Foodie and the Beast

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • NanoSalad is a new “wholesome hack” to help you Eat Better Fast. IT’S A Zero-prep, 100% REAL ORGANIC VEGGIE AND FRUIT FOOD. Sprinkle onto almost any meal for a fast veggie vigor & fiber boost - Jag Bhalla, NANOSALAD’S OWNER, AND CHEF Nick Moyer ARE IN TO TELL US ALL ABOUT IT. • EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT IT – THOMPSON ITALIAN IN FALLS CHURCH...

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Daniel Kramer is the managing partner and co-founder of Duke’s Grocery, Duke’s Counter and the recently opened Gogi Yogi Korean BBQ; • Andrew Gruel is founder and executive chef of the Slapfish restaurant, based in Huntington Beach, California, with 22 locations nationwide and more to come. Chef Andrew’s mission is to change the way people think...

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: o celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn, doing the plant burger thing in a big way; o master bread baker Daniel Leader, a living legend, who’s authored another stunning cookbook for artisan bakers, “Living Bread;” o John Melfi, the executive chef at one of the many great restaurants in Ashok Bajaj’s Knightsbridge Group – Modena, on New York Avenue. It’s...

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Knightsbridge Group CEO Ashok Bajaj and … breaking news … his new executive chef for his newest restaurant, Annabelle, opening soon in the former Restaurant Nora space, celebrated chef Frank Ruta; • Flower Child restaurant’s Rebecca Dye; • Scott Harris and Evan Moore (with Wolfgang Puck’s Cut). The Catoctin Creek Distillery is collaborating with...

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • cold and flu season is coming and though your mom may not be able to take care of you, Val Zweig from Prescription Chicken can help; • chef/owner Danny Lledo discusses his new restaurant, Xiquet, offering a Valencian tasting menu concept; • David Hagedorn, food writer and Chefs for Equality founder and Co-Chair is in to tell us about his amazing...

Cold and flu season is coming and though your mom may not be able to take care of you, Val Zweig from Prescription Chicken can help. Chef/Owner Danny Lledo discusses his new restaurant offering a Valencian tasting menu concept. David Hagedorn, food writer and Chefs for Equality founder and Co-Chair is in to tell us about his amazing upcoming event to promote full LGBTQ Equality. See Privacy Policy...

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • food festival impresario Greg Nivens of the Trigger Agency, in with news of his Chesapeake Oyster, Wine and Beer Festival at Union Market’s Dock 5; • D.C .superstar restaurateur, Hakan Ilhan (Turkish-inspired Ottoman Taverna, French restaurant Mirabelle -- which is getting ready to reopen next week under a new chef -- and Italian eateries Alba O...

Sunday, September 8, 2019 was our annual, “Be good by doing good” show, featuring area nonprofits and the great events they’re hosting around the area. Joining us were: Chris Shaughness, executive director of MCPAW (Montgomery County Partners for Animal Well-Being; the dedicated nonprofit fundraising partner of the Montgomery County Animal Services & Adoption Center) in with details of the gro...

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • James Beard-nominated 2018 RAMMY Chef of the Year Amy Brandwein, executive chef and owner of Centrolina and her new osteria, Piccolina; • Gabriele Poli, founder and president of The Gelato Festival, which is returning to Washington Sept. 7-8 at the City Market on O Street. It will be co-hosted with Dolci Gelate; • Colleen Gillespie, general mana...

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • There’s an event coming up that deserves your attention. It will bring together a panel of hospitality industry leaders discussing efforts to make restaurants and bars more welcoming to persons choosing to cut back on or abstain completely from drinking, while making their spaces safe, fun and supportive environments for these guests and for emp...

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Shizu Okusa, the Founder & CEO of Wellthy & Co, a family of direct-to-consumer wellness brands, including JRINK, a cold-pressed juice subscription company, and Apothékary, a plant-based farmacy disrupting the healthcare space with its line of CBD-infused drinks; • Dr. Sunyatta Amen, Tea-EO (get it?!) of Calabash Tea & Tonic, whose he...

Hosted by David and Sam Nellis. On today’s show: • Talented chef Eric Adjepong – a season 16 finalist on “Top Chef” - and his wife, decorator Janell Adjepong, Pinch & Plate thoughtfully plans and produces customized, full-service dinner parties in guests' private homes and venues; • Sultan Shakir, the executive director of SMYAL (Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders), an organi...

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Gayle Galbraith is the co-founder and owner of the Federal Brewing Company in Federalsburg, Maryland. Yes, she’s a brewer. But, along the way, Gayle discovered she had an affinity for brewing the ancient healing elixir, kombucha. Go figure. Gayle’s in to tell us all about it; • Mintwood’s General Manager Gene Alexeyet and his chef de cuisine, Ma...

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • The 37th Annual RAMMY Awards Gala will be held Sunday, June 30 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center to. honor the exceptional ability and accomplishments of the hardworking individuals and organizations of the capital region’s restaurants and foodservice community. Today we’re talking RAMMYS, as well as about the state of dining in D.C....

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Paul Cullen, former bassist for Bad Company, now celebrity chef, is with us. Last year alone, he cooked in over 200 kitchens in the Mid-Atlantic, Chicago, and Nashville. Paul has revived classic recipes taught by his Italian Grandma Tagliaferro and Mom Nancy along with his Italian chef friends from his many visits to Italy, which he pairs perfec...

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Megan Robbins moved to the D.C. area this past February to join The Canopy by Hilton hotel on The Wharf as executive chef and lead culinary enthusiast in charge of Canopy Central, the hotel’s cafe and bar, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as snacks at the rooftop cocktail bar, Whiskey Charlie; • In a record-setting year in which...

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • World Central Kitchen is the non-profit organization founded by Chef José Andrés to leverage the expertise of chefs and implement smart solutions to hunger and poverty. Dine-N-Dash, an annual fundraiser, is an unparalleled night of food and drink from D.C.’s best chefs and bartenders to benefit the World Central Kitchen. Nate Mook is the executi...

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • You know spring is here when our first guest is in the studio! Greg Nivens of Trigger, organizer of the National Harbor Wine and Food Festival, happening May 4 and 5; • Sarah Collins calls in from the United Kingdom. She’s the founder and creator of Wonderbag and the Wonderbag Foundation. The Wonderbag is a simple but revolutionary heat retentio...

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • EMP 180 Weight Loss, whose staff provides nutrient-rich foods and total-care counseling. Clients receive food each week that they choose from a menu. EMP staff provide breakfast, lunch and snacks. EMP staff give specific guidelines to clients on their dinners. If clients want to use their own foods, they can request a customized meal plan. In to...

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Talk about visiting the four corners of the earth for good food and drink. On our show were award-winning Kaz Okochi chef/ owner, of Kaz Sushi Bistro, celebrating its 20TH ANNIVERSARY!!! In business (How many restaurants anywhere can say THAT?! P.S. Chef Kaz also has a piece of DC history: He’s one of the few chefs in Washington formally trained in the Japanese de...

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; • Elise Museles is a certified eating psychology and nutrition expert, creator of the Food Story platform and host of the podcast, “Once Upon a Food Story.” Her mission is to empower women to create a healthier relationship with food and their bodies by reframing the way we think and feel about food. • And we’ll have our first-ever call-in from Gr...

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; Chef Doug Psaltis has worked in some of the world’s most prestigious kitchens and, along the way, picked up three stars from The New York Times and a Michelin star running the kitchen at Country restaurant in New York City. Today, he is a chef/partner with Lettuce Entertain You, running RPM Italian and RPM Steak in conjunction with celebrity coupl...

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; • Andrew Dana of Timber Pizza and Call Your Mother fame is reopening the Supper Club at Call Your Mother and opening Turo Pizza in Ballston • You know her. You’ve seen her. You wonder how you can get her gig! Samantha Brown, host of the PBS series “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love,” will be with us. And, you can meet her next week, because she’s he...

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; • It’s time once again for Fairfax Restaurant Week! Great eats and libations at fixed prices you can’t help but love, too. Jinson Chan, founder and co-owner/general manager of High Side and Chris Bruno, economic Development Director for the City of Fairfax, are in to tell us all about it. • And today we have with us the original man of La Mancha!...

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; • Less than 4% of the federal government’s funding for cancer research is goes toward pediatric cancer research at the Children’s National Health System. Chance for Life’s Brad and Callie Nierenberg are in to tell us about the organization’s many good works and about some upcoming events. • Born in Iran, Najmieh Batmanglij has spent 35 years cooki...