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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.
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.
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: • Megan Coyle, brand relations manager, The Gallavant Group, on behalf of Rampur Indian Single Malt, part of an emerging category across the global whiskey scene; • It's the run-up to Thanksgiving. Along with Central Farm Markets, the place you want to know is Dawson's Market, a community-focused market supporting local non-profits, hosts many community events and has a commitment that 10% of its staff will be individuals with disabilities. Dawson's second location is now open in Dupont Circle. Bart Yablonsky – Dawson's owner – joins us; • Michael Habtemariam is the co-owner of the Roaming Rooster, winner of the 2021 RAMMY for hottest sandwich shop. The Roaming Rooster sells fried chicken that you can feel good about eating. It's free-range, grain-fed, antibiotic-free, halal and served fresh every day; • Renaldo Webb of the Pet Plate, which offers direct-to-consumer nutritious dog meals, no kibble.
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: • Megan Coyle, brand relations manager, The Gallavant Group, on behalf of Rampur Indian Single Malt, part of an emerging category across the global whiskey scene; • It's the run-up to Thanksgiving. Along with Central Farm Markets, the place you want to know is Dawson's Market, a community-focused market supporting local non-profits, hosts many community events and has a commitment that 10% of its staff will be individuals with disabilities. Dawson's second location is now open in Dupont Circle. Bart Yablonsky – Dawson's owner – joins us; • Michael Habtemariam is the co-owner of the Roaming Rooster, winner of the 2021 RAMMY for hottest sandwich shop. The Roaming Rooster sells fried chicken that you can feel good about eating. It's free-range, grain-fed, antibiotic-free, halal and served fresh every day; • Renaldo Webb of the Pet Plate, which offers direct-to-consumer nutritious dog meals, no kibble.
Hosted by Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Estebe Salgado is president and owner of Tradewinds Specialty Imports, an import and distribution company specializing in boutique and family estate wines, spirits, cider and craft beer. Educated alongside first generation winemakers, Estebe acquired the education and expertise to hand pick award winning wines — and we got some; • Did you buy an Instant Pot during COVID and have no idea what to do with it? Chef Paula Shoyer, known as "the kosher baker," is back with her fifth cookbook, “The Instant Pot Kosher Cookbook.” She has tips and recipes that will take you through the year; · And for those of you sick of cooking, John Aggrey, CEO of the recently launched Din Din, is joining us to talk about his locally based meal prep/meal delivery company that connects neighborhood chefs with you, the home diner; • And then it’s all in the family. On so many levels. Dani Karnoff is founder of Mapp'd, D.C.'s locally sourced global foods brand. It specializes in rare cuisines and unique ingredients in ready-to-cook meals. Not only can you find Dani at Central Farm Markets — she is also Nycci’s cousin!
Hosted by Nycci Nellis. On today's show: · Estebe Salgado is president and owner of Tradewinds Specialty Imports, an import and distribution company specializing in boutique and family estate wines, spirits, cider and craft beer. Educated alongside first generation winemakers, Estebe acquired the education and expertise to hand pick award winning wines — and we got some; • Did you buy an Instant Pot during COVID and have no idea what to do with it? Chef Paula Shoyer, known as "the kosher baker," is back with her fifth cookbook, “The Instant Pot Kosher Cookbook.” She has tips and recipes that will take you through the year; · And for those of you sick of cooking, John Aggrey, CEO of the recently launched Din Din, is joining us to talk about his locally based meal prep/meal delivery company that connects neighborhood chefs with you, the home diner; • And then it's all in the family. On so many levels. Dani Karnoff is founder of Mapp'd, D.C.'s locally sourced global foods brand. It specializes in rare cuisines and unique ingredients in ready-to-cook meals. Not only can you find Dani at Central Farm Markets — she is also Nycci's cousin!
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Today we were joined by Mitch Berliner & Deb Moser of Central Farm Markets who had plenty of good info about last-minute Thanksgiving freshness available. Then, Brandon Bayton of Wunder Garten beer garden in NOMA dropped in with updates on some great pop-ups and special events for the crisp, fall days ahead. Later, Adam Gerson, founder of Near Country Provisions, a subscription-based farm-to-doorstep service that delivers premium, locally-sourced, pasture-raised beef and pork, has great tips for delicious, farm-to-table dining in these otherwise, challenging days of the pandemic. We also heard from Greg Bolton, whose mom and dad founded the now-nationally famous, Bob and Edith's Diner in Arlington, where 24/7 comfort food keeps its patrons sane and happy. Lastly, we chatted with award-winning paella chef and owner of DC's Xiquet, the highly-regarded, Valencian restaurant, about some special offerings coming up surviving and prospering in the pandemic.
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Today we were joined by Mitch Berliner & Deb Moser of Central Farm Markets who had plenty of good info about last-minute Thanksgiving freshness available. Then, Brandon Bayton of Wunder Garten beer garden in NOMA dropped in with updates on some great pop-ups and special events for the crisp, fall days ahead. Later, Adam Gerson, founder of Near Country Provisions, a subscription-based farm-to-doorstep service that delivers premium, locally-sourced, pasture-raised beef and pork, has great tips for delicious, farm-to-table dining in these otherwise, challenging days of the pandemic. We also heard from Greg Bolton, whose mom and dad founded the now-nationally famous, Bob and Edith’s Diner in Arlington, where 24/7 comfort food keeps its patrons sane and happy. Lastly, we chatted with award-winning paella chef and owner of DC’s Xiquet, the highly-regarded, Valencian restaurant, about some special offerings coming up surviving and prospering in the pandemic.
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Mitch Berliner and Deb Moser of Central Farm Markets; • Co-owner Jennifer McLaughlin of the Caboose Brewing Company, a RAMMY nominee for beer program of the year; • Pit master Shawn McWhirter of a barbecue joint that’s finally opening on the H Street NE corridor, the Smokin’ Pig; • Linda & George Meyers, the founders of Cook in Tuscany, an immersive cooking school that hosts weeklong culinary vacations from their 19-room boutique hotel, La Chiusa, located in the hills of Montefollonico in the Italian countryside; • Prince Matey, of the Appioo African Bar and Grill on 9th Street NW, which features West African food and culture They’ve got real, no-kidding Ghanaian food, which we tried the other night and loved. But watch out for that pepper soup!
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: • Mitch Berliner and Deb Moser of Central Farm Markets; • Co-owner Jennifer McLaughlin of the Caboose Brewing Company, a RAMMY nominee for beer program of the year; • Pit master Shawn McWhirter of a barbecue joint that's finally opening on the H Street NE corridor, the Smokin' Pig; • Linda & George Meyers, the founders of Cook in Tuscany, an immersive cooking school that hosts weeklong culinary vacations from their 19-room boutique hotel, La Chiusa, located in the hills of Montefollonico in the Italian countryside; • Prince Matey, of the Appioo African Bar and Grill on 9th Street NW, which features West African food and culture They've got real, no-kidding Ghanaian food, which we tried the other night and loved. But watch out for that pepper soup!
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: • As you listen to this show, go to @nycci nellis on Twitter or Instagram and get the recipe for the Foodie and the Beast Cocktail of the Day. Then join us and RAMMY nominee for lead bartender, Officina's Ismael Barreto, to make his honey cocktail, the Positano Punch; • One minute pastry chef Paola Velez is the celebrated James Beard finalist for rising star chef, wowing guests at Kith and Kin, and the next coronavirus minute she's furloughed and out of her kitchen. Did she mope around? Maybe for a second. Then she started baking on her own to feed folks. After that she launched something called Bakers Against Racism. Intended as a local thing, it's gone international. Paola joins us to provide the 411 on all that; • Farmers markets have been touted as one of the healthiest and safest ways to do your food shopping. Central Farm Markets co-founder Debbie Moser joins us; • Returning guest Andra “A.J.” Johnson is managing partner and bartender at Serenata at La Cosecha in the Union Market District and co-founder of D.C.'s Black Restaurant Week. She's a passionate advocate of diversity and across-the-board fairness for restaurant industry workers. We'll hear about Serenata's upcoming events in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and A.J.'s recent City Paper article and a book she's developing addressing the “cultural neglect” of African Americans in the restaurant industry; • When the COVID crisis hit, Huntsman had been in the business of selling premium specialty foods to top restaurants across the Mid-Atlantic. Huntsman owner, chef Javier Arze, pivoted on a dime and now is delivering gourmet goods directly to consumers while helping furloughed chefs that the pandemic has sidelined. Huntsman's new Furloughed Chef box delivered to you is a gourmand-level CSA featuring products made or raised by some of his former clients. Chef Javier joins us to explain.
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • As you listen to this show, go to @nycci nellis on Twitter or Instagram and get the recipe for the Foodie and the Beast Cocktail of the Day. Then join us and RAMMY nominee for lead bartender, Officina’s Ismael Barreto, to make his honey cocktail, the Positano Punch; • One minute pastry chef Paola Velez is the celebrated James Beard finalist for rising star chef, wowing guests at Kith and Kin, and the next coronavirus minute she’s furloughed and out of her kitchen. Did she mope around? Maybe for a second. Then she started baking on her own to feed folks. After that she launched something called Bakers Against Racism. Intended as a local thing, it’s gone international. Paola joins us to provide the 411 on all that; • Farmers markets have been touted as one of the healthiest and safest ways to do your food shopping. Central Farm Markets co-founder Debbie Moser joins us; • Returning guest Andra “A.J.” Johnson is managing partner and bartender at Serenata at La Cosecha in the Union Market District and co-founder of D.C.’s Black Restaurant Week. She’s a passionate advocate of diversity and across-the-board fairness for restaurant industry workers. We’ll hear about Serenata’s upcoming events in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and A.J.’s recent City Paper article and a book she’s developing addressing the “cultural neglect” of African Americans in the restaurant industry; • When the COVID crisis hit, Huntsman had been in the business of selling premium specialty foods to top restaurants across the Mid-Atlantic. Huntsman owner, chef Javier Arze, pivoted on a dime and now is delivering gourmet goods directly to consumers while helping furloughed chefs that the pandemic has sidelined. Huntsman’s new Furloughed Chef box delivered to you is a gourmand-level CSA featuring products made or raised by some of his former clients. Chef Javier joins us to explain.
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. COVID-19 Be Damned! We’re Back With A New Show!!! Sure, we and our guests are remote, but our conversations are lively and timely. Joining us are Kathy Hollinger, president of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, to discuss the DC area’s once-and-soon-to-be-again vibrant (we hope) restaurant scene, what restaurants are doing to survive and keep their staffs paid and what the future holds for the industry; Deb Moser and itch Berliner, co-founders and proprietors of Central Farm Markets, discussing the even more essential role of farmers/farmers/farm markets to provision us in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic; Jonathan Stahl, the Nats’ vice president for ballpark operations and guest experience, discussing the stadium’s unique partnership with Josè Andres’ World Central Kitchen to feed thousands of meals a day to needy area residents, along with MANY other, essential activities during this extended shutdown, and Jason Berry, co-founder and CEO of Knead Hospitality and Design (owners of Succotash, Mi Vida and The Grill), on the line to tell us about Knead’s crucial, Lee Initiative, a crucial fundraiser supporting furloughed restaurant workers.
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. COVID-19 Be Damned! We're Back With A New Show!!! Sure, we and our guests are remote, but our conversations are lively and timely. Joining us are Kathy Hollinger, president of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, to discuss the DC area's once-and-soon-to-be-again vibrant (we hope) restaurant scene, what restaurants are doing to survive and keep their staffs paid and what the future holds for the industry; Deb Moser and itch Berliner, co-founders and proprietors of Central Farm Markets, discussing the even more essential role of farmers/farmers/farm markets to provision us in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic; Jonathan Stahl, the Nats' vice president for ballpark operations and guest experience, discussing the stadium's unique partnership with Josè Andres' World Central Kitchen to feed thousands of meals a day to needy area residents, along with MANY other, essential activities during this extended shutdown, and Jason Berry, co-founder and CEO of Knead Hospitality and Design (owners of Succotash, Mi Vida and The Grill), on the line to tell us about Knead's crucial, Lee Initiative, a crucial fundraiser supporting furloughed restaurant workers.
Our guests tonight are husband and wife team Mitch Berliner and Debra Moser, two entrepreneurs with big hearts. Mitch is a trailblazing food entrepreneur who introduced the East Coast to Haagen Dazs ice cream, Ben & Jerry’s, Dove Bars and more in the ‘70s. And Mitch and Debra are founders of what now are four, Central Farm Markets located in suburban Maryland and Virginia, outside of Washington, D.C. Debra and Mitch’s mission is to provide a professionally managed community venue, where customers can purchase high quality, locally grown fresh and prepared food, and to support agricultural innovation, green practices and sustainability. Each market supports its local community with activities, events, food donations and programming that help to educate, give back and fight hunger. But wait … there’s more. Mitch and Debra also are founders and owners of MeatCrafters, salamis, cured meats and sausages made for charcuterie lovers everywhere. MeatCrafters skinny salamis are especially popular (They’re low card, low calorie and high in taste!) and can be found, along with their other products, at stores like Whole Foods. Their story – and the many good deeds they do to help feed the area’s most needy – are a great listen! Join us!
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Today: We're consumed by – and consuming! – wine! After opening in five other cities, City Winery finally has come to DC. It's 40,000 square-foot location in Petworth includes a huge, wine production facility, a restaurant, party space and 300-seat, live performance venue, all on four floors. Pretty cool! Hear about it from City Winery's winemaker, Pascal Valadier, beverage director, Vanessa Phillips and John O'Neill, talent buyer, while we sip great wines and get the 411 on acts coming to the venue, including Suzanne Vega, Joan Armatrading, Billy Squire, and many more. Chef Frida Johansson has served as the Executive Chef of Sweden's Ambassador to the United States of America since May 2010. During that time, Frida has had the opportunity to cook for SUCH notables such as King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Queen Silvia, and Prince Daniel as well as Vice President Joseph Biden, government ministers, Members of Congress, Nobel Laureates, the Washington Capitals, and more – Chef Frida joins us in studio with tastes and talk of life as an embassy chef. And, speaking of Petworth … Ruta del Vino is a Latin American wine bar with an awesome wine cellar filled with great tastes from across South and Central America (only). Justin Logan is in with the pours, and has with him chef Will Harner, whose ceviches and other small dishes are stirring up impressive reviews. And, as always, Central Farm Markets' Mitch Berliner offers the 411 on what's fresh and wonderful at their three farmers' markets around town.
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Today's guests/topics include: * Mitch Berliner of Central Farm Markets and Meat Crafters; * Toki Underground is D.C.'s original ramen house, and one of the Washington's most popular. Olivier "Liv" Caillabet serves as general manager, and he's in to share the District's most awesome ramen; * Honeygrow is a Philly-born fast-casual concept featuring premium, wholesome made-to-order stir-fry, salads, and honeybar, all made from scratch and fully customizable. And, it's coming to Rockville! Culinary director chef David Katz is in with all the deets; * U Street's Service Bar is a fried chcken and artisanal cocktail bar. Glendon Hartley and Kevin Rogers are in to tell us all about it.
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Today's guests/topics include: * Mitch Berliner of Central Farm Markets and Meat Crafters; * Toki Underground is D.C.'s original ramen house, and one of the Washington's most popular. Olivier "Liv" Caillabet serves as general manager, and he's in to share the District's most awesome ramen; * Honeygrow is a Philly-born fast-casual concept featuring premium, wholesome made-to-order stir-fry, salads, and honeybar, all made from scratch and fully customizable. And, it's coming to Rockville! Culinary director chef David Katz is in with all the deets; * U Street's Service Bar is a fried chcken and artisanal cocktail bar. Glendon Hartley and Kevin Rogers are in to tell us all about it.
Mr. Divabetic hosts the new hilarious culinary podcast, Serve, Taste or Trash! Game. A delicious combination of crazy food challenges and fresh perspectives on the latest food trends. Tonight Mr. Divabetic discusses easy ways to go from ‘Farm To Fabulous’ with co-founders, Debra Moser and Mitchell Berliner of Central Farm Markets and one of the market’s featured vendors. Our Serve, Taste or Trash! Game challenge features jerusalem artichokes, kale and oranges. One lucky contestant must decide which choice they'd serve, which choice they'd taste and which one they'd trash. But will they regret their decision after hearing our guest culinary wizard’s mouthwatering recipes for each choice? Can low-sodium foods rate high in taste? Stay tuned. Special guests include Wellness and Diabetes Coach, Ginger Vieira, the author of "Your Diabetes Science Experiment" and "Emotional Eating with Diabetes," Co-founders of Central Farm Markets, Debra Moser and MeatCrafters owner, Mitchell Berliner, Chef Robert Lewis aka ‘The Happy Diabetic', the ‘Queen of the Green’ Miss Aida Romaine and Laura from Chattanooga, TN who is living with diabetes. This program aims to encourage kids of all ages to become more open-minded eaters. Get inspired to eat more fruits and vegetables. Check out Mr. Divabetic’s Serve, Taste or Trash! videos on Mr. Divabetic YouTube channel and join Divabetic’s Facebook page. GLAM MORE FEAR LESS.