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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 & The Beast, Sunday, 11/5/17
Foodie & The Beast, Sunday, 11/5/17
Guests this week include: * Executive chef, Ryan Ratino, this year's RAMMY winner of the Rising Culinary Star award, who now conjures delicious, new taste delights at Bresca, based on what's fresh, seasonal and delicious. * Bill and Suzy Menard, proprietors of ...
Foodie and the Beast – Oct. 22, 2017
Foodie and the Beast – Oct. 22, 2017
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Today's guests include: * Tony Cibell, founder and proprietor of the world famous Tony and Joe's on the Georgetown Harbour waterfront ; * Profish owner Greg Casten and John Rorapaugh, Profish's director of sustainability ; * ...
Foodie and the Beast – Oct. 15, 2017
Foodie and the Beast – Oct. 15, 2017
Hosted by savvy foodie Nycci Nellis and her husband, inveterate Beatles fan David Nellis. It's the show's 9th anniversary and our marriage's 21st! Celebrating in-studio with us are: - Danny Lee, Andrew Kim and Scott Drewno of the Fried Rice Collective and ...
Foodie and the Beast – Oct. 1, 2017
Foodie and the Beast – Oct. 1, 2017
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Today's topics include: · James McWhorter is back on Foodie And The Beast to fill us in on what is happening with the annual FreshFarm Feast gala on October 17th at Dock 5 at Union Market ...
Foodie and the Beast – Sept. 24, 2017
Foodie and the Beast – Sept. 24, 2017
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. This week's topics include: The EdibleDc Awards; The "Foodies" photographic exhibit at Glen Echo; Oktoberfest at Dawson's Market in Rockville; And some creative mezcal cocktails.
Foodie and the Beast – Sept. 17, 2017
Foodie and the Beast – Sept. 17, 2017
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. This week's guests include: Paul Entis from The Jewish Food Experience; Babka French Toast , courtesy of Ilyse Fishman of the very popular On Rye; Marcia Friedman, who has blended her adopted Jewish culture with her ...
Foodie and the Beast – Sept. 10, 2017
Foodie and the Beast – Sept. 10, 2017
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. This week's guest include: * Alvaro Roche, co-founder of Bethesda's Bold Bite, on new ventures Taco Arepa and Bold Bite Market; * Fou-Dré Vodka owner Chanel Turner; * Dr. LaKeischa McMillan of NAVA HEALTH; * Melissa ...
Foodie and the Beast – Aug. 27, 2017
Foodie and the Beast – Aug. 27, 2017
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. This week's guests include: - Shizu Okusa of juice purveyor Jrink, which now offers good-for-you waters as well; - Ed McIntosh of Tortilladora; - Veganism advocate Erica Meier on the upcoming VegFest near Nationals Park; - ...
Foodie and the Beast – Aug. 20, 2017
Foodie and the Beast – Aug. 20, 2017
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. This week's guests include: legendary mistress of mixology Gina Chersavani; Georgetown's legendary Dean and DeLuca; Choolaah Indian barbecue; Jerry Zawacki of Service Bar DC; and cider master Sam Fitz of Anxo.
Foodie and the Beast – August 13, 2017
Foodie and the Beast – August 13, 2017
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. This week's guests include: * Maria Booker of the Capital Area Food Bank ; * Rum Day co-founders Clyde Davis and John Peterson ; * Sasha Felikson, , a 2017 RAMMY finalist for "rising culinary star ...