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. This week, Foodie and the Beast are joined by: Debbie Shore, cofounder of the remarkable nonprofit, Share our Strength, which has raised more than a half-billion (yes BILLION!) dollars…
    November 19, 2017
  • This week on Foodie and the Beast, hear from Chef/Owner Jeff Black of Black Restaurant Group. He’s resurrected a new and improved Addies, now open in Potomac Park and … has a new concept –…
    November 14, 2017
  • Guests this week include: * Executive chef, Ryan Ratino, this year’s RAMMY winner of the Rising Culinary Star award, who now conjures delicious, new taste delights at Bresca, based on what’s fresh, seasonal and delicious.…
    November 9, 2017
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Today’s guests include: * Tony Cibell, founder and proprietor of the world famous Tony and Joe’s on the Georgetown Harbour waterfront ; * Profish owner Greg Casten and John…
    October 22, 2017
  • Hosted by savvy foodie Nycci Nellis and her husband, inveterate Beatles fan David Nellis. It’s the show’s 9th anniversary and our marriage’s 21st! Celebrating in-studio with us are: – Danny Lee, Andrew Kim and Scott…
    October 15, 2017
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Today’s topics include: · James McWhorter is back on Foodie And The Beast to fill us in on what is happening with the annual FreshFarm Feast gala on October…
    October 1, 2017
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. This week’s topics include: The EdibleDc Awards; The “Foodies” photographic exhibit at Glen Echo; Oktoberfest at Dawson’s Market in Rockville; And some creative mezcal cocktails.
    September 24, 2017
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. This week’s guests include: Paul Entis from The Jewish Food Experience; Babka French Toast , courtesy of Ilyse Fishman of the very popular On Rye; Marcia Friedman, who has…
    September 17, 2017
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. This week’s guest include: * Alvaro Roche, co-founder of Bethesda’s Bold Bite, on new ventures Taco Arepa and Bold Bite Market; * Fou-Dré Vodka owner Chanel Turner; * Dr.…
    September 10, 2017
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. This week’s guests include: – Shizu Okusa of juice purveyor Jrink, which now offers good-for-you waters as well; – Ed McIntosh of Tortilladora; – Veganism advocate Erica Meier on…
    August 27, 2017
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. This week’s guests include: legendary mistress of mixology Gina Chersavani; Georgetown’s legendary Dean and DeLuca; Choolaah Indian barbecue; Jerry Zawacki of Service Bar DC; and cider master Sam Fitz…
    August 20, 2017
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. This week’s guests include: * Maria Booker of the Capital Area Food Bank ; * Rum Day co-founders Clyde Davis and John Peterson ; * Sasha Felikson, , a…
    August 13, 2017
  • This week, we are afloat in world-class potables and awash in equally as inspiring edibles. Guests include top sommelier Brent Kroll, newly minted partner in the newly opened Maxwell Park, a 33-seat gem of a…
    July 30, 2017
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.
    July 24, 2017