Foodie and the Beast

About Foodie and the Beast

Nycci Nellis is everyone's "go to" food journalist for insights and in depth info about everything happening across the food/wine/spirits/brews/restaurant scenes in the Mid-Atlantic and across the U.S. Her husband, David, is a beer and burgers guy. On radio since 2009, they host celebrity guest interviews with famous and up-and-coming chefs, winemakers, distillers, oystermen, farmers, marine biologists and more. Get the foodie info you need to know and won't find anywhere else; enjoy irreverent repartee; pick up great recipe tips for cooking to cocktails and ... have fun! .. with Nycci and David Nellis on the one and only, Foodie and the Beast.

Publisher

Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

Category

comedy · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Jul 2016

Latest episode

10 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

368 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Oct 2026

   Foodie and the Beast, Oct. 11, 2026

   Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today’s show:                                                                                                                            ·        There’s an old saying: “Local boy makes good.” Well, we have two of ‘em today. Sebastian Zutant, owner of the lovely Primrose in Brookland, is a veteran Washington, D.C. sommelier, restaurateur and wine professional whose career has helped shape some of the city’s most celebrated dining and wine programs. His executive chef, Patrick Benton, grew up in Annapolis, and can really cook, baby!                                                                             ·        Sunflower Bakery enables pathways to employment for young adults and teens with learning differences through pre-employment exposure and workforce development training in the pastry arts, culinary arts, hospitality and related industries. Ellen Shimberg, Sunflower’s director of development, joins us with more on Sunflower and info about how you can help – yes … YOU!                                   ·        Formula 1 is pure adrenaline, pure excitement. Many of its race fans here are part of the DC Motorsport Community (DCMC), a motorsport lifestyle platform. DCMC produces race watch parties, large-scale Grand Prix experiences, automotive showcases, VIP events, and more, including an Oct. 25 rooftop experience, the Motorsport Takeover at City Ridge, for the Austin F1 Grand Prix. DCMC’s Nikki Lang is in with the deets; ·        Carla Sanchez of Spicy Candy and Casa Kantuta has something cool coming up – Kyojin × Casa Kantuta, a cross-cultural celebration of Bolivian and Japanese influences through food and drink. Inspired by Casa Kantuta co-founder Carla Sanchez’s childhood friendship with a girl of Japanese descent, the collaboration celebrates heritage, cultural exchange and the connections that shape us;                                                                                                                       ·        Shia, the modern Korean fine dining restaurant in Washington D.C. focused on sustainability and innovation offers amazing food – also amazing cocktails, where American classics are reimagined through a Korean cultural lens. Geoffrey Chang and AJ Johnson are in to make the party happen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2. 

   26 Sept 2026

   Foodie and the Beast -Sept. 27, 2026

   Hosted by Nycci Nellis.   On today’s show:                                                                                                                        ·         Betul and Ismail Uslu are a husband-and-wife team with three Agora locations (Dupont Circle, Tysons Corner, Bethesda) serving honest-to-goodness cuisine from Turkiye, Greece, and Lebanon;·        Executive Chef Sanjay Mandhaiya joins us (that’s Pappe, Karravaan and The Grace). He builds his menu around freshly ground spices, seasonal produce, and fresh meats and seafood, with Northern Indian classics complemented by select dishes inspired by India’s southern and coastal regions;                ·        The Fountain Inn is a cocktail bar, rare spirits tasting room and restaurant in Georgetown that brings fine-dining-level culinary offerings to an approachable bar setting. Led by Chef Greg Heitzig, a Thomas Keller and Aviary alum and former CDC of Michelin-starred Pineapple and Pearls, the kitchen and bar programs are intentionally developed together, creating a cohesive food and beverage experience. On the beverage side, Zack Atzert (along with Luke Georgiadis) pairs seasonally rotating cocktails with a nearly 700-bottle spirits collection, focusing particularly on whiskey.·        The Taste of Bethesda returns Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, 11:00 am-4:00 pm. It will bring more than 50 restaurants – quite a number of them new - and four stages of entertainment to downtown Bethesda. Stephanie Coppula is back with all the yummy details. And she has brought    Executive Chef Andrew Fleischauer and Bartender Devon Kloth, both of Mon Ami Gabi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3. 

   19 Sept 2026

   Foodie and the Beast - Sept. 20, 2026

   Hosted by Nycci Nellis.   On today’s show:-        Dhiandra Olson, General Manager of Namak, who's bringing three bottles of wine and all the info on Wine Not Wednesday and the brand-new Sunday Feast;-        Charlotte Voisey, Executive Director of the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, who's bringing Tales on Tour to DC this week;-        Chef Rob Sonderman of Little Engine, his new place at the Eastern Market;-        Chef Chef Joevel Magpantay of Oribu, the gorgeous new Japanese-Mediterranean spot downtown. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who has been a guest on Foodie and the Beast

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• Jill Erber
• Chef Chico (Micheole Anung Datur)
• Jennifer Meltzer
• Ed Reavis

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YouTube views

770,866

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100

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Quality

83

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

30

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