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 Quiet Rebellion of Nc’Nean Scotch Whisky
I am back at Jackie for the last of my residency here. And it has been amazing. So grateful to Dmitri Chekaldin and his team for the tremendous hospitality!  Today's show — You all know I love a great story — especially when it’s poured into a glass.Today’s guest brings us not just a story of Scotch whisky, but one of rebellion & innovation, — all bottled up on the rugged west coast of Scotland. Joining me is Chris Maybin, Nc’nean Distillery’s Head of Commercial and self-proclaimed Quiet Rebel — which, if you know Scotch, sounds a lot like a revolution in a Glencairn glass.So what exactly is Scotch whisky? At its core, Scotch whisky is a distilled spirit made exclusively in Scotland from malted barley (and potentially other grains), aged in oak casks for at least three years, and bottled at a minimum of 40% alcohol by volume.But Nc’nean (that’s “Nick-knee-an” if you’re practicing your Gaelic) is rewriting that tradition — crafting organic, sustainable, and seriously sippable spirits that are as much about preserving the planet as they are about flavor.It is a net-zero carbon emissions distillery & it’s also proudly female-founded, driven by Annabel Thomas, and powered entirely by renewable energy.So pour yourself something neat, and we talk about what happens when you mix innovation with intention — and a little Scottish spirit — and then I catch up with Dmitri Chekaldin about what is happening here at Jackie.Watch the full episode here and listen to it here.  
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FOODIE & THE BEAST

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FOODIE & THE BEAST: APRIL 27, 2025
What a lineup on today’s Foodie & The Beast:-Sixteen years ago, Fatima and Omar Popal were just getting started with Café Bonaparte — now their Popal Group empire (Lapis, Pascual, Lutèce, and Lapop!) is racking up 2025 RAMMY nominations. We had their Beverage Director Suzy Critchlow in studio to spill the tea on their big year, and mix up some of their top cocktails. -Thinking about launching your own business? Dr. Linda Wharton Boyd from the DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority dropped by with the scoop on the 11th Annual POWER UP DC Summit — your crash course for turning that dream into reality. -Also in the house: BBQ boss Jarrad Silver. You know him from his epic food truck, but now he’s got a brand new brick-and-mortar, Silver & Sons BBQ in Bethesda. He brought the low-and-slow love and yes, the truck is still rolling. -Feeling a little under the weather, or just craving some real comfort? Valerie Zweig and Taryn Pellicone of Prescription Chicken introduced their latest delicious invention: Cookstix! Instant stock sticks made with real ingredients and their story of entering the consumer packaged goods market.-And we wrapped it all up with a little legend status: Chef Domenico Cornacchia, now at Jackie’s in the Navy Yard, dished on his new menu and gave us some Café Milano memories. Trust us, you’re going to want to catch this one. Full show here 
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