Foodie and the Beast – July 28, 2024

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.

On today’s show:

§ Jack Zarecky is the beverage manager and sommelier at St. Anselm, the American-inspired tavern that’s one of several Stephen Starr restaurants in D.C. The beverage program there is well-loved, and Jack’s in with tastes and talk that help to explain why;

§ Cate Thurston is co-curator of “I’ll Have What She’s Having,” an hommage to the Jewish deli. It’s at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles through Sept. 18, and a localized version is now on view at the Capital Jewish Museum through Aug. 20;                                                                                                                 

§ Angel Thompson-Cephas and Teneisha Bell-Thompson are the mother and daughter due that created Bell’s Reines, the first D.C.-based, woman-owned and Black-owned gourmet cookie company that includes gluten-free and vegan options;                                                                                                       

§ Kathy Voss (owner) Joel Sanchez (head chef) from Little Miner Taco are in with lotsa news about expansion there – a new store in Rockville. And a new menu item. And more. Stay with us for that!