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: • food festival impresario Greg Nivens of the Trigger Agency, in with news of his Chesapeake Oyster, Wine and Beer Festival at Union Market’s Dock 5;…
    September 15, 2019
  • Sunday, September 8, 2019 was our annual, “Be good by doing good” show, featuring area nonprofits and the great events they’re hosting around the area. Joining us were: Chris Shaughness, executive director of MCPAW (Montgomery…
    September 8, 2019
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • James Beard-nominated 2018 RAMMY Chef of the Year Amy Brandwein, executive chef and owner of Centrolina and her new osteria, Piccolina; • Gabriele Poli, founder…
    August 25, 2019
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • There’s an event coming up that deserves your attention. It will bring together a panel of hospitality industry leaders discussing efforts to make restaurants and…
    August 18, 2019
  • Hosted by Davis and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • James Beard Award Winner Michael Schlow Opened His First Fast-Casual Restaurant – it’s Prima … it’s in Bethesda and it serves gluten-free bowls based on…
    August 4, 2019
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Shizu Okusa, the Founder & CEO of Wellthy & Co, a family of direct-to-consumer wellness brands, including JRINK, a cold-pressed juice subscription company, and Apothékary,…
    July 28, 2019
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Josh Carin is director of hospitality, Montgomery County Revenue Authority/MCG Events. The Authority is teaming with CFM for a Farm Tour in the Montgomery County…
    July 21, 2019
  • Hosted by David and Sam Nellis. On today’s show: • Talented chef Eric Adjepong – a season 16 finalist on “Top Chef” – and his wife, decorator Janell Adjepong, Pinch & Plate thoughtfully plans and…
    July 14, 2019
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Gayle Galbraith is the co-founder and owner of the Federal Brewing Company in Federalsburg, Maryland. Yes, she’s a brewer. But, along the way, Gayle discovered…
    June 30, 2019
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • The 37th Annual RAMMY Awards Gala will be held Sunday, June 30 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center to. honor the exceptional ability and…
    June 23, 2019
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Paul Cullen, former bassist for Bad Company, now celebrity chef, is with us. Last year alone, he cooked in over 200 kitchens in the Mid-Atlantic,…
    June 9, 2019
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Megan Robbins moved to the D.C. area this past February to join The Canopy by Hilton hotel on The Wharf as executive chef and lead…
    May 20, 2019
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • World Central Kitchen is the non-profit organization founded by Chef José Andrés to leverage the expertise of chefs and implement smart solutions to hunger and…
    May 6, 2019
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • You know spring is here when our first guest is in the studio! Greg Nivens of Trigger, organizer of the National Harbor Wine and Food…
    April 29, 2019