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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 – June 9, 2019
Foodie and the Beast – June 9, 2019
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Paul Cullen, former bassist for Bad Company, now celebrity chef, is with us. Last year alone, he cooked in over 200 kitchens in the Mid-Atlantic, Chicago, and Nashville. Paul has revived classic ...
Foodie and the Beast – May 19, 2019
Foodie and the Beast – May 19, 2019
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Megan Robbins moved to the D.C. area this past February to join The Canopy by Hilton hotel on The Wharf as executive chef and lead culinary enthusiast in charge of Canopy ...
Foodie and the Beast – May 5, 2019
Foodie and the Beast – May 5, 2019
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • World Central Kitchen is the non-profit organization founded by Chef José Andrés to leverage the expertise of chefs and implement smart solutions to hunger and poverty. Dine-N-Dash, an annual fundraiser, is an ...
Foodie and the Beast – April 28, 2019
Foodie and the Beast – April 28, 2019
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • You know spring is here when our first guest is in the studio! Greg Nivens of Trigger, organizer of the National Harbor Wine and Food Festival, happening May 4 and 5; • ...
Foodie and the Beast – April 14, 2019
Foodie and the Beast – April 14, 2019
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • EMP 180 Weight Loss, whose staff provides nutrient-rich foods and total-care counseling. Clients receive food each week that they choose from a menu. EMP staff provide breakfast, lunch and snacks. EMP staff ...
Foodie and the Beast – April 7, 2019
Foodie and the Beast – April 7, 2019
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Talk about visiting the four corners of the earth for good food and drink. On our show were award-winning Kaz Okochi chef/ owner, of Kaz Sushi Bistro, celebrating its 20TH ANNIVERSARY!!! In business (How many restaurants ...
Foodie and the Beast – March 31, 2019
Foodie and the Beast – March 31, 2019
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; • Elise Museles is a certified eating psychology and nutrition expert, creator of the Food Story platform and host of the podcast, “Once Upon a Food Story.” Her mission is to empower ...
Foodie and the Beast – March 24, 2019
Foodie and the Beast – March 24, 2019
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; Chef Doug Psaltis has worked in some of the world’s most prestigious kitchens and, along the way, picked up three stars from The New York Times and a Michelin star running the kitchen ...
Foodie and the Beast – March 10, 2019
Foodie and the Beast – March 10, 2019
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; • Andrew Dana of Timber Pizza and Call Your Mother fame is reopening the Supper Club at Call Your Mother and opening Turo Pizza in Ballston • You know her. You’ve seen her. ...
Foodie and the Beast – March 3, 2019
Foodie and the Beast – March 3, 2019
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; • It’s time once again for Fairfax Restaurant Week! Great eats and libations at fixed prices you can’t help but love, too. Jinson Chan, founder and co-owner/general manager of High Side and Chris ...