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.

INDUSTRY NIGHT

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Industry Night: The Cocktail Culture with Glendon Hartley & Chad Spangler
Hey there, Nycci Nellis here, and welcome to another episode of Industry Night!Today’s show is a special one. I’m coming to you from the gorgeous, sun-dappled patio of a.kitchen+bar in the West End of DC. Seriously, it’s a little oasis right in the middle of the city, so chic.Later in the show, I am joined by two of DC’s biggest hospitality stars,  Chad Spangler and Glendon Hartley. You know them from the award-winning Service Bar, Causa, and Amazonia, and we dive into their journey, their evolution, and what’s next for their ever-growing culinary empire.But first, I kick things off with the a.kitchen+bar team. Big thanks to Ellen Yin and crew for hosting us. Ellen, as many of you know, is a James Beard Foundation Outstanding Restaurateur and a powerhouse in the industry.I catch up with Ellen and Diana Kendrick about what’s happening her at a.kitchen+bar, including a BBQ series that’s bringing top chefs, and a whole lot of heat.To all my Industry Night listeners, thank you. Whether you’re tuning in on your favorite podcast platform or watching on YouTube, I’m so grateful for your support.Be sure to subscribe, never miss a morsel, and I’ll see you next time on Industry Night!Listen to the full episode here or watch it here.  
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FOODIE & THE BEAST

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FOODIE & THE BEAST: JUNE 2025
Today’s Foodie & The Beast was a lively one.  We’ve got scoops, quizzes, cocktails, and culinary stars. YALA or MILK-We’re screaming for ice cream, Greek-style! Award-winning broadcaster Tommy McFly and his husband, brand marketing guru Chrys Kefalas, joined us in studio to talk about their delicious new venture: Yala Greek Ice Cream. It's yogurt-based, it's bold, and it’s about to hit Georgetown with a brand-new brick-and-mortar on National Ice Cream Day.From sweet to historic, we took a deep dive into the 100th anniversary of the Mayflower Hotel, one of DC’s most iconic landmarks. Joe Nacci and Macauly Cacioppo brought in a taste of their new cocktail menu and quizzed us on our Mayflower trivia. (Spoiler: someone needs to study up.)She couldn’t be with us in studio, but we still raised a glass to Ruth Gresser of Pizzeria Paradiso, who is this year’s recipient of the RAMMY Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award. A true DC icon and champion of the community, congrats, Ruth!And then this!  Mr. Make It Happen happened. Chef Matt Price, Instagram and YouTube sensation with over a million fans, stopped by to talk about his brand-new restaurant, Fraiche, now open in Columbia Heights. French, Cajun, South American, Caribbean influences it’s all on the menu.So whether you're here for the history, the hospitality, or the hot new openings — today's show brought the heat and the chill. Listen to the first episode here. 
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