Podcasts about neighborhood restaurant group

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, founded many moons ago by our friends Scott and Becky Harris. We'll be sipping Catoctin Creek Rye in a range of libations and, if you're lucky, telling you all about it; · Jon Krinn is the chef/owner at Elyse, a 30-seat “culinary speakeasy” in Fairfax, where Jon says he has fun exploring global products, techniques and combinations he's never before used. What does the world say about what he's up to? Well, Tom Sietsema for one says, “Elyse is a cocoon of comfort from a chef at the top of his game;” · Sarah Ahn is America's Test Kitchen's social media manager, creator of the Ahnest Kitchen website, and author of The New York Times bestselling cookbook “Umma.” She records her experiences on Instagram and TikTok of living with her Korean immigrant parents, chronicling her mother's cooking, grocery shopping trips, and more; · Greg Engert is the beer director and partner at the Neighborhood Restaurant Group – the guys with some of your favorite restaurants, like Evening Star, Vermillion, the Iron Gate, the Blue Jacket and Caruso. NRG is participating in this year's Virginia Wine Festival with chef-driven food pairings that complement the wine selections. Greg's in to tell us about all the dining to go along with the wining. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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, founded many moons ago by our friends Scott and Becky Harris. We'll be sipping Catoctin Creek Rye in a range of libations and, if you're lucky, telling you all about it; · Jon Krinn is the chef/owner at Elyse, a 30-seat “culinary speakeasy” in Fairfax, where Jon says he has fun exploring global products, techniques and combinations he's never before used. What does the world say about what he's up to? Well, Tom Sietsema for one says, “Elyse is a cocoon of comfort from a chef at the top of his game;” · Sarah Ahn is America's Test Kitchen's social media manager, creator of the Ahnest Kitchen website, and author of The New York Times bestselling cookbook “Umma.” She records her experiences on Instagram and TikTok of living with her Korean immigrant parents, chronicling her mother's cooking, grocery shopping trips, and more; · Greg Engert is the beer director and partner at the Neighborhood Restaurant Group – the guys with some of your favorite restaurants, like Evening Star, Vermillion, the Iron Gate, the Blue Jacket and Caruso. NRG is participating in this year's Virginia Wine Festival with chef-driven food pairings that complement the wine selections. Greg's in to tell us about all the dining to go along with the wining. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to The DC Beer Show, your go-to podcast for all things local brew and beyond! In our latest episode, "Random Acts of Brewing Kindness," hosts Michael Stein, Jacob Berg, and Jordan Harvey dive into some frothy conversations with special guests Branden Roth and Steve McIntyre from RAK Brewing. It's an episode brimming with brewing wisdom, heartwarming community vibes, and a few chuckles along the way!We kick off with Jacob and Michael reminding everyone about the sizzling summer events happening around DC. They can't stress enough—stay hydrated, folks! If you're heading to events like Suarez at Shelter hosted by the Neighborhood Restaurant Group, remember your H2O and, of course, blast that AC.Branden Roth takes center stage to share his journey through the brewing world, stemming from his stints at Sapwood and Flying Dog to shaping his beer vision for RAK Brewing. He spills the hops on the importance of cleanliness, creativity, and how he juggles equipment constraints while pumping out top-notch hazy IPAs, sours, and mixed fermentation beers.RAK Brewing is not just about tasty beers but creating a welcoming space. Steve shares their intent behind their name, "Random Acts of Kindness," which aligns with their mission to build community spirit in Frederick, Maryland. They've even revamped their taproom for the coziest beer-drinking experience, where good conversation flows as freely as the brews.The episode bubbles over with excitement as Branden teases upcoming collabs and events, like a lager and a sour beer bursting with local berries. And don't miss Puckerpalooza, where they'll release a dazzling array of 12 different sours. The hosts can't hide their enthusiasm (or envy) for these intriguing concoctions!The hosts also highlight some killer events in the pipeline, such as Hellbender's boiler-installed party, Bluejacket's cask beer offerings, and the formidable Snallygaster festival. They don't miss out on singing praises for bus drivers and chat about enhancing transit for better brewery hops in Frederick.To cap it all off, there are shoutouts to charity events, fundraising efforts, and ways RAK Brewing is giving back to the community. It's all about beer, community, and kindness—what more could you ask for?So grab your favorite cold one, pull up a chair, and enjoy another exciting episode of The DC Beer Show. Cheers! Thanks to our monthly supporters Ellen Daniels No Crying In Baseball Juan Deliz Mike Lastort James Wisnieski Brian Minch Chris Frome Jon Gilgoff Ryan J. Dobens Sam Chip Tory Roberts Steven M Quartell Chris DeLoose Lauren Cary Amy Crone Clifton B Scott Pavlica Greg Antrim jeffrey garrison Joshua Learn Alexis Smith A t Dan Goldbeck Anthony Budny Greg Parnas Frank Chang Mikahl Tolton Kim Klyberg Chris Girardot Alyssa jeffrey katz Andrew MacWilliams Jamie Jackson Meegan Mike Rucki Jason Tucker Nick Gardner Amber Farris Sarah Ray Peter Jones Michael Rafky Brad Stengel Matt Winterhalter Bill and Karen Butcher Jordan Harvey Justin Broady Stephen Claeys Julie Verratti DFA Howie Kendrick

In this captivating episode, Jimmy sits down for a one-on-one interview with Greg Engert, the esteemed beverage director at Neighborhood Restaurant Group in DC, NYC, and NOLA. Known for his exceptional hospitality, Greg's ability to create memorable experiences is why people dine out. Despite starting as a "failed academic" pursuing literature in DC, Greg quickly found his passion in the beer world at the iconic Brickskeller, America's first beer bar. Join us as we uncover Greg's remarkable journey, from his humble beginnings to becoming a partner and beverage director at a prestigious Restaurant Group. Plus learn about Brewery St X, Neighborhood Restaurant Group's latest offering in NOLA.Listen in to discover the fascinating story behind his career and the valuable insights he shares along the way!Photo Courtesy of Randy Schmidt.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.

We're getting nano on The Beer Hour this week! First up Off Site Nano Brewery & Kitchen's Adam Darnell joins the show to talk opening a combo restaurant and brewery during the pandemic, and just what makes their chicken sandwiches "Super Good".  Plus, what types of beers are starting to come back into style after the dominance of hazy IPAs? Then Beverage Director and Partner at the Neighborhood Restaurant Group Greg Engert joins to take us through the history of the organization, what it means for restaurants in various cities to work together, and where it might go in the future. 

 Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today's show:·        Heeeeee's baaaack! Our buddy, Nick Farrell, spirits director for the Neighborhood Restaurant Group, is in with tastes and talk of some of his newest cocktail concoctions for spring; ·        Isidre Sala heads the delegation of the government of Catalonia to the United States and Canada. Catalan Gastronomic Week is a new initiative launched by the delegation on the occasion of the feast day of Sant Jordi (Saint George), one of the most important in the Catalan calendar. It is a festival of love and literature, observed every year on April 23. On this day, people give books and roses to their loved ones. This century-old tradition is now becoming global, and you're going to hear all about it;                                                                          ·        Matt Adler, chef partner at Caruso's Grocery at Pike and Rose and on Capitol Hill, tells us all about this NRG restaurant's offerings, including delicious red sauce dishes and crazy good pizzas and much more; ·        Zena Polin, the owner of the Beauty Champagne and Sugar Boutique, tells us how she plans to celebrate her business's first anniversary; ·        Max Peña, general manager at Qui Qui, tells us how it's become Shaw's destination for authentic Puerto Rican food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today's show: ·        Heeeeee's baaaack! Our buddy, Nick Farrell, spirits director for the Neighborhood Restaurant Group, is in with tastes and talk of some of his newest cocktail concoctions for spring;   ·        Isidre Sala heads the delegation of the government of Catalonia to the United States and Canada. Catalan Gastronomic Week is a new initiative launched by the delegation on the occasion of the feast day of Sant Jordi (Saint George), one of the most important in the Catalan calendar. It is a festival of love and literature, observed every year on April 23. On this day, people give books and roses to their loved ones. This century-old tradition is now becoming global, and you're going to hear all about it;                                                                           ·        Matt Adler, chef partner at Caruso's Grocery at Pike and Rose and on Capitol Hill, tells us all about this NRG restaurant's offerings, including delicious red sauce dishes and crazy good pizzas and much more;   ·        Zena Polin, the owner of the Beauty Champagne and Sugar Boutique, tells us how she plans to celebrate her business's first anniversary;   ·        Max Peña, general manager at Qui Qui, tells us how it's become Shaw's destination for authentic Puerto Rican food.

 Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today's show:·        Heeeeee's baaaack! Our buddy, Nick Farrell, spirits director for the Neighborhood Restaurant Group, is in with tastes and talk of some of his newest cocktail concoctions for spring; ·        Isidre Sala heads the delegation of the government of Catalonia to the United States and Canada. Catalan Gastronomic Week is a new initiative launched by the delegation on the occasion of the feast day of Sant Jordi (Saint George), one of the most important in the Catalan calendar. It is a festival of love and literature, observed every year on April 23. On this day, people give books and roses to their loved ones. This century-old tradition is now becoming global, and you're going to hear all about it;                                                                          ·        Matt Adler, chef partner at Caruso's Grocery at Pike and Rose and on Capitol Hill, tells us all about this NRG restaurant's offerings, including delicious red sauce dishes and crazy good pizzas and much more; ·        Zena Polin, the owner of the Beauty Champagne and Sugar Boutique, tells us how she plans to celebrate her business's first anniversary; ·        Max Peña, general manager at Qui Qui, tells us how it's become Shaw's destination for authentic Puerto Rican food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today's show: ·        Heeeeee's baaaack! Our buddy, Nick Farrell, spirits director for the Neighborhood Restaurant Group, is in with tastes and talk of some of his newest cocktail concoctions for spring;   ·        Isidre Sala heads the delegation of the government of Catalonia to the United States and Canada. Catalan Gastronomic Week is a new initiative launched by the delegation on the occasion of the feast day of Sant Jordi (Saint George), one of the most important in the Catalan calendar. It is a festival of love and literature, observed every year on April 23. On this day, people give books and roses to their loved ones. This century-old tradition is now becoming global, and you're going to hear all about it;                                                                           ·        Matt Adler, chef partner at Caruso's Grocery at Pike and Rose and on Capitol Hill, tells us all about this NRG restaurant's offerings, including delicious red sauce dishes and crazy good pizzas and much more;   ·        Zena Polin, the owner of the Beauty Champagne and Sugar Boutique, tells us how she plans to celebrate her business's first anniversary;   ·        Max Peña, general manager at Qui Qui, tells us how it's become Shaw's destination for authentic Puerto Rican food.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: • Arlington's Buena Vida Gastrolounge reopened a few months back after an extensive renovation directed by owner Ivan Iricanin, CEO of Street Guys Hospitality. Executive chef Jaime Pelayo and marketing manager Dmani Harrison-Porter join us with info about Buena Vida's Mexican homestyle tasting menu and – big surprise – their awesome tequila cocktails; • It opened in 2003. It closed in 2020, with lots of help from COVID. And now – drum roll , please –the Neighborhood Restaurant Group's Vermillion is back – and with a new executive chef, yet! He's Ben Pflaumer, late of Osteria Morini, Masseria, Officina and others you know and love. Ben's in to tell us about recasting the menu and overseeing a facelift of the space; • Reginald O. Mack – Chef ROM (pronounced “Rome”) to those who love him – is head chef, House of ROM. And he's the king of the Crack Bomb and the Messy Marvin. Say what? Hang tight – we'll explain; • Some people dream, others live their dreams. Chef Thomas Harvey has been a mainstay in the D.C. area, working in kitchens helmed by Frank Ruta and other James Beard Award-winning chefs in Washington and at some of Virginia's most popular restaurants. Now he's opened his own neighborhood restaurant in Falls Church. The name? Harvey's, of course!

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: • Arlington's Buena Vida Gastrolounge reopened a few months back after an extensive renovation directed by owner Ivan Iricanin, CEO of Street Guys Hospitality. Executive chef Jaime Pelayo and marketing manager Dmani Harrison-Porter join us with info about Buena Vida's Mexican homestyle tasting menu and – big surprise – their awesome tequila cocktails; • It opened in 2003. It closed in 2020, with lots of help from COVID. And now – drum roll , please –the Neighborhood Restaurant Group's Vermillion is back – and with a new executive chef, yet! He's Ben Pflaumer, late of Osteria Morini, Masseria, Officina and others you know and love. Ben's in to tell us about recasting the menu and overseeing a facelift of the space; • Reginald O. Mack – Chef ROM (pronounced “Rome”) to those who love him – is head chef, House of ROM. And he's the king of the Crack Bomb and the Messy Marvin. Say what? Hang tight – we'll explain; • Some people dream, others live their dreams. Chef Thomas Harvey has been a mainstay in the D.C. area, working in kitchens helmed by Frank Ruta and other James Beard Award-winning chefs in Washington and at some of Virginia's most popular restaurants. Now he's opened his own neighborhood restaurant in Falls Church. The name? Harvey's, of course!

While we all may be behaving as if the pandemic is over, it isn't. And the residual effects of the last two years will clearly be felt for some time to come. Nobody knows that more than people in the hospitality community. A few weeks back, Greg Engert & Michael Babin of Neighborhood Restaurant Group reopened their flagship Churchkey to much well-deserved fanfare. It's been a minute since the three of us have had a chance to catch up. Tune into Industry Night with Nycci Nellis on Real Fun DC.

On the new Industry Night, Nycci talks with RAMW's Kathy Hollinger on the latest status of dining in/out of restaurants and the launch of the Winter Restaurant Week. AND, Food Halls were on trend in pre-pandemic times but how do they survive and ultimately thrive now? Neighborhood Restaurant Group's Michael Babin, Greg Engert & Ivan Medina have recently opened up their culinary clubhouse, The Roost in Sous East, DC. A highly curated concept that includes a wide array of options from well-known chefs from both in their own stable and outside of it. How does one open a three ring circus in the middle of a four ring circus?

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Zachary Patterson, founder of the Umbrella Hospitality Group as well as the Melrose Umbrella Co. bar in L.A. and Genever Category Ambassador, talking about the fine differences between gin and genever. It can get confusing. No wonder genever producers often describe it as a cross between gin and whiskey; • You know the myth, now meet the man – celebrated chef Kevin Tien, late of Humitsu and hailed by Food & Wine as one of America’s 10 best new chefs, and now executive chef at Moon Rabbit, his modern Vietnamese restaurant at the InterContinental Washington D.C. on The Wharf; • Hollis Wells Silverman joins us to chat about HER recently opened restaurant, The Duck and the Peach. Think laid-back Northern California cuisine with a dose of New England comfort; • And the Neighborhood Restaurant Group – they of Iron Gate, Blue Jacket, Rustico and more – has added to its colection. It’s Leni, an all-day cafe by James Beard-nominated chef Brittany Anderson that opened in November at The Roost, a food hall on Capitol Hill. Leni pays homage to 1970s eastern European health food trends (think fermented foods, lots of whole grains, etc.).

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: • Zachary Patterson, founder of the Umbrella Hospitality Group as well as the Melrose Umbrella Co. bar in L.A. and Genever Category Ambassador, talking about the fine differences between gin and genever. It can get confusing. No wonder genever producers often describe it as a cross between gin and whiskey; • You know the myth, now meet the man – celebrated chef Kevin Tien, late of Humitsu and hailed by Food & Wine as one of America's 10 best new chefs, and now executive chef at Moon Rabbit, his modern Vietnamese restaurant at the InterContinental Washington D.C. on The Wharf; • Hollis Wells Silverman joins us to chat about HER recently opened restaurant, The Duck and the Peach. Think laid-back Northern California cuisine with a dose of New England comfort; • And the Neighborhood Restaurant Group – they of Iron Gate, Blue Jacket, Rustico and more – has added to its colection. It's Leni, an all-day cafe by James Beard-nominated chef Brittany Anderson that opened in November at The Roost, a food hall on Capitol Hill. Leni pays homage to 1970s eastern European health food trends (think fermented foods, lots of whole grains, etc.).

The DC Beer gang dives into controversial topics: Pumpkin Beer and Hard Seltzer. Love 'em or hate 'em, everyone agrees that the best policy is to Drink and Let Drink, e.i. "don't yuck someone's yum." Brandy Holder chatted with Neighborhood Restaurant Group's Greg Engert about their newest concept food hall, The Roost, and its low-ABV beer hall section, Shelter, and what it's like to open a new drinking and dining experience in the middle of a pandemic.Join Brandy, Mike Stein, and Jacob Berg every Friday for a new episode of The DC Beer Show, and keep up to date with everything happening at DCBeer.com, @DCBeer on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and join our new DC Beer Discord community! Email us at beershow@dcbeer.com.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Greg Engert, Neighborhood Restaurant Group beverage director and partner, RAMMY Beer Program of the Year finalist; • Josh and Alyssa Ammerman, founders of Butterfly Spirits, and Allison Lane, founder of Bartenders Against Racism; • Rutger de Vink, proprietor and CEO of RDV Vineyards; • Chef Elias Taddesse.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: • Greg Engert, Neighborhood Restaurant Group beverage director and partner, RAMMY Beer Program of the Year finalist; • Josh and Alyssa Ammerman, founders of Butterfly Spirits, and Allison Lane, founder of Bartenders Against Racism; • Rutger de Vink, proprietor and CEO of RDV Vineyards; • Chef Elias Taddesse.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • The Foodie and the Beast COVID Cocktail Hour with Juan Coronado of the Colada Shop, a RAMMY nominee for cocktail program of the year, during which we’re all gonna make a knockout cocktail right along with him (see the list of ingredients @nycci nellis on Twitter or Instagram); • Shawn Townsend, Washington, D.C.’s director of the mayor’s office of nightlife and culture, the central point of contact between the city’s government, the nightlife industry, and District residents, joins us to discuss the city’s reopening plans; • Debbie Shore, cofounder and CEO of Share Our Strength and No Kid Hungry joins us to discuss the already enormous challenges of addressing hunger, especially childhood hunger, during the pandemic, when food resources are stretched even further and shortages put low-income families at even greater risk; • Camilla Marcus, chef and owner of New York’s west~bourne and a prominent member of the leadership team of the Independent Restaurant Coalition, is with us to discuss efforts to preserve the hospitality industry in the face of the COVID pandemic; • The Neighborhood Restaurant Group’s spirits manager and mixologist extraordinarire, Nick Ferrell, talks about selling pre-batched cocktails to go, something you couldn’t do before COVID.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: • The Foodie and the Beast COVID Cocktail Hour with Juan Coronado of the Colada Shop, a RAMMY nominee for cocktail program of the year, during which we're all gonna make a knockout cocktail right along with him (see the list of ingredients @nycci nellis on Twitter or Instagram); • Shawn Townsend, Washington, D.C.'s director of the mayor's office of nightlife and culture, the central point of contact between the city's government, the nightlife industry, and District residents, joins us to discuss the city's reopening plans; • Debbie Shore, cofounder and CEO of Share Our Strength and No Kid Hungry joins us to discuss the already enormous challenges of addressing hunger, especially childhood hunger, during the pandemic, when food resources are stretched even further and shortages put low-income families at even greater risk; • Camilla Marcus, chef and owner of New York's west~bourne and a prominent member of the leadership team of the Independent Restaurant Coalition, is with us to discuss efforts to preserve the hospitality industry in the face of the COVID pandemic; • The Neighborhood Restaurant Group's spirits manager and mixologist extraordinarire, Nick Ferrell, talks about selling pre-batched cocktails to go, something you couldn't do before COVID.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. The restaurant industry now has two goals: to continue to support and employ staff during this challenging time, and to feed the communities and the people that have embraced them over the years. Our guests are: • Michael Babin, the CEO of the Neighborhood Restaurant Group, which has rethought its business model to survive the pandemic; • Anna Valero, co-founder of Pirate Ventures, which is now running a relief operation called Hook Hall Helps; • Ruth Gresser of Pizza Paradiso fame, who is now making pizzas for the food-insecure; • and Sam Sgori and Sara Abdel-Rahi,, who operate Tables Without Borders, a non-profit that supports refugee and asylum-seeking chefs.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. The restaurant industry now has two goals: to continue to support and employ staff during this challenging time, and to feed the communities and the people that have embraced them over the years. Our guests are: • Michael Babin, the CEO of the Neighborhood Restaurant Group, which has rethought its business model to survive the pandemic; • Anna Valero, co-founder of Pirate Ventures, which is now running a relief operation called Hook Hall Helps; • Ruth Gresser of Pizza Paradiso fame, who is now making pizzas for the food-insecure; • and Sam Sgori and Sara Abdel-Rahi,, who operate Tables Without Borders, a non-profit that supports refugee and asylum-seeking chefs.

The nation's restaurants are reeling from the Covid-19 pandemic, some have shut down while laying off employees. Others have been able to pivot in an instant and create whole new models — take away and to go — to keep people employed and stay afloat. Michael Babin and his team at Neighborhood Restaurant Group changed their entire company model not just once, but twice in less than three weeks time. Having the foresight to see some of what was coming down the road Michael and NRG have been able to launch Neighborhood Provisions an online delivery shop to satisfy food, beer, wine, spirits and pantry needs. Today on Industry Night, Nycci & Michael talk about this labor of love and joint effort of incredible chefs, hospitable managers and beverage specialists who are providing during these uncertain times. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

There is reason for cautious optimism for breweries amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Richard speaks with three guests about how the recent signing of the CARES Act will help breweries, how breweries and restaurants are quickly adapting to the new market, and what publishers are doing to help struggling breweries.The Brewers' Association Looks to Build Upon the CARES ActBob Pease, President and CEO of the Brewers' Association (BA) gives Richard his thoughts about how the CARES Act could help craft breweries during the coronavirus pandemic. He lists several potentially beneficial provisions of the CARES Act for BA members: SBA Emergency Loans could be enormously helpful in keeping businesses afloat; Employee Retention Tax Credit and Payroll Tax Delays could help maintain brewery employment and cash flow; $1,200 payments to most Americans could result in an increase in consumer purchases of craft beer; and  Excise tax waiver on alcohol to make hand sanitizer could provide financial incentive for breweries to help assist their local communities. BA is also hosting Power Hours to educate its members on how to take advantage of these provisions, which are expected to provide much-needed support to craft breweries and brewpubs that generate most of their revenue from in-store salesBA's next lobbying target is to include a $900 million tax credit in the next Congressional stimulus bill to help breweries, distributors, and retailers cushion the losses from unused bottled and canned beers that will likely expire during the pandemic. And, most importantly, YOU can still support your local breweries by ordering delivery/pick up beers and buying gift cards and merchandise.Neighborhood Restaurant Group Consolidates Resources to Deliver Food and AlcoholGreg Engert discusses the Neighborhood Restaurant Group's (NRG's) new effort to provide high-quality food and beverages to DC, Alexandria, and Arlington called “Neighborhood Provisions” (check out if you live in one of its delivery zones). The Neighborhood Provisions online platform offers beer, wine, spirits, hot meals, grocery items, and more from many of NRG's 20 locations. All items are locally made and distributed. And, most importantly, it is keeping many employees on the payroll.NRG's new platform is hosting several fun initiatives in the coming weeks. For example, local DC chefs will be preparing special family-sized meals on select evenings. NRG will also hold flash sales from some of its breweries, including Bluejacket and Churchkey. Engert believes that Neighborhood Provisions's new offerings will continue beyond the pandemic.  Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine Is Offerings $100,000 in Advertising GrantsJohn Bolton of Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine is doing his part to keep craft breweries afloat. His magazine is issuing $100,000 in advertising grants across its online and print platforms for craft breweries negatively impacted by COVID-19. Craft breweries have until April 7, 2020 to submit applications for individual grants worth up to $5,000.Bolton is also considering offering micro-grants for some small craft breweries that would benefit from smaller, more targeted advertising campaigns. He hopes that this effort can ultimately help craft breweries survive during the pandemic.You can catch up on all the DC Beer Show episodes here, and subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the DC Beer Weekly Pour.

Neighborhood Restaurant Group has recently opened its newest location in NYC's Lower East Side - The Grand Delancy. Greg Engert sits down at Churchkey in DC to talk about the new establishment, beer trend, and a nice little recap on beer for 2019.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast

Recorded at the Partisan in Washington, DC, Matty and Noah get to talk with the Michael Jordan of beer and hospitality expertise - Greg Engert. In addition to being Matt's personal hero, Greg is the beer director for Neighborhood Restaurant Group, an organization that operates roughly twenty bars and restaurants in the capital region, including Bluejacket and Churchkey. He sheds invaluable light on the benefits of having so many irons in the fire, weighs in on the changes he's seen in craft beer culture since starting with NRG (spoiler alert: they're not all good), and explains why we should all be drinking more cask beer. The podcast is also blessed with it's first live poetry reading, and you can be as sure there's value here as you're sure ice cream melts.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: • Daniel Kramer is the managing partner and co-founder of Duke's Grocery, Duke's Counter and the recently opened Gogi Yogi Korean BBQ; • Andrew Gruel is founder and executive chef of the Slapfish restaurant, based in Huntington Beach, California, with 22 locations nationwide and more to come. Chef Andrew's mission is to change the way people think about seafood, and he's a huge proponent of responsibly raised and harvested sustainable seafood; • Steven McRae now runs the kitchens of both Rusticos, in Ballston and Alexandria, as executive chef, serving up seasonal American cooking against a backdrop of amazing craft beer curated by beer director Greg Engert. He's in with tastes and talk of their revamped menus; • Jordan Harris, head winemaker at Loudoun County's celebrated Tarara Winery, is a frequent guest. Today he's in with a slightly different twist, joined by Adam Behnke, COO of Loudoun United F.C., the professional soccer team based in Leesburg, Virginia. Loudoun United was founded in 2018 as the reserve team of D.C. United. Tarara has taken a major partnership role with the team, and we hear all about it; o Nick Farrell, spirits director, Neighborhood Restaurant Group, oversees the cocktail lists at NRG concepts like Iron Gate, Vermilion, Hazel, the Columbia Firehouse and more, including the forthcoming low ABV bar Show of Hands - opening in the Roost food hall on Capitol Hill in early 2020.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Daniel Kramer is the managing partner and co-founder of Duke’s Grocery, Duke’s Counter and the recently opened Gogi Yogi Korean BBQ; • Andrew Gruel is founder and executive chef of the Slapfish restaurant, based in Huntington Beach, California, with 22 locations nationwide and more to come. Chef Andrew’s mission is to change the way people think about seafood, and he’s a huge proponent of responsibly raised and harvested sustainable seafood; • Steven McRae now runs the kitchens of both Rusticos, in Ballston and Alexandria, as executive chef, serving up seasonal American cooking against a backdrop of amazing craft beer curated by beer director Greg Engert. He’s in with tastes and talk of their revamped menus; • Jordan Harris, head winemaker at Loudoun County’s celebrated Tarara Winery, is a frequent guest. Today he’s in with a slightly different twist, joined by Adam Behnke, COO of Loudoun United F.C., the professional soccer team based in Leesburg, Virginia. Loudoun United was founded in 2018 as the reserve team of D.C. United. Tarara has taken a major partnership role with the team, and we hear all about it; o Nick Farrell, spirits director, Neighborhood Restaurant Group, oversees the cocktail lists at NRG concepts like Iron Gate, Vermilion, Hazel, the Columbia Firehouse and more, including the forthcoming low ABV bar Show of Hands - opening in the Roost food hall on Capitol Hill in early 2020.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: • Knightsbridge Group CEO Ashok Bajaj and … breaking news … his new executive chef for his newest restaurant, Annabelle, opening soon in the former Restaurant Nora space, celebrated chef Frank Ruta; • Flower Child restaurant's Rebecca Dye; • Scott Harris and Evan Moore (with Wolfgang Puck's Cut). The Catoctin Creek Distillery is collaborating with Cut in creating some exclusive spirits; • The Neighborhood Restaurant Group's Jonathan Collins, the executive chef at Owen's Ordinary, is in with details of some tasty new menu additions; • Snallygaster is Washington D.C.s biggest, beastliest beer festival, happening again downtown Oct. 12. Yes, Snallygaster is back -- and so is our good friend, NRG's partner and beer director, Greg Engert.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Knightsbridge Group CEO Ashok Bajaj and … breaking news … his new executive chef for his newest restaurant, Annabelle, opening soon in the former Restaurant Nora space, celebrated chef Frank Ruta; • Flower Child restaurant’s Rebecca Dye; • Scott Harris and Evan Moore (with Wolfgang Puck’s Cut). The Catoctin Creek Distillery is collaborating with Cut in creating some exclusive spirits; • The Neighborhood Restaurant Group’s Jonathan Collins, the executive chef at Owen’s Ordinary, is in with details of some tasty new menu additions; • Snallygaster is Washington D.C.s biggest, beastliest beer festival, happening again downtown Oct. 12. Yes, Snallygaster is back -- and so is our good friend, NRG’s partner and beer director, Greg Engert.

Fall is always a busy season for craft beer festivals and this episode serves as a preview of what's on the horizon for the Fall Festivals in the DC area.DC Beer Week will be taking place September 8 - September 15, 2019 this year. It is an eight-day fundraiser event put on by the DC Brewers Guild. Each day there will be marquis and spotlight events, plus smaller events taking place at various breweries in the DC area. As usual, there will be a Solidarity brew, a collaboration of the brewers throughout the area, to be showcased at a kickoff event at Bluejacket. To find more information about the events, ticket prices, education and breweries involved, visit DCBeerWeek.net. The 11th Annual Takoma Foundation Nuclear-Free Beerfest is taking place on September 22, 2019. 100% of proceeds from this event go to local charities and organizations. Tickets will be on sale soon.Coming up on October 12th is Snallygaster 2019. It is the biggest beer festival in the area and will showcase 400 of the best beers from around the country. VIP tickets are available but will sell out quick so make sure to get yours soon! Greg Engert shares details and some things to look forward to at this year's Snallygaster event. All proceeds go towards Neighborhood Restaurant Group's non-profit, Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture. To find more, visit SnallygasterDC.com.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show; • You know his great restaurant in Shaw, Kyrisan. Now Tim Ma has a new place to add to it, American Son in the Eaton hotel. Chef Tim is in with tastes and talk of his latest masterpiece. • Art Ehrens is an award winning writer, producer and director. Now add “author.” His first children's book is called “Sweet Potato Pete and the Green Garden Gang.” • Chinese New Year is around the corner and The Source is one of D.C.'s great go-to restaurants for Chinese New Year's celebrations. That's why we have the restaurant's Chef Russell Smith and Assistant General Manager and Beverage Director Drew Brandwein to tell us what they have planned. • Last October, the Neighborhood Restaurant Group's Evening Star Café welcomed a new executive chef, Jonathan Till. He has brought a new take on food to that venerable neighborhood gem. • Lance Mion is the new executive chef and drink lead enthusiast at The Canopy by Hilton in North Bethesda. Chef Mion is responsible for all food and drink operations. The cocktail menu is his, too, so he's making some of his creations for us.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; • You know his great restaurant in Shaw, Kyrisan. Now Tim Ma has a new place to add to it, American Son in the Eaton hotel. Chef Tim is in with tastes and talk of his latest masterpiece. • Art Ehrens is an award winning writer, producer and director. Now add “author.” His first children’s book is called “Sweet Potato Pete and the Green Garden Gang.” • Chinese New Year is around the corner and The Source is one of D.C.’s great go-to restaurants for Chinese New Year’s celebrations. That’s why we have the restaurant’s Chef Russell Smith and Assistant General Manager and Beverage Director Drew Brandwein to tell us what they have planned. • Last October, the Neighborhood Restaurant Group’s Evening Star Café welcomed a new executive chef, Jonathan Till. He has brought a new take on food to that venerable neighborhood gem. • Lance Mion is the new executive chef and drink lead enthusiast at The Canopy by Hilton in North Bethesda. Chef Mion is responsible for all food and drink operations. The cocktail menu is his, too, so he’s making some of his creations for us.

There’s more to running a successful beer bar than just having a killer tap list. This week on the podcast is Greg Engert, the beer director and managing partner for Neighborhood Restaurant Group in Washington D.C. which includes The Sovereign, Churchkey, and Birch and Barley, among others. From proper care and respect for cask ale, to what bars need to do to adapt to a brewery taproom dominated market, to why commitment is more than just talking the talk. This episode is brought to you by the American Homebrewers Association (https://www.homebrewersassociation.org).

Foodie and the Beast celebrated 10th anniversary on Federal News Network's airwaves with a live, 2-hour remote broadcast from Neighborhood Restaurant Group’s Bluejacket, DC’s most amazing brewery/restaurant/bar. Hosts David and Nycci Nellis welcomed scores of guests — from restaurateurs and chefs to distillers and mixologists, and many more.

Foodie and the Beast celebrated 10th anniversary on Federal News Network's airwaves with a live, 2-hour remote broadcast from Neighborhood Restaurant Group's Bluejacket, DC's most amazing brewery/restaurant/bar. Hosts David and Nycci Nellis welcomed scores of guests — from restaurateurs and chefs to distillers and mixologists, and many more.

How does authenticity drive success? Philz Coffee CEO Jacob Jaber and Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beverage Director Greg Engert join Debbie and Billy Shore to discuss good coffee, craft beer and how to build businesses that are part of the fabric of their communities. Both guests cite authenticity - in the people they hire, the products they serve, and the experiences they provide for guests - as the basis for the success of their organizations. “The best service is when it’s done from the heart and authentic,” Jaber believes. Engert thinks that just having craft beer on the menu is not enough. “The hard part is echoing the passion of the producer through service and product knowledge,” he says. “The flavors become more vibrant when you wed the intellectual to the more visceral pleasures of drink.” Both guests built their businesses with community in mind. Jaber’s father started Philz out of his grocery store in San Francisco and now they have 48 stores and growing. “If you want to do it right, you have to not worry about scalability and just focus on excellence,” says Jaber. Engert agrees. “[They] are places for people who live near each other to get together, share food and drink and get to know each other and learn from each other,” says Engert of Neighborhood Restaurant Group’s 19 establishments. Tune in to this conversation and hear the passion that these two guests bring to their crafts, their customers and their communities.

Happy Labor Day! We're celebrating the best way we know how! Drinking cold beer and talking about workers rights! Bill sits down with the President of the Iron Workers about WHY organized labor matters more now than ever before. Donald Trump and his administration continues to attack labor on every level. If you're a worker and you have today, you have labor unions to thank for it! Plus, what's better than drinking a cold beer on Labor Day? Our buddy, Greg Engert, from Bluejacket and beer director for the Neighborhood Restaurant Group, brings in several tasty beers that will be PERFECT for your Labor Day party or cookout. And he talks about the upcoming beer festival that he's putting together in October. It's called Snallygaster and you can get tickets at their website!

Leah Campbell recently wrote about Human Resources, “In many restaurants in this industry, big and small, there is no one in this role. There’s a simple enough reason: restaurant margins are razor thin, and HR isn’t seen as contributing to the bottom line.” Lunch Agenda's third dive into lesser-known food jobs features Leah, Owner and HR Director of Hart's and Cervo's in NYC, along with Clare Parker, HR Director of Neighborhood Restaurant Group. Tune in to learn how HR does contribute to the bottom line (and to many other aspects of a food business’s sustainability).

The sun is out and the weather is warming up, which means that it's time to drink seasonally! Our buddy Greg Engert from the Neighborhood Restaurant Group join us to talk about the difference between winter beers and summer beers. We sample some refreshing beers from small producers and talk about the qualities of "good barnyard smell."Beers Sampled:Bluejacket: "Love Cats"Blaugies-Hill Farmstead: La VermontoiseAndechs: Weissbier HellGrimm: Pineapple Pop

Beer Guru joins this week's episode of Industry Night to talk ALL things craft beer. Greg is Managing Partner and Beer Director of Blue Jacket and Beer Director of Neighborhood Restaurant Group. In April 2010, Food & Wine named Engert as one of its Sommeliers of the Year, the first time the publication has ever selected a beer professional for this prize.

Beer director of Neighborhood Restaurant Group Greg Engert comes by to chat about the ins and outs of designing a beer list, beer pairings, and favorite beer travel destinations. Sponsored by:

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Our December 3, 2017 show features Foodie and the Beast's annual holiday gift-giving line-up. Meet: * Chef Nate Anda, of Neighborhood Restaurant Group's Red Apron Butchery. He's in talking about Red Apron's new online gift service from which you can order charcuterie, snacks, Nate's spicy, smoked pimento cheese , tigelles, pork roasts and so much more. * Shop Made in Dc is a new store and a new concept just off of Dupont Circle that only features merchandise made within the confines of the District of Columbia, from jewelry and apothecary to clothing and more, all for holiday gifting. * Gourmet vinegar? As a holiday gift? Uh-huh? Chef Daniel Liberson, owner and self-proclaimed Vinegar Geek at Lindera Farms, brews vinegar for some of America's top restaurants, including the Michelin-starred ONES here in DC, from ingredients he forages just across the river from DC. - listen in to our taste-test to learn why it's cool to give the gift of vinegar to the home entertainers and cooks in your life. * Entrepreneur Juanita Britton is founder and CEO of BZB International, Inc. and produces the BZB Holiday Gift and Art Show in Shaw. This is the show's 27th year at the Shiloh Baptist Church on 9th Street in Shaw and features more than 60 local, U.S. and international artisans' and small businesses' awesome products. Juanita's in with a sampling of the great gift ideas to be found there. * And, dear, friends, what are the holidays without great Champagnes and wines. Celebrate with us as Chris Houck, Moët Hennessy Portfolio Specialist, leads us through amazing tastings of Krug and more. Listen, learn and start planning your own, bubbly holiday celebrations!

When so many things feel out of our control in this world, how can we provide tangible help to people in need? Changemakers Michael Babin (Neighborhood Restaurant Group, Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture) and Meghan Ogilvie (Dog Tag, Inc., Dog Tag Bakery) are giving people skills and tools to find meaning and purpose. In this episode of Add Passion and Stir, Babin and Ogilvie describe what drives them to serve their communities and bring opportunities to deserving kids, adults and military service members. “The people who need good food the most are the ones least likely to ever have it show up on their plates,” says Babin. To address this need, his nonprofit Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture brings mobile farmers markets to low-income neighborhoods, runs farm camps for kids, and trains military veterans as farmers. His 16 Washington, DC restaurants also source their food from sustainable farms in the region. Ogilvie’s Marine father once told her: “You’ll find your way to serve.” She found it in Dog Tag, Inc, a nonprofit with a fellowship program for military service members, spouses and caregivers that offers a Certificate in Business Administration from Georgetown University and real-life work experience in their bakery. “We are igniting the human spirit and finding purpose again,” she says of their graduates. Dog Tag Bakery also sources much of its supplies from veteran-run businesses in the DC area. Don’t feel helpless – be empowered to help on-the-ground organizations like these provide real help for people in need in your community.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.On this week's show:* Top Chef alum Jen Carroll is here. The Philadelphia celeb chef, an alumnus of Eric Ripert's Le Bernardin and Ten Art, has moved to DC to partner with restaurant empire-builder Chef Mike Isabella on Requin, a new French Mediterranean concept that will open in 2017 at DC's renovated wharf. In the meantime, Jen is running a full-time Requin pop-up at Mosaic (Merrifield) in the former Gypsy Soul space. * Named by Washingtonian and others as one of DC's top new restaurants in 2014, Lupo Verde's Antonio Matarazzo has Italian charcuterie and much more to offer, from holiday gift baskets to news about new locations and a new Italian market opening in 2016! * Neighborhood Restaurant Group's Greg Engert is the beer sommelier of all beer sommeliers: famous in DC and across the nation for his knowledge of brews and brewers the world over. Greg's in with tastes and talk of Sovereign, NRG's new Belgian beer-centric hot spot opening in early 2016 in Georgetown. * Also in with Greg from NRG is Chef Rob Rubba. You know him from NRG's Tallula, and now he's going to be heading up the kitchen at NRG's intimate new spot in Shaw: Hazel. Rob's in (with delicious samples, of course) to tell us all about the menu and the space.