Foodie and the Beast – Aug. 11, 2024

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.

On today’s show:

·        Shawn Townsend, president and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington;

·        Jinson Chan, co-owner of the Sojourn Fermentory, opening Aug. 17 in Suffolk, Virginia. The Sojourn Fermentory staff is passionate about two things: beer and relationships. Its mission is to create a place where diverse individuals and families can come together in community to share their stories while enjoying high-quality beer and cider;                                                                                                           

·        Amy Holmwood is the  founder and CEO of the Holistic Spirits Co. It is the world’s first plant-based and -powered holistic spirits company. Its products are made with zero artificial flavors, colors, or GMOs;                                                                                                                                                                                                              

·        Reid Shilling is the executive chef and owner of the Shilling Canning Company on the Potomac in Southeast Washington, a place to enjoy a farm-to-table taste of the Chesapeake region. He and his wife, Sarah Quinteros, have also opened Ampersandwich, a casual sandwich summer pop-up with great sides and combos.