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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 8, 2025
Foodie and the Beast – June 8, 2025
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today’s show:·        Jo-Jo Valenzuela, executive chef/ managing partner at Tiki on 18th, a unique cocktail bar that blends Polynesian and Filipino cultures in original cocktails and tiki classics, all complemented by Filipino food favorites;                                                                                                                                                            ·        Leah Culley, founder and ...
Foodie and the Beast – June 1, 2025
Foodie and the Beast – June 1, 2025
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today’s show: ·        Carol D’Agostino, the Main Street manager for Centreville, on Maryland Crafted, an event formerly known as DrinkMaryland, featuring 40 Free State makers of wine and other alcoholic beverages;                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ·        Kiernan Slater, owner and manager of Slater ...
Foodie and the Beast – May 11, 2025
Foodie and the Beast – May 11, 2025
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today’ show: ·        We talk about the ICE raids on Washington, D.C. restaurants with Jessica Sidman, food editor for Washingtonian magazine;                                                                                                                               ·        Avalon Oona Haas is the Mid-Atlantic regional sales manager for the Catoctin Creek Distilling Company, ...
Foodie and the Beast – April 27, 2025
Foodie and the Beast – April 27, 2025
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today’ show: ·                                                                                                                                                     ·        Sixteen years ago, who knew that Fatima and Omar Popal would rise to become two of DC’s most prominent restaurateurs? Back then, their now-legendary Café Bonaparte was just finding its way. Today, the Popal ...
Foodie and the Beast – April 6, 2025
Foodie and the Beast – April 6, 2025
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today’ show: ·        There's a cherry blossom-themed cocktail competition coming your way, sponsored by High Road Spirits Importers. In with the details is Jennifer Nellis, the Mid-Atlantic market manager for High Road Spirits, and competition finalists  John ...
Foodie and the Beast – March 30, 2025
Foodie and the Beast – March 30, 2025
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today’ show: ·        The recent RAMW member survey looking into rising costs due to federal workforce cuts and related customer traffic declines  has really gotten people's attention.  Shawn Townsend, president and CEO of the Restaurant Association Metropolitan ...
Foodie and the Beast – March 16, 2025
Foodie and the Beast – March 16, 2025
 Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today’ show:  ·        Inspired by Oscar Wilde, Wilde Irish Gin is distilled by Ireland’s first female master distiller. Billy Ray, Wilde Irish Gin’s brand director, and Lathan Kornegay, the brand ambassador, are in with tastes and talk ...
Foodie and the Beast – March 9, 2025
Foodie and the Beast – March 9, 2025
 Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today’ show:  ·        Dan Ziegler, founder of the Chacho Distillery in Takoma Park, with his special take on Colombian aguardiente;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ·        Dani Mathey , COO of the 801 Restaurant Group, which has opened its first East ...
Foodie and the Beast – March 2, 2025
Foodie and the Beast – March 2, 2025
 Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today’ show:  ·        There’s been a lot of talk about tariffs on a range of imported goods – some think that’s a good thing, and others think it’ll harm many sectors of the economy.  Since we’re a ...
Foodie and the Beast – Feb. 23, 2025
Foodie and the Beast – Feb. 23, 2025
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today’ show:  ·        The Plant Magic Bottle Shop at the Union Market is a wonder. Owner Anahata Sabat has a shop filled with functional mocktails that uplift, revitalize, enhance connection and elevate your mood, all without the ...