Foodie and the Beast - June 1, 2025

🎙️Today on Foodie & The Beast, we’re raising a glass, passing the cheese, and celebrating some serious culinary resilience. Let’s break it down:

🍷 Kiernan Slater of Slater Run Vineyards joins us to toast 10 years of winemaking magic. Farming, winemaking and thriving in Virginia wine country, deliciously.

🎨 Carole D’Agostino 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.

🍽️ If you haven’t 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 what’s new on the menu.

🌱 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.

💪 And finally, we’re closing strong with the fierce Ryan Ross, chef, consultant, culinary producer, and author, who shares how her journey through health struggles inspired a career that’s as nourishing as it is delicious.

Settle in, pour something local, and tune in here.