Foodie and the Beast

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Mika and Ian Carlin are former attorneys who met while attending law school at the University of Virginia and fell in love with Virginia wine. Now they own Irregardless, a restaurant whose wine list highlights some of the best Virginia wines alongside wines from the rest of the world; · Chef Dima Martseniuk of the Ruta Ukrainian Restaurant is the three-time winner of the best potato pancake in New York at the city’s Latke Festival. You’ve seen him on ”Beat Bobby Flay” and “Good Morning America;” · Des Reilly is managing principal and co-founder of SRG Concepts. In 2017 SRG set out to create a rotisserie chicken joint that was good, fast, and cheap. Then they threw in the whiskey bar for fun, and the result was Chicken + Whiskey; · Oyster lover Jasmine Norton is the executive chef and owner of a new restaurant, The Urban Oyster in Baltimore. It’s the first Black woman-owned oyster bar in America, and that’s a very big deal. You’ll hear all about it when Chef Jasmine 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: · Spice n Nice is a local and woman-owned brand founded by Mariya Cherk and Risa Lin. The company bottles all-natural add-in coffee flavorings made from premium spices, flowers, and herbs. They have zero calories with no added sugars, and each bottle will flavor at least 50 cups of coffee; · As some of you may know, the word “jewfro’ commonly refers to a curly, bushy hairstyle worn by some Ashkenazi Jews. Ari Augenbaum and Nar Hovanian’s Richmond restaurant, Jew Fro, is not at all that -- it’s a place where Jewish foods meet African flavors! It is a Jewish/African culinary journey through two robust cultures. JewFro is meant to educate your palate and encourage cultural exchange and appreciation through food; · Naples (Italy, not Florida) native Giulio Adriani is a seven-time World Pizza Champion who is the only pizzamaker ever awarded a green card from the United States government for achievements in the pizza business. Chef Giulio learned pizza-making from his Neopolitan nonna – his grammy - honed his craft in pizzerias in Naples and Rome and has opened Slice & Pie on 14th Street and Florida Avenue NW. It was recently named one of America’s Top 50 Pizza Restaurants. Chef Giulio joins us with the whole story – and a couple of slices! · D.C.’s own Jackie Greenbaum has brought a lot of fun and good food to the area’s dining scene for many years as co-owner of several popular restaurants, such as Bar Charley, the Quarry House Tavern and, now, the recently opened Charley Prime Foods in Gaithersburg. 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’re sampling the cocktails at Joon, the new – and outstanding – Persian restaurant in Tysons Corner. But we also talking about the Kitchen Collective. Joining us is the leadership team at Joon – Michelin Star recipient Chris Morgan, chef/co-founder of The Kitchen Collective and boss of the kitchen at Joon, and Said Haddad, The Kitchen Collective’s beverage director, Chris’s longtime collaborator and the guy running the cocktail program at Joon; · Jennifer Meltzer, co-owner and managing partner at Fryer’s Roadside and her partner – and hubby - Head Chef Ed Reavis are in with the delicious details of their latest venture. Fryer’s Roadside is a fried chicken and soft serve spot in Silver Spring and, for the Beast, that is a killer combo! · We are partial to pretty much every morsel of cuisine from countries ringing the Mediterranean. So it’s no wonder that we’re looking forward to talking today about Ililli, a restaurant on The Wharf in D.C. The name means “tell me” in colloquial Lebanese, and the restaurant tells a story of Lebanon’s rich heritage of cuisine and hospitality.. Founded by Chef/Owner Philippe Massoud, with a menu curated by Executive Chef Satinder Vij, Ilili is racking up plaudits; · Baltimore-based ice cream company The Charmery is now open in Chevy Chase. Huzzah! At Charmery locations, the joy of ice cream is king. David Alima, the founder, “master flavor maker” and “dreamer of dreams” for The Charmery, 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: · Dave Delaplaine is the general manager at Roofers Union, and he’s a guy who feels strongly both ways. Dave's first passion in the industry was and always will be craft beer. But he and the team at Roofers Union can’t stop experimenting and recently poured that same passion into agave spirits. So Dave’s in with tastes and talk of Roofers Union’s new Agave Room. Pour it on, Dave! · Danish company GoBoat’s mission is to get us out on the Potomac with a consumer and environment-friendly approach to casual boating. Don’t worry – there’s no need to buy an expensive boat or even have considerable boating experience. GoBoat US wants its guests to enjoy a social experience on the water, while being your own captain. Lavert Phillips, the company’s CEO, is in to explain how it all works; · War has been declared – and you’ll love it, because it’s the annual War of the Rosès. And here to tell us all about it is JP Sabatier, one of the owners of 14th Street’s Jane Jane; · The Jefferson DC’s food and beverage manager Jonnathan Alvis also is in today. The hotel is marking the centennial of the building that the hotel has called home since 1955 with amazing, celebratory offerings in its signature restaurant, The Greenhouse, now helmed by executive chef Fabio Salvatore. 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: · Brian Landry, executive chef, and Michael Schoutens, assistant general manager of restaurants at The St. Regis Washington, D.C., are in with big news about their First Ladies Afternoon Tea, an hommage to the women of the White House, featuring desserts and pastries inspired by various U.S. first ladies, freshly baked scones, the finest selection of tea from Dammann Freres, optional champagne pairings … and more; · Next, we’re talking the finer points of real Mexican food with Blaine Welsh, executive chef at Destination Unknown Restaurants – that’s Destino, Las Gemelas, and Ghostburger; · Clyde Davis, managing partner of Housebar , in to describe its lineup of offerings and how it’s changing the face of spirits consumption and home entertaining.; · Kareem Queeman, Mr. Bake to all of you and a celebrated 2023 James Beard semifinalist, in today with hot-off-the-press news about his awesome dessert lineup of cakes, cake jars, cupcakes, and banana pudding. Sweet! 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: · Glendon Hartley, co-owner of U Street’s celebrated Service Bar and a partner at the equally celebrated Peruvian concepts, Causa and Bar Amazonia, is West Indian. But he’s really a cultural citizen of the world whose inquisitiveness, travels and research infuse his hospitality concepts and cocktails with unique blends of international influences. Glendon is in with some creative cocktail concocting and tales of Causa and Amazonia; · We can’t seem to stop there with talk of cocktails – that’s why Lukas Smith, the self-described “mad scientist of the D.C. craft bartending scene,” is here. He’s a spirits educator, the Line Hotel’s beverage director and co-owner of Made To Measure Cocktails in to whip us up about his quest to bring the practical use of whole botanicals back into the purview of the working mixologist. Can he do it? Is he Don Quixote? We’ll see! · Rick Easton, the James Beard Award-nominated owner of cult-favorite bakery Bread & Salt, has a riveting cookbook/manifesto called ”Bread and How to Eat It.” His premise is that people will line up around the block to buy bread from popular bakeries, without really appreciating the many qualities of this humble product. You’ll find out what he means when we are joined by his just-as-famous coauthor, life partner and our old and good friend, Eater’s Melissa McCart; · Anna Valero is Kraken Up! As the genius entrepreneur behind Hook Hall, the event space and community gathering space in Park View, she’s now also the driving force behind D.C.’s ONLY indoor roller skating and pickleball venue, Kraken Kourts & Skates. Anna’s rolling in later to explain what makes her world go ‘round. 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: · Eileen Vaughn, the general manager at Il Piatto. If you’re a regular listener, you know that anything Italian gets our attention – and, since Il Piatto is the creation of our good friend, local restaurateur Hakan Ilhan– we’re doubly interested in the cocktails they’re concocting there! Eileen joins us to start mix them up for us; · Eva Torres, director of restaurants for Stephen Starr’s group. She has the job of overseeing all D.C. properties, including Le Diplomate, St. Anselm and Bread Alley; · Kevin Kelley, an attorney born with an entrepreneur’s itch. He scratches it by owning and developing hospitality and entertainment concepts, including Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley, a comfort food concept found in Dallas, Chicago and now here in D.C.’s Franklin Square; · Dalton Kreiss, the founder of Maguey Melate, an artisanal agave spirits company showcasing independent mescaleros.. In plain English, we’re talking about… mezcal! So, how does a kid from Iowa fall in love with the joys and artistry of agave distilling and make it his life’s work?? Tune in to find out!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: · Tommy Evans, founder and cidermaker, Two Story Chimney Ciderworks. We’re sipping and talking the finer aspects of cider all during the show; · Joe Farruggio, an interesting guy, a bit of a Renaissance man and the owner of Il Canale, known for its authentic Verace Pizza Napoletana. He’s also the author of a new memoir, "My Name Is Joe and I Am A Pizza Man;” · Susan Gravely, deserving of the term “Renaissance woman,” the founder and the CEO of VIETRI, Inc., a lifestyle brand of Italian artisan-crafted dinnerware and home and garden accessories that now is America’s largest importer of ceramics from Italy. She’s also the author of “Italy on a Plate: Travels, Memories, Menus,” an exploration into what makes Italia so magical -- its staggering beauty, unparalleled style, artistic legacy and incredible food; · Executive Chef Derek Watson of Nama Ko , the Schlow Restaurant Group’s Best New Restaurant Finalist for The RAMMY Awards, coming up Sunday, July 9, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center 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 Nellis. On today’s show: · Elizabeth Parker, general manager, Lutèce, whose non-alcoholic drinks are thoughtful concoctions for folks who for whatever reason just don’t want alcohol but do want a sexy drink; · Sandy Mazza, founder/CEO, Sandy Bottom Enterprises, whose Sandy Bottom Rum Cocktails are sparkling with natural flavors of coconut, lemonade, and lime; · Jon Williams, owner, Whitlow’s, circa 1946 neighborhood icon that moved to Clarendon in the late ‘90s and is now coming home to D.C. ; and Jerry Hollinger, owner and culinary director, Hollinger Group Restaurants, which owns local faves The Daily Dish and The Dish and Dram and has opened J. Hollinger’s Waterman’s Chophouse in downtown Silver Spring. 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 Montgomery County? And who doesn’t know about all the cool stuff to see and do there? You don’t! That’s why Cory Van Horn is here! He’s chief strategy officer for Visit Montgomery; · Green Zone Owner Chris Francke, whose bar is a Cocktail Program of the Year Finalist for The RAMMY Awards; · The Gaylord National Resort has reopened the completely reimagined and modernized Old Hickory Steakhouse as part of the property’s ongoing investment with a multi-million dollar transformation following the dramatic $64 million guestroom renovation. Allen Smith, director of food and beverage at the Gaylord National Resort joins us with all the deets; · Most 40th birthdays come with a tinge of sadness. Not this one. Perry’s, the cornerstone sushi restaurant in Adams Morgan turns 40 next year and … it’s 40 years young! Masako Morishita was named executive chef there last fall and since then has rejuvenated the menu with traditional comfort foods from her childhood and twists on classic dishes. Masako’s magic has not gone unnoticed; she’s been selected as StarChef’s Rising Star and received a RAMMY nomination for Rising Culinary Star; · Summer’s coming and so is camp for gazillions of kids … and adults. Calleva is an expansive camp concept offering a spectrum of outdoor team building opportunities, summer camps, and group excursions throughout Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia, Delaware, Colorado, and Canada. Alex Markoff of Calleva is in with all you need to know. 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 Montgomery County? And who doesn’t know about all the cool stuff to see and do there? You don’t! That’s why Cory Van Horn is here! He’s chief strategy officer for Visit Montgomery; · Corey Landolt and Ari Wilder of Kappo – a 21-seat gem on MacArthur Boulevard, showcasing an eight-course tasting menu. They’re in to tell us what to expect and to get our tastebuds revved up with specialty cocktails, like The Bull: An A-5 Miyazaki Wagyu fat-washed old-fashioned featuring Legent Bourbon Whiskey, Demerara syrup and bitters; · Nationally celebrated as one of Food & Wine Magazine’s 10 Best New Chefs and recently honored as a James Beard Foundation 2023 semifinalist, Moon Rabbit’s Chef Kevin Tien is back in with his sidekick, the no less supremely talented pastry chef Susanna Bae. We talk about the good life on The Wharf, enjoy tastes and talk of their upcoming Dinner on the Dock and Night Market events and other treats; · Justin Frank Polgar, the self-titled “Minister of Chocolate” and founder of YES Cacao. This dude has been eating a half-pound of chocolate every day for the past 13 years … for health! And he is with us to explain how and why; · One of our favorite guests of all time was the dearly departed Chef Michel Richard of Citronelle and Central fame. Chef Michel has gone to that great kitchen in the sky, but his Central is alive and well on Pennsylvania Avenue, and the new executive chef, David Barigault, runs the show. Chef joins us to tell us how things are going.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 Montgomery County? And who doesn’t know about all the cool stuff to see and do there? You don’t! That’s why Cory Van Horn is here! He’s chief strategy officer for Visit Montgomery; · It’s no longer the Maxwell – it’s now Trouble Bird, Navy Yard’s first-ever dedicated cocktail bar in D.C. It’s the result of brainstorming by Brent Kroll and area bartenders and friends Justin Cara-Donna and Andrew Hurn. Co-owners Andrew Hurn and Justin Cara-Donna met working at D.C’s Columbia Room, then moved to the world- famous Silver Lyan (where the world-famous Sam Nellis is a lead bartender) and now,they’ve got Trouble … Bird. Hear all about it; · The totally talented Chef Marcelle Afram, is in today. Chef Marcel’s a rising culinary star finalist for The RAMMY Awards Sunday, July 9, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center- and for good reason! Marcelle’s Palestinian-inspired cuisine is a treat for all the senses. Don’t miss the chicken!!! · Last year Eater DC published its list of Washington’s hottest new restaurants – on there was Hiraya, owned by Chef Paolo Dungca. Hiraya’s offering tells Chef Paolo’s story of growing up in the Philippines: the food he ate, the family and friends that influenced his journey, and the recipes he learned from his mom, aunts, and grandparents. He’s with us today for tastes and talk of Hiraya; · HQ DC House bills itself as D.C.’s premier private membership club, combining community, culture, and an elevated experience. It’s the brainchild of The Burns Brothers and its five brands, all aimed at developing safe environments for people of color through various channels and industries. Haywood Donerson, manager at HQ DC House, 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:· Heeeeee’s baaaack! Our buddy, Nick Farrell, spirits director for the Neighborhood Restaurant Group, is in with tastes and talk of some of his newest cocktail concoctions for spring; · Isidre Sala heads the delegation of the government of Catalonia to the United States and Canada. Catalan Gastronomic Week is a new initiative launched by the delegation on the occasion of the feast day of Sant Jordi (Saint George), one of the most important in the Catalan calendar. It is a festival of love and literature, observed every year on April 23. On this day, people give books and roses to their loved ones. This century-old tradition is now becoming global, and you’re going to hear all about it; · Matt Adler, chef partner at Caruso’s Grocery at Pike and Rose and on Capitol Hill, tells us all about this NRG restaurant’s offerings, including delicious red sauce dishes and crazy good pizzas and much more; · Zena Polin, the owner of the Beauty Champagne and Sugar Boutique, tells us how she plans to celebrate her business's first anniversary; · Max Peña, general manager at Qui Qui, tells us how it's become Shaw’s destination for authentic Puerto Rican 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 David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show:· Bo & Ivy just released its limited edition Spring Gin. Co-founder Julia Fletcher is owner and general manager, and she’s in with Joe Rivera for tastes and talk of Spring Gin and more; · Passover is coming and, just in time, Valerie Zweig, an old friend and old friend of the show is on today. A masterful entrepreneur, she’s co-founder of everyone’s favorite chicken soup that you don’t need to make yourself: Prescription Chicken. Val’s in to chat about her soups, her Passover starter kit, matzah brei and ball soup and … more! · H Street’s Please Bring Chips is a great catering and event space that hosts awesome pop-ups. We had Chef Marcelle Afram on a couple of months ago, went to his pop-up and dined like champs. Now it’s Christian Irabien’s turn. He’s the executive chef/creative director of Amparo Fondita/Hospitality Humans and we’re going to hear about and taste what he has waiting for you at Please Bring Chips. He’s in with Dayna Hiyakumoto, PBC’s venue and events manager; · Paula Johnson is the curator of food and wine history at the National Museum of American History, part of the Smithsonian. The museum and the Napa Valley Vintners are co-hosting a signature event for wine lovers under the theme of “Napa Wines in Changing Times.” It features renowned Napa Valley winemakers sharing their wisdom and their wines, all paired with a four-course menu, and their stories of creativity and resilience during challenging times. 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:· Marc Rios, creative director of beverages at the Mayflower Hotel. Any beverage program that goes so far as to have its own CD is one you’ll want to know about. Especially when it has to do with the Mayflower’s very cool Edgar Bar and Kitchen, a great watering hole and hommage to J. Edgar Hoover; · George Rodrigues, chef/owner of El Mercat De Tapas in Rockville Town Center, with a menu celebrating Spain’s tasty cultural diversity. Once monthly the restaurant hosts Flamenco Night. Flamenco dancer Mariana Gatto and guitarist Michael "Miguelito" Perez tell us what we can expect; · Montgomery County is cool, especially for day-tripping this spring!!! Cory Van Horn of Visit Montgomery, Maryland, joins us with info about the MoCo Eats program spotlighting the area’s eateries and the county’s new Tastemaker Trail featuring more than 20 local craft beverage producers; · Lauren Bernstein is founder and CEO of The Culinary Diplomacy Project. Its mission is to promote cross-cultural awareness through global culinary engagement by working with high-profile American chefs who travel to different countries, learn the cuisine and culture from the local people and then share their experiences with American audiences.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: · Sticky Fingers vegan bakery founder, cookbook author and two-time “Cupcake Wars” winner Doron Petersan has news about the upcoming second annual Women’s History Month Festival March 13-19. In particular, a group close to her heart, RE:Her, invites you to savor and celebrate the strength and diversity of D.C.’s woman-owned restaurants by enjoying their menu collaborations and specials; · Topher Bertone-Ledford, general manager, Seamore’s seafood restaurant, now in Arlington. Among many claims to fame, Seamore's is a James Beard Foundation Smart Catch Leader and all its seafood is caught and farmed in a sustainable manner that minimizes habitat and ecosystem damage; · That wild ‘n crazy guy is baaaaack! Shane Mayson, owner/operator of Crazy Aunt Helen’s, the so-much-fun Southern-inspired American comfort restaurant located on Barracks Row, is in. Yes, you’ll hear what’s up at the restaurant. But we’ll also dig into a current hot topic – drag-themed events like those featured at Aunt Helen’s that are getting legislative blowback in many Republican-led states.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:· Will Shifrin, director of food and beverage, Marriott Bethesda Downtown, which offers several spots in the hotel for food and drink, but … ya gotta see the Hip Flask Rooftop. There is nothing like it in Bethesda for miles around; · Fairfax City Restaurant Week is back and it features awesome opportunities to taste and try the full spectrum of Fairfax City’s diverse offerings. Joining us with the inside scoop are Kathleen Paley, commissioner, Fairfax City Economic Development Authority, and Bill Hamrock, owner/chef, Hamrock’s Restaurant; · H Street’s Bronze Restaurant is something quite different and fascinating. It’s a restaurant inspired by Afro-futurism, which melds fantasy and gastronomy with the culture of the African diaspora. It tells the imaginary 700-year-old story of Alonzo Bronze, who travels freely around the globe searching for new cultures to learn from and share with. Bronze’s owner, Keem Hughley, joins us; · Sara Quinteros-Shilling and Reid Shilling of the Waterfront’s Shilling Canning Company are with us today. Shilling’s fourth anniversary is coming up. It seems like yesterday that they last joined us on air to discuss the restaurant’s opening. We hear what Sara and Reid have planned for the anniversary celebration at the Shilling Canning Company.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:· Old Town Alexandria’s only hotel and spa, the Lorien is a chic getaway. For dining fun there are the BRABO Brasserie and the Tasting Room, serving European cuisine with an American twist and inventive cocktails. We hear about the latter today as we are joined by Phillip Blane, the Lorien’s general manager, and Fernanda Romero, The Tasting Room’s manager; · Oysters have long been considered a natural aphrodisiac to increase sex drive and desire. In fact, Casanova ate large amounts of oysters for breakfast each day due to their stimulating properties. Do they work? We find out when Rick Allison, chef/owner of the King Street Oyster Bar, joins us. He offers more than 10 varieties on any given day in his four locations, with a fifth coming soon to Northwest D.C.; · In an increasingly rude world, do manners still matter as they did 100 years ago, when Emily Post was America’s “go-to” for etiquette advice? We say “Yes!” and so does her great-great-granddaughter, Lizzie Post, who carries on the family tradition as co-author of “Emily Post’s Etiquette;” · Terra Saunders is creator/co-founder of della Terra Organics, offering wellness education and self care consultations along with locally crafted, small batch organic wellness products made 100% from plants. They range from reef-safe sunscreen to sublingual and topical all-natural full-spectrum cannabinoids. 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:· Brad Parkes, partner at Masq Hard Organic Tea and Masq Hard Coconut Water, and his wife, BeBe, co-creator of Masq's product line. Masq was built for people who live an active lifestyle and enjoy drinking with friends but also care about the ingredients that they are putting into their bodies; · Is it proper to call a hotel “sexy?” It is when it’s the new Salamander Hotel Washington D.C. Centrally located near downtown’s major attractions, the Salamander enjoys an ideal setting close to Capitol Hill, where it offers a top-of-the-hospitality-food-chain experience. How good is it? The hotel’s assistant director of food and beverage, Gina Netisingha, its marketing manager, Janelle Burt, and visiting celebrity pastry chef, Lasheeda Perry, tell us all about it; Suyo is dedicated to discovering small batch producers in Peru and introducing their pisco to the world. Company cofounder Alex Hildebrandt joins us; · Brian Zaro is the fourth-generation owner of Zaro’s Family Bakery. The iconic family-owned bakery has 14 locations across New York and New Jersey. The first Zaro’s was opened in The Bronx in 1927 by Joseph Zaro, a Jewish immigrant from Poland. Today the Zaro family runs the business and serves over 3 million customers a year. To celebrate 95 years of Zaro’s Family Bakery, the fourth-generation team has launched a line of Black & Whites,, a twist on a classic New York dessert. 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:· Stephanie Coppula, director of marketing with the Bethesda Urban Partnership, joins us with news about another action- and food-packed Bethesda Restaurant Week – starting this Thursday, Feb. 16 and running through Feb. 26. Chi-KO, World of Beer and dozens more of Bethesda’s best are in the mix; · Renato Spanu, winemaker, Vini Jankara in Gallura, Sardinia. Thanks to our friend, Gary Diamond of Empson USA - the people responsible for putting many of the fine wines on your menus and in your favorite wine stores across Greater D.C. Renato joins us live online with tales of Jankara and Gary is in studio to pour some of Jankara’s very best, all made from our new, favorite grapes – Vermentino and Cannonau; · Look up the term “successful woman entrepreneur” and you’re likely to see a photo of Hollis Wells Silverman. In 2021 Hollis introduced three new concepts to Capitol Hill all under one big roof: The Duck & The Peach, La Collina and The Wells. All are hugely successful, which shouldn’t be a surprise, since Hollis, a graduate of Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration, has a background in taking restaurant organizations to the moon, most notably as chief of operations for José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup. · Food and hospitality business counselor Chef Carolina Gomez joins us with details about a new web portal from The District of Columbia Small Business Development Center and the Aspen Institutedesigned to help small food entrepreneurs plan, launch, and grow successful small businesses. Carolina herself has plenty of entrepreneurial cred as evidenced by her 2022 selection as Young Hispanic Entrepreneur of the Year by The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. · How delicious is the Olivia Macaron? I’m pretty sure that anyone who’s ever strolled through Georgetown Park knows the answer is VERY! How interesting is the story of its development and explosive popularity? Also VERY! Ana Claudia Lopez is the innovator and business entrepreneur behind it all, and she joins us to share her story. 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:· Clyde Davis Jr. , North American brand ambassador for the Equiano Rum Company. Based in the U.K., it is a black and woman-owned company. He’s also the owner of 75 Proof Beverage Solutions, a company dedicated to the success of black and woman-owned spirit brands; · Steve DiFillippo, chef/owner of Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse. There are 11 locations, including a new one now open in Reston Station. He’s been in the restaurant industry for 40 years, was inducted into the Massachusetts Restaurant Hall of Fame in 2008 and was recognized as the Restaurateur of the Year in 2014; · “Chinese Homestyle” by Maggie Zhu is a tasty new cookbook with plant-based recipes for every day of the week: make your own dim sum, delicious noodle dishes and more. Best of all, Maggie is here with us to give away all the secrets locked in her new cookbook; · When it’s time for steak, I’ll have a Wangus. That’s a mix of Wagyu and Angus. Also known as an F1. Meet Karen Way, Jessica Morton and Roy Lambert of Ovoka Farm in Paris, Virginia. They are cattle entrepreneurs, dedicated to bringing the best of all steak worlds to your dinner plate. Their herd is a carefully balanced mix of superior Japanese Wagyu and American Angus, so you get the balance of traditional American expectations regarding cuts and sizes – gimme that monster ribeye! – paired with the deep flavor and richness of Wagyu. 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:· Katie Dandridge of the always elegant Jefferson Hotel, where she runs a terrific bar program at the Quill. Also with us are Fabio Salvatore, executive chef at the Jefferson’s signature restaurant, The Greenhouse, and the hotel’s director of guest service, Meredith Craig; · Jessica Sidman, who covers the people and trends behind D.C.’s food and drink scene for the Washingtonian Magazine. The magazine just released its list of Top 100 area restaurants and Jessica’s is in to take us through it; · Jessica Rose, who is the director of spa at the Waldorf Astoria Washington D.C. Some of you may say, “Huh? Waldorf Astoria? That’s New York.” Well, we have our own now and it’s fresh, new and gorgeous. 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: · Palestinian pop-up Shababi Chicken teams with Please Bring Chips, the very cool event space and caterer on H Street NE to deliver unforgettable events, small and large. Shababi’s executive chef and founder, Marcelle Afram, is in with Kat Dean, director of operations for Please Bring Chips, to mix up some of the cocktails they offer that are wowing their guests; · Tony DiGregorio, now the executive chef at Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel, has launched a menu featuring modern American cuisine with a French twist; · Sara Baroni, brand manager for Venchi Fine Italian Chocolates, tells us why the company’s chocolate recipes have made it such a notable category leader; · And last, but hardly least, Colin McClimans, chef/owner of Washington’s Nina May and the new Opal joins us with details on the good taste he brings to the menu at Opal in Chevy Chase, 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. On today’s show: · Crimson Lane Vineyards is a Northern Virginia winery in Fauquier County founded by Tom Herrity and his wife, Deanna, and overseen by winemaker Dominick Fioresi, an apprentice of renowned winemaker Jim Law; · Daniella Senior, the Colada Shop’s founder and supreme leader, is in with news about the fifth incarnation of that popular Cuban concept that will open Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 1900 N St NW; · Amy Riolo is back. Since her last appearance on this show, Amy has authored several cookbooks books on Italian cuisine and the Mediterranean diet. Now she has created her own line of products, the Amy Riolo Selections Gift Box; · Chef James Gee is the executive chef of Dovetail at the Viceroy Washington DC, a modern, artful boutique hotel at Logan Circle. James has previously been the owner of Michelin Plate recipient I’m Eddie Cano, a restaurant on Connecticut Avenue in Northwest 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 Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Mary Ann Mohanraj, clinical associate professor of fiction andliterature at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She recently published thefirst vegan Sri Lankan American cookbook, “Vegan Serendib;”· JJDigeronimo, a two-timeaward-winning author who helps women raise their frequencies and empower theirfuture impact through tried-and-tested strategies, mindfulness, and energeticpractices;· David Hunter of Blugenics, which hasharnessed a form of algae for human consumption in the form of supplements andother ingestible products;The leadershipteam from Casa Kantuta,the first Bolivian cocktail bar in the nation.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: • Jon Krinn, CEO of WineLAIR in the West End, the U.S. outpost of the European WineBANK network, a gathering place that offers members access to climate-controlled wine lockers and other personalized benefits; • Executive Chef Bader Ali and Chef Kelly Suarez from the Gerrard Street Kitchen at The Darcy Hotel downtown, where a really eclectic and exciting mix of complex flavors of Japan, Morocco, and Korea sits side by side with British, Italian, and Indian classics; • Rebecca Halpern, the director of “Love, Charlie,”, the award-winning documentary about the life and work of acclaimed chef Charlie Trotter. He earned rave reviews, Michelin stars, legions of fans and imitators, and he was the center of lots and lots of juicy culinary controversies. Rebecca’s in to give us the 411 on her stirring documentary; • Worried that the holidays are going to blow out your muffin tops and mess with your ticker? Gerard “Coach G” Burley is here to help with timely tips for getting and staying in shape for the new 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: • Phil Greene is back with us. He is an author, cocktail historian, one of the founders of the Museum of the American Cocktail in New Orleans and the winner of the 13th Annual Spirited Award for Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History or Spirits. He joins us to celebrate the release of his newest book, “Cheers! Cocktails and Toasts to Celebrate Every Day of the Year;” • Lieven DeGeyndt, owner/founder of Sparkle-ist, tells us about a monthly subscription box that contains three bottles of mixed origin and type, hand selected and tasted by him personally; • The restaurant Joselito Casa de Comidas brings a piece of Spain to Capitol Hill. Executive chef and culinary director David Sierra runs the kitchen of this intimate, family-owned eatery and he’s in with tastes and talk of what we can expect there. 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 we say “French desserts,” you probably think “fancy.” And if we say “baking French cakes,” you probably say, “I can’t pull that off.” Not true. Aleksandra Crapanzano is the James Beard–winning writer and dessert columnist for The Wall Street Journal and she has a cookbook out, “Gateau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes,” that’s going to help you make gateau Breton and lots of other French specialties with the greatest of ease; • In Spanish, “el cielo” means “heaven” – and El Cielo at La Cosecha in the Union Market District is pretty close to that. Its central offering is “The Experience” – a tasting menu featuring Colombian cuisine. It also has a kick-ass cocktail program headed by lead bartender Andres Carrasco and bar manager Orlando Galleguillos; • IT’S BAAAACK!!! D.C. Cocktail Week, presented by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, returns as a week-long celebration of the area’s mixology culture from Monday, Nov. 28 through Sunday, Dec. 4. Julia Fletcher, co-owner of Bo & Ivy Distillers, is in with the details; • Chef Norbert Roesch is assistant director of dining at The Seneca, a vibrant assisted living and memory care community in Rockville with a salon and spa, a wellness center, billiards, educational programming, and more. It also has four restaurants -- and a bar! Sounds more like a cruise ship experience. Chef Norbert is in to tell us how it all works. 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: • Founded in 1927 as a nine-stool root beer stand in Washington, D.C., Marriott International is the world's largest hospitality company. Brad Nelson, vice president for the company’s global culinary portfolio, joins us with news about Marriott’s global headquarters in Bethesda, especially about its new innovation lab and test kitchen, where chefs and mixologists look at the latest trends in food and beverage and develop concepts for Marriott properties globally; • We call her the Wellness Chef – she’s Dalia David, the first South Asian Wellness Chef to appear on the Food Network’s “Chopped” and become a finalist. A food and lifestyle educator, Chef Dalia helps people have better relationships with food; • We’ve known this guy for 20 years! Longtime D.C. chef and restaurateur Frederik De Pue has a chic contemporary European bistro. It’s Henri, it’s downtown, it serves an extensive seasonal menu in two distinctive dining concepts and you’ll hear all about it; And pouring drinks today is Darlin Kulla, beverage director, KNEAD Hospitality + Design. She tells us how she works with the chef to create cocktails at The Grill on D.C.’s Wharf. 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: • Bill Jensen is co-owner and beverage director of the Tail Up Goat and the Reveler's Hour in Adams Morgan. Among many awards of note, he was honored with Michelin's 2021 Washington, D.C. Sommelier Award. He’s in to treat us to some tastes and talk of his wine favorites from the Finger Lakes for your Thanksgiving table; • Lane Levine owns A Friendly Bread, launched four years ago as a fresh sourdough bread business. He has mastered that which previously seemed impossible - producing a preassembled, frozen, single-serve, heat-and-eat sourdough grilled cheese sandwich that heats to a crispy, gooey meal in under 10 minutes. We get to try some in studio; • Hungry yet? Get ready for more when James Wozniuk, owner and executive chef of the Makan Malaysian restaurant in Columbia Heights joins us. Makan is an immersion in the complexities and simple pleasures of Malaysian dining. And, by the way, Makan was included on the Michelin Bib Gourmand List in 2021 and 2022; • Chef Stefano Marzano is president, founder and culinary director of Mighty Meals, providing a convenient, healthy meal delivery service made with locally sourced ingredients by professional chefs, all from a menu that changes weekly. 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: • Think NOBU and you might think world-class sake. And that would be true – but Nobu DC has an amazing cocktail program, featuring not only great sakes but other world-class distilled spirits. Filipe Bertrand, the beverage and events manager at Nobu DC, is mixing up some cocktails that we are panting to try; • Ice Cream Jubilee specializes in creative flavors of hand-made ice cream. It has some fun new fall creations and some especially for Halloween, including a ghost pepper ice cream that may very well leave you in R.I.P.-land. Victoria Lai joins us from Ice Cream Jubilee; • Dr. Jeanine Prime owns two Caribbean restaurants in D.C. In addition to Cane, a dining staple along the H Street corridor, she opened St. James last May on 14th Street. It’s a modern Caribbean restaurant reflecting that region’s melting pot of cultures, highlighting African, East Indian, Chinese, Portuguese and French influences. Jeanine joins us with tastes and talk of the St. James; • Every time you turn around, it seems, Marriott is up to something new. Like, something really new. Nycci recently had a majorly entertaining dining experience at the JW Marriott in downtown D.C., starring a new and very engaging guy in town, Le Petit Chef. You’ll hear more when we’re joined by Tony Hull, executive chef at the JW Marriott, and Jake Bickel from TableMation Studios. 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 Middle Atlantic’s Prestige-Ledroit Distributing Co. offers a huge selection of artisanal and authentic wine and spirits from around the world, which includes the products of the Bardstown Bourbon Co in Kentucky. We are joined by Bardstown’s Nicholas Lewis; • He’s an all-around good guy, a James Beard Award recipient and one of America’s most influential and respected restaurateurs. He’s Michael Schlow and his property on 14th Street, formerly Tico, has been magically transformed into Nama Ko, a Japanese-inspired restaurant and craft cocktail bar that we can tell you from first-hand experience kicks butt and takes names. Michael joins us along with his colleague, award-winning pastry chef Alex Levin, who serves as Michael’s director of strategic business and pastry programs, to chat with us about the wonder that is Nama Ko; • Candice Mensah is a D.C. native. Her parents emigrated from Ghana, and she stayed connected to her cultural roots by learning to cook Ghanaian food. Her restaurant, Hedzole, will open in D.C. soon and she’s in to tell us all about it; • Up for some oysters? Our advice is to “shuck it!” Yup, the ninth annual Georgetown Shuck It! Beer and Oyster Festival is back at the Georgetown harbor at Tony and Joe's Saturday, Oct. 22. Enjoy grilled and freshly shucked oysters from local suppliers, local beer and wine, barbecue and live music. And who better to tell us about it than that continental man about town, Greg Casten, CEO of The Tavern at the Ivy City Smokehouse, Tony and Joe’s Seafood Place, Nick’s Riverside Grill and The Point D.C. Greg’s here with Dwayne “Gator” Thompson, the world’s greatest shucker, 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: • Bodegas Tempore Wines is an independent brand of four organic and vegan wines produced in Spain’s Aragón region. Alejandra Sarmiento of Bodegas Tempore joins us long-distance and Eric Platt, president of Artisans and Vines, the Bodegas distributor, is in studio to fill our cups with Bodegas Tempore Wine;. • Has it been five years already? Yep – and so, the 5th Annual, DMV Black Restaurant Week starts November 6th, Dr. Erinn Tucker-Oluwole, the event’s cofounder, and Chef Jeffeary (Jeff) Miskiri is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Miskiri Hospitality Group, an inspiring collective of Black, family- and woman-owned products and restaurants in and around DC are here with all the details. • Next is a story of starting small and making it big - very big. Dario Wolos is the founder of Tacombi, a food and beverage taqueria and consumer products that started as a make-shift food stand on a Mexican beach. Today, Tacombi has grown to 14 locations in New York, Miami and Washington D.C., and has 75 more planned out. Dario Wolos joins us later in the show. A crisp, full-bodied rosè in a plastic bottle? What!? Born in the pandemic, NautiLife brings you a great potable in an unbreakable bottle. Annapolitans Marina Anglim and Tracy Seybert founded the company and, with help from the omnipresent—and possibly omniscient-- Eric Platt of Artisans and Vine, they are taking off like a rocket. 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: -The Beast is back –the Snalleygaster beast, that is. And the head of that massive monster - literally - is Greg Engert, the nationally and internationally acclaimed beer expert from NRG. He is pouring beers all through the show and talking about how you too can get your beer geek on; -The Capital Jewish Museum—opening at Third & F Streets, NW, in the spring of 2023—is a secular organization that explores the intersection of the American Jewish experience in D.C. In to talk about the museum and the The Capital Jewish Food Festival is Andrew Coulomb, deputy director of the Capital Jewish Museum; -As many of you know, back in June Nycci went on a trip to Israel with a group called Reality. She was a part of Team Taste, and that meant everyone in the group had a hand in the food, wine and hospitality scene. Among them was Dara Schwartz. Her journey from working in advertising to traveling and learning from chefs and then to creating her own packaged goods items - Darista Dips – now available nationally is an inspiring story – especially for those who are looking to break into the consumer packaged goods market; - The 2022 Events DC International City Food Festival celebrates food, culture, and entertainment, highlighting the diverse communities in the nation’s capital. We are joined by Jinhee Kim, chief creative officer, Events DC, and competing chef Michael Ciuffardi of the Embassy of Peru, in with his partner and translator, Fito Garcia. 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 returns Saturday, Oct. 1 and will bring nearly 40 restaurants and five stages of entertainment to downtown Bethesda. Stephanie Coppula, director of marketing and communications for the Bethesda Urban Partnership, Sebastian Neira, general manager, and Elder Pineda, bartender, both of Jose Andres’ Spanish Diner, join us; . • Bart Yablonsky. owner of Dawson’s Market in Rockville and D.C tells us what we can find there for theholidays; • Sarah Mayo, CCO / Global Sales & Marketing, Black River Caviar / Esturiones del Rio Negro tells us about the Ocietra caviar produced by Black River in Uruguay and… of course we’ll taste it! Finally, Dmitri Chekaldin, co-owner of Dacha Beer Garden in Shaw and Dacha Beer Garden in Navy Yard reminds us it’s Octoberfest time. 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: miXt Food Hall, located in the heart of Prince George’s County’s Gateway Arts District on Rhode Island Ave., is a chef-driven culinary and cocktail experience for family and friends to meet up and find community within a convivial environment curated by local artisans. Today, we’re going to take you inside miXt’s exciting offerings with the hospitality pros who make this community dining experience so exceptional. We’re joined by members of the miXt team to give you a taste of what’s waiting for you there: • Rivkah Alvial. As chief mixologist (a.k.a. the “Bar Boss”) for miXt Food Hall’s central bar, Rivkah works closely with the chefs at each station to create the perfect pairing of food and drink; • Sandy Patterson, director of operations at miXt Food Hall. She tells us about the mission of miXt Food Hall, with an overview of the vendors currently there, and the specials and events coming up; • Chef Ismael Montero from La Michoacana, where he and his family whip up tacos, burritos, quesadillas and other authentic Mexican specialties so good that Washingtonian magazine just named it one of D.C.’s best taco spots; • Olu Shokunbi is head chef and founder of miXt’s Spice Kitchen: West African Grill. He’s on a mission to turn Nigerian cuisine into an American household go-to. As far as we can tell, he’s well on his way. 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: • Todd Thrasher, an old buddy of ours for 15 years plus, founder of Potomac Distilling Company, an urban distillery producing Thrasher’s Rum and housing the Polynesian-inspired gathering spot, Tiki TNT; • D.C. native Michael Twitty has a new book, “Kosher Soul: The Faith and Food Journey of an African American Jew.” It’s an oration of his family history and the impact of enslaved Africans on cooking practices and agriculture in the American South; • Fairfax City Restaurant Week is coming up Aug. 29. It will be shining a spotlight on the truly unbelievable span of cuisines and ethnicities represented. Today we’re putting the spotlight on Bollywood Bistro and its executive chef, Sunil Bastola. And in to tell us more about the restaurant week itself is Kathleen Paley, commissioner of the Fairfax City Economic Development Authority; • Pizza. Who doesn’t love pizza? We know that Marc Hembach, general manager of Fire Works Pizza Cascades in Sterling sure does. Marc joins us to talk about how his store serves goodness to the community in many different ways. 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: • Bob Wiley, co-owner, Deviation Distilling, known for its use of unique global spices and eye-popping bottle designs. Deviation recently launched its line of gins in D.C. liquor stores and restaurants; • Danny Chavez, executive chef at Art and Soul / YOTEL Washington DC. Art and Soul boasts a scratch kitchen, meaning the majority of menu items are made in house, from scratch. Sounds like a lot of work! • If you want to make a difference in the world but aren’t sure how, stay tuned for our chat with The “Bag Lady,” Lisa D.Foster. In 2005 she founded 1 Bag at a Time, Inc., a first-to-market reusable grocery bag company. In four years it grew to annual revenues of $8 million. Now, as a business coach and author of a hit book, also called “Bag Lady,” Lisa helps entrepreneurs navigate their way to success; • Chef David Rabin of the Caboose Tavern in Vienna and Caboose Commons in Mosaic, a locally owned and operated microbrewery that offers craft beer, fresh roasted coffee and a chef-driven menu; Historically, there are only a handful of cocktail books that strive to tell the cultural and historical stories of?Black?and Brown?mixologists. These stories need to be told. So, cocktail expert and star of the Discovery Travel and Living Channel’s “Cocktail Kings” Colin?Asare-appiah also is coauthor of the fascinating new book “Black Mixcellence: A Comprehensive Guide to Black Mixology.” It details the significant impact Black?and Brown?mixologists have had on the cocktail industry throughout history. 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 Sam Nellis. On today’s show: • Antoine Robert, co-owner of Distilleries et Domaines de Provence. We’re sampling Absinthe Absente and learning about the absinthe ritual, a cocktail to remember; • Chad Sparrow, Common Plate Hospitality Group. In 2015, the group launched Mason Social, a contemporary American restaurant in its hometown of Alexandria. The restaurant group expanded in 2018 with Mexican concept Urbano 116, Augie’s Mussel House and Beer Garden. For Urbano, the team has created a tequila which pairs well with… chocolate! • Leigh Phillips and Solomon Mangham founded NextDay Original in 2020. NextDay is a suite of all-natural productivity and recovery products treating the core issues of hangover. Hmmm, sounds like Leigh and Solomon have a lot to confess – uh, “tell” us; • Oklahoma has a lot more going on than just wind whistling down the plain. It has a 2022 James Beard Award Semifinalist for Outstanding Chef. Chef/owner Andrew Black runs the show at Grey Sweater, a tasting menu-only restaurant where staff interviews guests as they take their reservations to plan out their meals 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: • Greg King, brand ambassador for The Glendronach, one of Scotland’s first licensed distilleries and producers of a superb Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky; • Jessica Formicola , author of a new cookbook for carnivores, “Beef It Up! 50 Mouthwatering Recipes for Ground Beef, Steaks, Stews, Roasts, Ribs, and More;” • Gianluca Bisol, president, Bisol 1542 Prosecco Superiore. Rooted in 21 generations of Italian heritage, Bisol 1542 is referred to as the “founding family of prosecco superior;” • Dave Martin, “Top Chef” alum and author of “The Tequila Diet.” Sign us up 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: • Bottles Wine Garden bills itself as an oasis for wine appreciation – and appreciation for the hard work of female winemakers, in particular - on the stretch of Pennsylvania Avenue between Georgetown and Foggy Bottom. An indeed it is. Our old friend Angie Duran is operations director and Erika Parjus is head sommelier. They join us to pour and discuss some of the good stuff to be found at Bottles; • She’s a combo high-powered hospitality industry business leader, foodie extraordinaire and all-around delightful human being. Kathy Hollinger, president and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, is in with the skinny on D.C.’s gala of galas, RAMW’s annual RAMMY Awards, the local hospitality world’s version of the Oscars, only more fun. Kathy is in with lots of info, including how you can attend the RAMMYs, coming up Sunday, July 24 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center; • We met Becky Harris many years ago, when she founded Catoctin Creek Distilling along with her husband, Scott. Today, she’s still the award-winning Catoctin Creek’s head distiller, but also has ascended to new heights as national president of the ACSA, the American Craft Spirits Association. In fact, she was recently elected for a second term. Quite an honor. And they make quite a product. Becky’s in to chat and to let us sample her newest home run, Catoctin Creek Ragnarök Rye by rock band GWAR, a 92-proof rye whiskey; • Originally inspired by Japanese noodle bars, UDON Asian Food become one of the largest franchises in Spain to offer Asian cuisine. Now thrilling diners in Miami, UDON is set to conquer the U.S. You’ll find out why when we’re joined later by Daniel Valentin, general manager, UDON Miami, and his executive chef, Albert Diez Valls. 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: • Arlington’s Buena Vida Gastrolounge reopened a few months back after an extensive renovation directed by owner Ivan Iricanin, CEO of Street Guys Hospitality. Executive chef Jaime Pelayo and marketing manager Dmani Harrison-Porter join us with info about Buena Vida’s Mexican homestyle tasting menu and – big surprise – their awesome tequila cocktails; • It opened in 2003. It closed in 2020, with lots of help from COVID. And now – drum roll , please –the Neighborhood Restaurant Group’s Vermillion is back – and with a new executive chef, yet! He’s Ben Pflaumer, late of Osteria Morini, Masseria, Officina and others you know and love. Ben’s in to tell us about recasting the menu and overseeing a facelift of the space; • Reginald O. Mack – Chef ROM (pronounced “Rome”) to those who love him – is head chef, House of ROM. And he’s the king of the Crack Bomb and the Messy Marvin. Say what? Hang tight – we’ll explain; • Some people dream, others live their dreams. Chef Thomas Harvey has been a mainstay in the D.C. area, working in kitchens helmed by Frank Ruta and other James Beard Award-winning chefs in Washington and at some of Virginia’s most popular restaurants. Now he’s opened his own neighborhood restaurant in Falls Church. The name? Harvey’s, of course! 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: • Established in 1783, the original Fountain Inn served as the first stagecoach stop in Georgetown for presidents and residents alike. The new Fountain Inn DC in Georgetown is led by Morgan Kirchner, a veteran of the D.C. spirits and hospitality industry. Morgan joins us today with tastes and talk of the Fountain Inn; • You’ll remember that in March 2011 a magnitude-9.0 earthquake and then a massive tsunami struck Japan’s Tohoku region along the northeast coast. Nearly total devastation and more than 20,000 deaths forced the Japanese to reimagine the framework of the local economy, and it’s responding with surprising economic vigor, thanks to new approaches to farming and fishing. Here in the U.S., the Japanese embassy works to connect Tohoku’s farmers and fishermen to people in the United States. We are joined by Ryo Tsuzukihashi, agriculture attaché at the Embassy of Japan, and cultural ambassador Reiko Hirai, owner of Happi Enterprises, to hear how that region is rising from the mud and ashes on a new foundation forged by 21st century farming and fishing innovations; • Staying in town? There’s still so much to do – like fun summer activations at the National Building Museum Aileen Fuchs, president and executive director of the museum, tells us about all of it, from travelling to Paris via Notre Dame to exploring Shakespeare’s Playhouse or grabbing a yummy bite at the Museum’s new café; • Talk about two busy women! Seven years ago Dine Diaspora co-founders Maame Boakye and Nina Oduro launched their Black woman-owned and operated venture to connect people and brands to African diasporan food culture. They’ve got a ton going on and you’re gonna 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: • City-State Brewing in Northeast D.C. opened during the pandemic. You’d think it was not a great business decision – and yet is healthy and celebrating its first anniversary. James Warner, CEO, joins us to talk about surviving and conquering; • Jarrad Silver, former Birch and Barley executive chef, now operates the Silver and Sons barbecue truck around Rockville, Bethesda and Silver Spring. Jarrad's barbecue is delish AND distinctive in that it takes traditional American technique and enhances it with Jewish and Mediterranean flavors and styles; • Steeped in history, Arlington’s Colony Grill’s specialty is its signature 12-inch “Bar Pie”, a thin crust pizza cut into six slices and drizzled in “hot oil”. Ken Martin, co-owner, joins us; • Stoner alert: What’s better than a late night cookie feast? According to Neal Miglani, nothing is. So he and some friends founded MOLTN COOKIES .The Arlington shop bakes cookies to order and delivers them warm, along with milkshakes and ice cream. 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: · Jake Worth, General Manager at Bar Ivy, joins us. Opening this month in Arlington, Bar Ivy comes from the D.C.-based Blagden Hospitality Group, owner of Tiger Fork, urban backyard Calico, neighborhood tavern Fainting Goat, and many more you know; · Clementine Thomas and Sam Vasfi, co-owners, Bold Fork Books. Located in Mount Pleasant, Bold Fork Books is D.C.'s only culinary bookshop, featuring new and vintage cookbooks and elevated kitchenware; · Laura Kumin has authored a fascinating, new book, “All Stirred Up: Suffrage Cookbooks, Food and the Battle for Women’s Right to Vote.” The media and history focused on the loud women, those who marched, picketed the White House and even some who went to jail. This book focuses on the forgotten suffragists, those who battled quietly, but just as effectively, with a cookbook or a slice of cake. How’d they do it? Keep listening! · Another fascinating read is Kate Lebo’s “Book of Difficult Fruit.” In it, she asks and answers the question: What is a difficult fruit? Of the 26 fruits featured, some are invasive, poisonous, sour, or even explosive. They are also sweet, medicinal, or even make a great pie. Her conclusion is that difficult fruit can nurture as much as it can harm. Through these fruits, Lebo sheds light on the gray areas in life and especially explores the connection between food and medicine. She asks what we can learn from the history of plant-based medicine, examines modern medicine, and explores how we care for one another. 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: • John Borden, CEO, The Washington Tennis and Education Foundation. The foundation’s mission is giving children and youth a safe environment they trust, where they can excel through a pathway of continual academic, life skills and tennis instruction. WTEF’s 2022 annual Share the Love gala May 21 at the Ritz-Carlton in the West End is a star-studded event celebrating those who support the organization and the continued achievements of scholar-athletes; • Mitch Berliner and Debra Moser talk about their brand-new Half Street addition to the network of weekly Central Farm Markets; • Ready to live – feel – and BE better? Through years of coaching and research, Christine Hronec has discovered that the key to fat loss is eating the optimum ratio of macronutrients—protein, carbohydrates, and fat—for your body. In her new book, “Unlock Your Macro Type,” she explains how your ideal varies depending on your body type and carb tolerance. And many will discover they should actually be consuming more calories, not fewer! • And, speaking of living better, you’ll also want to hear from James Yarborough, owner and co-founder of RAWish. It’s a plant- based concept located in the recently opened Western Market food hall and focused on serving flavorful vegan options designed to support the human body’s optimal performance. 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: • Involved in large scale whiskey events for more than 16 years, David Sweet has owned and managed large-scale tasting events across North America, England and Australia. He is currently running his own event series – Whiskey and Barrel Nite -- in six cities from coast to coast; • Restaurateur and awesome chef, named 2020 RAMMY chef of the year, David Deshaies has a fabulous new restaurant, L’Ardente, on Massachusetts Avenue, and it is nothing short of spectacular. Everyone’s talking about the 40-layer lasagna, but have you had the carbonara?! Chef David is in with his chef de cuisine, Leena Ali; • Joanna Veltri is chief of the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development’s Americas Liaison Office. Her organization is dedicated to working in rural areas of developing countries to address poverty and hunger. IFAD recently teamed up with Chef Rob Rubba of Oyster fame for its Recipes for Change program. Through this program well-known chefs from around the world draw attention to the impacts of climate change on traditional crops and local recipes in the world’s poorest countries and promote ways that rural small-scale farmers can adapt; • Alam Méndez Florián, a native of Oaxaca, is executive chef at Maiz64 on 14th Street Northwest. He and his team turn four kinds of maiz – corn -- into fresh masa daily for the tacos, tamales, and other corn-based essentials. 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 Simpson, beverage director and partner at Espita, authentic Southern Mexican food and drinks in Shaw, DC.; • Chef Adrienne Cheatham. For now, she’s best known for being the runner up on season 15 of “Top Chef.” Or maybe she’s better known as the chef de cuisine under Marcus Samuelsson at Streetbird, where she received a Bib Gourmand from the Michelin Guide. But … Chef Adrienne is about to be even better known after Tuesday, when her very first cookbook, “Sunday Best,” debuts. The title is inspired by the longstanding African American tradition of wearing your best clothes on Sundays for church services and gatherings, and the cookbook parallels this tradition, dressing up Southern/soul food in its “Sunday best;” • Jeff Fugate. He LOVES queso. So much so that he founded Empty Bowl Queso. He now has a small queso empire going, providing queso-maniacs with their daily fixes through stores across six states, including Maryland, Virginia and the District; • “Oodaalolly” is a time-honored expression of joy, surprise and delight. It’s what inspires Swiss-Filipino entrepreneur and sixth-generation chocolate maker Hernan Lauber’s many creations using Filipino cacao, ingredients, and flavors to make award-winning chocolate works of art, and have some fun doing 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: • Michael Jantz-Moon, co-owner, DC Vegan, and Starla Newman, bar manager, previewing cocktails as they prepare to open D.C.’s first vegan bar. A cool note for you: Michael is a musician and has toured with Paul Simon and Brian Wilson and opened for Train, the Black Crowes, Space Hog, B.B. King and Barry Manilow! • Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em! The National Cannabis Festival is back! April 22-24 on the RFK Campus, enjoy great musical acts, a new culinary pavilion and a newly expanded calendar featuring three days of events that include a culinary pavilion featuring chefs from Maydan, Maketto, Moon Rabbit, Disco Mary, the Peruvian Brothers and Pearl and Da Girls. Caroline Phillips, founder of the National Cannabis Festival, joins us with the details; • BLT Steak, the power restaurant just steps away from the White House, is debuting a new space and a reimagined menu under Executive Chef Michael Bonk, who joins us; • Breakfast? Lunch? Brunch? Dinner? With your dog? Oh, yeah! The Commentary Social House at The Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel appears to have it all. We’re joined by Executive Chef Francecil Ponte (we call her Fran) and T.J. Daniels, director of food and beverage. 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: • Chef Vic Albisu’s Taco Bamba serves food that is like a narcotic. And Taco Bamba’s beverage director, Amin Seddiq, knows his stuff, too, creating a cocktail menu for every Taco Bamba that opens. He joins us today to mix up, pour and discuss some liquid happiness; • The D.C. Central Kitchen is a national treasure. The organization’s CEO, Mike Curtin, an old and good friend of the show, joins us later with news about the Central Kitchen’s awesome, must-attend, star-studded, annual fundraiser, the Capital Food Fight, coming to The Anthem on the Wharf Thursday, April 7; Tanorria Askew is a chef, social justice activist and author of a new book, “Staples + 5,”, in which she demonstrates how to transform the most fundamental ingredients into effortlessly delicious dishes, a skill passed down from her mother and grandmother. Her mission is to share accessible recipes that are perfect for getting dinner on the table without extra trips to the store, entertaining unexpected guests without added stress and maybe even throwing together a casserole for a neighbor in need. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.