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’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
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Saturdays can be a drag, especially when you’re coming down from a tough week – but the third Saturday of every month is now a real drag (in a…
    July 16, 2017
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    July 14, 2017
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Mortal combat? Yes, between those age-old opponents, beer and wine. In one corner, Virginia’s oft-awarded Tarara Winery an its equally as decorated winemaker, Jordan Harris. In the other, Virginia’s…
    June 25, 2017
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Chef Logan McGear of southern Italian restaurant hit, Rosario, in Adams Morgan, creates southern Italian dishes and homemade pastas; Dena Leibman, executive director of Future Harvest CASA, and farmer…
    June 18, 2017
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Myron Mixon, host of Discovery Channel’s “BBQ Pitmasters” and winner of more than 200 grilling competitions, has opened Myron Mixon’s Pitmaster in Arlington, Virginia, along with veteran BBQ judge…
    June 11, 2017
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Red Hen, a great, Italian osteria, consistently is rated as one of D.C.’s top restaurants, and, according to the Washington Post’s tougher-than-tough, restaurant critic, “It’s all good” at Red…
    June 4, 2017
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    May 28, 2017