Foodie and the Beast – June 11, 2023

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.

On today’s show:

·        Tommy Evans, founder and cidermaker, Two Story Chimney Ciderworks. We’re sipping and talking the finer aspects of cider all during the show;                                                                                                              

·        Joe Farruggio, an interesting guy, a bit of a Renaissance man and the owner of Il Canale, known for its authentic Verace Pizza Napoletana. He’s also the author of a new memoir, “My Name Is Joe and I Am A Pizza Man;”

·        Susan Gravely, deserving of the term “Renaissance woman,” the founder and the CEO of VIETRI, Inc., a lifestyle brand of Italian artisan-crafted dinnerware and home and garden accessories that now is America’s largest importer of ceramics from Italy. She’s also the author of “Italy on a Plate: Travels, Memories, Menus,” an exploration into what makes Italia so magical — its staggering beauty, unparalleled style, artistic legacy and incredible food;                                                                                        

·        Executive Chef Derek Watson of Nama Ko , the Schlow Restaurant Group’s Best New Restaurant Finalist for The RAMMY Awards, coming up Sunday, July 9, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in D.C.