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.


Latest Podcasts / Episodes

  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • EMP 180 Weight Loss, whose staff provides nutrient-rich foods and total-care counseling. Clients receive food each week that they choose from a menu. EMP staff…
    April 15, 2019
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Talk about visiting the four corners of the earth for good food and drink. On our show were award-winning Kaz Okochi chef/ owner, of Kaz Sushi Bistro, celebrating its…
    April 8, 2019
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; • Elise Museles is a certified eating psychology and nutrition expert, creator of the Food Story platform and host of the podcast, “Once Upon a Food…
    April 1, 2019
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; Chef Doug Psaltis has worked in some of the world’s most prestigious kitchens and, along the way, picked up three stars from The New York Times…
    March 25, 2019
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; • Andrew Dana of Timber Pizza and Call Your Mother fame is reopening the Supper Club at Call Your Mother and opening Turo Pizza in Ballston…
    March 11, 2019
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; • It’s time once again for Fairfax Restaurant Week! Great eats and libations at fixed prices you can’t help but love, too. Jinson Chan, founder and…
    March 4, 2019
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; • Less than 4% of the federal government’s funding for cancer research is goes toward pediatric cancer research at the Children’s National Health System. Chance for…
    February 25, 2019
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; • I Ricchi is D.C.’s legendary, award-winning, nowhere-does real-Italian-food-better restaurant. Its equally legendary chef/owner, Christianne Ricchi, is in today to talk about where the restaurant is…
    February 18, 2019
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; • Jill Erber of Ballston’s Cheesetique, which is the go-to neighborhood spot for fine cheeses, food-friendly wine, and an eclectic, cheese-centred menu. • Sukey Jamison and…
    February 10, 2019
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; As Homer Simpson famously says, “uhmmm…donuts!” Nothing’s better. That’s why we’ve invited Greg Menna in for tastes and talk of District Doughnuts, which just opened its…
    January 27, 2019
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show; • You know his great restaurant in Shaw, Kyrisan. Now Tim Ma has a new place to add to it, American Son in the Eaton hotel.…
    January 27, 2019
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. –– January 26 is International Sous Vide Day. This precision cooking technique ensures exact temperature control. It used to be offered by only the finest of fine dining restaurants,…
    January 20, 2019
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: –– • nutritionist Kara Carter on a diet-free approach called “intuitive eating;” • Dr. Arleen Lamba of Blush Med Skincare, in Bethesda and at D.C.’s Wharf;…
    January 6, 2019
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: –– • Mauricio Fraga-Rosenfeld has closed Matè and opened Susheria, a “casual-glam” sushi restaurant, with a modern Latin influence. • Sheeeeee’s baaack! Dorie Greenspan, the James…
    December 9, 2018