Foodie and the Beast - June 1, 2025
šļøToday on Foodie & The Beast, weāre raising a glass, passing the cheese, and celebrating some serious culinary resilience. Letās break it down:
š· Kiernan Slater of Slater Run Vineyards joins us to toast 10 years of winemaking magic. Farming, winemaking and thriving in Virginia wine country, deliciously.
šØ Carole DāAgostino calls in with the lowdown on Maryland CraftedL Centreville, formerly DrinkMaryland, happening Saturday, June 7. Think: 40+ local winemakers, artisans, and makers all turning downtown into a delicious sip-and-shop street fest.
š½ļø If you havenāt been to Elle in Mt. Pleasant, consider this your sign. Co-owner Nick Pimentel and new Chef, Tyson Barrett are in studio with why this neighborhood gem is a must and whatās new on the menu.
š± From vineyards to dairy farms to full-blown ag innovation, Jennifer McCloud of the Ag District is here to tell us how she turned personal challenges into a powerhouse food and farm destination in Middleburg.
šŖ And finally, weāre closing strong with the fierce Ryan Ross, chef, consultant, culinary producer, and author, who shares how her journey through health struggles inspired a career thatās as nourishing as it is delicious.
Settle in, pour something local, and tune in here.
