with husband Todd Gray owns D.C.’s legendary Equinox Restaurant. It is now in a new location. You’ll hear all about it; · Teresa Velazquez is the owner/ executive pastry chef / executive chef – or simply the baker/cooker -- at Baked & Wired and A Baked Joint. She’s also RAMMY's 2023 Best Pastry Chef of the Year. Not too shabby for a lady who didn’t start out to bake her way to stardom. You’ll hear the whole sweet story about her cupcakes, pies, cookies, bars, brownies, breads and more when Teresa joins us; Six-time James Beard Award nominee Amy Brandwein is the chef/owner of Centrolina and Piccolina da Centrolina in Washington. Chef Amy has mastered the art of creating and serving dishes that taste exactly as they should -- and as good as they do in Italy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David Nellis. On today’s show: · We love our cocktails on this show. And who better to help serve them up than one of the spirits industry’s leading lights --especially in the domain of woman-owned spirits companies -- Chanel Turner? She runs Global Alliance Distribution, Fou-Dre Vodka and the Black-Owned Wine and Spirits Festival. In with Chanel to mix things up is Kimberly La Rose, co-founder of Wisher Vodka, a woman-owned distillery; · Our sweet tooth is already tingling just with the thought of welcoming two of D.C.’s great pastry chefs, Moon Rabbit’s Susan Bae and her esteemed colleague Chef Rochelle Cooper; · Not a power woman, but definitely a power guy, Michelin Star-awarded chef, sommelier, and yachtsman Troy Knapp, brings his passion for great food and wine to a different kind of world-class dining experience – this one is actually on the D.C. waterways. Troy is the owner and host at Sea Table D.C. He’s launched an intimat fine dining private yacht experience called “Sip and Sail;” · Brian Nixon, general manager, McClellan’s Retreat, is in with news of something different and very cool for St. Paddy’s Day that doesn’t involve green beer, inappropriately named shots and long waits at the bar to get your drinks. What’s that, you say? Listen and learn! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show:· The Annual Embassy Chef Challenge is coming up! Jinhee Kim, chief creative officer at Events DC is in. And so is Dameain Williams, the Visit Barbados/Embassy of Barbados rep for the Embassy Chef Challenge; · Unless you live under a rock, you know that booze-free craft cocktails are a happening thing. JW Wiseman, founder of Curious Elixirs is in. His mission is to create the world’s best booze-free craft cocktails and redefine social drinking with bold, adventurous flavors and good-for-you ingredients; · Téa Ivanovic and Peter Schechter are co-founders of Immigrant Food. their unique mission is to defend the vision of America as the land of immigrants, through what they call “gastroadvocacy;” · Neighborhood restaurant weeks are so great! You can try places you've been curious about for reasonable fixed prices and get a real cross-section taste of what is right around the corner. Vienna Restaurant Week is on through March 10. We are joined by Ashley Curtis, the marketing and business engagement specialist for the Town of Vienna. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show:· Our drink segment today is a twofer with wine AND cheese. We’re joined by our friend of many years, Diane Gross, co-founder of the Cork Wine Bar and Market on 14th Street. Diane has brought in some amazing wines for us to taste – props to Cork, by the way, for celebrating its 16th anniversary in business. Joining us as well is cheesemonger Alice Bergen. She has been a finalist in the prestigious Cheesemonger Invitational. She is also the proprietor of Cheesemonster in D.C, specializing in curated cheese and wine and virtual cheese and wine classes. We’ll hear about and sample some great wines and cheeses as we celebrate women who make hospitality happen; · Mary Sue Milliken is a James Beard and Julia Child Award-winning chef, cookbook author and food system activist. She also co-owner of the Mundo Hospitality Group. She is one of the driving forces behind the formation of Regarding Her; · Vivien Bang, owner of Lei Musubi, is with us. She’s of Korean descent, but raised in Georgia, so everything she does has a hint of Southern love, including her favorite childhood snack, handcrafted musubi. Vivien is a member and huge proponent of Regarding Her and the important support it provides to women operators of small hospitality businesses. You’ll hear more on that score and about her upcoming “Cooking and Conversation” class; · Jamie Leeds is an old and good friend of ours and of the show. You know her as the founder and operator of the world-famous Hank’s Oyster Bar, the home of the best fresh and fried oysters you ever tasted. We get Jamie’s take in Regarding Her’s importance to aspiring women entrepreneurs in the restaurant industry and give us the 411 on all the incredible “Second Floor Series” collaborations Hank’s is offering as part of Women’s History Month events; · Also with us is Patrice Cleary, chef/owner of the Purple Patch Restaurant and the soon-to-open Joia Burger, located in D.C. Purple Patch is a acknowledged for its efforts in highlighting and educating all of us about the different nuances of Filipino cuisine. In the Washington Post’s 2023 Fall Dining Guide, critic Tom Sietsma awarded Purple Patch the singular distinction of Restaurant of the Year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show:· Victoria Rodriguez is the hugely respected sommelier at D.C.’s Bourbon Steak in the Four Seasons Hotel. February 18 is National Drink Wine Day. Bourbon Steak boasts over 850 labels, including many from star wineries in California, Bordeaux, Champagne and beyond. So it’s a natural draw for celebrating Wine Day the right way. Victoria’s in-studio and has brought in some of the best of her best for us to taste and discuss; · Sheeeeee’s baaaack! Stephanie Coppula, the director of marketing and communications for the Bethesda Urban Partnership is in with news about “Savor Bethesda,” the community’s restaurant week, on through Sunday, Feb. 25. Thanks to low fixed-price meals, you can try all those spots you’ve driven by and thought, “I wonder what their food is like.” In with Stephanie is Payson Mtatmon, owner/chef, Zao Stamina Ramen, one of the participating restaurants; · Stephanie Miller is the founder of Zero Waste DC and DC Reduces. Zero Waste DC empowers Washington’s government to speak with one voice in developing and providing resources that help our residents, businesses, and visitors move toward the day when all products will repurposed and/or reused; · It’s no secret that we Americans waste 40% of the food we produce. That’s billions of tons of food each year. It’s food that could feed the 40 million people who go hungry in the richest nation in history and it contributes significantly to global warming. Jen England. The vice president of external affairs for Food Rescue Hero, is here to talk about solutions to the problem. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Fairfax City Restaurant Week is back and keeps getting bigger and better. It’s on from Monday, Feb. 26 through Sunday, March 3. Joe Sullivan is the head chef at Earps Ordinary and he’s gonna be bartending for us today and showcasing some of his eatery’s signature cocktails. Joe’s joined by Tara Borwey, the economic development programs manager for Fairfax City Economic Development. Joe and Tara have all the deets on Fairfax City Restaurant Week; · Brad Feikert of Soko Butcher. He stops by to talk about not only the butcher shop’s traditional offerings, but the delicious deli sandwiches it also provides. He is joined by Dylan Greer, general manager and head of beverages at the Koma Café, also in Takoma Park; · This show is all about the world of hospitality. And, whether you’re a road warrior or on a family getaway, it’s hard to name any place more hospitable than Hilton’s Hampton Inn and Hampton Inn and Suites. It’s easy to take for granted all that they do to make your stay a great one. So we brought in Shruti Gandhi Buckley, senior vice president and brand leader for Hampton by Hilton, to give us an insider look at the magic that Hiton works there; · Miguel Guerra and Tatiana Mora, executive chefs at Mita, a Latin American vegetable-focused restaurant. This pop-up restaurant has become a permanent brick-and-mortar establishment in Shaw. Mita aims to offer a unique cultural experience, dispelling the notion of Latin American cuisine as solely meat-centered. Instead it focuses on Latin American vegetables and flavors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Dan Marlowe is the beverage director at Common Plate Hospitality, overseeing innovative concepts like The Grove and Chevy Chase’s cool new watering hole, The Turncoat. Marlowe’s in today mixing cocktail sips with insider info; · Tuyet-Nhi Le of Nue Elegantly Vietnamese and Chasin’ Tails joins us. Nue’s new menu is a tribute to the Year of the Dragon; · Jill Erber and Cathal Armstrong of Corso Italian – in the former Cheesetique location in Shirlington. The secret is out. Chef Cathal heads up the kitchen. We’ve been there. It’s a home run! · This Black History Month our focus is on culture and - what else?! – food!. All this month, the Sweet Home Café at the National Museum of African American History and Culture will feature special menu takeovers by select chefs from across the country, telling stories from their heritage through the exquisite menus they curate and execute in the eatery’s kitchen. With us today are Chef Ramin Coles from the museum and Chef Kyre Rochon from the National Museum of American History. They’re here to talk about great eats at two of America’s greatest museums. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Do you know anything about Ethiopian honey wine, a fermented beverage made from raw honey? It dates back more than 3000 years. Created by master winemaker Gize Negussie, the Negus Winery and Meadery Tasting Room in Alexandria is the first and only honey wine tasting room in the U.S. It features Ethiopian honey wine, or tej; · Speaking of wine, T.J. and Hadley Douglas of The Urban Grape in Shaw are with us. The Urban Grape is America’s largest, certified Black-owned beverage retailer, with curated wines, beers and spirits from diverse makers, regions and varietals representing 25 countries; · If you’re a fan of eat2explore.com, you know that founder Rowena Scherer believes that every cuisine tells a three-dimensional story about the culture it represents. And what better way to expand kids’ horizons than through good food? Through her new cookbook,” A Taste of the World: Celebrating Global Flavors,” Rowena brings kids up-close-and-personal with a cultural world tour of 64 recipes; · He’s a bartending OG. Amateur herbalist. Frozen drink shaman. Doting dog parent. Vermouth and liqueur maker. Friend of famous people. The Wizard of Ounces. He’s Lukas B. Smith of Redbeard, in to chat about his signature approach to deliciously crafted drinks that are no- or hyper-low-ABV.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Alcohol-free drinks are proving to be one of the most popular trends to hit the cocktail scene in years. D.C.’s favorite cocktail expert, Derek Brown, is the event director of the Mindful Drinking Fest, happening Jan. 23-28 in Washington. It’s two days of non-alcoholic beverage tastings, wellness and mixology classes, parties and activations. Derek joins us, and we’re gonna be sipping and chatting about cocktails to enjoy…enjoy again … and enjoy some more, without getting schnockered; · On the other hand, there’s Danielle Hatchett of the Tipsy Scoop. It’s an ice cream “barlour,” serving boozy ice cream scoops, shakes, and cocktails, opening soon in D.C.; · Laura Calderone, the chef and founder of Relish Catering is with us. Her company hosted large-scale events at venues like the White House and the National Building Museum and more intimate events at places like the Longview Gallery and Decatur House; · We have five kids, and one of them, Sam, now 35 and healthy as a horse, was born at home with a nurse midwife. Why do we tell you this? Because Paul Quinn, Ph.D., joins us today. He’s one of America’s few male midwives. He has been a certified nurse midwife for almost three decades. His new book, “Prenatal Possibilities,” has been called “the blueprint” for families expecting a child; · Do you dig Infrared saunas and float therapy services? Willing to give them a shot? We have the place to go and the person to see. Liz Baker, the owner of D.C.’s Pure Sweat and Float Studio joins us. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Roasting Plant Coffee is revolutionizing coffee culture with the Javabot, which roasts in micro-batches to ensure each cup is full-flavored—with results in one minute. In today with all the details and not just a little caffeine are Mike Caswell, founder. He is also a former senior executive at Starbucks. He is joined by Genevieve Kappler, Roasting Plant’s specialty coffee expert; · Newly minted cookbook author Barkha Cardoz is in to chat about her debut cookbook, “With Love & Masalas: Everyday Indian Recipes from My Kitchen to Yours.” The book is a family affair, with more than 30 family recipes and easy-to-follow instructions for home cooks; · Need a change from your usual? Try the Mood Swings Food Hall in Northwest D.C. Based on the premise that folks often want something different than their usual, Mood Swings offers a different cuisine and menu every month, ensuring that you'll find something to satisfy your cravings. Soul? Italian? Chinese? Whatever – go to the website and vote for next month’s cuisine to be served. Owner Taj Sohal is here, and you’ll hear more about it; · The name John Zaller may not ring a bell, but what he does surely will. John is the executive producer of Exhibition Hub, a curator and distributor of world-renowned immersive exhibitions, like “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition,” “Jurassic World: The Exhibition,” “Bodies: The Exhibition; Star Trek: The Exhibition, and more, including Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience,” named by CNN among the 12 best immersive experiences in the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Philippe & Jackie Loustaunau, co-owners of Arlington’s Pirouette, which is both a full-service restaurant and wine shop. Good food -- and the wine list is the entire wine shop! · Scott Drewno. You first met him as the award-winning executive chef at Wolfgang Puck’s dearly departed restaurant The Source. Now, in partnership with Chef Danny Lee, he’s co-owner of the Fried Rice Collective and some of the tastiest spots in town, like Anju, ChiKo and the new and so very fun I Egg You; · Chef Kyle Bailey, everyone’s favorite badass in a Dodge Charger. He is a partner and culinary creative genius with Long Shot Hospitality, which owns several great properties you know, including Downtown D.C.’s Dauphine, The Salt Line (with three locations) and the new and awesome Ometeo in Tysons Corner; · Been to The Square? Richie Brandenburg, known far and wide as the creator of Union Market, and Rubén García, also known far and wide as the talented former creative director of the José Andrés Group, have opened The Square, Downtown K Street’s ambitious new food market destination. Rubén joins us to talk about the food hall that opened last fall with stall after stall of amazing edibles and potables. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Paul Ashe is a guy whose name definitely rings a bell – several bells. He’s the CEO of the North American Carillon School and director of the National Bell Festival. And on New Year's Day, he’s the guy in charge of ensuring that the bells are ringing for you and your gal across all seven continents, including Antarctica! · Lieven de Geyndt, CEO of Sparkle-ist. The Sparkle-ist monthly subscription box contains three bottles of superior sparkling wines, ranging from $20 to $60, all hand-selected and tasted by a man who knows his wines; · Speaking of great wines with personality, Stephanie Franklin of Fly Wines joins us. The minority-owned Fly Wines is a subscription service with an interesting twist, offering tasting boxes that let subscribers get acquainted with unfamiliar wines before committing to a full order; · And we get an end-of-the-year wrap-up and a look ahead with David Hagedorn and Jenna Goldman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · The holiday season is filled with some truly unique special events. One you definitely want to know about comes up Tuesday, Dec. 12 at The Square in D.C. Famed chocolatier Chef Ursula XVII, who has whipped up pastries for some of the best – like, for Michael White at the Michelin-starred Ai Fiori, Thomas Keller at Per Sei, and Claudia Fleming at the North Fork Table and Inn – hosts a traditional Catalan Christmas food event. She’ll demo how to make those yummy Catalan 'torrons' or (nougats) and chat about yummy traditional Catalan products like cava, wines, chocolates, cheeses and olive oil. Chef Ursula joins us with all the details; · We do a lot of entertaining. Nyc is a star cook and David is the man at the sink doing the dishes. But sometimes, we just need more help than the hands at home. And when you need extra hands, the only thing that really helps are professional hands – bartenders, servers, and dishwashers. Fear not. Party Host Helpers is here, and so is the company’s founder and CEO , Renee Patrone Rhinehart. She offers us the solution to our party staffing needs; · Lisa Lucas and Debrianna Mansini are two lively women. You may be fans of their show, “Corona Kitchen,” on YouTube and Facebook Live, and of their new book, “That Time We Ate Our Feelings,” which shares stories of their experiences growing up in foodie families; · Not everyone needs a world-class executive chef at home, but sometimes…when you’ve planned something special … you do! Founded by chef Brian Arruda (former executive chef at Boulud Sud), Executive Chefs at Home is a premier global private placement agency for top chefs who come to you to curate customized dining experiences; Jake Ireland, founder & CEO of Off Hours Bourbon, offers authentically crafted bourbon made for the modern bourbon drinker. David can vouch for it personally, having enjoyed a fair portion of the sample Jake sent us on Halloween. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Doron Peterson, known to all for her plant-based bakery Sticky Fingers, is a board member of Re:Her DC, a woman-led organization promoting and working with women who own and lead food and beverage businesses. RE:Her DC is sponsoring its second annual Holiday Market Monday, Dec. 11 at Cork Wine Bar; · Ebony Walton, acting director of marketing and communications of Washington’s downtown business improvement district, is in with the scoop on D.C.’s annual Downtown Holiday Market – on now through Saturday, Dec. 2 on F Street NW between Seventh and Ninth; · Moveable Feast is a nationwide subscription and a la carte service that creates and delivers exclusive dinner parties in collaboration with America's most celebrated and award-winning restaurants. Co-founder John Stubbs joins us with how to bring delish to a dish at your house. · Georgetown GLOW is feast for the senses, featuring contemporary public art, great shopping, an outdoor holiday market and more with historic Georgetown as its backdrop, including fireworks lighting up the sky nightly through Jan. 7. Debbie Young, events director of the Georgetown Business Improvement District is in with all the deets.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Who doesn’t love Greek food and drink? Lord knows we do. So we’ve brought in the folks from The Wharf’s Limani, the Mediterranean seafood restaurant focusing on traditional Greek specialties to serve up some of their favorite drinks. Joining us are Executive Chef Lonnie Zoeller, General Manager Michael Deery and Operations Manager Kyriakos Curiacopoulos; · Emma Jagoz is the owner/farmer at the Moon Valley organic farm, where they grow for and work with incredible chefs and restaurants. But it wasn’t always that way, and Emma’s in to tell us how a one-woman operation now feeds thousands; · Jordan Brown, CEO of the Jet Agency, a fixed-rate private jet service with access to more than 5,700 aircraft of all categories; Istanbul Hawaii is the only Turkish/Mediterranean restaurant in Hawaii that effortlessly combines traditional flavors and heritages together. Chef Ahu Hettema’s restaurant has earned the distinguished title of Hawaii's 2022 Women-Owned Business of the Year. Chef Ahu tells us all about her restaurant and her rise to culinary fame.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · It’s baaaack! Has it been a year already? DMV Black Restaurant Week is back and its patron saint and inventor, Georgetown University’s Dr. Erinn Tucker-Oluowole, is in to tell us all about it. In with her is a gentleman of good taste with some good tastes from his restaurant FishScale, a Black Restaurant Week participant, Chef Henry Brandon Williams; · Jeremy Scheck is the author of “ScheckEats―Cooking Smarter: Friendly Recipes with a Side of Science.” It’s a guide to straightforward and delicious home cooking. It combines staple ingredients with food science principles to ensure the reader’s efficiency and good health. You’ve seen him on TikTok and the Today Show and read about him in People magazine; · Barry Koslow is the executive chef at the Pendry DC on The Wharf. The Pendry is a very sexy hotel property with three food and beverage concepts that hit a high mark – and he’s in to tell us all about them; · Ana Reyes is director of operations at El Tamarindo, D.C.’s HQ for homestyle Salvadoran and Mexican cooking with authentic pupusas, tacos and irresistible bebidas. El Salvador’s National Pupusa Day, is Nov. 12. Ana’s in with the deets AND .. lotsa pupusas! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Since opening in 2016, the Service Bar has gone from a friendly neighborhood cocktail establishment to international recognition on North America’s 50 Best list. Co-owner Chad Spangler tells us about the Service Bar and mixes up a few drinks from its RAMMY Award-winning cocktail program; · At the Café Unido Panamanian coffee is king -- and its queen is Executive Chef Jovana Ulloa. She serves up the café’s signature Panamanian cuisine; · John McCarthy is a mixologist and author who loves the classics. His new book, “Every Cocktail Has a Twist: Master 25 Classic Drinks and Craft More Than 200 Variations,” is an indispensable guide to mixing up the great cocktails that we all know and love; · Lydia Chang, business partner and proprietor of Chang Chang, is back with us with hot news. As Chef Peter Chang’s first and only restaurant in the District celebrates its first anniversary, the famed chef has collaborated with his new chef de cuisine DaiCan Tang to debut a brand new menu for dine-in and carryout. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Hosted by globally famous chefs Jose Andres and Spike Mendelsohn, DC Central Kitchen’s Capital Food Fight returns to The Anthem on Nov. 9, when chefs Carlos Camacho of dLeña, Ria Montes of Estuary DC, Ed Reavis of All Set and Rachel Bindel of Gravitas will duke it out in front of celebrity judges like “Top Chef’s” Tom Colicchio. DCCK’s CEO Mike Curtin, Jr. joins us with the details; · Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage Marco Fossati is THE MAN at the Salamander Washington DC – formerly the Mandarin Oriental. He’s in with tastes and talk of the Salamander and insider news about a bold new restaurant concept coming to the hotel in 2024 from none other than celebrity chef and New York Times bestselling author Kwame Onwuachi. Chef Marco is joined by the hotel’s assistant director of food and beverage, Gina Netisingha, and its marketing manager, Janelle Burt; · When the phrase “where’s the beef” comes up, the guy you want to talk to is Nathan Stambaugh, regional sales manager for Creekstone Farms Premium Beef. He’s in with all sorts of great tips on how to select, dry age and cook beef – including some lesser-known cuts that still deliver amazing flavor; · Happy first anniversary to Balian Springs, the 100,000-square-foot “social club for wellness” in Springfield. We’ve been there; we’ve had the Balian Springs experience. It’s nothing short of spectacular and there is nothing like it in the area. So we invited Balian Springs’ founder, Stephanie Chon, and her business partner, Jennifer Chon, to help us tell you all about it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Lead Bartender Sara Chaudhuri of Michelin-starred Bresca uses her creative background in graphic design to inspire her cocktail menu, which relates life experiences to nostalgia and sentiment with ingredients. Sara’s in today with tastes and talk of her works-of-art cocktails; · Hungry for food culture? Get ready to be well fed! Nov. 3 and 4the annual Smithsonian Food History Weekend explores how food, climate, and community intersect with the lives of women in different regions of the country. We’re joined by Theresa McCulla, curator of the American Brewing History Initiative at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History; · Rock Harper is a celebrated chef, TV personality, restaurateur and a very cool guy – Rock won in the third season of Gordon Ramsay’s “Hell's Kitchen.” Chef Rock’s restaurant, Queen Mother's Kitchen, is an homage to his mom, Carole Harper. The fried chicken is said to be so good that grown men cry when there’s nothing left on the bones! · Way back in 2013, when The Yards neighborhood was just coming together, Osteria Morini opened almost before the cenment was dry. It was great then and it has remained so. Suddenly, we’re all a decade older – and so is Osteria Morini. We have invited Bill Dorrler, the restaurant’s corporate executive chef, to talk about its evolved menu and amazing staying power. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Winn Roberton, head sommelier, and Erich Stumpe, general manager, Bourbon Steak at the Four Seasons in Georgetown. Chef Michael Mina’s Georgetown Wine and Dine will return for a second year to the Four Seasons Hotel Nov. 2-3. Renowned Michelin-starred and James Beard Award-winning chefs will descend on our nation's capital for two full days of culinary festivities; · Matt Smith is the executive chef at Alta Strada Mosaic, where he shares his love and passion for Italian food. There are mouth-watering new dishes for the new season, and you’ll hear all about them; · Another sign of autumn is here. Suzanne Eblen, owner of The Old Lucketts Store, joins us with details of the annual Lucketts Fall Vintage Market happening Oct. 13-15 at the Clarke County Fairgrounds in Berryville, Virginia; · Think you know anything about non-traditional Japanese cuisine? Well, maybe you do and maybe you don’t. So we brought in co-owners Jeff King, who is also the managing director, and Saran Kannasute, who is also the chef, of the restaurant Kyojijn, located on Cady’s Alley in Georgetown.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · In Northern Virginia, the Ashby Inn and Restaurant sits in the tranquil and historic village of Paris. David Saavedra (general manager) and Stephen Elhafdi (wine director) join us for cocktails and other tales at the historic Ashby Inn; · Love Chinese cuisine? Ever been curious about the names of the dishes you order? “Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite American Chinese Foods” is the new book from award-winning children’s book author and New York Times bestselling author/ illustrator Grace Lin. The book is a great read, and Grace Lin joins us to take you through it; · For dog lovers and dog lover wannabes, there’s nothing cooler than Bark Social at Pike and Rose in Rockville. At its core, Bark Social is a bar for dog lovers, where dogs are encouraged but not required. An indoor/outdoor venue, Bark Social hosts a professionally monitored off-leash dog park and features a fully stocked beer garden bar as well as coffee bar offering bites for both humans and pups. Luke Silverman, the founder and CEO … and a doggone genius … tella us all about it; · Alak Vasa is a true Renaissance woman and citizen of the world. The founder of Element Truffles donates much of her profits to helping disadvantaged children. Aa a wellness and meditation instructor, her mission is to create a stress-free and violence-free society through individual empowerment. As such, she’s helping to promote awareness of and attendance at the upcoming World Culture Festival, a three-day event giving people a chance to renew, groove, dance, sing, and connect with millions of others who long for greater unity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Jason Brauner of Buzzard’s Roost Spirits out of Louisville is with us. If you said, “Who?” you don’t know your bourbon. He’s credited by many for being behind the bourbon “re-revolution.” Jason is with us and … we’ll be sippin’! · Love your shawarma? Love your falafel? Then you’ll love hearing from Phil Petrilli, founder of Untamed Brands and owner of Taim Mediterranean Kitchen, with four locations in the D.C. area and more planned for later this year; · Fairfax City Restaurant Week is back Sept. 4–10, and Mathew Easley is here with the deets. Matt oversees the administration, budget and operations for the Fairfax City EDO. He is joined by Marie Hinds, the genius chef/owner behind Jas & Fam Caribbean Flavor, an authentic Jamaican restaurant; · Holly Heider Chapple owns Hope Flower Farm and Winery in delicious Waterford, Virginia. Aside from great wines and beautiful flowers, the farm hosts weddings, family and corporate, seasonal flower events and more. -and there’s an Airbnb;. · And, they’re baaaaack! Jennifer Meltzer and Ed Reavis of Money Muscle BBQ must’ve forgotten to tell us something when they were in a couple of weeks ago, so they’ve back. And we’re always good with that, because they always bring us good barbecue! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · The Lahaina fire is the deadliest fire in our country in over a century. Maui is remote, and getting supplies and assistance is difficult and slow. Rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts are going to be long and arduous. How can you help? Participate in the Sticky Fingers Diner Relief for Maui fundraiser by donating to the live auction which will take place Wednesday, Aug. 23, 7:00–9:00 p.m. Donations will be multiplied, as all funds will be matched by a factor of four by a generous donor! Celebrity pastry chef and Sticky Fingers owner Doron Peterson joins us with all the info; · Jonathan H. Stahl is the Washington Nationals’ vice president, experience and hospitality. He tells us about some really fun stuff coming up at Nats Park, an event called BBQ and Barrels on Aug. 26. You can sample over 90 whiskeys from over 30 distilleries, there’s a cocktail competition and more. Of course, one of our favorite guest bartenders is in with Jonathan – it’s NRG’s spirits director, Nick Ferrell, here to pour and kibbitz the action; · Next, get ready for the man…the legend … the guy behind many of D.C.’s most legendary restaurants. It’s Tony Cibel! Born in Washington in the 1930’s, and Wilson High grad, he’s been in the hospitality business for 60 years. From the dearly departed Dancing Crab to Tony and Joe’s to Nick’s Riverside Grill, Tony’s seen it all. Not only is he the winner of numerous RAMMY awards, he's a fabulous raconteur and the ultimate D.C insider; · Since she arrived as chef de cuisine at Estuary in the Conrad Washington DC, Ria Montes has been getting sparkling reviews. Chef Ria and her executive sous Sean Tew join us to chat about the way they highlight local ingredients of the Chesapeake in a fresh, unconventional way; · Alessandro “Alex” Oradei is the executive chef at the Mayflower Club, D.C.’s exciting restaurant/nightclub combo. It’s a restaurant Wednesday through Saturday and a nightclub only after the restaurant closes at 11:00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. He’s on to talk about the food, the crowd, the red-hot nights there and how he manages to juggle everything while turning out great food.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: - Have you been to Mike Rafidi’s YELLOW in Georgetown? The lil’ Levantine cafe serves up delicious pastries - the lebneh-filled croissant is Nycci’s kryptonite - pita-filled sandwiches and pizza that is not pizza. He is also the chef behind the too-many-awards-to-mention Albi in Navy Yard. The attention to detail at both these spots is what gets them all their accolades - and that includes the coffee program. In today is Ayat Elhag, the coffee director of YELLOW and Albi, where she helms a beverage program that blends creative, Levantine-inspired specialty drinks with intentionally sourced Counter Culture coffee; - In 2018, Debby Portillo Gonzalez made a life-changing move to the DMV area from her native El Salvador. Here she and her husband established the 100% handcrafted barbecue operation 2Fifty Texas BBQ. Using exclusively offset smokers, they spearheaded the creation of a unique culinary experience at 2Fifty. They are dedicated to developing a menu that has top-notch quality control and have now expanded to two locations; - Chef Seng Luangrath was born in Laos and fled the country during the Vietnam War. During her stay in a refugee camp in Thailand’s Nakhon Phanom province she learned how to cook from her camp neighbors and elders. In 2009, at the age of 40, she decided to go after her greatest passion - cooking. In 2010 she took over Padaek, previously Bangkok Golden, a Thai restaurant, where she slowly added Lao dishes of her own. Currently the restaurant offers both Thai and Lao menus. And then — in 2014 she opened Thip Khao, a Lao restaurant in Columbia Heights and home of the Lao Food Movement. And she is just getting started! - Christian Irabien is the visionary founder of Amparo Fondita, a remarkable restaurant that celebrates contemporary Mexican cuisine, particularly emphasizing the flavors and influences of coastal regions. Christian’s commitment to quality and to showcasing the diverse culinary traditions of Mexico is evident in every meticulously crafted dish; - And we are joined on RingCentral by Tiffany MacIsaac. The Buttercream Bakeshops founder grew up on Maui and her family lives there today. She addresses the absolute horror and devastation that have taken place in Hawaii this week. The wild fires have wreaked havoc — and she has some ideas on how we can help. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.