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On this week's Industry Night: Back in June I was fortunate enough to be at the James Beard Awards in Chicago. I am sure those of you who tune in regularly are like — no duh Nycci, we know! Well you are going to hear about it again, but for a totally different reason. Yes, I am a believer in the James Beard Mission, reason 1 why I was there. And yes I got the gig of a lifetime being hired by Hilton to be their ambassador on the red carpet — interviewing all the amazing people in the culinary world — like last week's show's guest James Beard Award winner, Rob Rubba. BUT! I also met amazing people. Like my guest today. Have you heard of Proof & Company? They are on a mission to cultivate the second golden age in drinking… What does that mean? They are collective of creative experts from the cocktail and spirits community. They distribute hundreds of premium craft spirit cocktail ingredients, bottles, and glassware and they partner with the regions, best bars, restaurants, hotels, and collaborate on bar projects consistently that rank in the world 50 best bars. So there is all of that. So back to James Beard — while there I met several of the people behind Proof & Company because they had activations all over the 3-day event and that is when I met, Zdenek Kastanek — Z has an amazing resume and is one of the founding team members of Proof & Company. But his passion lies in saving the planet. Fortunately for him, that passion is now an off shoot of Proof & Company and it is AMAZING. Z is the managing Director for Ecospirits USA and it is building and operating a first to market circular distribution system … What does that mean? Well we are about to get into it. Guests Social Media Links: Zdenek Kastanek Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zdenek-kastanek-1767155a/ Website: https://ecospirits.global/ Featuring Nycci Nellis https://www.instagram.com/nyccinellis/ https://www.thelistareyouonit.com/ Quotes “We collaborate with governments to align our methods with regulations for maximum sustainability impact." - Zdenek Kastanek “Our container system allows bars to reduce emissions and enhance customer experience with quality drinks." - Zdenek Kastanek Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 05:38 - How Bartending Competitions Ignited a Passion for Drinks. 08:19 - The Cultural Impact of Major Cities Like New York, London, and Sydney. 12:10 - Singapore: A Unique Blend of Distribution and Education. 14:24 - Leadership Success Stories: Jason Williams, Creative Director. 21:42 - UK Brands and Eagle Springs: Packaging and Quality Excellence. 25:06 - The Beginnings: Chevron, MX Color, and Great Teams. 26:39 - Sustainable Bottle Refills Across Countries. 30:44 - Large Keg Repurposing Across Geographies. 34:58 - The American Ritual: Buying TVs, Couches, and Vodka. 36:15 - Eco-Adaptations in Hotels: Supply Chain Challenges. 40:50 - Ensuring Liquid Quality Through Advanced Batch Tracking. 44:18 - Deloitte's Tech Audit and Supply Chain Calculator. 47:39 - Analog Phase Success and Global Expansion Plans. 51:45 - Bottle Refunds and Elegant Carafes. 54:57 - Conclusion Produced by Heartcast Media http://www.heartcastmedia.com
On this week's Industry Night! So if you pay attention to my insta feed - @NycciNellis - you know I have been out and about. And it has been a few weeks of incredible eats I am thinking of naming this part of the show — Nycci Knows, or Where is Nycci — think on it and give me your thoughts: -Cafe Teresa — Chef Ruben Garcia "popped up" at Elli Benchimol's little gem, Apero, and took us on a gastronomic tour of Valencia through tastes of his forthcoming Casa Teresa —> opening soon in the highly-anticipated food hall, The Square in downtown DC. Some of the dishes we dined on: Jamón Ibérico, oysters with escabeche, do-it-yourself pan con tomate, traditional gazpacho with so much caviar and creamy, decadent flan. Loved Elli's fantastic pairings -- but cannot wait to dine in the real thing -Philippe Chow - All kinds of yumminess. Fat dumplings Peking-style duck with pancakes so thin and perfect and the cotton candy baked Alaska provided all the flash & dash -Salt Line Bethesda - Back at Kyle Bailey's latest installation. It's in my hood and I am going to be there a lot! The raw bar is where it is at for me. You will find me up at the bar here on out — slurping oysters, slathering spicy cocktail sauce on shrimp and pulling out long strands of meat from king crab legs. Pro tip — order the lobster roll in a lettuce leaf — -Comus Inn - Back in the Spring I had Corey Van Horn from Visit Moco on the show talking about the wonder of Moco and he kindly invited me to the Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance's - MATPRA event. I met amazing people from counties all over the Mid-Atlantic who have incredible restaurants, hotels, experiences, museums and festivals — more of this is going to be featured on the site — but they had us out in the Agricultural Reserve and went to the Comus Inn — a gorgeous space, looking at the mountains with lots of outdoor seating. There's a little barn that looks a little bit beat up — but inside it is so fabulous — super chic and they were pouring Windridge Vineyards rose so I kinda hung out there BUT there was a ice cream window when we left and the soft serve was delish! Okay! Now on to today's show! If you grew up in the 70's your mother probably told you to clean your plate because there were children starving in Africa. What your mom should have said or better yet, what we know now, millions of pounds of food wind up in landfills every year. In 2019, in the U.S. 229 million tons of food went unsold or were uneaten. Here's what's scary about that statistic — this statistic - According to the USDA, more than 34 million people, including 9 million children, in the United States are food insecure. We have the food — its just not getting into peoples bellies. Enter Food Rescue. You may remember I brought Kate Urbank & Colleen Gillespie on Industry Night last year to talk about their web-based app that engages volunteers to transfer fresh food surpluses from local businesses to social service agencies serving the food insecure. Well they continue to do grow and do incredible work — so I brought both of them here with me today to reaquaint you with the program, talk about that growth, and to talk about all of that plus their new family meal for migrants program — Chef Matt Adler of Caruso's and Alex Olivas, Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid are here as well. Guests Social Media Links: Food Rescue DC Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/foodrescueus.dc/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/FoodRescueUSDC/ Kate Urbank Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/urbankate/ Colleen Gillespie: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/coll_gill/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colleen.b.gillespie Alex Olivas Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/alexandchocolate1/ Matt Adler: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/adler81/ Featuring Nycci Nellis https://www.instagram.com/nyccinellis/ https://www.thelistareyouonit.com/ Produced by Heartcast Media http://www.heartcastmedia.com Quotes "Show up, work hard, and care about what you do. In a restaurant, you can quickly go from entry-level to excelling." - Matt Adler "Our mission is to assist the food industry and to contribute to environmental sustainability by addressing food waste."- Kate Urbank "Food is love. No matter what you make, it's crafted with love, driven by a mission we live every day." - Colleen Gillespie Attitude matters. Chefs and managers who've worked shoulder-to-shoulder with immigrants for years won't overlook them. They value their history and their friendship”- Alex Olivas Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 07:13 - The Intersection of Food Waste and Food Insecurity 12:17 - Proper Storage and Distribution of Rescued Food 16:43 - Bridging the City's Hunger Gap Through Events and Restaurants 17:42 - From Restaurant Management to Philanthropy: A Career Journey 23:11 - Culturally Considerate Pre-Shift Meals 24:25 - Seeking Expert Advice: Restaurant Partnerships 29:55 - Driving Change in New York Through Community Support 32:48 - More than Food: Community Upliftment Through Clothing Drives 36:33 - The Enduring Impact of a Chef's Passion for Feeding Others 38:45 - The Joy of Helping People Transcends Homemade Cuisine 43:58 - Loyalty and Friendships: The Heart of the Restaurant Industry 46:50 - Volunteer Networking: Building Relationships While Exploring the City 49:31 - Tech Solutions for Rescue Coordination: From Nightly Emails to Morning Strategies 52:18 - A Lesson in Creativity: Cooking Demos for Food Recycling 55:02 - Conclusion Produced by Heartcast Media www.heartcastmedia.com
So if you pay attention to my insta feed you know I have been out and about. And it has been a few weeks of incredible eats I am thinking of naming this part of the show — Nycci Knows, or Where is Nycci — think on it and give me your thoughts: the RAMMYS! Yes, that was me up on stage with NBC 4's Shawn Yancy as we got to give out several awards to the very deserving nominees - I always tear up because these awards mean so much to so many. I am grateful that I get asked to be a part of this event every year and I am already planning my outfit for next year! After all the excitement of getting ready for the Rammys — and the party that went along with it — I headed out of town for a week. I would love to say to relax — but who relaxes anymore, it was a bit of work and a bit of beach but I was so happy with my change of scenery. Now the days of going to the Delaware Shores and just eating pizza and fries is long over. I mean of course I ate fries — Thrashers are the best especially drowned in malt vinegar - but also checked out the recently opened Drift in Rehoboth, amazing raw oyster offerings and Lobster French Toast, Baked Oysters and the massive Tomahawk Steak at Harvest, and fresh, local produce appears in the dishes at One Coastal. -Back at home I met up with good friends at L'ardente — it had been a minute since I had been back - cause I am always going to their sister restaurant Love, Makoto - as you know I am obsessed with their Beloved BBQ — I was ready for pasta and L'Ardente is one of the best places in town to indulge. -New to the burbs is the brewery BabyCat — an incredible addition to the Kensington neighborhood. All weekend long they have live music and the entire hood comes out for hazy ipa's and other brews. For me — they have a lovely French rose behind the bar so you know I am happy. Let's get on to today's show: Coffee lovers … I got you! A couple weeks back on the show with the amazing Daniella Senior —> you heard me talk about my experience at Cafe Unido. I gushed about the Omakase experience that Brewmaster Francisco Flores took me on. It was truly an educational tasting tour of the Panama Geisha bean and I now know why the coffee-connoisseurs are obsessed. Café Unido is a renowned pioneer in the Panamanian specialty coffee scene, known for blending the finest coffee from local farms in Panama. Now! I am bringing some of that experience to you today. Francisco Flores, head roaster at Cafe Unido is here with me today AND in a lucky last minute addition so is Feres Yebaile one of the co-founders of Cafe Unido. Put your sorry-ass coffee down. Guests Social Media Links Francisco Flores Personal -https://www.instagram.com/francisko_pipilis/ Business -https://www.instagram.com/cafeunidousa/ Featuring Nycci Nellis https://www.instagram.com/nyccinellis/ https://www.thelistareyouonit.com/ Quotes "Our aim was to create a place where they could return and instantly feel at home" — Feres Yebaile “Transparency within ourselves is crucial. Just as crafting the ideal cup of coffee, authenticity holds the key." — Francisco Flores Chapters 00:06 - Introduction 09:13 - Unveiling the Arrival of Great Coffee in the US 12:26 - Panama's Innovative Coffee Journey: Sharing and Blind Fermentation 14:43 - Mastering Farming Techniques in Central America 19:10 - Cafe Veneto: Where Coffee Meets Culinary Excellence 21:51 - Adapting to Change: Coffee Flavors and Industry Shifts 25:59 - Deep Dive into Coffee Processing Techniques 29:47 - Express Coffee Learning: Ideal for Busy Connoisseurs 34:09 - Striking the Balance: Convenience and Flavor in Coffee 36:03 - Exploring Diversity in Coffee Processing and Brewing 40:34 - Conclusion Produced by Heartcast Media http://www.heartcastmedia.com
Hosted by Nycci Nellis. On today's show: - Have you been to Mike Rafidi's YELLOW in Georgetown? The lil' Levantine cafe serves up delicious pastries - the lebneh-filled croissant is Nycci's kryptonite - pita-filled sandwiches and pizza that is not pizza. He is also the chef behind the too-many-awards-to-mention Albi in Navy Yard. The attention to detail at both these spots is what gets them all their accolades - and that includes the coffee program. In today is Ayat Elhag, the coffee director of YELLOW and Albi, where she helms a beverage program that blends creative, Levantine-inspired specialty drinks with intentionally sourced Counter Culture coffee; - In 2018, Debby Portillo Gonzalez made a life-changing move to the DMV area from her native El Salvador. Here she and her husband established the 100% handcrafted barbecue operation 2Fifty Texas BBQ. Using exclusively offset smokers, they spearheaded the creation of a unique culinary experience at 2Fifty. They are dedicated to developing a menu that has top-notch quality control and have now expanded to two locations; - Chef Seng Luangrath was born in Laos and fled the country during the Vietnam War. During her stay in a refugee camp in Thailand's Nakhon Phanom province she learned how to cook from her camp neighbors and elders. In 2009, at the age of 40, she decided to go after her greatest passion - cooking. In 2010 she took over Padaek, previously Bangkok Golden, a Thai restaurant, where she slowly added Lao dishes of her own. Currently the restaurant offers both Thai and Lao menus. And then — in 2014 she opened Thip Khao, a Lao restaurant in Columbia Heights and home of the Lao Food Movement. And she is just getting started! - Christian Irabien is the visionary founder of Amparo Fondita, a remarkable restaurant that celebrates contemporary Mexican cuisine, particularly emphasizing the flavors and influences of coastal regions. Christian's commitment to quality and to showcasing the diverse culinary traditions of Mexico is evident in every meticulously crafted dish; - And we are joined on RingCentral by Tiffany MacIsaac. The Buttercream Bakeshops founder grew up on Maui and her family lives there today. She addresses the absolute horror and devastation that have taken place in Hawaii this week. The wild fires have wreaked havoc — and she has some ideas on how we can help. 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 Nycci Nellis. On today's show: - Have you been to Mike Rafidi's YELLOW in Georgetown? The lil' Levantine cafe serves up delicious pastries - the lebneh-filled croissant is Nycci's kryptonite - pita-filled sandwiches and pizza that is not pizza. He is also the chef behind the too-many-awards-to-mention Albi in Navy Yard. The attention to detail at both these spots is what gets them all their accolades - and that includes the coffee program. In today is Ayat Elhag, the coffee director of YELLOW and Albi, where she helms a beverage program that blends creative, Levantine-inspired specialty drinks with intentionally sourced Counter Culture coffee; - In 2018, Debby Portillo Gonzalez made a life-changing move to the DMV area from her native El Salvador. Here she and her husband established the 100% handcrafted barbecue operation 2Fifty Texas BBQ. Using exclusively offset smokers, they spearheaded the creation of a unique culinary experience at 2Fifty. They are dedicated to developing a menu that has top-notch quality control and have now expanded to two locations; - Chef Seng Luangrath was born in Laos and fled the country during the Vietnam War. During her stay in a refugee camp in Thailand's Nakhon Phanom province she learned how to cook from her camp neighbors and elders. In 2009, at the age of 40, she decided to go after her greatest passion - cooking. In 2010 she took over Padaek, previously Bangkok Golden, a Thai restaurant, where she slowly added Lao dishes of her own. Currently the restaurant offers both Thai and Lao menus. And then — in 2014 she opened Thip Khao, a Lao restaurant in Columbia Heights and home of the Lao Food Movement. And she is just getting started! - Christian Irabien is the visionary founder of Amparo Fondita, a remarkable restaurant that celebrates contemporary Mexican cuisine, particularly emphasizing the flavors and influences of coastal regions. Christian's commitment to quality and to showcasing the diverse culinary traditions of Mexico is evident in every meticulously crafted dish; - And we are joined on RingCentral by Tiffany MacIsaac. The Buttercream Bakeshops founder grew up on Maui and her family lives there today. She addresses the absolute horror and devastation that have taken place in Hawaii this week. The wild fires have wreaked havoc — and she has some ideas on how we can help.
Hosted by Nycci Nellis. On today's show: - Have you been to Mike Rafidi's YELLOW in Georgetown? The lil' Levantine cafe serves up delicious pastries - the lebneh-filled croissant is Nycci's kryptonite - pita-filled sandwiches and pizza that is not pizza. He is also the chef behind the too-many-awards-to-mention Albi in Navy Yard. The attention to detail at both these spots is what gets them all their accolades - and that includes the coffee program. In today is Ayat Elhag, the coffee director of YELLOW and Albi, where she helms a beverage program that blends creative, Levantine-inspired specialty drinks with intentionally sourced Counter Culture coffee; - In 2018, Debby Portillo Gonzalez made a life-changing move to the DMV area from her native El Salvador. Here she and her husband established the 100% handcrafted barbecue operation 2Fifty Texas BBQ. Using exclusively offset smokers, they spearheaded the creation of a unique culinary experience at 2Fifty. They are dedicated to developing a menu that has top-notch quality control and have now expanded to two locations; - Chef Seng Luangrath was born in Laos and fled the country during the Vietnam War. During her stay in a refugee camp in Thailand's Nakhon Phanom province she learned how to cook from her camp neighbors and elders. In 2009, at the age of 40, she decided to go after her greatest passion - cooking. In 2010 she took over Padaek, previously Bangkok Golden, a Thai restaurant, where she slowly added Lao dishes of her own. Currently the restaurant offers both Thai and Lao menus. And then — in 2014 she opened Thip Khao, a Lao restaurant in Columbia Heights and home of the Lao Food Movement. And she is just getting started! - Christian Irabien is the visionary founder of Amparo Fondita, a remarkable restaurant that celebrates contemporary Mexican cuisine, particularly emphasizing the flavors and influences of coastal regions. Christian's commitment to quality and to showcasing the diverse culinary traditions of Mexico is evident in every meticulously crafted dish; - And we are joined on RingCentral by Tiffany MacIsaac. The Buttercream Bakeshops founder grew up on Maui and her family lives there today. She addresses the absolute horror and devastation that have taken place in Hawaii this week. The wild fires have wreaked havoc — and she has some ideas on how we can help. 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 Nycci Nellis. On today's show: - Have you been to Mike Rafidi's YELLOW in Georgetown? The lil' Levantine cafe serves up delicious pastries - the lebneh-filled croissant is Nycci's kryptonite - pita-filled sandwiches and pizza that is not pizza. He is also the chef behind the too-many-awards-to-mention Albi in Navy Yard. The attention to detail at both these spots is what gets them all their accolades - and that includes the coffee program. In today is Ayat Elhag, the coffee director of YELLOW and Albi, where she helms a beverage program that blends creative, Levantine-inspired specialty drinks with intentionally sourced Counter Culture coffee; - In 2018, Debby Portillo Gonzalez made a life-changing move to the DMV area from her native El Salvador. Here she and her husband established the 100% handcrafted barbecue operation 2Fifty Texas BBQ. Using exclusively offset smokers, they spearheaded the creation of a unique culinary experience at 2Fifty. They are dedicated to developing a menu that has top-notch quality control and have now expanded to two locations; - Chef Seng Luangrath was born in Laos and fled the country during the Vietnam War. During her stay in a refugee camp in Thailand's Nakhon Phanom province she learned how to cook from her camp neighbors and elders. In 2009, at the age of 40, she decided to go after her greatest passion - cooking. In 2010 she took over Padaek, previously Bangkok Golden, a Thai restaurant, where she slowly added Lao dishes of her own. Currently the restaurant offers both Thai and Lao menus. And then — in 2014 she opened Thip Khao, a Lao restaurant in Columbia Heights and home of the Lao Food Movement. And she is just getting started! - Christian Irabien is the visionary founder of Amparo Fondita, a remarkable restaurant that celebrates contemporary Mexican cuisine, particularly emphasizing the flavors and influences of coastal regions. Christian's commitment to quality and to showcasing the diverse culinary traditions of Mexico is evident in every meticulously crafted dish; - And we are joined on RingCentral by Tiffany MacIsaac. The Buttercream Bakeshops founder grew up on Maui and her family lives there today. She addresses the absolute horror and devastation that have taken place in Hawaii this week. The wild fires have wreaked havoc — and she has some ideas on how we can help.
One of the DC area's best known and most respected food and wine journalists, Nycci Nellis sits atop a small, dining out/going out media empire. She is: Hailed as Greater Washington, D.C.'s “go-to” source for the latest on what's happening across the restaurant and party and scene Founder and publisher of TheListAreYouOnIt.com, a website with more than 36,000 loyal subscribers that aggregates and always updates the latest in everything happening across the area's food and wine scene and hailed by Washington Post as, "one of the premier resources for all things food and wine in DC and beyond" A featured, weekly presenter on WTOP 103.5 FM, the DC area's top-rated radio station, and co- host of two, weekly radio shows. Foodie and the Beast, a one-hour, live, food and wine variety show airing weekly on the 50,000-watt 1500AM since 2008, features a lively mix of celebrities and others from the area's and the nation's restaurant, vineyard, farming, brewing, mixology, seafood and other scenes related to what we eat, how and why. Show guests across the past decade represent a "Who's who" of locally, nationally and internationally celebrated chefs, mixologists, brewmasters, winemakers, food journalists, authors and other luminaries such as Jean-George Vongerichten; Thomas Keller; Wolfgang Puck; Eric Ripert; Rick Bayless; Michael Mina; Michel Richard; Top Chef-testants Spike Mendelsohn, Bryan and Michael Voltaggio and Marjorie Meek Bradley; cookbook authors and food and wine journalists and authors, such as have included Marcella Hazan; David Hagedorn; Bon Appetit's former editor-in-chief, Barbara Fairchild; the Washington Post's dining critic, Tom Seitsema and Post food writer, cookbook author and James Beard judge, David Hagedorn, among many, many more. Airing globally on FullServiceRadio.org, a live podcast network headquartered in a radio studio in the lobby of DC's ultra-stylish, Line Hotel, is Industry Night with Foodie and the Beast, a weekly, “deep dive” with prominent guests from near and far into a range of subjects impacting the worlds of food, wines, spirits and brews, from sexual harassment in the workplace and start-up entrepreneurship to sustainable seafood, how iconic restaurateurs do their thing, organic farming breakthroughs and ... more. A local, social media leader, with a following topping 50,000 on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. A frequent guest on local broadcast and cable TV, presenting “What's happening” updates across the dinging out scene and more. And, when top chefs come to town, they come to Nycci to be interviewed. Please click the links below to see her interviews with Wolfgang Puck, Michael Mina, Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert. Wolfgang Puck: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wg0MbJ... Michael Mina: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUXwYx... Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert: http://youtu.be/9_KZ60r5oF0 A respected business and social media consultant to restaurants (e.g., Todd and Ellen Gray's Equinox); dining out-related mobile apps (Blue Cart) and farmers' markets and seafood distributors (Fresh Farm Markets, Congressional Seafood). Additionally, for the past six years, Nycci has served as a consultant to the annual, Wine & Food Festival annually held at National Harbor, Md., where she curates and emcees the two-day event's live chef demos with such local, celebrity chefs as Rock Harper (a Hell's Kitchen alum); Bryan Voltaggio (Volt, Range, Family Meal); Scott Drewno (The Source by Wolfgang Puck); Victor Albisu (Del Campo; Taco Bamba) and Danny Lee (Mandu, Chi-Ko), among many others. Former brand ambassador for companies you know, such as Celebrity Cruises and for Gloria Ferrar Wines (Sonoma, CA). A close colleague and supporter of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) and a founding committee member and past chair of the Human Rights Campaign's annual, Chefs for Equality event, now the HRC's single-most successful fundraiser in the local, DC marketplace. A frequent emcee and judge for local, food/wine/spirits/brews-related events, from celebrity chef competitions to nonprofits' galas. https://www.thelistareyouonit.com Music Intro: John Tyler produced: www.zinniafilms.com www.nopixafterdark.com Sponsors of NoPixAfterDarkPodcast Zeke's Coffee www.zekescoffee.com Maggies Farm www.maggiesfarm.com FoundStudio Shop www.foundstudioshop.com United Way Central Maryland https://uwcm.org Charm Craft City Mafia www.charmcitycraftmafia.com Siena Leigh https://www.sienaleigh.com Open Works https://www.openworksbmore.org Snug Books Baltimore https://www.snugbooks.com Baltimore Fiscal https://www.baltimorefiscal.com
Famed mixologist, Colin Asare-Appiah noticed how Black and Brown mixologists had received barely any recognition throughout history. The result? Black Mixcellence: A Comprehensive Guide to Black Mixology. This book covers the contributions of Black and Brown mixologists through the spirits and mixology industries. The “Cocktail Kings” star shares many pivotal events along with the significant history, inventions, and monumental contributions of people of color in the spirit and hospitality world. On the next Industry Night, Nycci and Colin do a deep dive into the history of mixology — stories that you don't know but you should. That's Industry Night with Nycci Nellis Tuesdays at 7pm.
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: • Think NOBU and you might think world-class sake. And that would be true – but Nobu DC has an amazing cocktail program, featuring not only great sakes but other world-class distilled spirits. Filipe Bertrand, the beverage and events manager at Nobu DC, is mixing up some cocktails that we are panting to try; • Ice Cream Jubilee specializes in creative flavors of hand-made ice cream. It has some fun new fall creations and some especially for Halloween, including a ghost pepper ice cream that may very well leave you in R.I.P.-land. Victoria Lai joins us from Ice Cream Jubilee; • Dr. Jeanine Prime owns two Caribbean restaurants in D.C. In addition to Cane, a dining staple along the H Street corridor, she opened St. James last May on 14th Street. It's a modern Caribbean restaurant reflecting that region's melting pot of cultures, highlighting African, East Indian, Chinese, Portuguese and French influences. Jeanine joins us with tastes and talk of the St. James; • Every time you turn around, it seems, Marriott is up to something new. Like, something really new. Nycci recently had a majorly entertaining dining experience at the JW Marriott in downtown D.C., starring a new and very engaging guy in town, Le Petit Chef. You'll hear more when we're joined by Tony Hull, executive chef at the JW Marriott, and Jake Bickel from TableMation Studios.
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: • Think NOBU and you might think world-class sake. And that would be true – but Nobu DC has an amazing cocktail program, featuring not only great sakes but other world-class distilled spirits. Filipe Bertrand, the beverage and events manager at Nobu DC, is mixing up some cocktails that we are panting to try; • Ice Cream Jubilee specializes in creative flavors of hand-made ice cream. It has some fun new fall creations and some especially for Halloween, including a ghost pepper ice cream that may very well leave you in R.I.P.-land. Victoria Lai joins us from Ice Cream Jubilee; • Dr. Jeanine Prime owns two Caribbean restaurants in D.C. In addition to Cane, a dining staple along the H Street corridor, she opened St. James last May on 14th Street. It's a modern Caribbean restaurant reflecting that region's melting pot of cultures, highlighting African, East Indian, Chinese, Portuguese and French influences. Jeanine joins us with tastes and talk of the St. James; • Every time you turn around, it seems, Marriott is up to something new. Like, something really new. Nycci recently had a majorly entertaining dining experience at the JW Marriott in downtown D.C., starring a new and very engaging guy in town, Le Petit Chef. You'll hear more when we're joined by Tony Hull, executive chef at the JW Marriott, and Jake Bickel from TableMation Studios.
Eating, drinking and reviewing? It seems like the dream job, right? This week we are joined by Nycci Nellis, the founder and publisher of “The List Are You On It” – one of the premiere resources for all things food and wine in the D.C. area. Nycci explains the vast and ever changing world of food media and how being in the right place at the right time led her to find her niche in D.C.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yazMxfCvDUA★ CONTACT US ★Website: https://onthemarcmedia.com/Email: info@onthemarcmedia.com↓ FIND US ON SOCIAL ↓Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OTMMediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/onthemarcmediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-the-marc-media/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthemarcmedia/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onthemarcmedia
Bethesda, Maryland. Once a sleepy little bedroom community of DC is now a destination city. Incredible restaurants, unique retail and so much beautiful walking space. On the next Industry Night, Nycci was joined by Stephanie Coppula of Bethesda Urban Partnership and with her, Chef Al (Alfred Ashish) of Duck Duck Goose, Susan Lennon of Smoke BBQ, and Roberto Pietrobono of Olazzo, Gringos & Mariachis and Alatri Bros (an OG of Bethesda restaurateurs). The group discusses how Bethesda perfectly executes the three R's - residences, restaurants, and retail - which make Bethesda an ideal place to work, play and live. Industry Night at 7pm on Real Fund DC
We are so lucky to have a thriving theatre community in the DC Area. The Launch of Grace, The musical is an incredible example of the talent here. On Industry Night, Nycci chats with Composer and creator of Grace, Nolan Williams, Jr & Chef Tiffany Derry the owner, operator, founder of Roots Chicken Shak franchise and the Roots Southern Table restaurant and who is an advocate for the show. We should all say Grace, 7pm on Real Fun DC.
DC Central Kitchen's Mike Curtin has been a regular on Industry Night since it launched in The Line Hotel five years ago. The last two years Mike and Nycci have talked a lot about how DC Central Kitchen has had to twist and swivel to continue with its mission. A little return to normal, DC CENTRAL KITCHEN'S CAPITAL FOOD FIGHT is back. With Mike is Tom Colicchio of Crafted Hospitality and you may have seen him being super judge-y on Top Chef, former champ of Cap food fight Chef Ris Lacoste and one of this year's contenders, Chef Ben Lambert. Industry Night on Real Fun DC at 7pm
Our relationship with food is an ever-evolving journey. On the next Industry Night, Nycci digs down deep with certified eating psychology expert and health coach, Elise Museles and talks her new book, Food Story: Rewrite The Way You Eat, Think & Live. 7pm on RealFunDC
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: • Nationally celebrated as one of Food & Wine magazine's 10 “Best New Chefs” and one of the nicest and most self-effacing guys you'll ever meet, Kevin Tien presides over the modern Vietnamese cuisine at Moon Rabbit, the Intercontinental Hotel's signature restaurant at The Wharf in D.C. Chef Kevin and bartender Gemma Hardy also offer a superlative cocktail and wine list, and both join us for drinks and chit-chat. Plus, you'll find out what a moon rabbit is; • Husband-and-wife duo Gabriela and Tyler Steelman are co-owners of Empanadas de Mendoza, part of Urbanspace Tysons, a food hall opening this week and celebrating some of the best global flavors in D.C.; • James Beard Award-winning Washington Post columnist Tamar Haspel has a new book out . “To Boldly Grow: Finding Joy, Adventure, and Dinner in Your Own Backyard” is a meticulously detailed and very funny six-part road map for adventurous folks who want to forage for and prepare food from land and sea – from scratch! • Amy Troutmiller is the CEO of Common Fuel Consulting, specializing in business development, recruiting and architectural design for hospitality and alcoholic beverage companies. She claims that there are some really good boxed wines. So does Nycci. David is skeptical. We find out who's right.
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: • Nationally celebrated as one of Food & Wine magazine's 10 “Best New Chefs” and one of the nicest and most self-effacing guys you'll ever meet, Kevin Tien presides over the modern Vietnamese cuisine at Moon Rabbit, the Intercontinental Hotel's signature restaurant at The Wharf in D.C. Chef Kevin and bartender Gemma Hardy also offer a superlative cocktail and wine list, and both join us for drinks and chit-chat. Plus, you'll find out what a moon rabbit is; • Husband-and-wife duo Gabriela and Tyler Steelman are co-owners of Empanadas de Mendoza, part of Urbanspace Tysons, a food hall opening this week and celebrating some of the best global flavors in D.C.; • James Beard Award-winning Washington Post columnist Tamar Haspel has a new book out . “To Boldly Grow: Finding Joy, Adventure, and Dinner in Your Own Backyard” is a meticulously detailed and very funny six-part road map for adventurous folks who want to forage for and prepare food from land and sea – from scratch! • Amy Troutmiller is the CEO of Common Fuel Consulting, specializing in business development, recruiting and architectural design for hospitality and alcoholic beverage companies. She claims that there are some really good boxed wines. So does Nycci. David is skeptical. We find out who's right.
In the last 15 years, there has been a real shift in the food court — the food hall. Food halls offer an alternative to traditional dining and more of these concepts are opening every month including Western Market in Foggy Bottom. On the next Industry Night, Nycci talks the business of food halls, the curation of a food hall and running your concept in a food hall with CANA Development's Nick Alevroginnis & Mercedes Cowper, Dane Cherry of Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls & James Yarborough Owner, RAWish. Industry Night on Real Fun DC Tuesdays at 7pm.
March marks the celebration of Women's History Month, a time when we commemorate the role of women in history and the women in the hospitality Industry. During the pandemic women chefs, restaurateurs and makers twisted and swiveled and then turned to each other to keep their businesses afloat. Enter Regarding Her. On the next Industry Night, Nycci speaks with Regarding Her founders, Sylvie Gabriele and Dina Samson about the LA organization that has now spread its wings to DC. Local board members, Joy Crump and Fiona Lewis shed light on the new growth and the 14 days of RE: Her events.
On the next Industry Night, Nycci makes sure that love remains in the air and retains its post-Valentine's Day luster with author, Christine DeLozier and her book, Diet for Great Sex. And, Heather Clancy & Paul Caris both with Grace O' Malley Spirits zoom in from Ireland to talk Irish Whiskey, Irish Gin, and the amazing story behind Grace O' Malley
Being a model sounds fabulous. But not every pretty face becomes a model, creates a style aesthetic and becomes a sought-after stylist, and launches a modeling company, especially in DC. Joy Kingsley-Ibeh did all of that, truly the definition of an entrepreneur. But first, Nycci catches up with Chef Eric Adjepong who is taking time out of the kitchen to host Food Network's Alex vs America. Industry Night 7pm on Real Fun DC
Omicron is spreading like the highly transmissable virus that it is, restaurants are short staffed, and market shelves are not well-stocked. Uh who can use I drink? On the next Industry Night, Nycci talks with Sam Nellis (yes, they're related) Beverage Director for All Purpose Pizza & Red Hen about getting on the dry-January bandwagon. Zero-proof cocktails, non-alcoholic beers & wines offer up more than you think. Just don't call them mocktails.
On the first Industry Night of 2022 Nycci talks the absolute do's of dining right now with Kathy Hollinger of the Restaurant Association of Metro Washington. And, all the way from Japan - seriously - Honkaku Spirits founder Christopher Pellegrini and Ambassador of Honkaku Spirits, Stephen Lyman provide a Japanese Distillery education. Think you know koji-fermented shochu, awamori and whiskey? Class is in session.
The holiday season can be a time of pure gluttony. A glut of friends, family, food and food and food and all the festivities that are usually centered on food. And with all that excess, it is gobsmacking to believe that in this country there are many and of all ages who are in a struggle to access food. On the next Industry Night, Nycci brings in a panel of experts — Mike Curtin, Jr, of DC Central Kitchen, Christopher Bradshaw of Dreaming Out Loud and Kate Urbank Food Rescue — to talk Food Sovereignty, Systemic Issues, Food Waste, Access and how we answer the call to take care of each other. Industry Night, 7pm on Tuesday son Real Fund DC
On the next Industry Night: Kosher dining -yes Kosher dining. Kosher is not a cuisine it is a way of observing and eating bu, you don' have to be Jewish to enjoy the benefits of it. Chap Gage & Yehuda Malka of Schmaltz Bros give a Kosher 101 and the latest on their new concept, Hamakom. But first, Nycci gets naked - not really - but she does chat with Tanecia Britt & Kohn Glay creators of the visual art experience,
The Hill Center is a true gem in this city. A cultural and arts nonprofit that was disconnected from it's community (like many others) during the height of the pandemic. What does a community center do when they can't serve in their original capacity? They get creative! On the next Industry Night, Bonny Wolf, Bonnie Benwick, Bill Schindler, and, Marianne Tshihamba, talk their collab, A Taste of Hill Center: Recipes from our Community Table. But first, the one & only Chef Jacques Pepin pops on air to talk with Nycci.
A while back Nycci was introduced to John Aggrey a long-time entrepreneur who started DIn DIn back in August 2020 to address the needs of the meal prep & meal delivery during the pandemic. On the next Industry Night, John discusses his business model and brings with him Patrick Haaland of Bar Therapy, Chef Leonardo Rebollo of Pasta Ilgatto, and Din Din's Bernie Rousseau to chat about this new way of dining well while at home.
On the next Industry Night, the cheese lady, Jill Erber of Cheesetique and Nycci usually talk cheese. Not on this show. Jill and Nycci talk positive insights into the Industry and Identifying the “Gifts of Covid”. And, Aileen Fuchs, the new President and Executive Director of the National Building Museum pops on to chat about the latest exhibition & a new climate initiative. Industry Night with Nycci Nellis on Real Fun DC
Tracye McQuirter, is a Vegan agent of change, an award-winning public health nutritionist, speaker, and best-selling author. She has also just launched the 10 Million Black Vegan Women Movement, a groundbreaking public health intervention that will change the health paradigm of black women for generations to come. On the next Industry night, Nycci & Tracye talk the benefits and social impact of evolving to a plant based diet - especially for women of color. Tuesdays at 7pm on Real Fun DC.
You've heard Nycci say food is her profession but fashion is her passion — can we put fashion and home design under the same umbrella? On the next Industry Night, Nycci takes today's design aesthetic with Mariel Heredia, Director of Design for Van Metre Homes & Jill Switzer, Creative Director, Eleanor Thomas Studio. But first, Lena Galperina the Visitor Experience Director at Artechouse takes us on a virtual tour of the new Life of a Neuron experience. That's Industry Night on Real Fun DC.
Festival season has been on hiatus but guess what? It is making its way back. Snallygaster the beast of a beer festival, roars back into DC October 9. On the next Industry Night, one of the masterminds of Snalley, Greg Engert joins Nycci along with Adrien Widman, of Ocelot Brewing and Rachael Marie, Executive Chef of Slice Joint. But first, what is happening in Bethesda?! No longer a sleepy suburb of DC Stephanie Coppula of the Bethesda Urban Partnership takes us on a tour of the town, Industry Night. 7pm on Tuesdays on Real Fun DC.
On the next Industry Night, Nycci talks with her good friend Amanda McClements of Salt & Sundry fame. Amanda has built a mini lifestyle empire over the last 10 years by infusing her impeccable aesthetic with accessible pieces. They chat retail during all phases of the pandemic and how local retail survives and thrives, especially since she has a new Salt & Sundry pop-up now in Bethesda. And it's Kathy Hollinger's week to be back with Industry Night. Kathy provides the latest update on the RAMMY's, masking, and vaccine intel. That's Industry Night, 7 pm on RealFunDC.
So in Nycci's previous life, she was a total club girl. Limelight in NYC, M80 in Boston Club Zei in DC. The good ol' days. What is the status of clubs and “clubbing” today in DC? What has the pandemic done to DC's ever-growing nightlife? Industry veteran Beau Biabani joins Nycci on the next Industry Night to talk about his new hot spots, the music, the vibe, and the drinks. Grab your dancing shoes. Industry Night on RealFunDC 7pm every Tuesday.
On the next Industry night, Nycci talks with Shari Wallack, author of from Hell to Challah. Like all of us, Shari went through her own journey during the height of the pandemic and was able o make it through via good people and baking. Also making it through by truly helping others, Nicole Brassington a nurse practitioner who co-founded Bespoke Global Health Initiatives an organization that supports women and girls in Sierra Leone discusses health, business, and women's empowerment. That's Industry Night at 7PM on Tuesdays on Real Fun DC
Many of you may think Nycci is all about Gluttony — all the good food and even better drink. Part of that is true but she is really about living well. And sometimes that involves good wine, sometimes it involves decadent food and sometimes a trip away or just a great pair of shoes. Don't be so myopic people — there are so many ways to live well On today's Industry Night, Esosa E — aka the Raw Girl — talks about how eating right for you impacts your skin, your mental health and your overall physical well-being. Industry Night, Tuesdays at 7pm on Real Fun DC
On the next Industry Night, Nycci chats with Carla Sanchez of @SpicyCandyDC fame who is now introducing the DC Are to her Bolivian heritage via the recently launched Casa Kantuta. Casa Kantuta takes visitors on a culinary and cultural experience thanks to Maria Helena, owner of Saya Sal, and mixologist Luis Aliaga. That's Industry Night, Tuesdays at 7pm on RealFunDC .
In today's episode Angela talks with Nycci Nellis, D.C.'s best known and most respected food and wine journalist. Nellis is founder and publisher of TheListAreYouOnIt.com, D.C.'s premiere resource for all things food and wine. In today's show she shares more about her weekly show, Foodie & the Beast, where she hosts nationally and internationally celebrated chefs, mixologists, brewmasters, winemakers, food journalists, authors and other celebrities, as well as their weekly podcast, Industry Night, where Foodie & the Beast discuss the latest issues facing this global network of luminaries.Connect with Nycci Nellis on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @NycciNellisFollow her weekly on-air programs and podcasts, WTOP, Foodie & the Beast, and Industry Night, as well as sign up for her newsletter and learn about the D.C. area happenings in the dining out scene and more by visiting The List at https://www.thelistareyouonit.com/.To learn more about Chefs for Equality, please visit https://chefsforequality.org/. Try one of Nycci's favorite brunch recipes! Marbled Pound Cake
Do you ever go to an area and think — how did they do this? The Navy yard, the Washington Harbor, Georgetown Park, Buzzards Point — are but a few examples of areas that legit did not exist in the flesh but did exist in some pretty magical minds. On the next Industry Night, Nycci chats with Herbert Miller of Western Development Corporation, Michael Stevens with the Capitol Riverfront BID, and Greg Casten, Fish & Fire Food Group and Executive Chef Benjamin Lambert, The Point DC. But first, as Industry Night has done every other week since the beginning of the pandemic Kathy Holinger returns with the latest in industry news. Industry Night. 7pm. On Real Fun DC.
There are a lot of changes out there. What does it look like for retail in the DC Area? How do we make sure that our city's streets stay vibrant with diverse and interesting retail? On the next Industry Night, Nycci talks retail retention with the experts: executive director of the Golden Triangle Business Improvement District (BID), Leona Agourdis, Philippe Lanier, one of the top commercial real estate developers in the nation's capital from Eastbanc and 2nd generation owner of the Tiny Jewel Box, Jim Rosenheim. Industry Night, Tuesdays at 7pm on RealFunDC.
On the next Industry Night on Real Fun DC, Nycci talks with wine importer, Estebe Salgado & winemaker of Bodegas Arrayan, Maite Sánchez Márquez about the terroir and tastes of Spanish wines. But first, Nycci catches up on the latest restaurant openings and Rammy info with RAMW's Kathy Hollinger.
On the next Industry Night, magical botanicals -- elixirs, crystals, overall health — are overall of interest to Nycci and fortunately, Deb Shaffer of enchanted botanicals takes us on her journey from breast cancer survivor to an arbiter of wellness. But first, Nycci talks with aureate and activist Tony Lewis, Jr. activist and author Tony Lewis Jr. As a community leader, and re-entry expert, Tony has fought to uplift and empower men, women, and children impacted by mass incarceration.
Just because restaurants are ALLOWED to be at100-percent it doesn't mean that they can. Pre pandemic there was a growing staffing crisis and almost post-pandemic not enough employees to staff all the hospitality establishments. On the next Industry night, Nycci is joined by Kathy Hollinger of RAMW, hospitality industry recruiter, Chris Floyd of Capital Restaurant Resources, Hollis Wells Silverman, owner of The Duck & The Peach, and Christina Fox, True Food Kitchen Northeast Regional Director of Restaurants. Everyone agrees the restaurant industry needs to change but how and can it?
On this weeks episode Carlos and Darris welcome Nycci Nellis to the show! Nycci has covered the food and wine industry for over 18 years. She is also the host of "Industry Night with Nycci Nellis" on the RealFunDC app. We discuss the food scene in the DMV, why school lunches served milk for every meal? who's the most successful rapper turned actor and much more! T
On this weeks episode Carlos and Darris welcome Nycci Nellis to the show! Nycci has covered the food and wine industry for over 18 years. She is also the host of "Industry Night with Nycci Nellis" on the RealFunDC app. We discuss the food scene in the DMV, why school lunches served milk for every meal? who's the most successful rapper turned actor and much more! Twitter: Yesanotherpod IG: Yesanotherpodcast
On this weeks episode Carlos and Darris welcome Nycci Nellis to the show! Nycci has covered the food and wine industry for over 18 years. She is also the host of "Industry Night with Nycci Nellis" on the RealFunDC app. We discuss the food scene in the DMV, why school lunches served milk for every meal? who's the most successful rapper turned actor and much more! T
It will surprise no one to learn that stereotypes & unconscious bias are rampant in the hospitality Industry. Enter Empowering The Diner an educational events series that aims to empower diners to have better experiences in restaurants. On the next Industry Night, Nycci talks with long-time local hospitality professionals Erica Christian & Kapri Robinson. And, Carlos Rice & Darris Dameron, the dynamic duo behind YAP - Yes another Podcast - that follows Industry Night on Real Fun DC pops on air to chat up their show.
On the next Industry Night, Nycci talks with chefs Paolo Dungca & Chef Tom Cunanan about DC and how it has always been a haven for cuisines and cultures that were not readily available in other American cities. In the last 10 years that notion has exploded in a variety of ways. Not only are more options available but the execution has been elevated. And, RAMW's Kathy Hollinger is back to explain the latest in pandemic dining restrictions and hopeful changes coming soon.
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!
On Industry Night, Nycci catches up with the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington's President, Kathy Hollinger about the status of the restaurants during Covid and how they are going to deal with the next hurdle, staffing. And, Nycci takes a deeper dive into the making of the area's first retailer that' mission is to discover and appreciate, Black-owned, lifestyle and home goods brands and makers, The Gift shop's Tamon George join Nycci and bring with him a talented group of local makers - Akinwale Akinbiyi [Wale] and Thomas Davis of Riveriswild, Destiny Sweeney Durant of Destiny's Caché and Taelor Salmon of Cadence Candle Co. - to talk the creativity that is thriving in this city and the location where you can find it all.
On the next Industry Night, chef/owner Danny Lee, (of some of DC's most loved restaurants, Mandu, Chiko, Anju), shares his experience as an Asian American & offers guidance on what we can all do to put a stop to racism & hate. Later in the show, Nycci says goodbye to Rosé all day and hello to Sake with DC Sake Co's Reiko Hirai.
During these pandemic times, as discussed on this show often, businesses have had to pivot and swivel and contort themselves in all sorts of ways to survive with hopes of thriving. Elliot Spaisman of Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken, Valerie Zweig of RX Chicken & Maria Iturralde of Saya Salteña joins Nycci on Industry Night to chat about Collaborative Kitchen spaces. Kathy Hollinger of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington provides the latest pandemic updates for both those in the industry and consumers. Tuesdays at 7 pm on RealFunDC @astrodoughnuts @PrescriptionChicken @ramwdc @kathyhollinger @Saya Salteña @charissa_b
We all talk about local — buying local, shopping local — but in these pandemic days, it is pretty easy to just order online. It is up to us, the consumer to do our homework, stay educated, and support those that greatly enrich our communities and our bellies! Dawson's Market, one of the few independently owned grocery stores in the DC Metro Area that is committed to filling its shelves with local producers, joins Nycci along with local purveyors Christelle Szymkowicz, founder and CEO of Kreyol Kitchen, Roya Shadravan & Kristy Lam with Mulan Dumpling and Berni & Helene Gallent of Little Austria. All on this week's Industry Night at 7PM on Real Fun DC @dawsonsmarket @littleaustria @mykreyolkitchen @mulandumpling
On Industry Night, RAMW' Kathy Hollinger is back to chat pandemic updates for both those in the hospitality industry & its consumers. And, Nycci talks rapid changes in food tech and third party delivery systems with Adam Fry of DC To Go Go.
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?
It is the most wonderful time of the year. Okay, it's usually the most wonderful time of the year and you know what? We are sticking with that notion. So it's time to start thinking how you're going to make those you care about most merry & bright. On Today's Industry Night, Nycci chats most delicious gifts with Buttercream Bakeshop's TiffanyMacIssac, Luanne O'Loughlin of the very Italian, Olio2go.com, the Women Food Entrepreneurs Holiday Market coordinator, Cork Market's Diane Gross and Bill THomas has all the Whiskey (& spirits) at his Jack Rose Whiskey To Go pop-up. @olio2go @bttrcrmbakeshop @nyccinellis @jackroseindc @corkdc
On Industry Night, Nycci talks with people who are really perfecting the art of giving. Bonnie Moore, executive director of Real Food for Kids who is collaborating with chef Tim Ma and DC Central Kitchen's Ed Kwitowski to execute the program that blurs the lines between ‘school' food, ‘restaurant' food, and ‘home' food. Later in the show, Medium Rare's Mark Bucher talks about his annual Turkey Fry drive and his new initiative to feed both seniors and kids, Feed The Fridge. @realfoodforkids @mediumraredc @cheftimma @dccentalkitchen
Nycci talks with “Valley” wine industry veterans David Tate (Barnett Vineyards), Alan Viader (Viader Vineyard and Winery) & Kelly Carter (Alpha Omega Winery) about the multiple transformations they have had to make in 2020. Napa Valley wineries and vineyards turned on a dime when the pandemic hit — new delivery methods, virtual offerings and demonstrations — and then had to pivot again when not one but two fires breached the area taking vines and wine with it. Their stories. @nyccinellis @aowinery @tatewine @viader_napa @brettvanemst @napavintners
Did you ever walk into a restaurant and think why did they put that there? And, why aren't they doing this over here? There's a reason for that and during the time of Covid there's A LOT of reasons for how design and it's aesthetic are executed. On the next Industry Night with Nycci Nellis, Allison Cooke of CORE architecture + design and Nycci geek out about everything happening in the DC food, wine & hospitality scene. @coredc @cheezbandit
The Cares Act, the $2.2 trillion program put together to help businesses during the Covid-19 crisis has left many in the restaurant industry feeling frustrated with the funds or lack thereof appropriated. The Independent Restaurant Coalition (IRC) was formed to help/save the local restaurant community and demand a well-deserved seat at the table. Today on Industry Night, James Beard award-winner, author and chef Kwame Onwuachi and Nycci break down what is in the Cares Act and more importantly what isn't.
Well, we are in week 6 of the Covid-19 pandemic and everyday brings a new normal for us to grapple with. Some are staying at home — a roof over your head and a fridge full of food. Others do not have those luxuries. Today on Industry Night, Nycci is joined by the Chief Executive Officer of the Capital Area Food Bank, Radha Muthiah, who leads a team that currently distributes over 30 million meals to more than 400,000 food insecure people in the greater Washington region each year. What does this pandemic look like for the Capital Area Food Bank? How does the food bank feed the growing food insecure population? And, how can we all help?
The last 8 weeks of this ongoing pandemic have been filled with incredible stories of people in the food, restaurant and hospitality industries taking their current model and turning them on their heads in order to survive. Today on Industry Night, Nycci talked with Jordan Cotton of DC’s first rum distillery, Cotton & Reed. Jordan, his partner Reed Walker and the rest of their team saw what was coming early on in the pandemic and realized that with the close of area bars and restaurants and their own bar/tasting room they were going to have to come up with another plan. Enter hand sanitizer. While it is a welcome quick fix for Cotton & Reed now, what is in it for them and the distillery in the long term. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.
The wedding industry is experiencing a near total collapse as result of the current pandemic. So many couples have had to put their wedding dreams on hold while they wait for new mandates on when and how we can gather. No surprise, a group of leading women wedding professionals in DC have the solution, coming together to form a startup, Petit Soirée. Lauryn Prattes, founded Petit Soiree and reached out to some of the best in the industry to come together (virtually) and collaborate on ways to execute small weddings in lieu of the larger ones, for now. Today on Industry Night, Nycci spoke with Lauryn Prattes and Buttercream Bakeshop’s Tiffany MacIssac about the state of the event's industry, what they hope to expect down the road and how the formation of Petit Soiree can provide some wedding relief to those who need it. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.
Well, we are in week 6 of the Covid-19 pandemic and everyday brings a new normal for us to grapple with. Some are staying at home — a roof over your head and a fridge full of food. Others do not have those luxuries. Today on Industry Night, Nycci is joined by the Chief Executive Officer of the Capital Area Food Bank, Radha Muthiah, who leads a team that currently distributes over 30 million meals to more than 400,000 food insecure people in the greater Washington region each year. What does this pandemic look like for the Capital Area Food Bank? How does the food bank feed the growing food insecure population? And, how can we all help? Powered and distributed by Simplecast.
The Cares Act, the $2.2 trillion program put together to help businesses during the Covid-19 crisis has left many in the restaurant industry feeling frustrated with the funds or lack thereof appropriated. The Independent Restaurant Coalition (IRC) was formed to help/save the local restaurant community and demand a well-deserved seat at the table. Today on Industry Night, James Beard award-winner, author and chef Kwame Onwuachi and Nycci break down what is in the Cares Act and more importantly what isn’t. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.
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.
Lovers of food in the DC Area know the name Erik Bruner-Yang as someone who has launched a variety of kitchens featuring his creative take on different cuisines. In the last few years, he has opened Maketto, Brothers and Sisters, ABC Pony and most recently was named executive chef of &Pizza. Like most of the chef/restaurateurs in the county, Erik has had to assess his businesses and pivot. Some of the restaurants are functioning in a completely new model and some had to shut their doors. This “change” gave Erik and idea and has lent itself to the creation of a new initiative: The Power of 10. Today on Industry Night, Nycci and Erik talk the drastic changes that have had to be made during the pandemic and how his concept, The Power of 10, can be executed not just here locally but across the country as well and most importantly, how you can get involved. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.
Should you be going to your Farmers Market during this Coronavirus pandemic? Is there a safe and healthy way to access fresh, local foods? Today Nycci asks Juliet Glass, the external relations director for the Maryland Farmers Market Association, these questions and more on Industry Night. Durning this special episode, Nycci and Juliet discuss the plight of the local farmer, the value that fresh and local foods hold — not just nutritionally — and how to access them. Tune in for important information on how best to stretch your grocery dollar and do it safely. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.
In another special edition of Industry Night, Nycci has a conversation with COO of ThinkFoodGroup, Erik Martino about the vision to shut down their restaurant empire — almost before anyone else — and to pivot their team to Community Kitchens. All around the DC Metro Area, former upscale dining ThinkFoodGroup restaurants are now feeding the public from 1-4. Find out how the team was able to make this change so quickly, how thy are supporting their staff and the community at large. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.
In this special edition of Industry Night, Nycci talks with Kathy Hollinger, President & CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) about the minute by minute changes to the restaurant and hospitality industries in these scary and strange times. No surprise that area restaurants and small businesses have shown their resilience and ability to make dramatic pivots at a break neck speed. Kathy has the latest from Mayor Bowser’s office and provides valuable resources for the entire DC community. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.
Earlier this year, Nycci moderated a panel about plant-based eating, and was able to bring two of the esteemed panelists into Industry Night to chat the change in social norms around limiting meat from your diet and what it means for the environment. Bruce Friedrich, the executive director and co-founder of The Good Food Institute and Nicole Marquis, founder & CEO of HipCityVeg, are both tremendous proponents of the plant-based movement -- the science of it and you eating it. Powered and distributed by Simplecast
Nycci sits down with another Niki: Niki Segnit, London-based author of the multi-award winning book, The Flavor Thesaurus. Niki’s newest cookbook, Lateral Cooking, is, in a sense, the ‘method’ companion to The Flavour Thesaurus – and is just as useful. The recipes in each chapter are arranged on a continuum, the transition from one recipe to another generally amounting to a tweak or two in the method or ingredients. Which is to say, one dish leads to another: once you’ve got the hang of flatbreads, for instance, then it’s easy to move onto crackers, soda bread, scones. Niki and Lateral Cooking encourages improvisation, resourcefulness, and, ultimately, the knowledge and confidence to cook by heart. Powered and distributed by Simplecast
Our annual, holiday gift-giving show never fails to deliver, and this year was no different. So, if you’re still searching for the ideal gift for that special someone, listen up! Joining us in-studio were City Center DC’s general manager, Timothy Lowry, who resides over a fabulous collection of top-of-the-pyramid designers, such as Carolina Herrera, Alexis Bittar, Dior, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Burberry and … well, you get it. With him were Felix Johnson, manager of the Alexis Bittar jewelry store with stunning, original designs, and Joshua Trusty, store director at CH Carolina Herrera (Check Instagram to see Nycci decked out in Bittar costume jewelry and a Herrera “to die for” dress). And for those who enjoy holiday gift shopping in a different realm, we also had DC Brau’s Mari Rodela and Mel Afzal, co-founder of KrampusnachtDC in with news about the 7th annual DC Brau Holiday Market, happening on Small Business Saturday, November 30th at DC Brau and featuring a special visit by Santa’s sidekick, Krampus. And, if liquid gifting is more to your liking, try Moet Chandon or Veuve Clicquot or …! We did, thanks to our friend and frequent guest, wine expert Chris Houck.
Our annual, holiday gift-giving show never fails to deliver, and this year was no different. So, if you're still searching for the ideal gift for that special someone, listen up! Joining us in-studio were City Center DC's general manager, Timothy Lowry, who resides over a fabulous collection of top-of-the-pyramid designers, such as Carolina Herrera, Alexis Bittar, Dior, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Burberry and … well, you get it. With him were Felix Johnson, manager of the Alexis Bittar jewelry store with stunning, original designs, and Joshua Trusty, store director at CH Carolina Herrera (Check Instagram to see Nycci decked out in Bittar costume jewelry and a Herrera “to die for” dress). And for those who enjoy holiday gift shopping in a different realm, we also had DC Brau's Mari Rodela and Mel Afzal, co-founder of KrampusnachtDC in with news about the 7th annual DC Brau Holiday Market, happening on Small Business Saturday, November 30th at DC Brau and featuring a special visit by Santa's sidekick, Krampus. And, if liquid gifting is more to your liking, try Moet Chandon or Veuve Clicquot or …! We did, thanks to our friend and frequent guest, wine expert Chris Houck.
Today in studio, Nycci was joined by the man, the myth, the beer-director of Neighborhood Restaurant Group (NRG), Greg Engert. Greg & Nycci catch up and chat about the growth of NRG -- chef-driven restaurants, beer-focused offerings -- and now, Food Halls. Tune in and get a taste of NRG's newest offering in DC, The Roost (and The Grand Delancey in Market Line NYC, and The Belleville in Richmond, VA). Powered and distributed by Simplecast
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This week Nycci is joined by Crystal Bowyer, the president and CEO of the new National Children's Museum in D.C, and Dr. Ashley Rose Young who is Historian of the American Food History Project at The Smithsonian. Ashley catches up with Nycci about all the exciting upcoming Smithsonian Food History Weekend festivities. And, what happened to the National Children's Museum in DC? It disappeared for a bit but it's coming back this holiday season. As the president of the new rendition of the museum, Crystal tells us all about all the "dreamy" exhibits and STEM learning experiences available to children of all ages (adults included). Powered and distributed by Simplecast
Get the featured cocktail recipe: Froze All Day & Bitter Mama As one of the DC area’s best known sources for all things food and wine, Nycci sits atop a small dining out/going out media empire. As the founder and publisher of TheListAreYouOnIt.com, she keeps us in the know of the area’s restaurant, bar and party scenes. You can also find her co-hosting Foodie and the Beast with her husband Dave. Weekly, they host a live food and wine variety show that features a great mix of guests. Their list of “who’s who” include celebrated chefs, mixologists, brewmasters, winemakers, food journalists, authors and many more. And hopefully soon, a couple of co-hosts of a little podcast called, Designated Drinker Show. Try your hand at any, or all, of our tasty recipes found in our library of libations. Then make sure you subscribe, download and review to let us know what you think of the show!
This week on Industry Night, Nycci & David are joined by Justin Rosenberg and David Katz of Honeygrow. Honeygrow is a restaurant concept born in Philly in 2012, offering wholesome, fully customizable stir-frys, salads, honeybars + cold pressed juices.
This week on Industry Night, Nycci & David explore fermentation with special guests SHane & Meaghan Carpenter of Hex Ferments and Lane Harlan, owner of WC Harlan and Clavel Mezcaleria in Baltimore.
Nycci & David Nellis host an in depth conversation on sexual harassment in the restaurant industry with an esteemed panel of guests including Chef and Restaurateur, Ruth Gresser (Pizzeria Paradiso); Catherine Miller, founding Executive Director of the Chefs' Action Network and Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy at the James Beard Foundation, and Drew McCormick, Executive Beer director for Pizzaria Paradiso.
Nycci & David Nellis host an in depth conversation on sexual harassment in the restaurant industry with an esteemed panel of guests including Chef and Restaurateur, Ruth Gresser (Pizzeria Paradiso); Catherine Miller, founding Executive Director of the Chefs’ Action Network and Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy at the James Beard Foundation, and Drew McCormick, Executive Beer director for Pizzaria Paradiso.
On the inaugural episode of Industry Night with Foodie and the Beast, hosts Nycci and David Nellis sit down with Brian McNair, Executive Director of Jose Andres’ World Central Kitchen to chat about how he, Jose and the WCK team coalesced to develop the process and program empowering people to become part of a broader solution for health, education, jobs, social enterprise and …. disaster relief. Along with its broader portfolio of programs, WCK has stepped into the gap in huge emergencies created by the recent natural disasters in Houston, Puerto Rico and California to prepare and feed nutritious meals every day to hundreds of thousands of people. And, it wouldn’t be a F&TB show without somebody pouring something. Fortunately, Chris Houk and Jeffrey Barrientos, brought in a selection of bubbles (and their knowledge) from their portfolio at Moet Hennessy.
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Mortal combat? Yes, between those age-old opponents, beer and wine. In one corner, Virginia's oft-awarded Tarara Winery an its equally as decorated winemaker, Jordan Harris. In the other, Virginia's heralded, family owned Old Ox Brewery and its leader, be whiskered Graham Burns. Both go head-to-head to win David's and Nycci's votes in a beer-to-wine match to the last drop. Wondering about your overall health? Wondering if a hyperbaric chamber is really good for you (or wondering what the hell it is in the first place?). Then listen in to health and wellness experts from the Nava Health and Vitality Center. And, for great new eats, listen to what Kerry Chao of Papa Poke (That's "poke-ay" - traditional Hawaiian fresh fish, veggies and rice bowls) and Chef Chris Roberson of Etete Ethiopian restaurant have to say (and hear our oohs and aahs as we do your tasting for you!).
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Mortal combat? Yes, between those age-old opponents, beer and wine. In one corner, Virginia's oft-awarded Tarara Winery an its equally as decorated winemaker, Jordan Harris. In the other, Virginia's heralded, family owned Old Ox Brewery and its leader, be whiskered Graham Burns. Both go head-to-head to win David's and Nycci's votes in a beer-to-wine match to the last drop. Wondering about your overall health? Wondering if a hyperbaric chamber is really good for you (or wondering what the hell it is in the first place?). Then listen in to health and wellness experts from the Nava Health and Vitality Center. And, for great new eats, listen to what Kerry Chao of Papa Poke (That's "poke-ay" - traditional Hawaiian fresh fish, veggies and rice bowls) and Chef Chris Roberson of Etete Ethiopian restaurant have to say (and hear our oohs and aahs as we do your tasting for you!).
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.This week, we take you aboard Celebrity Cruises for a preview of the DC Celebrity Chefs Caribbean Cruise , coming up January 28 - February 4, 2017.Nycci has curated am amazing, first-of-its-kind, Foodie and the Beast cruise with Top Chef alums Mike Isabella and Marjorie Meek-Bradley, Today Show regular and host of the Travel Channel's American Grilled, Chef David Guas and one of America's most celebrated mixologists, DC's own Derek Brown. We'll leave from Miami for a luxurious, 5-star, sun- and fun-filled week of special dining, cooking classes, private beach parties and much more, with stops in Cozumel, the Caymans, Jamaica and Hispaniola, before returning to Miami. For trip details, visit www.dcchefscruise.com.Guests on today's show are the senior executives from Celebrity who worked together to make our custom cruise so special. They include:* Philip Jacobs - East Coast Market Sales Representative * Lorenzo Davidoiu - Director of Food & Beverage Operations * Andrea "Andey" Rebecca Ziff - Beverage Development & Guest Services Manager * Becky Thompson Foley - Entertainment Director * Joan Sanchez - Global Tour Operations Senior Sales Manager Enjoy the show and then check out the cruise - it's gonna be a delicious week!
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.This week, we take you aboard Celebrity Cruises for a preview of the DC Celebrity Chefs Caribbean Cruise , coming up January 28 - February 4, 2017.Nycci has curated am amazing, first-of-its-kind, Foodie and the Beast cruise with Top Chef alums Mike Isabella and Marjorie Meek-Bradley, Today Show regular and host of the Travel Channel's American Grilled, Chef David Guas and one of America's most celebrated mixologists, DC's own Derek Brown. We'll leave from Miami for a luxurious, 5-star, sun- and fun-filled week of special dining, cooking classes, private beach parties and much more, with stops in Cozumel, the Caymans, Jamaica and Hispaniola, before returning to Miami. For trip details, visit www.dcchefscruise.com.Guests on today's show are the senior executives from Celebrity who worked together to make our custom cruise so special. They include:* Philip Jacobs - East Coast Market Sales Representative * Lorenzo Davidoiu - Director of Food & Beverage Operations * Andrea "Andey" Rebecca Ziff - Beverage Development & Guest Services Manager * Becky Thompson Foley - Entertainment Director * Joan Sanchez - Global Tour Operations Senior Sales Manager Enjoy the show and then check out the cruise - it's gonna be a delicious week!
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