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Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: • Todd Thrasher, an old buddy of ours for 15 years plus, founder of Potomac Distilling Company, an urban distillery producing Thrasher's Rum and housing the Polynesian-inspired gathering spot, Tiki TNT; • D.C. native Michael Twitty has a new book, “Kosher Soul: The Faith and Food Journey of an African American Jew.” It's an oration of his family history and the impact of enslaved Africans on cooking practices and agriculture in the American South; • Fairfax City Restaurant Week is coming up Aug. 29. It will be shining a spotlight on the truly unbelievable span of cuisines and ethnicities represented. Today we're putting the spotlight on Bollywood Bistro and its executive chef, Sunil Bastola. And in to tell us more about the restaurant week itself is Kathleen Paley, commissioner of the Fairfax City Economic Development Authority; • Pizza. Who doesn't love pizza? We know that Marc Hembach, general manager of Fire Works Pizza Cascades in Sterling sure does. Marc joins us to talk about how his store serves goodness to the community in many different ways.
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: • Todd Thrasher, an old buddy of ours for 15 years plus, founder of Potomac Distilling Company, an urban distillery producing Thrasher's Rum and housing the Polynesian-inspired gathering spot, Tiki TNT; • D.C. native Michael Twitty has a new book, “Kosher Soul: The Faith and Food Journey of an African American Jew.” It's an oration of his family history and the impact of enslaved Africans on cooking practices and agriculture in the American South; • Fairfax City Restaurant Week is coming up Aug. 29. It will be shining a spotlight on the truly unbelievable span of cuisines and ethnicities represented. Today we're putting the spotlight on Bollywood Bistro and its executive chef, Sunil Bastola. And in to tell us more about the restaurant week itself is Kathleen Paley, commissioner of the Fairfax City Economic Development Authority; • Pizza. Who doesn't love pizza? We know that Marc Hembach, general manager of Fire Works Pizza Cascades in Sterling sure does. Marc joins us to talk about how his store serves goodness to the community in many different ways.
Get the featured cocktail recipe: Keep 'em Coming (Part 2 of 2) Todd has a long history of building bars and creating exceptional cocktail menus but now he has set his sights (and put his name) on something much bigger. His long-awaited bar, Tiki TNT, and rum distillery, Potomac Distilling Company, have come to fruition in the hottest spot in DC, the District Wharf. In this 2-part episode, we cozied up to Todd’s tiki bar – where we may have tipped a few too many back – as he shared his journey to becoming a rum distiller and how he’s putting his personal spin on tiki cocktails. Want more boozy banter & Gina's delicious cocktail recipes? Then subscribe, download and review to let us know what you think of the show!
Get the featured cocktail recipe: Maple Magic Todd has a long history of building bars and creating exceptional cocktail menus but now he has set his sights (and put his name) on something much bigger. His long-awaited bar, Tiki TNT, and rum distillery, Potomac Distilling Company, have come to fruition in the hottest spot in DC, the District Wharf. In this 2-part episode, we cozied up to Todd’s tiki bar – where we may have tipped a few too many back – as he shared his journey to becoming a rum distiller and how he’s putting his personal spin on tiki cocktails. Want more boozy banter & Gina's delicious cocktail recipes? Then subscribe, download and review to let us know what you think of the show!
Todd Thrasher, a DC bartender, distiller and sommelier who has received consistent recognition from the James Beard Foundation as one of the country's “Outstanding Wine & Spirits Professionals.", joins the first episode of Foreign National to talk to hosts Erik Bruner-Yang and Seda Nak about the concept behind Brothers & Sisters, cocktails, identity, hospitality and more.
Todd Thrasher, a DC bartender, distiller and sommelier who has received consistent recognition from the James Beard Foundation as one of the country’s “Outstanding Wine & Spirits Professionals.", joins the first episode of Foreign National to talk to hosts Erik Bruner-Yang and Seda Nak about the concept behind Brothers & Sisters, cocktails, identity, hospitality and more.
Join Todd Thrasher at PX as he indulges in his pirate fetish with his variation on Grog, made with spiced rum and served in a tankard!
Join Todd Thrasher at PX, a small speakeasy style bar in Alexandria, VA, for Eamonn's Cocktail. Named after the son of Todd's restaurant partner, the Eamonn's Cocktail combines Powers Irish whiskey, yuzu citrus fruit and Todd's take on Irish Red Lemonade along with a bit of molecular mixology for the "air" garnish.
Join Todd Thrasher at PX, a small speakeasy style bar in Alexandria, VA, and learn how he makes his delicious tomato water - an alternative to tomato juice that makes for a delicious Bloody Mary. Stay tuned for more great drinks from Todd, as well as more episodes from D.C. bars Bourbon, The Gibson and PS7.
Start Oh Gosh! TV's trip to Washington, D.C. with a trip to The Gibson, a speakeasy-style bar tucked away behind an unmarked door on the U Street Corridor. While there enjoy a Gin Rickey - D.C.'s native cocktail - made by mixologist and sommelier Derek Brown. Stay tuned for more episodes at The Gibson, as well as other great drinks from Owen Thompson of Bourbon, Gina Chersevani of PS7 and Todd Thrasher of PX.
This week: “The Daily Show’s” Larry Wilmore is pure magic… We learn why even grownups shouldn’t play with guns… star mixologist Todd Thrasher mixes a drink fit for a vampire… and Rico pounds down a serious noodle with a funny name.