It may be gloomy outside, but we’re bringing all the cozy, feel-good vibes inside the Foodie & The Beast studio today.  The rain might not be going anywhere, so grab a warm drink, snuggle up, and tune in—because today’s show is serving up all the deliciousness you need.-If Jane Jane is where the grown-ups sip refined cocktails in a sultry setting, then the upcoming Bar Bestie is where the kids go for a little drama and a taste of adulthood. The fabulous trio behind Jane Jane—JP Sabatier, Ralph Brabham, and Drew Porterfield—are back and bringing their cocktail vision to life in Union Market District. Bar manager Courtney Taylor joined them to shake up some tastes.-East Coast or West Coast? Briny or buttery? However you like ‘em, we’re slurping up oysters today with Rick Allison of King Street Oyster Bar—because if there’s one thing we love, it’s oysters…and Rick might just love them even more. He’s in studio, shelling out the secrets behind sourcing the freshest oysters from both coasts (and Canada!), dishing on the growth and success of KSO, and—oh yeah—bringing a boatload of his favorites for us to try.-What is coquito, and why is Andra Johnson starting a full-blown war over it? Gauntlet. Thrown. Who makes the best coquito in DC? AJ wants to find out. AJ—one of DC’s ultimate bartenders and one of our all-time favorite humans is Bar Director and Partner at Serenata (inside La Cosecha at Union Market), she’s bringing the heat with Coquito Wars, an epic showdown of this Puerto Rican coconut-rum-spiked eggnog—because let’s be real, not all coquito is created equal.-Bethesda is booming with new restaurants—so many, it’s hard to keep up! Luckily, we’ve got the inside scoop from Stephanie Coppola, the Director of Marketing for Bethesda Urban Partnership, she’s the mastermind behind Savor Bethesda Restaurant Week,Joining her is Reyna Guardado, co-owner of Guardado’s, here to dish on all things Bethesda dining and why this year’s restaurant week is not to be missed.Tune in every Sunday at 11AM on 1500AM or here 

Before you Get Ready For A Day of Football, Tune Into Foodie & The Beast:-WTF is up with the egg supply?! Gus May, co-owner of La Tejana in Mount Pleasant, joins us to crack open the facts and give us a bird’s-eye view of the impact at the retail level. (FYI: More than 30 million egg-laying chickens have been wiped out to curb Avian flu)-Saluting Spirits with Old Line’s Mark McLaughlin Navy vet Mark McLaughlin, co-founder of Baltimore’s Old Line Spirits, is one of the few producers of American Single Malt, Old Line helped pave the way for its official recognition as a new whiskey category—the first in over 50 years. We get a taste. -Kevin Tien Brings the Heat—And the Pho Duck Pho in studio! Fresh off his first trip to Vietnam, Chef Kevin Tien is on a mission to revitalize DC’s Chinatown, open a new grocery store, and collaborate with top chefs like Lordfer Lalicon (Kaya, Orlando), Nok (Kalaya, Philly), and Kultura (Charleston). Oh, and Chef Susan Bae sent a love-ly (and delicious) dessert)-Lighting Up the DMV with Ferzan Jaeger Ferzan Jaeger, founder of Olive & Loom (yay, K-Town!) and District Candle Lab, is bringing a whole new glow to DC. At her NE studio, you can mix, pour, and create your own signature candles— She’s here to spill the wax on all things candle-making! That’s Foodie & The Beast every Sunday at 11AM on 1500AM or here  

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!         listen to the full episode here. 

On Sunday's Foodie & The Beast we did something a little different. Given the recent administration change and the week that was had, we brought in several of the most knowledgable DC food writers to talk about the State of the Plate:- Tom Sietsema, The Washington Post's food critic- Jessica Sidman, Food Editor of Washingtonian Magazine- Anna Spiegel, City Reporter and Food Writer for Axios D.C.- Nevin Martell, Author and food, travel, culture and parenting writer.                            In this panel format, we discussed: - The Trump Administration’s possible impact on DMV Hospitality- How will immigration raids, tariffs, and other policies affect the industry?- Will dining habits and gathering spaces shift?- Phasing out tipped minimum wage in DC: Is this experiment working? How is it impacting service quality, and what do service fees mean for diners and workers alike?- Crime and Safety: While data may suggest crime is down, many restaurateurs report a different reality. What’s the truth on the ground?- Cuisine and Drink Trends: What’s hot right now in F&B?- And, we do end on a hopeful note … what we are looking forward to in 2025.AND — while we didn’t eat in studio this week we did have delicious wines poured by Pedro J. Rodríguez, Cofounder of Grand Cata, Latin American Wine Club. Pedro generously shared the stories of the winemakers behind the Latin American wines he poured.Foodie &The Beast, every Sunday morning at 11am on 1500AM here. 

 Too Cold to Go Out, Snuggle Up & Tune into Today’s Foodie & The Beast: -How does a woman born in Afghanistan, grow up in the Netherlands and wind up sharing her passion for the cuisine of Mexico City?  Tahmina Ghaffer of Paraíso Mexican Taqueria shares her story and Mexican coffee drinks. -Opening Alert: Co-owners Executive Chef Suresh Sundas and Beverage Director Dante Datta continue to serve their traditional Indian cuisine at neighborhood spot, Daru and now get ready for Indian Street Food - coming soon - to their new, Tapori-We are cleaning out our homes, settling our debts & getting ready for the Lunar New Year. Tuyet-Nhi Le and Daniel Le from Happy Endings Hospitality are back to share all their Year of the Snake celebrations, delish menu options and a chance to win a trip to Vietnam.-And let’s be honest, many of us are not in the best state of mind given what happening in our universe. Our guest, Emily Roe, isn’t just mad, she has rage - Female Rage - and she is using that rage for something spicy delicious Female Rage, the hot sauce. It may be cold outside, but it’s Hot in the Foodie & The Beast Studio 11AM on 1500 AM or here 

The FIRST Foodie & The Beast of 2025: New Year, What’s New … Everything! -Good friend Clyde Davis is back with the opening of the second Housebar in Georgetown. If you haven’t been to the Housebar in Navy Yard. This is your notice to experience the very cool, beer, spirits and wine store dedicated to elevating the home entertainment experience. We tasted N/A and all the A.  -What is going to be happening to and for the industry in 2025?! You know our friend, Shawn Townsend, President & CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metro Washington is in with his knowledge and thoughts. Prepare for the really good, the maybe good and some breaking news! -Chef and thought leader, Johanna Hellrigl is back in studio this time chat her new Ama in Capitol Crossing. You want to be there Colazione, Pranzo,, Aperitivo & Cena!  Find out how this mission-driven all-day dining spot nourishes the community and the planet.  -AND OH YEA! Gina Chersavini and her husband/business partner, Neil Dundee join us with bagels and schmears and lox and whipped chicken salad and joy. Together they bring an abundance of infectious joy & talk of their Buffalo & Bergen expansion.  -What I love about the new Minetta Tavern DC is that it's a perfect blend of NYC charm and DC soul. Keith McNally’s concept has a second home at Union Market. Chef Laurent Kalkotour & Director of Operations Roberta Delice brought in the burger(!) and how place is destined tobuild the same illustrious rep here in DC as it has up in NYC. Foodie & The Beast - 16 Years on Air! - 11am on 1500AM or here 

Back from our travels - St. Martin & Medellīn - and before heading to NOLA. Today’s action packed Foodie& The Beast:-Frenemy bartenders - Will Patten and Devin Kennedy - with Michelin-starred resumes finally team up to open a cocktail lounge/vinyl record bar in Dupont Circle, The Press Club (vinyl = press - get it?!).-James Beard Award-winning restaurateur of High Street Hospitality Group, Ellen Yin was just on Industry Night and now she is in studio with and Executive chef, Eli Collins talking hospitality and new a.kitchen + bar Washington Circle. Philly —> DC                                                -It’s all about the lymphatic drainage! The best way to relax and renew is with Regina McLinden who just opened the new Georgetown spa, RM Wellness. Deep tissue, Swedish and prenatal massages AND manual lymphatic drainage.-It’s back and it’s better than ever! DC’s annual Downtown Holiday Market is open & featuring more than 100 vendors with truly gifted offerings Gerren Price - President & CEO of the Downtown DC Business Improvement District - has all the jingle & bells.-The former 18th & U Diner is famous for many reasons – Locally known as the “Gay Cheers” has been reborn as HER DINER – former GM general manager, Kelly Laczko, and her wife, Kethida Laczko, have revived and updated the space. All are Welcome!11AM on 1500AM Every Sunday for the last 16 years ~ listen here. 

All The TG vibes on today’s Foodie & The Beast~-Celebrating the demise of Prohibition in studio with The DC Bar Guild's 15th Annual Repeal Day Ball (Sunday, December 7th):    *Prestige Ledroits’ Wine & Spirits Specialist Vanessa Cominsky    *Giovanni Maramis from Vagabond     *Britt Fox of Cotton & Reed-The word “Makan” means “to eat” in Malay, and Chef James Wozniuk, Makan’s Executive Chef celebrates his love of Malaysian cuisine and culture-Suga Chef is in the house! The Potomac Hospitality group’s Pastry Chef, Padua (Suga Chef) Player is in with spectacular sweet treats.-Amazing catching up with James Beard-nominated Chef Jesse Ito of Philadelphia’s Royal Sushi & Izakaya; Royal was named one of The Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now by the Inquirer and The New York Times.-Ready for a scavenger hunt?! Anna Claire Walker of District Bridges has the news about the upcoming, DC Holiday Hunt city-wide scavenger hunt that runs from Nov 29-Jan 5.Every Sunday at 11AM on 1500AM for the last 16 years! podcasts.apple.com

The Show Must Go On! Today’s Foodie & The Beast:  -Alfreda’s pizzas are all about fresh, local ingredients & so are thier cocktails. Alfreda Chef Russell Blue Smith and GM, Evan Moore shake up stories of sourdough starters and a delicious Paloma.-  Who better to celebrate National Pupusa Day (today!) with than Ana Reyes of Adams-Morgan’s legendary, El Tamarindo Salvadoran and Mexican restaurant. Celebration Alert!-Jake Endres, chats his entrepreneurial growth as co-owner of J&J, New York-style Pizza and Crooked Run Fermentation. Wait until you taste his wings. -Attention  coffee & chocolate lovers: Next weekend the only place to be is at the DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival. John and Lindsay Hill are in to spill all the beans. We’re shaking off out lethargy! Foodie & The Beast every Sunday at 11AM on 1500AM or here. 

We’re Falling Back on Today’s Foodie & the Beast:  -The Tabard Inn is the oldest continuously operating inn in DC, opening its doors in 1922. Still au currant and a destination thanks to Beverage Director Dominik Lenikowski-At the Mitsitam Native Foods Café in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, Chef Alex Strong is leading a new team and presenting a menu of  Indigenous foods.-We Love Each Peach Market and it’s founders, Emily Friedberg  and Jeanlousie Conaway. They created a market that offers the DC community a delish way 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 new Yalla on U Street for an evening of Middle Eastern tastes and a nightlife scene that takes us to downtown Beirut. YALLA!Let’s go … everywhere … on Today’s Foodie & The Beast11AM on 1500am for 16 Years! Listen to the episode here.