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. Together, they host celebrity guest interviews with famous and up-and-coming chefs, winemakers, distillers, oystermen, farmers, marine biologists and more.


  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • As a financial consultant, Umber Ahmad typically spent her days counseling people on how to expand their brands. Chef Tom Colicchio, heard about her baking…
    October 31, 2020
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Grand Cata, recently voted one of America’s 50 Best Wine Retailers, has opened its second D.C. location at La Cosecha. It’s a grocery-wine bar concept…
    October 17, 2020
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • D.C.’s Anxo cidery and tasting room is the brainchild of restaurant veterans Sam Fitz, Rachel Fitz and Cooper Sheehan. Apples equal fall deliciousness and fun…
    October 10, 2020
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Sid Dilwari, master distiller at D.C.’s Filibuster Distillery, joins to chat about surviving and prospering during COVID 19; • Stephanie Coppula, director of marketing and…
    October 3, 2020
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Several women-owned food businesses are hosting the Women’s Food Fest Sept. 23-30 to help boost small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ruth Gresser and Jeanine…
    September 26, 2020
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Two RAMMY Beer Program of the Year nominees, the Roofers’ Union and the Sweetwater Tavern are represented by; o Joe Schineller, head brewer at the…
    September 12, 2020
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Mitch Berliner and Deb Moser of Central Farm Markets; • Co-owner Jennifer McLaughlin of the Caboose Brewing Company, a RAMMY nominee for beer program of…
    August 29, 2020
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Greg Engert, Neighborhood Restaurant Group beverage director and partner, RAMMY Beer Program of the Year finalist; • Josh and Alyssa Ammerman, founders of Butterfly Spirits,…
    August 15, 2020
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Chef/owner Jon Krinn of Clarity in Vienna is an old and good friend. And we’re delighted that Clarity’s General Manager Sam Schnoebelen will be on…
    August 8, 2020
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Field and Main’s chef/owner Neal Wavra and sommelier Tony Ruffo will join us to discuss their favorite wines of the moment and what it means…
    August 1, 2020
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Have you visited the Wine Kitchen in Leesburg or Frederick? You should have! The Wine Kitchen is a RAMMY nominee for Wine Program of the…
    July 25, 2020
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Vanessa Cominsky, St. Anselm’s beverage manager, Rammy Nominee for Wine Program of the Year; • With D.C. wrapping the first week of Phase 2, seeing…
    July 18, 2020
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Sebastian Zutant of Primrose, RAMMY Nominee, Wine Program of the Year; • William Asiedu, founder of the Distant Relatives Project, a nonprofit working in underserved…
    July 11, 2020
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Alonzo Freeman at The Royal – RAMMY Nominee for Cocktail Program of the Year – is mixing up something special for us today. Check out…
    June 27, 2020