Podcasts about nycci nellis

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: · Carol D'Agostino, the Main Street manager for Centreville, on Maryland Crafted, an event formerly known as DrinkMaryland, featuring 40 Free State makers of wine and other alcoholic beverages; · Kiernan Slater, owner and manager of Slater Run Vineyards in Upperville , Virginia, on celebrating 10 years in business; · Nick Pimentel, co-owner, and Tyson Barrett, executive chef, Restaurant Elle in D.C.'s Mount Pleasant, one of the city's great eateries; · Jennifer McCloud, proprietor of the Ag District, once known as the Chrysalis Vineyards in Middleburg, Virginia, a registered agricultural and forestal district -- now also home to a working dairy and artisanal creamery and a restaurant –on her journey into diversified and integrated farming; · Ryan Ross -- chef, consultant, culinary producer and author – on how a spiral into poor health and challenging pregnancies turned into a mighty rebound, thanks to a physical and mental health regimen that works. 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.

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: · · Sixteen years ago, who knew that Fatima and Omar Popal would rise to become two of DC's most prominent restaurateurs? Back then, their now-legendary Café Bonaparte was just finding its way. Today, the Popal Group's celebrated restaurants include Lapis, Pascual, Lutece and Lapop, three of which are 2025 RAMMY nominees. Their beverage director, Suzy Critchlow, a home run hitter in her own right, is in with the 411 on their RAMMY nominations, news about their new restaurant opening in Adams Morgan this year, and to mix up some of the Popal Group's most popular cocktails; · If you're a D.C. small business owner or an entrepreneur with dreams of standing up your dream business, snap to and listen up. Dr. Linda Wharton Boyd, the chief communications officer at the D.C. Health Benefit Exchange Authority, is in with details about the upcoming 11th annual POWER UP DC small business summit. Learn how to access start-up capital and chase D.C. procurement contracts, network for partnering and biz dev opportunities and … more; · We've known our friend and neighbor, Jarrad Silver, for years. You've known him as the guy whose food truck dishes out all that incredible barbecue. But … do you know that Jarrad is now executive chef and owner of Silver & Sons BBQ, his new brick and mortar restaurant in Bethesda? Jarrad's in the house today to tell us all about it, accompanied by some of the finest BBQ on the East Coast. And don't worry – the food truck is still out there;· · Ever felt cruddy and reached out to Prescription Chicken to cure what ails you? We have, thanks to two other old friends of the show, Prescription Chicken's cofounders,,Valerie Zweig and Taryn Pellicone. They've hatched a great new product called Cookstix. These are dehydrated instant stock sticks made with real ingredients. You'll get the 411 on cooking with Cookstix and some insights on how these two crafty entrepreneurs are succeeding despite the current rocky state of the supply chain and ingredients pricing;· · And last, but hardly least, we have a legend in studio - Domenico Cornacchia, is the executive chef at Jackie's in the Navy Yard. As many of you know, Chef Domenico spent many, many celebrated years running the kitchen at the Café Milano. Of course, you'll hear about what he's cooking up in his new kitchen at Jackie's. But we're also hoping to pry some juicy gossip from him about days of old and the nights of celebrity sightings – and canoodling - at the Café Milano. 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: · · Sixteen years ago, who knew that Fatima and Omar Popal would rise to become two of DC's most prominent restaurateurs? Back then, their now-legendary Café Bonaparte was just finding its way. Today, the Popal Group's celebrated restaurants include Lapis, Pascual, Lutece and Lapop, three of which are 2025 RAMMY nominees. Their beverage director, Suzy Critchlow, a home run hitter in her own right, is in with the 411 on their RAMMY nominations, news about their new restaurant opening in Adams Morgan this year, and to mix up some of the Popal Group's most popular cocktails; · If you're a D.C. small business owner or an entrepreneur with dreams of standing up your dream business, snap to and listen up. Dr. Linda Wharton Boyd, the chief communications officer at the D.C. Health Benefit Exchange Authority, is in with details about the upcoming 11th annual POWER UP DC small business summit. Learn how to access start-up capital and chase D.C. procurement contracts, network for partnering and biz dev opportunities and … more; · We've known our friend and neighbor, Jarrad Silver, for years. You've known him as the guy whose food truck dishes out all that incredible barbecue. But … do you know that Jarrad is now executive chef and owner of Silver & Sons BBQ, his new brick and mortar restaurant in Bethesda? Jarrad's in the house today to tell us all about it, accompanied by some of the finest BBQ on the East Coast. And don't worry – the food truck is still out there;· · Ever felt cruddy and reached out to Prescription Chicken to cure what ails you? We have, thanks to two other old friends of the show, Prescription Chicken's cofounders,,Valerie Zweig and Taryn Pellicone. They've hatched a great new product called Cookstix. These are dehydrated instant stock sticks made with real ingredients. You'll get the 411 on cooking with Cookstix and some insights on how these two crafty entrepreneurs are succeeding despite the current rocky state of the supply chain and ingredients pricing;· · And last, but hardly least, we have a legend in studio - Domenico Cornacchia, is the executive chef at Jackie's in the Navy Yard. As many of you know, Chef Domenico spent many, many celebrated years running the kitchen at the Café Milano. Of course, you'll hear about what he's cooking up in his new kitchen at Jackie's. But we're also hoping to pry some juicy gossip from him about days of old and the nights of celebrity sightings – and canoodling - at the Café Milano. 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:   ·         There's a cherry blossom-themed cocktail competition coming your way, sponsored by High Road Spirits Importers. In with the details is Jennifer Nellis, the Mid-Atlantic market manager for High Road Spirits, and competition finalists  John Cooper, the general manager at D.C.'s Vagabond Kitchen & Bar and the bar manager at Prost, Lucy Valenti, the bar manager at the  Residents Café & Bar, and Kevin Cornejo, the beverage director at Mita;                                                                          ·         Our good buddy, Danny Lledó, is the talented chef/owner of the Michelin-starred Taller del Xiquet, where  awesome Mediterranean-inspired dishes rule.  Chef Danny is in today with a preview of his upcoming Easter menu;   ·         Recent budget cuts by the feds have put a harsh spotlight on the increasingly difficult task of feeding folks living on the margins.  Kate Urbank, site director for Food Rescue US – DC , is in with info about Food Waste Prevention Week, April 7–13 --  and local activities that will help raise awareness and save tens of thousands of pounds of food for folks in need;   ·         Another good friend of the show is in. D.C. restaurateur Hakan Ilhan (Brasserie Liberté, Ottoman Taverna, Il Piatto, Al Dente, and more) gives us the 411 on his newest restaurant,  Alara, an hommage to cuisine from Turkey, Greece and the Levant.                                           Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today' show: ·        There's a cherry blossom-themed cocktail competition coming your way, sponsored by High Road Spirits Importers. In with the details is Jennifer Nellis, the Mid-Atlantic market manager for High Road Spirits, and competition finalists  John Cooper, the general manager at D.C.'s Vagabond Kitchen & Bar and the bar manager at Prost, Lucy Valenti, the bar manager at the  Residents Café & Bar, and Kevin Cornejo,the beverage director at Mita;                                                                          ·        Our good buddy, Danny Lledó, is the talented chef/owner of the Michelin-starred Taller del Xiquet, where  awesome Mediterranean-inspired dishes rule.  ChefDanny is in today with a preview of his upcoming Easter menu; ·        Recent budget cuts by the feds have put a harsh spotlight on the increasingly difficult task of feeding folks living on the margins.  Kate Urbank, site director for Food Rescue US – DC , is in with info about Food Waste Prevention Week, April 7–13 -- and local activities that will help raise awareness and save tens of thousands of pounds of food for folks in need; ·        Another good friend of the show is in. D.C. restaurateur Hakan Ilhan (Brasserie Liberté, Ottoman Taverna, Il Piatto, Al Dente, and more) gives us the 411 on his newest restaurant,  Alara, an hommage to cuisine from Turkey, Greece and the Levant.                                          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' show: ·        There's a cherry blossom-themed cocktail competition coming your way, sponsored by High Road Spirits Importers. In with the details is Jennifer Nellis, the Mid-Atlantic market manager for High Road Spirits, and competition finalists  John Cooper, the general manager at D.C.'s Vagabond Kitchen & Bar and the bar manager at Prost, Lucy Valenti, the bar manager at the  Residents Café & Bar, and Kevin Cornejo,the beverage director at Mita;                                                                          ·        Our good buddy, Danny Lledó, is the talented chef/owner of the Michelin-starred Taller del Xiquet, where  awesome Mediterranean-inspired dishes rule.  ChefDanny is in today with a preview of his upcoming Easter menu; ·        Recent budget cuts by the feds have put a harsh spotlight on the increasingly difficult task of feeding folks living on the margins.  Kate Urbank, site director for Food Rescue US – DC , is in with info about Food Waste Prevention Week, April 7–13 -- and local activities that will help raise awareness and save tens of thousands of pounds of food for folks in need; ·        Another good friend of the show is in. D.C. restaurateur Hakan Ilhan (Brasserie Liberté, Ottoman Taverna, Il Piatto, Al Dente, and more) gives us the 411 on his newest restaurant,  Alara, an hommage to cuisine from Turkey, Greece and the Levant.                                          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' show:   ·         There's a cherry blossom-themed cocktail competition coming your way, sponsored by High Road Spirits Importers. In with the details is Jennifer Nellis, the Mid-Atlantic market manager for High Road Spirits, and competition finalists  John Cooper, the general manager at D.C.'s Vagabond Kitchen & Bar and the bar manager at Prost, Lucy Valenti, the bar manager at the  Residents Café & Bar, and Kevin Cornejo, the beverage director at Mita;                                                                          ·         Our good buddy, Danny Lledó, is the talented chef/owner of the Michelin-starred Taller del Xiquet, where  awesome Mediterranean-inspired dishes rule.  Chef Danny is in today with a preview of his upcoming Easter menu;   ·         Recent budget cuts by the feds have put a harsh spotlight on the increasingly difficult task of feeding folks living on the margins.  Kate Urbank, site director for Food Rescue US – DC , is in with info about Food Waste Prevention Week, April 7–13 --  and local activities that will help raise awareness and save tens of thousands of pounds of food for folks in need;   ·         Another good friend of the show is in. D.C. restaurateur Hakan Ilhan (Brasserie Liberté, Ottoman Taverna, Il Piatto, Al Dente, and more) gives us the 411 on his newest restaurant,  Alara, an hommage to cuisine from Turkey, Greece and the Levant.                                           Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today' show: ·        The recent RAMW member survey looking into rising costs due to federal workforce cuts and related customer traffic declines  has really gotten people's attention.  Shawn Townsend, president and CEO of the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, joins us to talk about the state of the business in our region;.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ·        A family-owned and -run business, Loew Vineyards is the fourth oldest winery in Maryland, producing award-winning dry wines and meads. But that's only the second half of the story. Rachel Loew Lipman of Loew Vineyards is in to pour some great wines and recount a family history you won't want to miss;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ·        We said bye-bye to Booeymongers in Georgetown and wondered what would replace it – and a wonder has. Say hello to La Bonne Vache, French for “the good cow.” It's the newcorner bistro featuring traditional French entree dishes disguised as burgers andsandwiches. Operating Partners Ari and Claire Wilder are in with tastes andtalk of La Bonne Vache;  ·        If this is Foodie and the Beast, it must be time for Phil Greene to be back on the show! A true Renaissance man, Phil is by day the trademark counsel for the U.S. Marine Corpsat the Pentagon. By whatever isn't day he's an award-winning cocktail historian,author and one of the founders of the Museum of the American Cocktail in NewOrleans. Stay with us for saucy and sour cocktail talk with Phil; Cordelia Fishbar in the Union Market District is the newest concept from Clyde'sRestaurant Group. Chef Ramon Rivera is the executive sous chef, Sonya Znati is thegeneral manager, and both are here with the 411 on Cordelia Fishbar.                                                                                                                            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' show:   ·         The recent RAMW member survey looking into rising costs due to federal workforce cuts and related customer traffic declines  has really gotten people's attention.  Shawn Townsend, president and CEO of the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, joins us to talk about the state of the business in our region;.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ·         A family-owned and -run business, Loew Vineyards is the fourth oldest winery in Maryland, producing award-winning dry wines and meads. But that's only the second half of the story. Rachel Loew Lipman of Loew Vineyards is in to pour some great wines and recount a family history you won't want to miss;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ·         We said bye-bye to Booeymongers in Georgetown and wondered what would replace it – and a wonder has. Say hello to La Bonne Vache, French for “the good cow.” It's the new corner bistro featuring traditional French entree dishes disguised as burgers and sandwiches. Operating Partners Ari and Claire Wilder are in with tastes and talk of La Bonne Vache;   ·         If this is Foodie and the Beast, it must be time for Phil Greene to be back on the show! A true Renaissance man, Phil is by day the trademark counsel for the U.S. Marine Corps at the Pentagon. By whatever isn't day he's an award-winning cocktail historian, author and one of the founders of the Museum of the American Cocktail in New Orleans. Stay with us for saucy and sour cocktail talk with Phil;   Cordelia Fishbar in the Union Market District is the newest concept from Clyde's Restaurant Group. Chef Ramon Rivera is the executive sous chef, Sonya Znati is the general manager, and both are here with the 411 on Cordelia Fishbar.                                                                                                                            Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today' show: ·        The recent RAMW member survey looking into rising costs due to federal workforce cuts and related customer traffic declines  has really gotten people's attention.  Shawn Townsend, president and CEO of the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, joins us to talk about the state of the business in our region;.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ·        A family-owned and -run business, Loew Vineyards is the fourth oldest winery in Maryland, producing award-winning dry wines and meads. But that's only the second half of the story. Rachel Loew Lipman of Loew Vineyards is in to pour some great wines and recount a family history you won't want to miss;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ·        We said bye-bye to Booeymongers in Georgetown and wondered what would replace it – and a wonder has. Say hello to La Bonne Vache, French for “the good cow.” It's the newcorner bistro featuring traditional French entree dishes disguised as burgers andsandwiches. Operating Partners Ari and Claire Wilder are in with tastes andtalk of La Bonne Vache;  ·        If this is Foodie and the Beast, it must be time for Phil Greene to be back on the show! A true Renaissance man, Phil is by day the trademark counsel for the U.S. Marine Corpsat the Pentagon. By whatever isn't day he's an award-winning cocktail historian,author and one of the founders of the Museum of the American Cocktail in NewOrleans. Stay with us for saucy and sour cocktail talk with Phil; Cordelia Fishbar in the Union Market District is the newest concept from Clyde'sRestaurant Group. Chef Ramon Rivera is the executive sous chef, Sonya Znati is thegeneral manager, and both are here with the 411 on Cordelia Fishbar.                                                                                                                            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' show:   ·         The recent RAMW member survey looking into rising costs due to federal workforce cuts and related customer traffic declines  has really gotten people's attention.  Shawn Townsend, president and CEO of the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, joins us to talk about the state of the business in our region;.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ·         A family-owned and -run business, Loew Vineyards is the fourth oldest winery in Maryland, producing award-winning dry wines and meads. But that's only the second half of the story. Rachel Loew Lipman of Loew Vineyards is in to pour some great wines and recount a family history you won't want to miss;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ·         We said bye-bye to Booeymongers in Georgetown and wondered what would replace it – and a wonder has. Say hello to La Bonne Vache, French for “the good cow.” It's the new corner bistro featuring traditional French entree dishes disguised as burgers and sandwiches. Operating Partners Ari and Claire Wilder are in with tastes and talk of La Bonne Vache;   ·         If this is Foodie and the Beast, it must be time for Phil Greene to be back on the show! A true Renaissance man, Phil is by day the trademark counsel for the U.S. Marine Corps at the Pentagon. By whatever isn't day he's an award-winning cocktail historian, author and one of the founders of the Museum of the American Cocktail in New Orleans. Stay with us for saucy and sour cocktail talk with Phil;   Cordelia Fishbar in the Union Market District is the newest concept from Clyde's Restaurant Group. Chef Ramon Rivera is the executive sous chef, Sonya Znati is the general manager, and both are here with the 411 on Cordelia Fishbar.                                                                                                                            Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today' show:  ·        Inspired by Oscar Wilde, Wilde Irish Gin is distilled by Ireland's first female master distiller. Billy Ray, Wilde Irish Gin's brand director, and Lathan Kornegay, the brand ambassador, are in with tastes and talk of Wilde Irish Gin;                                                                                                                                                                                               ·        Just opened in Logan Circle by the owners of Wunder Garten in NoMa, the Barrel House promises to be a bar and dining experience you'll not soon forget. Founders Biva Ranjeet and Chris Lynch are in with details about their vision for Barrel House; ·        Newly ensconced at the WIllowsong restaurant in the InterContinental Hotel, Chef Jeffrey Williams cooks up tasty seasonal fare featuring fresh takes on our region's bounty.Stick around to hear all about Willowsong, Chef Jeffrey's vision for deliciousdining, his take on new approaches to sustainability and more; ·        Elevated Southern cuisine, comfort and charm are the cornerstone delights at D.C.'s Mallard, where South Carolina-born Chef Hamilton Johnson – you may remember him from his many years at Vidalia – puts his stamp on the food cultures of the AmericanSouth. Chef Hamilton is in to give us all the Mallard 411. 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' show:     ·         Inspired by Oscar Wilde, Wilde Irish Gin is distilled by Ireland's first female master distiller. Billy Ray, Wilde Irish Gin's brand director, and Lathan Kornegay, the brand ambassador, are in with tastes and talk of Wilde Irish Gin;                                                                                                                                                                                               ·         Just opened in Logan Circle by the owners of Wunder Garten in NoMa, the Barrel House promises to be a bar and dining experience you'll not soon forget. Founders Biva Ranjeet and Chris Lynch are in with details about their vision for Barrel House;   ·         Newly ensconced at the WIllowsong restaurant in the InterContinental Hotel, Chef Jeffrey Williams cooks up tasty seasonal fare featuring fresh takes on our region's bounty. Stick around to hear all about Willowsong, Chef Jeffrey's vision for delicious dining, his take on new approaches to sustainability and more;   ·         Elevated Southern cuisine, comfort and charm are the cornerstone delights at D.C.'s Mallard, where South Carolina-born Chef Hamilton Johnson – you may remember him from his many years at Vidalia – puts his stamp on the food cultures of the American South. Chef Hamilton is in to give us all the Mallard 411. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today' show:  ·        Inspired by Oscar Wilde, Wilde Irish Gin is distilled by Ireland's first female master distiller. Billy Ray, Wilde Irish Gin's brand director, and Lathan Kornegay, the brand ambassador, are in with tastes and talk of Wilde Irish Gin;                                                                                                                                                                                               ·        Just opened in Logan Circle by the owners of Wunder Garten in NoMa, the Barrel House promises to be a bar and dining experience you'll not soon forget. Founders Biva Ranjeet and Chris Lynch are in with details about their vision for Barrel House; ·        Newly ensconced at the WIllowsong restaurant in the InterContinental Hotel, Chef Jeffrey Williams cooks up tasty seasonal fare featuring fresh takes on our region's bounty.Stick around to hear all about Willowsong, Chef Jeffrey's vision for deliciousdining, his take on new approaches to sustainability and more; ·        Elevated Southern cuisine, comfort and charm are the cornerstone delights at D.C.'s Mallard, where South Carolina-born Chef Hamilton Johnson – you may remember him from his many years at Vidalia – puts his stamp on the food cultures of the AmericanSouth. Chef Hamilton is in to give us all the Mallard 411. 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' show:     ·         Inspired by Oscar Wilde, Wilde Irish Gin is distilled by Ireland's first female master distiller. Billy Ray, Wilde Irish Gin's brand director, and Lathan Kornegay, the brand ambassador, are in with tastes and talk of Wilde Irish Gin;                                                                                                                                                                                               ·         Just opened in Logan Circle by the owners of Wunder Garten in NoMa, the Barrel House promises to be a bar and dining experience you'll not soon forget. Founders Biva Ranjeet and Chris Lynch are in with details about their vision for Barrel House;   ·         Newly ensconced at the WIllowsong restaurant in the InterContinental Hotel, Chef Jeffrey Williams cooks up tasty seasonal fare featuring fresh takes on our region's bounty. Stick around to hear all about Willowsong, Chef Jeffrey's vision for delicious dining, his take on new approaches to sustainability and more;   ·         Elevated Southern cuisine, comfort and charm are the cornerstone delights at D.C.'s Mallard, where South Carolina-born Chef Hamilton Johnson – you may remember him from his many years at Vidalia – puts his stamp on the food cultures of the American South. Chef Hamilton is in to give us all the Mallard 411. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today' show:  ·        Dan Ziegler, founder of the Chacho Distillery in Takoma Park, with his special take on Colombian aguardiente;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ·        Dani Mathey , COO of the 801 Restaurant Group, which has opened its first East Coast restaurant, the 801 Chophouse in Tysons Corner;                                                                                                         ·        Moe Yamada, also known as the Kimono Mom. She is a former maiko (apprentice geisha) turned YouTuber, entrepreneur, and mother. Through her global platform, she shares the beauty of Japanese home cooking and culture, connecting with audiences from 192countries;                                                                                                      ·        Julie Verratti, the  chief brand officer for Denizens Brewing, joinsus with new executive chef Shannan Troncoso to chat about what's cookingat the brewery. 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' show:     ·         Dan Ziegler, founder of the Chacho Distillery in Takoma Park, with his special take on Colombian aguardiente;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ·         Dani Mathey , COO of the 801 Restaurant Group, which has opened its first East Coast restaurant, the 801 Chophouse in Tysons Corner;                                                                                                         ·         Moe Yamada, also known as the Kimono Mom. She is a former maiko (apprentice geisha) turned YouTuber, entrepreneur, and mother. Through her global platform, she shares the beauty of Japanese home cooking and culture, connecting with audiences from 192 countries;                                                                                                       ·         Julie Verratti, the  chief brand officer for Denizens Brewing, joins us with new executive chef Shannan Troncoso to chat about what's cooking at the brewery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today' show:  ·        Dan Ziegler, founder of the Chacho Distillery in Takoma Park, with his special take on Colombian aguardiente;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ·        Dani Mathey , COO of the 801 Restaurant Group, which has opened its first East Coast restaurant, the 801 Chophouse in Tysons Corner;                                                                                                         ·        Moe Yamada, also known as the Kimono Mom. She is a former maiko (apprentice geisha) turned YouTuber, entrepreneur, and mother. Through her global platform, she shares the beauty of Japanese home cooking and culture, connecting with audiences from 192countries;                                                                                                      ·        Julie Verratti, the  chief brand officer for Denizens Brewing, joinsus with new executive chef Shannan Troncoso to chat about what's cookingat the brewery. 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' show:  ·        There's been a lot of talk about tariffs on a range of imported goods – some think that's a good thing, and others think it'll harm many sectors of the economy.  Since we're a food and wine show, we want to focus on how wine tariffs could causedisruption and harm to our favorite restaurants and bars. ·        In today for a spirited roundtable discussion are esteemed panel members, all of whom come from the world of wine. ·        Joining us are names you know: ·        Erik Segelbaum, vice president of the United Sommeliers Foundation and owner of Swig Partners;                                                                                                                                 ·        Vanessa Cominsky, sommelier and beverage specialist at the Prestige Ledroit Distributing Company;                                                                                     ·        Michael Scaffidi, an advanced sommelier whose resume includes meaningful time at the French Laundry, the Union Square Café and Jean-Georges; ·        Brent Kroll of Maxwell and Pop-Fizz. Most recently, Brent was named a 2018 Food & Wine sommelier of the year.  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' show:     ·         There's been a lot of talk about tariffs on a range of imported goods – some think that's a good thing, and others think it'll harm many sectors of the economy.   Since we're a food and wine show, we want to focus on how wine tariffs could cause disruption and harm to our favorite restaurants and bars.   ·         In today for a spirited roundtable discussion are esteemed panel members, all of whom come from the world of wine.   ·         Joining us are names you know:   ·         Erik Segelbaum, vice president of the United Sommeliers Foundation and owner of Swig Partners;                                                                                                                                 ·         Vanessa Cominsky, sommelier and beverage specialist at the Prestige Ledroit Distributing Company;                                                                                     ·         Michael Scaffidi, an advanced sommelier whose resume includes meaningful time at the French Laundry, the Union Square Café and Jean-Georges;   ·         Brent Kroll of Maxwell and Pop-Fizz. Most recently, Brent was named a 2018 Food & Wine sommelier of the year.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.     On today' show:     ·         The Plant Magic Bottle Shop at the Union Market is a wonder. Owner Anahata Sabat has a shop filled with functional mocktails that uplift, revitalize, enhance connection and elevate your mood, all without the hangover;                                                                                                                                    ·         One of our favorite chefs, Neal Wavra, also is a wine expert.  Neal is the proprietor, chef and sommelier of the fabulous Field & Main Restaurant in Marshall, Virginia and CEO of the Red Truck Bakery across the street. Neal's in for some fun, including a blind wine tasting;                                                                                                                                                                                                   ·         An old friend and actually one of our first guests on F&TB almost 16 years ago, Dan Simons, is co-founder of the Founding Farmers Restaurant Group. Dan's in with lots of Founding Farmers news, but also for a discussion of broader issues that affect his and every business in and out of hospitality, including how business owners can and should navigate issues like mental health and menopause in the workplace.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today' show:  ·        The Plant Magic Bottle Shop at the Union Market is a wonder. Owner Anahata Sabat has a shop filled with functional mocktails that uplift, revitalize, enhance connection and elevate your mood, all without the hangover;                                                                                                                                    ·        One of our favorite chefs, Neal Wavra, also is a wine expert. Neal is the proprietor, chef and sommelier of the fabulous Field &Main Restaurant in Marshall, Virginia and CEO of the Red Truck Bakery acrossthe street. Neal's in for some fun, including a blind wine tasting;                                                                                                                                                                                                   ·        An old friend and actually one of our first guests on F&TB almost 16 years ago, Dan Simons, is co-founder of the Founding Farmers Restaurant Group. Dan's in with lots ofFounding Farmers news, but also for a discussion of broader issues that affecthis and every business in and out of hospitality, including how business ownerscan and should navigate issues like mental health and menopause in theworkplace.  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' show:   ·         Bar Betsie wants to be your new rooftop home away from home cocktail bar in the Union Market District. It's prepping for a March opening. We'll have tastes and talk of Bar Betsie with owners JP Sabatier, Ralph Brabham and Drew Porterfield, and bar manager Courtney Taylor;                                                                                                                                                                             ·         If you love oysters, the King Street Oyster Bar has loads of ‘em. Founder Rick Allison is in with news about growth, success and how he selects and brings in fresh oysters from both the West and East Coasts of the U.S. and Canada;                                                                                                                                                      ·         She was born Andra Johnson. We call her AJ, and she's one of D.C.'s all-star bartenders and one of our best buddies . She's the bar director and partner at Serenata in the Union Market District (at La Cosecha) and she's in with news about the upcoming “Coquito Wars,” featuring  Puerto Rico's distinctive coconut milk egg nog with a kick of rum;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ·         Stephanie Coppula is the director of marketing for the Bethesda Urban Partnership. She's the one who puts together the annual Savor Bethesda Restaurant Week, one of the area's best. She's in with Reyna Guardado, co-owner of Guardado's on Del Ray Avenue, and they tell us all about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today' show: ·        Bar Betsie wants to be your new rooftop home away from home cocktail bar in the Union Market District. It's prepping for a March opening. We'll have tastes and talk of Bar Betsie with owners JP Sabatier, Ralph Brabham and Drew Porterfield, and bar managerCourtney Taylor;                                                                                                                                                                             ·        If you love oysters, the King Street Oyster Bar has loads of ‘em. Founder Rick Allison is in with news about growth, success and how he selects and brings in fresh oysters fromboth the West and East Coasts of the U.S. and Canada;                                                                                                                                                      ·        She was born Andra Johnson. We call her AJ, and she's one of D.C.'s all-star bartenders and one of our best buddies . She's the bar director and partner at Serenata in the UnionMarket District (at La Cosecha) and she's in with news about the upcoming “CoquitoWars,” featuring  Puerto Rico's distinctive coconut milk egg nog with a kick of rum;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ·        Stephanie Coppula is the director of marketing for the Bethesda Urban Partnership. She's the one who puts together the annual Savor Bethesda Restaurant Week, one of the area's best. She's in with Reyna Guardado, co-owner of Guardado's on Del RayAvenue, and they tell us all about it. 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' show:   ·         U.S. Navy vet Mark McLaughlin is a co-founder of Baltimore's Old Line Spirits, a second-generation veteran-owned distillery.   Old Line is one of the oldest producers of American single malt whiskey, which has just become the first new category of whiskey to be recognized by the U.S. government in over 50 years;                                                                                                         ·         Gus May, co-owner of La Tejana,  a Tex-Mex breakfast taco shop in Mount Pleasant, joins us. More than 30 million egg-laying chickens have been killed to stop the spread of avian flu. Maybe it's working, maybe not. But the end result is that the national egg supply is radically diminished and prices are skyrocketing. Gus will gives us his perspective from the retail level;                                                                                                   ·         Esquire calls him “the chef who redefined Vietnamese cuisine in America.” Kevin Tien of Moon Rabbit joins us to discuss pho and other aspects of his culinary work;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ·         Ferzan Jaeger is the founder and owner of Olive and Loom in Kensington, Maryland and  the District Candle Lab in Northeast D.C. You'll hear how you can see how fragrance candles are made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today' show: ·        U.S. Navy vet Mark McLaughlin is a co-founder of Baltimore's Old Line Spirits, a second-generation veteran-owned distillery.   Old Line is one of the oldest producers of American single malt whiskey, which has just become the first new category of whiskey to be recognized by the U.S. government in over 50 years;                                                                                                         ·        Gus May, co-owner of La Tejana,  a Tex-Mex breakfast taco shop inMount Pleasant, joins us. More than 30 million egg-laying chickens have beenkilled to stop the spread of avian flu. Maybe it's working, maybe not. But theend result is that the national egg supply is radically diminished and pricesare skyrocketing. Gus will gives us his perspective from the retail level;                                                                                                   ·        Esquire calls him “the chef who redefined Vietnamese cuisine in America.” Kevin Tien of Moon Rabbit joins us to discuss pho and other aspects of his culinary work;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ·        Ferzan Jaeger is the founder and owner of Olive and Loom in Kensington, Maryland and  the District Candle Lab in Northeast D.C. You'll hear how you can see how fragrance candles are made. 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' show:     ·         If you don't know how nationally prominent Virginia wines are … wake up!   Leah Papadopoulos Constable, a third-generation descendant of Old World winemakers, is the operations and production manager at her family's vineyard and winery,  Molon Lave, in Warrenton. She's got a great story to tell – and wines to sip – and we're gonna get into both;                                                                                                                                                                                                 ·         Michael Schlow is one of the most influential and respected chef/restaurateurs in America today and the owner of the Schlow Restaurant Group, with propertoes across the Washington D.C. area and New England. He's in to talk about the new version of Alta Strada Embassy Row, now open in the Canopy Hilton;   ·         Falls Church has an awesome restaurant week happening right now, and its mayor, Letty Hardi, is in with chef/owner Thomas Harvey of Harvey's Restaurant to give us all the deets.;             ·         Do you love Greek-style pitas made by hand with unbleached flour, extra virgin Greek olive oil, and lots of love?  Katerina Georgallas is the founder/co-owner of Union Market's Mastiha Taverna, specializing in wraps, mezze and salads. And pastries, too!                   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today' show:  ·        If you don't know how nationally prominent Virginia wines are … wake up!   Leah Papadopoulos Constable, a third-generation descendant of Old World winemakers, is the operations and production manager at her family's vineyard and winery,  Molon Lave, in Warrenton. She's got a great story to tell – and wines to sip – and we're gonna get into both;                                                                                                                                                                                                 ·        Michael Schlow is one of the most influential and respected chef/restaurateurs in America today and the owner of the Schlow Restaurant Group, with propertoes across the Washington D.C. area and New England. He's in to talk about the new version of Alta Strada Embassy Row, now open in the Canopy Hilton;  ·        Falls Church has an awesome restaurant week happening right now, and its mayor, Letty Hardi, is in with chef/owner Thomas Harvey of Harvey's Restaurant to give us all the deets.;            ·        Do you love Greek-style pitas made by hand with unbleached flour, extra virgin Greek olive oil, and lots of love?  Katerina Georgallas is the founder/co-owner of Union Market's Mastiha Taverna, specializing in wraps, mezze and salads. And pastries, too!                   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:A roundtable discussion about the latest news and trends shaping the local food scene, with: ·        Tom Sietsema, The Washington Post's food critic since 2000;                                                                                    ·        Jessica Sidman, who covers the people and trends behind D.C.'s food and drink scene. Before joining the Washingtonian in July 2016, she was a food editor and columnist at the Washington City Paper;                                                                                                                                                                                            ·        Nevin Martell, a D.C.-based food, travel, culture and parenting writer, a recipe developer and a photographer. You've seen his work in the Washington Post, Wine Enthusiastmagazine, on  the Travel Channel, National Public Radio and elsewhere. He is the author of eight books, including “The Red Truck Bakery Cookbook: Gold-Standard Recipes from America's Favorite Rural Bakery,” “ The Founding Farmers Cookbook” and the small-press smash “Looking for Calvin and Hobbes: The Unconventional Story of Bill Watterson and His Revolutionary Comic Strip;”                                                                                                                                                                                          ·        Anna Spiegel, city reporter and food writer for Axios D.C.                                                                                                                                                    We also sample drinks offered by Pedro J. Rodríguez, the cofounder of the Grand Cata Latin American Wine club. 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: A roundtable discussion about the latest news and trends shaping the local food scene, with:   ·         Tom Sietsema, The Washington Post's food critic since 2000;                                                                                    ·         Jessica Sidman, who covers the people and trends behind D.C.'s food and drink scene. Before joining the Washingtonian in July 2016, she was a food editor and columnist at the Washington City Paper;                                                                                                                                                                                            ·         Nevin Martell, a D.C.-based food, travel, culture and parenting writer, a recipe developer and a photographer. You've seen his work in the Washington Post, Wine Enthusiast magazine, on  the Travel Channel, National Public Radio and elsewhere. He is the author of eight books, including “The Red Truck Bakery Cookbook: Gold-Standard Recipes from America's Favorite Rural Bakery,” “ The Founding Farmers Cookbook” and the small-press smash “Looking for Calvin and Hobbes: The Unconventional Story of Bill Watterson and His Revolutionary Comic Strip;”                                                                                                                                                                                          ·         Anna Spiegel, city reporter and food writer for Axios D.C.                                                                                                                                                    We also sample drinks offered by Pedro J. Rodríguez, the cofounder of the Grand Cata Latin American Wine club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today's show:   ·         Tahmina Ghaffer, the vice-president of operations and marketing at Paraíso, Capitol Hill's  Mexican taqueria, has us sipping primo mezcal;         ·         The co-owners of Daru, Executive Chef Suresh Sundas and Beverage Director Dante Datta, are taking us from the traditional Indian cuisine they are serving in Northeast D.C. to their new spot, Tapori, which will offer some of the delicious street food of India;                                                                                                                               ·         The Lunar New Year is upon us Wednesday, Jan. 29.  Joining us with the inside scoop on how to celebrate it are owner Tuyet-Nhi Le, Chef Daniel Le and Beverage Director Kevin Lim  from Happy Endings Hospitality. Two of their many properties, Nue: Elegantly Vietnamese and Chasin' Tails, have Lunar New Year's celebrations teed up that you'll definitely want to know about;     Driven by rage that Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing led to radical – or radically conservative – changes to the U.S. Supreme Court, hot sauce connoisseur Emily Roe founded Female Rage, a hot sauce brand inspired by the belief that “women's anger can be turned into a bold, flavorful force of change.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today's show: ·        Tahmina Ghaffer, the vice-president of operations and marketing at Paraíso, Capitol Hill's  Mexican taqueria, has us sipping primo mezcal;        ·        The co-owners of Daru, Executive Chef Suresh Sundas and Beverage Director Dante Datta, are taking us from the traditional Indian cuisine they are serving in Northeast D.C. to their new spot, Tapori, which will offer some of the delicious street food of India;                                                                                                                              ·        The Lunar New Year is upon us Wednesday, Jan. 29.  Joiningus with the inside scoop on how to celebrate it are owner Tuyet-Nhi Le, ChefDaniel Le and Beverage Director Kevin Lim  from Happy Endings Hospitality. Two of their many properties, Nue: Elegantly Vietnamese and Chasin' Tails, have Lunar New Year's celebrations teed up that you'll definitely want to know about;  Driven by rage that Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing led to radical – or radicallyconservative – changes to the U.S. Supreme Court, hot sauce connoisseur EmilyRoe founded Female Rage, a hot sauce brand inspired by the belief that “women'sanger can be turned into a bold, flavorful force of change.” 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: ·        Clyde Davis, general managerand investor in Housebar, the very cool beer, spirits and wine store dedicatedto elevating the home entertainment experience. Clyde has just opened itssecond location, in Georgetown;                                                                                                                                                                                                   ·        Shawn Townsend is president and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington. He's in with a 2025 forecast of new dining experiences,news about Winter Restaurant Week, what to expect across the local dining sceneand … more;                                                                                                                                                                                        ·        In partnership with her husband, Micah Wilder, Johanna Hellrigl, chef/owner at Ama (the Italian informal imperative of the verb “to love”) has created a focacceria and ristorante that bring to life the flavors of her Northern Italian roots;                                                                                                                                                   ·        And, speaking of dynamic wife-and-husband partnerships, Gina Chersevani and Neil Dundee are in with expansion news for 2025, samplings and more from their celebrated Buffalo & Bergen, a great hangout inspired by the soda shops of yesteryear (creamsoda, anyone?); ·        New York's Minetta Tavern is a hospitality icon. Originally opened in 1937 and frequented by various hangers-out with names you know … like Hemingway, O'Neill, e. e. cummingsand  Dylan Thomas. Now, thanks to Keith McNally, this Parisian-steakhouse-meets-classic-New-York-City-tavern concept has a second home at the Union Market. Laurent Kalkotour is the Tavern's executive chef and Roberta Delice is the director of operations. Both are partners in this venture --  and they join us to talk about it. 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:   ·         Clyde Davis, general manager and investor in Housebar, the very cool beer, spirits and wine store dedicated to elevating the home entertainment experience. Clyde has just opened its second location, in Georgetown;                                                                                                                                                                                                   ·         Shawn Townsend is president and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington. He's in with a 2025 forecast of new dining experiences, news about Winter Restaurant Week, what to expect across the local dining scene and … more;                                                                                                                                                                                        ·         In partnership with her husband, Micah Wilder, Johanna Hellrigl, chef/owner at Ama (the Italian informal imperative of the verb “to love”) has created a focacceria and ristorante that bring to life the flavors of her Northern Italian roots;                                                                                                                                                   ·         And, speaking of dynamic wife-and-husband partnerships, Gina Chersevani and Neil Dundee are in with expansion news for 2025, samplings and more from their celebrated Buffalo & Bergen, a great hangout inspired by the soda shops of yesteryear (cream soda, anyone?);   ·         New York's Minetta Tavern is a hospitality icon. Originally opened in 1937 and frequented by various hangers-out with names you know … like Hemingway, O'Neill, e. e. cummings and  Dylan Thomas. Now, thanks to Keith McNally, this Parisian-steakhouse-meets-classic-New-York-City-tavern concept has a second home at the Union Market.  Laurent Kalkotour is the Tavern's executive chef and Roberta Delice is the director of operations. Both are partners in this venture --  and they join us to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today's show:   ·         When it comes to world-class sparkling, there's a world of choices outside of Champagne. Jill Erber, owner of Cheesetique, the wine and cheese shop and restaurant, leads us through the sparkling landscape of bubbly American wines;                                                                                                                                                           ·        Nobu easily is the most famous sushi restaurant in the world. But, aside from Chef Nobu himself, there are other world talents at their many locations who make Nobu what it is today. For several years here in DC, that was Filipino-born Chef Micheole Anung Datur .We call him Chef Chico. And now he is setting his own world-class standard at Tysons Corner's new Modan and he's with us today for a look – and some tastes – behind the scenes;                                                                                                                               ·        Talk about successful entrepreneurship! Jennifer Meltzer and Ed Reavis, who hit the ball over the fence with Money Muscle BBQ, All Set and Fryer's Roadside in Silver Spring, are back in with delicious news about good eats for the football playoffs, New Year's and more;   ·        2024 was a mostly incredible year for dining in the D.C. area. We are out a lot, so we thought we'd offer a little Foodie and the Beast year-in-review that provides some food for thought for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today's show: ·         When it comes to world-class sparkling, there's a world of choices outside of Champagne. Jill Erber, owner of Cheesetique, the wine and cheese shop and restaurant, leads us through the sparkling landscape of bubbly American wines;                                                                                                                                                          ·        Nobu easily is the most famous sushi restaurant in the world. But, aside from Chef Nobu himself, there are other world talents at their many locations who make Nobu what it is today. For several years here in DC, that was Filipino-born Chef Micheole Anung Datur .We call him Chef Chico. And now he is setting his own world-class standard at Tysons Corner's new Modan and he's with us today for a look – and some tastes – behind the scenes;                                                                                                                              ·        Talk about successful entrepreneurship! Jennifer Meltzer and Ed Reavis, who hit the ball over the fence with Money Muscle BBQ, All Set and Fryer's Roadside in Silver Spring, are back in with delicious news about good eats for the football playoffs, New Year's and more; ·        2024 was a mostly incredible year for dining in the D.C. area. We are out a lot, so we thought we'd offer a little Foodie and the Beast year-in-review that provides some food for thought for you. 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:     ·        What happens when dueling “frenemy” bartenders with Michelin-starred resumes finally team up to open a cocktail lounge and vinyl record bar in Dupont Circle? Success! Will Patten and Devin Kennedy are in with tastes and talk of what they're pouring at their new hit spot, Dupont Circle's Press Club;   ·        James Beard Award-winning restaurateur Ellen Yin is founder and co-owner and Eli Collins is executive chef with the High Street Hospitality Group, which operates some of the country's most celebrated dining establishments, including Philadelphia's Fork, a. kitchen + bar and the High Street Restaurant & Bakery -- and is now opening a “kitchen + bar” at D.C.'s Washington Circle;                                                                                                                                              ·        The holidays are fun – and stressful – especially after an election season. Wanna relax and renew? Regina McLinden owns RM Wellness, a new spa in Georgetown specializing in deep-tissue, Swedish and prenatal massage, as well as manual lymphatic drainage;   ·        It's back and it's awesome! Celebrating its 20th anniversary, D.C.'s annual downtown Holiday Market is open, featuring more than 100 vendors with truly gifted offerings for the holidays. Gerren Price, the president and CEO of the DowntownDC Business Improvement District, is in with the details;   ·        The former 18th & U Duplex Diner is famous for many reasons. Locally known as the “Gay Cheers," it is also the place where, 25 years ago, Nycci Nellis, with new baby Eli in tow, used to bake and deliver hundreds of muffins and vats of homemade soup as part of her nascent foodie career. Today the eatery is reborn as Her Diner.  Kelly Laczko and her wife, Kethida Laczko, have revived and updated the space -- and Kelly joins us to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.    On today's show:  ·        What happens when dueling “frenemy” bartenders with Michelin-starred resumes finally team up to open a cocktail lounge and vinyl record bar in Dupont Circle? Success! Will Patten and Devin Kennedy are in with tastes and talk of what they're pouring at their new hit spot, Dupont Circle's Press Club; ·        James Beard Award-winning restaurateur Ellen Yin is founder and co-owner and Eli Collins is executive chef with the High Street Hospitality Group, which operates some of the country's most celebrated dining establishments, including Philadelphia's Fork, a. kitchen + bar and the High Street Restaurant & Bakery -- and is now opening a “kitchen + bar” at D.C.'s Washington Circle;                                                                                                                                             ·        The holidays are fun – and stressful – especially after an election season. Wanna relax and renew? Regina McLinden owns RM Wellness, a new spa in Georgetown specializing in deep-tissue, Swedish and prenatal massage, as well as manual lymphatic drainage; ·        It's back and it's awesome! Celebrating its 20th anniversary, D.C.'s annual downtown Holiday Market is open, featuring more than 100 vendors with truly gifted offerings for the holidays. Gerren Price,the president and CEO of the DowntownDC Business Improvement District, is in with the details; ·        The former 18th & U Duplex Diner is famous for many reasons. Locally known as the “Gay Cheers," it is also the place where, 25 years ago, Nycci Nellis, with new baby Eli in tow, used to bake and deliver hundreds of muffins and vats of homemade soup as part of her nascent foodie career. Today the eatery is reborn as Her Diner.  Kelly Laczko and her wife, Kethida Laczko, have revived and updated the space -- and Kelly joins us to talk about it. 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:     ·        If America ever needed a stiff drink, it's now. Fortunately, Prohibition is dead and gone. Celebrating its demise, the D.C. Bar Guild's 15th Annual Repeal Day Ball is Sunday, Dec. 7. Prestige Ledroits' Wine and Spirits Specialist Vanessa Cominsky is in with Giovanni Maramis from Vagabond and Britt Fox from Cotton & Reed to provide all the details and mix up some of the cocktails they'll be serving at the event;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ·        The word “makan” means “to eat” in Malay, and Chef James Wozniuk, Makan's executive chef and co-owner, celebrates his love of Malaysian cuisine and culture with a menu that offers taste bud-boggling treats;                                                                                                                             ·        The Potomac Hospitality Group's pastry chef, Padua Player, better known as the “Suga Chef,” is in with sweet treats and all sorts of creative dessert ideas for the holidays;                                                                                                                     ·        Also joining us today is James Beard-nominated chef Jesse Ito of Philadelphia's acclaimed Royal Sushi & Izakaya.  Royal was named one of The Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now by the Inquirer and The New York Times. He's opening a new Royal in Philly's Rittenhouse neighborhood;                                                                                                                                                                                                ·        Anna Claire Walker of District Bridges is back with news about the upcoming DC Holiday Hunt, a city-wide scavenger hunt that runs Nov 29-Jan 5. They got prizes. They got fun! You're gonna want to hear all about it!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.    On today's show:  ·        If America ever needed a stiff drink, it's now. Fortunately, Prohibition is dead and gone. Celebrating its demise, the D.C. Bar Guild's 15th Annual Repeal Day Ball is Sunday, Dec. 7. Prestige Ledroits' Wine and Spirits Specialist Vanessa Cominsky is in with Giovanni Maramis from Vagabond and Britt Fox from Cotton & Reed to provide all the details and mix up some of the cocktails they'll be serving at the event;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ·        The word “makan” means “to eat” in Malay, and Chef James Wozniuk, Makan's executive chef and co-owner, celebrates his love of Malaysian cuisine and culture with a menu that offers taste bud-boggling treats;                                                                                                                            ·        The Potomac Hospitality Group's pastry chef, Padua Player, better known as the “Suga Chef,” is in with sweet treats and all sorts of creative dessert ideas for the holidays;                                                                                                                    ·        Also joining us today is James Beard-nominated chef Jesse Ito of Philadelphia's acclaimed Royal Sushi & Izakaya.  Royal was named one of The Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now by the Inquirer and The New York Times. He's opening a new Royal in Philly's Rittenhouse neighborhood;                                                                                                                                                                                              ·        Anna Claire Walker of District Bridges is back with news about the upcoming DC Holiday Hunt, a city-wide scavenger hunt that runs Nov 29-Jan 5. They got prizes. They got fun! You're gonna want to hear all about it!  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:  ·        Alfreda's pizzas are all about fresh, local ingredients. And we're gonna talk about that, but … Alfreda chef Russell Blue Smith – you know him from Wolfgang Puck's Source and the Black Restaurant Group – is joined today by his colleague, Evan Moore, whom you'll know from Puck's Cut, for tastes and talk of Alfreda's cocktail program. Mezcal cocktails and pizza? En espanol and in italiano, we say, “si;”  ·        If you're in the know, you know that National Pupusa Day is … today! Sunday, Nov. 10. And who better to discuss it than Ana Reyes of Adams-Morgan's legendary El Tamarindo Salvadoran and Mexican restaurant;                                                                     ·        Jake Endres is co-owner of J&J New York-style pizza and Crooked Run Fermentation. He also does wings you wouldn't believe – and neither do a lot of chickens running around with no arms (ha, ha). Jake's in with talk and tastes of his many entrepreneurial undertakings;                                                                                                                          ·        John and Lindsay Hill are founders of DMV Coffee and Chocolate and the organizers of the coincidentally named DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival, coming up for its third year at the Dulles Expo Center South Hall in Chantilly, Virginia, Nov. 16-17. John and Lindsay join us, all caffeinated and ready to spill the beans! 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:     ·        Alfreda's pizzas are all about fresh, local ingredients. And we're gonna talk about that, but … Alfreda chef Russell Blue Smith – you know him from Wolfgang Puck's Source and the Black Restaurant Group – is joined today by his colleague, Evan Moore, whom you'll know from Puck's Cut, for tastes and talk of Alfreda's cocktail program. Mezcal cocktails and pizza? En espanol and in italiano, we say, “si;”   ·        If you're in the know, you know that National Pupusa Day is … today! Sunday, Nov. 10. And who better to discuss it than Ana Reyes of Adams-Morgan's legendary El Tamarindo Salvadoran and Mexican restaurant;                                                                       ·        Jake Endres is co-owner of J&J New York-style pizza and Crooked Run Fermentation. He also does wings you wouldn't believe – and neither do a lot of chickens running around with no arms (ha, ha). Jake's in with talk and tastes of his many entrepreneurial undertakings;                                                                                                                           ·        John and Lindsay Hill are founders of DMV Coffee and Chocolate and the organizers of the coincidentally named DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival, coming up for its third year at the Dulles Expo Center South Hall in Chantilly, Virginia, Nov. 16-17. John and Lindsay join us, all caffeinated and ready to spill the beans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today's show: ·        The Tabard Inn is the oldest continuously operating inn in Washington D.C. opening its doors in 1922. Old in years but definitely au courant, the Inn is a lively dining destination thanks to Executive Chef Matthew Zafrir, who won Washington City Paper's 2024 award for best chef in D.C. Joining us today is his beverage director, Dominik Lenikowski, with tastes and talk of the Tabard Inn's cocktail program; ·        Mitsitam means “let's eat!” in the Native language of the Delaware and Piscataway peoples. At the Mitsitam Native Foods Café at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, Chef Alex Strong is leading a new team and menu presenting Native foods in a decidedly delicious way; ·        Founded by Emily Friedberg and Jean-Louise Conaway, D.C.'s Each Peach Market came about when the two friends discovered their mutual love of good food and deep curiosity for where it comes and how it is made. They also love to bring people together around the table. Ergo, Each Peach, to help our community discover amazing food and inspire the DIY culinary spirit;                                                                                                                              ·        In Arabic, “Yalla” mean's “let's go!” So, let's go to Lebanese chef Marcel Chehaieb's Yalla on U Street. It serves up tantalizing Middle Eastern cuisine... and echoes of a great night out in downtown Beirut.  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:   ·        The Tabard Inn is the oldest continuously operating inn in Washington D.C. opening its doors in 1922. Old in years but definitely au courant, the Inn is a lively dining destination thanks to Executive Chef Matthew Zafrir, who won Washington City Paper's 2024 award for best chef in D.C. Joining us today is his beverage director, Dominik Lenikowski, with tastes and talk of the Tabard Inn's cocktail program;   ·        Mitsitam means “let's eat!” in the Native language of the Delaware and Piscataway peoples. At the Mitsitam Native Foods Café at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, Chef Alex Strong is leading a new team and menu presenting Native foods in a decidedly delicious way;   ·        Founded by Emily Friedberg and Jean-Louise Conaway, D.C.'s Each Peach Market came about when the two friends discovered their mutual love of good food and deep curiosity for where it comes and how it is made. They also love to bring people together around the table. Ergo, Each Peach, to help our community discover amazing food and inspire the DIY culinary spirit;                                                                                                                               ·        In Arabic, “Yalla” mean's “let's go!” So, let's go to Lebanese chef Marcel Chehaieb's Yalla on U Street. It serves up tantalizing Middle Eastern cuisine... and echoes of a great night out in downtown Beirut.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today's show: ·        Petar Zivkovic, assistant general manager at Nina May, who also contributes to the creation of the bar program, and Maret School alum Colin McClimans, owner/chef of Nina May, Opal and the soon-to-be-opened Elena James in Chevy Chase Lake;                                                                                                                                   ·        The 20th annual Capital Food Fight benefiting the DC Central Kitchen is Nov. 7 at The Anthem. The event is a total foodie fantasy, from great eats and drinks to celeb chef encounters as they battle it out for cooking competition top honors. DCCK's CEO, Mike Curtin, is in with all the delicious details;                                                                                                                                                                      ·        Across several decades Pizzeria Paradiso's Ruth Gresser has lifted wood-fired pizzas, craft beers and her fellow female chefs and restaurateurs to legendary heights. Now she's passing the Pizzeria Paradiso torch in a most spectacular and admirable way: Carlos Gonzalez, who emigrated to the U.S. from El Salvador in 2000, started with Ruth as a dishwasher and then rose through the ranks there, recently became co-owner of the local chain.  Carlos and Ruth join us to share the whole heartwarming story;  ·        Ready to get your Halloween on? Tour guide John Waldron is here with a spooky tale of the addition of new "ghost tours" here in D.C.   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:   ·        Petar Zivkovic, assistant general manager at Nina May, who also contributes to the creation of the bar program, and Maret School alum Colin McClimans, owner/chef of Nina May, Opal and the soon-to-be-opened Elena James in Chevy Chase Lake;                                                                                                                                    ·        The 20th annual Capital Food Fight benefiting the DC Central Kitchen is Nov. 7 at The Anthem. The event is a total foodie fantasy, from great eats and drinks to celeb chef encounters as they battle it out for cooking competition top honors. DCCK's CEO, Mike Curtin, is in with all the delicious details;                                                                                                                                                                        ·        Across several decades Pizzeria Paradiso's Ruth Gresser has lifted wood-fired pizzas, craft beers and her fellow female chefs and restaurateurs to legendary heights. Now she's passing the Pizzeria Paradiso torch in a most spectacular and admirable way: Carlos Gonzalez, who emigrated to the U.S. from El Salvador in 2000, started with Ruth as a dishwasher and then rose through the ranks there, recently became co-owner of the local chain.  Carlos and Ruth join us to share the whole heartwarming story;    ·        Ready to get your Halloween on? Tour guide John Waldron is here with a spooky tale of the addition of new "ghost tours" here in D.C.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   Join us for our 16th anniversary show. We started in October 2008 as “Dishing It Out.”  On today's show: ·        RAMMY winner, 2018 Food & Wine Sommelier of the Year, the genius entrepreneur behind D.C.'s Maxwell, Pop and Trouble Bird, and the boy wine wonder who became a Continental man about town on this show, wine guy Brent Kroll is with us. He's pouring bubbly and other good stuff to help us celebrate the start of our 17th year on air; ·        Chefs for Equality founder David Hagedorn and a dedicated steering committee pioneered and still run what has become D.C.'s most delicious chef-driven event. This year it happens Monday, Oct. 21;                                                                                                                                   ·        Next up is the cheesiest guy we know – and love. Brie Salzman is the “supercheesemonger” at the Whole Foods in Rockville. He is our-go-to guy for exploring the best cheeses from the far corners of the earth, and he brings an awesome cheeseboard and lots of info for you to take away;                                                                                                                       ·        Thi Nguyen, the beverage director at Kevin Tien's Moon Rabbit, and Sara Chaudhuri, the lead bartender at Ryan Ratino's Bresca, are in because … well, they're at the top of their games and their professions. Both recently have received several national awards for their skills. Sara is one of VinePair's three “next wave best” bartender finalists for 2024. And Thi is one of Punch Magazine's top 10 new bartenders of the year. They share their secrets to success.     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.     Join us for our 16th anniversary show. We started in October 2008 as “Dishing It Out.”     On today's show:   ·        RAMMY winner, 2018 Food & Wine Sommelier of the Year, the genius entrepreneur behind D.C.'s Maxwell, Pop and Trouble Bird, and the boy wine wonder who became a Continental man about town on this show, wine guy Brent Kroll is with us. He's pouring bubbly and other good stuff to help us celebrate the start of our 17th year on air;   ·        Chefs for Equality founder David Hagedorn and a dedicated steering committee pioneered and still run what has become D.C.'s most delicious chef-driven event. This year it happens Monday, Oct. 21;                                                                                                                                    ·        Next up is the cheesiest guy we know – and love. Brie Salzman is the “supercheesemonger” at the Whole Foods in Rockville. He is our-go-to guy for exploring the best cheeses from the far corners of the earth, and he brings an awesome cheeseboard and lots of info for you to take away;                                                                                                                        ·        Thi Nguyen, the beverage director at Kevin Tien's Moon Rabbit, and Sara Chaudhuri, the lead bartender at Ryan Ratino's Bresca, are in because … well, they're at the top of their games and their professions. Both recently have received several national awards for their skills. Sara is one of VinePair's three “next wave best” bartender finalists for 2024. And Thi is one of Punch Magazine's top 10 new bartenders of the year. They share their secrets to success.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices