Radio & Podcast

Multiple ways to be in the know about all the deliciousness happening locally, nationally, and internationally. Tune in to the food variety show, Foodie & The Beast, with David & Nycci Nellis on Federal News Network, or take a deep dive with Nycci on Industry Night on Real Fun DC.

FOODIE & THE BEAST

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Foodie and the Beast - March 29, 2026
It was a buzzy show this week, and not just because of what was in our glasses. There was a whole lot of caffeine fueling the conversation.We kicked things off with a little wine history that still shakes the industry. 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris, that moment when Napa Valley wines went head-to-head with France and won. Stephen Velasquez from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History joined us to talk about how this milestone is being celebrated as part of America’s 250th, including a Winemaker’s Dinner you’ll want on your radar.Then we got into meat —specifically lamb— and Jarrad Silver of Silver and Sons BBQ came in hot with the return of Lamb Jam. This year it’s not just a one-day event, it’s a full month of lamb love. Throughout April, chefs across DC (and the country) are putting American lamb on the menu, all under $30, and you get to eat your way through it and vote. Not baaaaaa-d at all.Since we were already in wine mode, Claudia Chamberlain, U.S. GM of Berry Bros. & Rudd, joined the conversation. The oldest wine and spirits merchant in the UK, and still family owned they are bringing a little old-world perspective into a very American wine moment.And because no show is complete without a serious caffeine situation, Kenia Uceda Canales of Neighborhood Restaurant Group stopped by. She’s the force behind the group’s coffee program and the mind behind Cameo, serving up next-level coffee and reminding us that what’s in your cup matters just as much as what’s in your glass.11AM on 1500AM on Here.
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INDUSTRY NIGHT

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Industry Night: Free Your Mind With Robb & Violeta of Dolcezza
In this episode of Industry Night, host Nycci Nellis sits down with Robb Duncan and Violeta Edelman, the founders of Dolcezza Gelato, one of Washington DC’s most beloved culinary brands. Recorded at the Washington Harbor favorite,Tony & Joe’s Seafood Place, the conversation explores how Dolcezza grew from a single gelato shop in Georgetown to a regional favorite known for its farm-driven flavors and commitment to sourcing from Mid-Atlantic producers.Since launching in 2004, Dolcezza has expanded to seven locations across the DMV and produces its gelato daily at the Union Market Gelato Factory & Coffee Lab. And yes, they talk about coffee and the ritual of that first teacup. No surprise with Robb & Violetta, this conversation goes deeper than dessert. Nycci talks with Robb and Violeta about creativity, sustainability, food culture, farming relationships, and their spiritual philosophy that shapes their approach to hospitality.Listen to the full episode here and watch it here.  
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