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: miXt Food Hall, located in the heart of Prince George’s County’s Gateway Arts District on Rhode Island Ave., is a chef-driven culinary and cocktail experience for…
    August 27, 2022
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Todd Thrasher, an old buddy of ours for 15 years plus, founder of Potomac Distilling Company, an urban distillery producing Thrasher’s Rum and housing the…
    August 13, 2022
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Bob Wiley, co-owner, Deviation Distilling, known for its use of unique global spices and eye-popping bottle designs. Deviation recently launched its line of gins in…
    August 6, 2022
  • Hosted by David and Sam Nellis. On today’s show: • Antoine Robert, co-owner of Distilleries et Domaines de Provence. We’re sampling Absinthe Absente and learning about the absinthe ritual, a cocktail to remember; • Chad…
    July 30, 2022
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Greg King, brand ambassador for The Glendronach, one of Scotland’s first licensed distilleries and producers of a superb Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky; • Jessica…
    July 23, 2022
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Bottles Wine Garden bills itself as an oasis for wine appreciation – and appreciation for the hard work of female winemakers, in particular – on…
    July 16, 2022
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Arlington’s Buena Vida Gastrolounge reopened a few months back after an extensive renovation directed by owner Ivan Iricanin, CEO of Street Guys Hospitality. Executive chef…
    July 9, 2022
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Established in 1783, the original Fountain Inn served as the first stagecoach stop in Georgetown for presidents and residents alike. The new Fountain Inn DC…
    June 11, 2022
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • City-State Brewing in Northeast D.C. opened during the pandemic. You’d think it was not a great business decision – and yet is healthy and celebrating…
    June 4, 2022
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Jake Worth, General Manager at Bar Ivy, joins us. Opening this month in Arlington, Bar Ivy comes from the D.C.-based Blagden Hospitality Group, owner of…
    May 14, 2022
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • John Borden, CEO, The Washington Tennis and Education Foundation. The foundation’s mission is giving children and youth a safe environment they trust, where they can…
    April 30, 2022
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Involved in large scale whiskey events for more than 16 years, David Sweet has owned and managed large-scale tasting events across North America, England and…
    April 23, 2022
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • James Simpson, beverage director and partner at Espita, authentic Southern Mexican food and drinks in Shaw, DC.; • Chef Adrienne Cheatham. For now, she’s best…
    April 9, 2022
  • Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Michael Jantz-Moon, co-owner, DC Vegan, and Starla Newman, bar manager, previewing cocktails as they prepare to open D.C.’s first vegan bar. A cool note for…
    April 2, 2022