Radio & Podcast

Multiple ways to be in the know about all the deliciousness happening locally, nationally, and internationally. Tune in to the food variety show, Foodie & The Beast, with David & Nycci Nellis on Federal News Network, or take a deep dive with Nycci on Industry Night on Real Fun DC.

INDUSTRY NIGHT

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Industry Night: The Wines Behind Fauquier Fabulous
Hi, everyone! The holidays may be behind us, but we’re diving headfirst into 2025. Can you believe it? Happy New Year! I’ve been reflecting on what an incredible 2024 it was, and wow—what a ride!Let’s start with travels: I’ve been all over the map! St. Martin’s Grand Case? Check. Medellín, Colombia? Absolutely—coffee tastings and Michelin-starred meals galore. New Orleans for the Beard Conference? You bet, and I ate everywhere. If you want the full scoop on my adventures (and what I ate), head to my Insta highlights.Closer to home, the DMV food and drink scene kept thriving with major openings:Kwame’s DogonMikey Friedman’s AventinoMike Rafidi’s La ShukranKevin Tien’s reimagined Moon RabbitKeith McNally’s swanky Minetta TavernStephen Starr’s Pastis and MozzaPlus new hot spots like Bar Cana, Press Club, and Binge—a low-ABV/no-alcohol haven.This is just the tip of the iceberg! So much happening in food, drink, and what I like to call wellness. (Don’t @ me.)Now for today’s show: I’m back in Marshall, VA, exploring all things Fauquier Fabulous thanks to Laura Torpy of Fauquier County Tourism. Last time, I was at The Whole Ox. Today, I’m at the Field & Main Restaurant.Let’s talk about Virginia wine—an industry that’s exploded in the last 50 years. From just a handful of wineries to over 300 statewide (30+ in Fauquier alone!), the growth is extraordinary. Joining me today to chat all things wine:Kiernan Slater Patusky of Slater Run VineyardNeal Wavra, proprietor of Field & Main and CEO of Red Truck BakeryLeah Papadopoulos Constable, Vineyard & Cellar Manager at Molon Lave VineyardsOh, and mark your calendars: the Fauquier County Wine Showcase is coming up on February 8th. Stay tuned for more details.Watch the full episode here or listen to it here.  
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FOODIE & THE BEAST

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FOODIE & THE BEAST: FEBRUARY 16, 2025
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 
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