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: Getting Nourished
Welcome back to Industry Night, the podcast where we dig deep into what’s cooking, literally and figuratively, across the culinary and hospitality industries. I’m your host, Nycci Nellis, and I’m thrilled to kick off my new residency at City Ridge!City Ridge isn’t just another development, it’s a 10-acre reimagining of the former Fannie Mae headquarters into a thriving mixed-use community. Think Wegmans, Equinox, sleek residences, buzzing restaurants, and thoughtfully curated retail. As someone who’s always been fascinated by how large-scale developments come to life, especially when it comes to nailing the aesthetic and attracting the right culinary talent, this is a total dream assignment.In this episode, I sit down with Rob Wolcheski, who’s been involved with the City Ridge project since day one. We chat inside the gorgeous new Shinwa Izakaya, where Chef Winston sends out an incredible sushi spread while we unpack how City Ridge evolved from blueprints to a neighborhood anchor.Then, I head over to King Street Oyster Bar for a briny intermission (see: massive tray of oysters in front of me) as I welcome two very special guests: Tatiana Mora and Miguel Guerra, the powerhouse culinary duo behind MITA. We talk about their Michelin-starred journey, deep cultural roots, and how MITA blends Latin American cuisine with a holistic, wellness-driven philosophy.Tatiana is the first Venezuelan female chef to earn a Michelin star. Miguel? The youngest Venezuelan chef to achieve that same feat. Together, they’ve created more than a restaurant; it’s a mission, a movement, and a must-visit.Pull up a seat, this is one you don’t want to miss. Listen to the full episode here and watch it here.  
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FOODIE & THE BEAST

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FOODIE & THE BEAST: AUGUST 17, 2025
Washington, D.C. is our home powered by an extraordinary hospitality community. Recent federal escalations (National Guard deployments, increased enforcement activity, and heightened visibility of multiple agencies) have created unnecessary intimidation that’s impacting residents, restaurant workers, and small businesses. Today’s show is about support: knowing our rights, showing up for local restaurants (hello, Summer Restaurant Week), and spotlighting the people making this city delicious.Know Your Rights + How To Support Restaurant WeekShawn Townsend, President & CEO, Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), joins us to break down what diners, workers, and operators should know right now and how to show up for Summer Restaurant Week across the DMV.Memoir: “Slanted Juice”Zed Wondemu, former restaurateur, shares the inside story of her first memoir, Slanted Juice, and the personal journey behind it.Georgetown Is So Back: Koryouri UraraUrara Iwasaki, Chef-Owner of Koryouri Urara, on her intimate, frequently changing omakase rooted in homestyle Japanese cookingA 1783 Tavern, Reborn: The Fountain InnGreg Heitzig, Executive Chef & General Manager, on The Fountain Inn’s rare & vintage spirits tasting room, whiskey bar, and restaurant, honoring history with a modern palate.National Rum Day, History, Myths, and a TeaseTodd Thrasher of Tiki TNT and Thrasher’s Rum schools us on rum’s real story, dispels a few myths, and drops breaking news on a new activation.Foodie & The Beast airs Sundays at 11AM on 1500 AM. Listen and support DC’s independent restaurants, now more than ever. Listen to the full episode here. 
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