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Foodie and the Beast

Nycci Nellis is everyone's "go to" food journalist for insights and in depth info about everything happening across the food/wine/spirits/brews/restaurant scenes in the Mid-Atlantic and across the U.S. Her husband, David, is a beer and burgers guy. On radio since 2009, they host celebrity guest interviews with famous and up-and-coming chefs, winemakers, distillers, oystermen, farmers, marine biologists and more. Get the foodie info you need to know and won't find anywhere else; enjoy irreverent repartee; pick up great recipe tips for cooking to cocktails and ... have fun! .. with Nycci and David Nellis on the one and only, Foodie and the Beast.

Latest Episodes

Foodie and the Beast – Sept. 22, 2019
Foodie and the Beast – Sept. 22, 2019
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • cold and flu season is coming and though your mom may not be able to take care of you, Val Zweig from Prescription Chicken can help; • chef/owner Danny Lledo discusses his ...
Foodie and the Beast – September 22, 2019
Foodie and the Beast – September 22, 2019
Cold and flu season is coming and though your mom may not be able to take care of you, Val Zweig from Prescription Chicken can help. Chef/Owner Danny Lledo discusses his new restaurant offering a Valencian tasting menu concept. David Hagedorn, food ...
Foodie and the Beast – Sept. 15, 2019
Foodie and the Beast – Sept. 15, 2019
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • food festival impresario Greg Nivens of the Trigger Agency, in with news of his Chesapeake Oyster, Wine and Beer Festival at Union Market’s Dock 5; • D.C .superstar restaurateur, Hakan Ilhan ...
Foodie and the Beast-September 8, 2019
Foodie and the Beast-September 8, 2019
Sunday, September 8, 2019 was our annual, “Be good by doing good” show, featuring area nonprofits and the great events they’re hosting around the area. Joining us were: Chris Shaughness, executive director of MCPAW (Montgomery County Partners for Animal Well-Being; the dedicated ...
Foodie and the Beast – Aug.25, 2019
Foodie and the Beast – Aug.25, 2019
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • James Beard-nominated 2018 RAMMY Chef of the Year Amy Brandwein, executive chef and owner of Centrolina and her new osteria, Piccolina; • Gabriele Poli, founder and president of The Gelato Festival, which ...
Foodie and the Beast – Aug. 18, 2019
Foodie and the Beast – Aug. 18, 2019
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • There’s an event coming up that deserves your attention. It will bring together a panel of hospitality industry leaders discussing efforts to make restaurants and bars more welcoming to persons choosing to ...
Foodie and the Beast – July 28 2019
Foodie and the Beast – July 28 2019
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Shizu Okusa, the Founder & CEO of Wellthy & Co, a family of direct-to-consumer wellness brands, including JRINK, a cold-pressed juice subscription company, and Apothékary, a plant-based farmacy disrupting the healthcare space ...
Foodie and the Beast – July 14, 2019
Foodie and the Beast – July 14, 2019
Hosted by David and Sam Nellis. On today’s show: • Talented chef Eric Adjepong – a season 16 finalist on “Top Chef” - and his wife, decorator Janell Adjepong, Pinch & Plate thoughtfully plans and produces customized, full-service dinner parties in guests' ...
Foodie and the Beast – June 30, 2019
Foodie and the Beast – June 30, 2019
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Gayle Galbraith is the co-founder and owner of the Federal Brewing Company in Federalsburg, Maryland. Yes, she’s a brewer. But, along the way, Gayle discovered she had an affinity for brewing the ...
Foodie and the Beast – June 23, 2019
Foodie and the Beast – June 23, 2019
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • The 37th Annual RAMMY Awards Gala will be held Sunday, June 30 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center to. honor the exceptional ability and accomplishments of the hardworking individuals and organizations ...