Foodie and the Beast – June 16, 2024

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.

On today’s show:

·        We have a fun drink segment today. Gigi Arandid is in! She’s the founder of BINGE Bar, which offers a celebration of sobriety for those looking to have fun without the booze. You can enjoy elevated cocktails and a both vegan and a non-vegan Filipino- and Mediterranean-inspired menu;                                                                                                                                                                                                         

·        Tony Chittum, executive chef at the celebrated Iron Gate, now also back in charge of the kitchen at Vermillion in Alexandria, just in time for the grand relaunch of this beloved neighborhood spot – double the pleasure, double the workload!                                                                                                                

·        With 13 offices spanning the U.S., HGA is an architectural firm on steroids, with services that span the spectrum of what today’s environment-conscious buildings and their tenants demand. Ben Webne is an HGA principal. His focus is on designing for the hospitality world, and he joins us later to discuss the many disciplines – from sustainable design to lighting, engineering and, well, lots more that went into the development of The Heights food hall in Chevy Chase;                                                                                                                                                                         

·        Kathy Jentz is a journalist, editor and publisher of the award-winning Washington Gardener Magazine. She hosts the popular GardenDC Podcast, which was recently named best D.C. podcast, and she’s in to talk about her work and her plants and what she’s harvesting right now.;                                                                                                                                                                                          

·        Drew Darneille is the award-winning owner/pitmaster at Smokecraft Modern Barbecue. He’s in to chat about his artistry with ribs and the upcoming 32nd Annual Giant BBQ Battle, a highlight of the barbecue competition season.