Last #FoodieAndTheBeast of Summer: *The Jason Brauner of The Buzzard’s Roost Spirits out of Louisville is with us. He’s credited by many for being behind the bourbon “re-revolution” – *Love shawarma? Love falafel? Then you’ll love hearing from Phil Petrilli, founder of Untamed Brands and, in particular, Taim Mediterranean kitchen, with 4 locations in the DC area more planned later this year. *Fairfax City restaurant Week is back September 4 – 10, and Marie Hinds the genius chef/owner behind Jas & Fam Caribbean Flavor, an authentic Jamaican restaurant and Mathew Easley, who oversees the administration, budget and operations for the Fairfax City EDO have all the details.  *THE Holly Heider Chapple owns THE Hope Flower Farm and Winery in Waterford, Virginia. Aside from great wines and beautiful flowers, the farm hosts weddings, family and corporate, seasonal flower events and more. -and there’s an Airbnb.   *And, they’re baaaaack! Jennifer Meltzer and Ed Reavis of Money Muscle BBQ have all your BBQ needs for the end of summer That’s Foodie And The Beast. Sunday’s at 11AM on 1500AM or here. 

Relief for Maui & So Much More on Today’s #FoodieAndThe Beast  Doron Peterson calls in with the Sticky Fingers Diner Relief for Maui Fundraiser details. We can all help! BBQ & Barrels is coming to Nat’s Park. Jonathan Stahl is back with all the distillery deets, whiskeys & NRG’s Nick Farrell joins him to smack talk about the cocktail competition  DC legend, Tony Cibel regaled us with tales from his 60 years in the DC hospitality biz Estuary Chef, Ria Montes takes us on a delish tour of the Chesapeake & brought her exec sous Sean Tew with her.  Yes, the Mayflower Club is a night club says Chef Alessandro Oradei but you want to come for dinner first.  11AM on 1500AM or here.

Caffeine-infused #FoodieAndTheBeast  You all know about the absolute devastation that has taken place in Hawaii. The wildfires have wreaked havoc, Buttercream Bakeshop's Tiffany MacIssac has been sounding the alarm on how we can all help.  The attention to detail at Albi & Yellow is undisputed (hello labneh-filled croissant?); case in point, the coffee program. Ayat Elhag blends creative, Levantine-inspired specialty drinks with Counter Culture coffee.  How unhappy is David to miss this show? Texas BBQ in studio! Debby Portillo Gonzalez and her husband created the handcrafted barbecue sensation 2 Fifty Texas BBQ. Forget the delish smoked brisket and get the feta.  The women entrepreneur alert is ringing here in the studio. Chef Seng Luangrath! Chef Seng has single-handedly changed the way diners in DC eat South Asian cuisine. Padaek, Thip Khao & now, Baan Mae #LaoFoodMovement.  This is a pretty estrogen-heavy show — only a guy who feels comfortable in his skin fits in with this bossy babe group of women! Enter Christian Irabien, the founder of Amparo Fondita, & a trip to Mexico.  11AM on 1500AM or here. 

Get Ready for The Show: #FoodieAndTheBeast  + Mika & Ian Carlin, former attorneys who met while attending law school at the University of Virginia and fell in love with Virginia wine. Now sharing that passion at their H Street, NE spot,  Irregardless. + Chef Dima Martensiuk of Ruta Ukrainian Restaurant is the three-time winner of the best potato pancake in New York at the “Latke Festival”.  He has beaten Bobby Flay & now he is ladling borscht on F&TB + Chicken + Whiskey is one of 14th Streets fave hotspots. Des Reilly (SRG Concepts) chats the popularity & the Doi Moi takeover. + Its National Oyster Week & the Urban Oyster’s Jasmine Norton chats new Brick & Mortar & MAPP (Mentorship, Advocacy, Purpose and the Power of Women) events! 11AM/1500AM or here. 

The Spice of Life: #FoodieAndTheBeast Spice n’ Nice, a local & women-owned brand founded by Mariya Cherk & Risa Lin bottles all-natural, add-in coffee flavorings made from premium spices, flowers, and herbs. As some of you may know, JewFro refers to a curly, bushy hairstyle worn by Ashkenazi Jews – Not in Richmond - Ari Augenbaum’s & Nar Hovanian’s restaurant, Jew Fro, is where Jewish foods meet African flavors.  Naples (Italy, not Florida) native Giulio Adriani is a seven-time World Pizza Champion who is the only pizzamaker ever awarded a green card for achievements in pizza business from the United States. Now also making NY-Style pizza at Slice & Pie on 14th.   Jackie Greenbaum has brought a lot of fun & good food to the area’s dining scene for years, (Bar Charley, Quarry House Tavern, etc) and now Charley Prime Foods in Rio. Steak in teh suburbs! 11AM on 1500AM or https://federalnewsnetwork.com/listen-live/

Lazy Days of Summer = #FoodieAndTheBeast  Chris Morgan & Said Haddad shared the spirit(s) behind the new Persian destination in Tysons, Joon Jennifer Meltzer & Ed Reavis, the dynamic duo behind Money Muscle BBQ, All Set & Fryer’s Roadside are cooking up all sorts of deliciousness - fried chix sandwiches, corn bread (my kryptonite) & an oyster eating competition on August 5th. We learn more about the rich heritage of Lebanese cuisine and hospitality from ilili Chef/Owner Philippe Massoud & Executive Chef Satinder Vij - also that hummus!  The Charmery has come to the DC Area, more specifically, Chevy Chase. Owner David Alima, spins his tale of sweet cream and unique flavors.  11AM on 1500AM or here. 

Mezcal, Rose, Bubbles & Boats on Today’s #FoodieAndTheBeast:  Roofers Union’s Dave Delaplaine is passionate about agave spirits & pours a variety of mezcals and tequilas at the new Agave Room. Let’s go boating with the Danish brand GoBoat at both The Wharf & National Harbor. CEO, Lavert Phillips takes us away War has been declared, War of the Rosès that is and Jane Jane’s JP Sabatier has the 411 on the month long fundraiser/promotion happening all around the city Happy 100 to The Jefferson Hotel. Jonnathan Avis brings the celebration to the studio with bubbles & baubles  11AM on 1500AM or here. 

All The Oohs & Aahs on Today’s #FoodieAndTheBeast: -Pinkies raised for a First Ladies Afternoon Tea at the St Regis with Chef Brian Landry & AGM Michael Schoutens -The runnings of Destination Unknown Restaurants - Destino, Las Gemelas & Ghostburger - by Chef Blaine Welsh -There’s a house party at the new House Bar and Clyde Davis is bringing  all of it -The Mr Bake, Kareem Queeman kills it with kindness, sweetness & a serious need to hear POV -What partnerships will come out of this show?!  11AM on 1500AM or here. 

Per usual the experts come to talk on #FoodieAndTheBeast -Causa/Bar Amazonia’s Glendon Hartley Pours Pisco and all of his knowledge  -Mad Scientist Lukas B. Smith treated us to tastes of his Botanical Wares  -Melissa McCart Says You Think You Know How To Eat Bread -Pickle Ball Madness Hits DC and Anna Valero’s Kraken Kourts & Skates feeds that beast 11AM on 1500AM or  Here.

#FoodieAndTheBeast: Father’s Day Addition. David got the day off but the studio was brimming with good vibes and conversation: -Il Piatto’s Eileen Vaughn concocts cocktails behind the bar and in stduio -The deal w/ Le Dip’s 10 year reign, Eva Torres tells some tales -Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelly, the Instagram-worthy restaurant is now in DC  -Gift Alert: Mezcal Subscriptions. Dalton Kreiss of Maguey Melate offers insight on the sought after elixir  11AM on 1500AM or here.