Fall in the DMV = Festival Season, New Openings & New Chefs  And, they’re all on Foodie & The Beast: -Calendar marked? Taste of Bethesda is Saturday, October 5th. Stephanie Coppula, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Bethesda Urban Partnership is in with the all the details, AND Jose Manuel Mendez and Julio Mejia from Cubano’s Restaurant to mix up some cocktails and return guest Molly Gibson from Rooted3 with the veggie-based drinks we love.-You know Chef Pepe Moncayo from Cranes and now know him for his soon to open, Arrels. Set to open at the Arlo DC hotel later this Fall, the menu will showcase a modern take on classic Spanish cuisine.-Cork’s new Executive Chef Cicile Mendy joins owner Diane Gross. We chat with this classically trained, chef about how she’s remaking the menu and pairing it with Cork’s selection of sustainable wines from small producers. -Alice will be in the house. Alice Waters that is. Food History Week is coming to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Paula Johnson, Curator of Food History at the Museum, has all the details on the fabulous foodie weekend. That’s Foodie & The Beast every Sunday at 11AM on 1500AM for 16 years! 

And just like that … It’s Fall on Foodie & The Beast -Jason Murray joined Nycci on Industry Night a few months back & now the Winemaker, Viticulturist & owner of Arterra Wines. Now he’s on F&TB. We talk terroir, native yeast and clean wine. -Ready to ShuckIt?! Everyone’s favorite beer & oyster festival is back October 19, Tony and Joe’s. Greg Casten & Dave Pera catch us up on the latest with Fish & Fire Group’s activities including The Strand, opening in October.-It’s no secret that more people die from opioid overdoses in DC than from gun violence. Health communications expert Troy Peterbrink & Anna Valero, President of Pirate Ventures ( Hook Hall & Kraken Kourts & Skates) are in for a problem-solution conversation & FREE Opioid Awareness & Prevention Toolkits.-Thompson Hospitality Group is the largest minority-owned food service management company in the U.S with more than 70 locations across 14 unique brands, including Matchbox Alex Berentzen, their COO, is in with the details and lots to taste. -There’s a new River Club in the Georgetown Harbor. Farid Azouri (co-founder/Managing Partner of River Club and Residents Cafe & Bar) & Executive Chef Nate Berry are in with Jamon Iberico & stories of the new hotspot. Foodie & The Beast - 16 years on air - every Sunday at 11AM on 1500AM or here. 

While Nycci is up in NYC - Someone aka David - has to do the show! What you missed on the Foodie & the Beast: -Lou Bernard heads up the cocktail program at MITA - a plant-based Latin American restaurant, and runs Noches del Caribe, a pop-up celebrating Afro-Latinx culture.-Rosemary Suggs-Evans is Director of DC’s Department of Small & Local Business Development. She spends her days advocating for the small business community. David discusses her efforts with the forthcoming Art All Night/Dine All Night-Juan Morales, the Founder of Despacio Mezcal chats the way this spirit encapsulates the land, people, and the slow, deliberate, time-honored methods of Oaxaca.-John Issa & Johan Cortes are Co-owners of Invic2s Hospitality Group, formed just this past June as the umbrella organization over the operations of Public Bar Live, Sauve Haus Bier Hall & Garten, Das Pretzel Haus, and STFU. Ready for some Oktoberfest.    -Monica Bhide is an old friend and an award-winning author, accomplished literary coach, and an educator with a new children’s book coming out next month; Papa’s Butter Chicken. The book is focused on the importance of cooking and has spawned the DMV Butter Chicken Festival.That’s Foodie And The Beast Every Sunday at 11AM on 1500 AM or here.

Last Show of Summer - And no surprise it is delicious:-Sam Nellis , yes that Sam Nellis of the RAMMY Award winning Silver Lyan wows us with sips of the new menu and stories behind the creations - Nepotism at it’s finest ;-D - not really.    -The Bristol Bay Salmon Week arrives on the shores of DC September 9-15. Lilani Dunn calls in from Seattle with the highlights-Cheesetique, Del Ray’s favorite cheese shop and neighborhood restaurant, turns 20 next month - TWENTY! - They are Aged to Perfection and have a whole year of festivities planned. Cheeselady, Jill Erber is in with cheese, natch-Yvette Williams &Chef Troy Williams are, respectively, the Director and Culinary Coordinator of the `Careers through Culinary Arts Program aka C-CAP, a  workforce development nonprofit that provides underserved teens with a pathway to success. Industry listen up!-Rick Colling, the Brand Leader of Homewood Suites by Hilton talks the evolution of the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand and it’s upscale, award-winning all-suite, extended-stay suites and their signature breakfast offering. A real know before you go.That’s Foodie & The Beast. Every Sunday at 11AM on 1500AM or here. 

Sunday Morning Easy Listening on Foodie & The Beast: -Janon Costley one of the founders of Shinju Whisky on air today. He is the first Black-founded and led Japanese whisky company. Shinju, means "pearl" in Japanese, and symbolizes something precious and rare, which this Whisky is.-Apapacho (Ah-Pah-Pach-eo) is the new taqueria in Union Market’s La Cosecha. It’s the brainchild of the husband-and-wife team, Chef Alam Mendez and Pastry Chef Elisa Reyna and offers their special take on  authentic Mexican street food.    -Anna Claire Walker is the Director of Marketing and Storytelling for District Bridges, an ecosystem development nonprofit that works in Wards 1, 2, and 3 to build bridges between community engagement and economic development opportunities.-Dean Mosones and Mark Minicucci, owners of Bar Chinois and the new izakaya concept on 14th ST, Bar Japonais, Ready for a blend of Japanese fare and French cocktails?That’s Foodie & The Beast every Sunday morning at 11AM on 1500AM or here. 

Are You Ready For Today’s Foodie & The Beast?-Shawn Townsend, President & CEO of RAMW came on to talk everything you need to about this week’s Summer Restaurant Week. We also got into the issues that are hitting the industry - hard - right now. You Need To Know.-Jinson Chan, Co-owner of Sojourn Fermentory, Jonson & his partners are passionate about two things: beer and relationships. The mission? To create a place where diverse individuals and families can come together in community (aka “sojourn”) to share their stories while enjoying high-quality beer and cider.-Amy Holmwood is Founder & CEO. Holistic Spirits Co., the world’s first plant-based and powered, holistic spirits company made with zero artificial flavors, colors, or GMOs. It’s a new way to imbibe sipped neat, over ice or in cocktails.-To enjoy a farm-to-table taste of the Chesapeake region, look no further than Shilling Canning Company - Reid Shilling is here – He’s the Executive Chef and Owner there and he and his wife, Sarah Quinteros, also opened  Ampersandwich, a casual sandwich summer pop-up with great sides and combos. Reid’s in to give us all the corned beef and rye. That’s Foodie & The Beast, every Sunday at 11AM on 1500AM or here.

Love a hot Summer Day in the cool Foodie & the Beast Studio-$7 martinis are being shaken and stirred at Matt Adler’s Cucina Morini. Seven Dollars People! And, lucky us, Bar Director, Ryan Cooper, is in to pour for us. Pro-tip: Uber to Foodie & the Beast. Also, Matt Adler sent us Nutella filled cornetti — cause he is a mensch like that.-10 years! Denizens Brewing just celebrated their  10th year of beer production. Julie Verratti, Founder and Chief Brand Officer at Denizens Brewing Company is back in studio to update us on the status of Denizens and the changes in the local craft beer scene.-David & Nycci recently chatted about their incredible meal at Hiraya. Paolo Dungca, Chef/Owner H Street destination joined the Foodie & the Beast studio to talk about Hiraya and it’s  celebration of the beauty, history, and delicious flavors of the Philippines. -RAMMY Winner Alert! DC’s Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School provides tuition-free education, computer skills, culinary arts career training, and support for adults, especially those in D.C.’s immigrant community. The mission is to provide a pathway to success for new arrivals who otherwise may have a hard time finding work otherwise. Chef Nadia Ruiz. the Carlos Rosario Culinary Arts Training Program Director, is in with all the details.Feed your mind and your belly. Foodie & the Beast 11AM on 1500AM or here. 

Delish fun in the Foodie And The Beast Studio this morning:-Jack Zarecky, the Beverage Manager & Sommelier St. Anselm, is shaking up classic steakhouse cocktails like a xxx dirty martini and giving us an education on Madeira-Cate Thurston is co-curator of “I’ll Have What She’s Having”: an homage to the he Jewish Deli. Created at the the Skirball Cultural Center in LA the exhibit is now on view at the Capital Jewish Museum through August 20 - Pastrami & Rye Alert!-This is the sweetest little thing. Angel Thompson-Cephas & Teneisha Bell-Thompson are the mother and daughter dynamic due that created Bell’s Reines, the first D.C.-based, woman-owned and Black-owned gourmet cookie company, They make the cutest lil cookies that come in 8 flavors with gluten free and vegan options.-Talk about full circle! Kathy Voss is back with us, this time with chef Joel Sanchez, both from from Little Miner Taco and the brand new Little Hot Chicken. Wait until you hear about their expansions and see the fiesta box.All that and more on Foodie & The Beast. 11AM on 1500AM or here. 

Yes, we took a little vacay. Foodie & the Beast is back in studio and we’re talking getting RAMMY ready, Nyc’s trip to Culpeper, dinner at Ama oh and getting all the hot goss with these industry veterans:-Jon Arroyo is back. Jon has been a part of the DC Mixology scene for a long time and he is shaking it up at Residents Café and Bar with Josue Larin — and wait until you see their ice game.-No napkins were thrown in studio - this time. Joe Ragonese opened up Balos Estiatorio in Dupont Circle. The Greek restaurant offers a menu of refined Greek classics. Go for the food, stay for the party.-You know the names - Bottom Line, Madhatter, Shaw's Tavern, 801 Restaurant & Bar, Prost, Heidaway, Vagabond - but do you know Eric Heidenberger? He is a Partner with the DC Restaurant Group – they are behind these favorite haunts with more on the way.-Field Trip! Hilarey Leonard & Chef Matthew Lego of Leo are changing the way we talk (and eat) about dining in Annapolis.So much to eat, drink and discuss.Tune into Foodie & The Beast every Sunday at 11AM on 1500AM or here

The Fireworks Were Going Off In The Foodie & The Beast Studio: —Apero – or Aperitif, en Anglaise – is the delish Georgetown Champagne and caviar gem and restaurant that’s the brainchild of Advanced Sommelier Elli Benchimol. Love it there. It’s now added La Bohème, an intimate tasting room upstairs. Elli is in with her new Executive Chef, Jenn Castaneda-Jones (Chef Jenn is also a 2024 finalist for the RAMMYS Rising Culinary Star of the Year award, and Apéro is a finalist for Wine Program of the Year).—David Fritsche of the ooey-gooey-fondue-y Stable DC, known for traditional Swiss European fare. The long-running concept decided to pivot this spring to their new concept, Steak Frites DC. Steak, Hot Frites And Salad — in studio.—If you want to know anything about sake, Reiko Hirai is your go-to. She founded DC Sake Company. Reiko brought in tastes of sake, Japanese Whisky and other Japanese spirits like vodka.  You can taste these Japanese spirits and more at the Tasting Soiree on July 20. —David Wizenberg, The Chief Operation Officer at Hospitality Consulting Services chats optimizing the hospitality experience, the current renovation and reorientation of Executive Chef Chris Clime at PassionFish in Reston and the new, Ludicrous food truck concept featuring a rotating offering of restaurant menus you know and love. —L. Paige Newman is the Curator at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture in Richmond. The Museum is hosting a fascinating, interactive exhibit on the life of Julia Child. Titled A Recipe for Life, it celebrates – and makes you a part of - Julia’s lasting impact on American cuisine and food culture. Field Trip!That’s Foodie & The Beast. Every Sunday at 11AM on 1500 AM or  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foodie-and-the-beast/id1265867635