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: There's Nothing Like a Dame
As March unfolds, we honor National Women's Month by spotlighting the remarkable women leaders in food, wine, and hospitality. Our panel consists of esteemed members from Les Dames d’Escoffier, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women through grants, mentoring, scholarships, and educational programs. With 29 chapters worldwide and a dynamic presence in DC, Les Dames d’Escoffier fosters community and support for women striving to excel in the industry.Joining us today are:Lori Gardner, President of the Washington DC Regional Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International and a prominent food writer in DCKatherine Miller, recognized by Fortune and Food & Wine magazines for her innovative contributions to the food and beverage sectorMicheline Mendolsohn, Deputy CEO of Sunnyside Restaurant Group, overseeing ventures like We the Pizza and Good Stuff EateryChef Danielle Turner, Chef & CEO of Forklift Media, creating high-quality culinary content for digital and print mediaTogether, they will share their experiences, discuss the challenges women face in the hospitality industry, and highlight the importance of supporting one another. Join us as we explore the impactful stories of women leading and shaping the future of food, wine, and hospitality in the DMV area. Lizten to the full episode here or watch it here.  
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FOODIE & THE BEAST

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🎙️ This Week on Foodie & The Beast: Stirring the Pot & Dishing It All Out
We’re serving up a stacked show this week — from policy shakeups to perfect pours and behind-the-scenes bites.-Shawn Townsend, President & CEO of RAMW, breaks down the latest member survey — federal workforce cuts, rising costs, shifting traffic — and what it all means for DMV dining.-Rachel Loew Lipman of Loew Vineyards joins us to pour award-winning wines and share the powerful, multi-generational story behind one of Maryland’s oldest wineries.-Claire & Ari Wilder have transformed the old Booeymonger into La Bonne Vache, a cozy French bistro that feels like it’s always belonged on Prospect Street.-Phil Greene returns! The cocktail historian and author is here with stories (and sours) from his latest book, Sours: A History of the World’s Most Storied Cocktail Style.-And from Cordelia Fishbar, we chat with GM Sonya Znati and Executive Sous Chef Ramon Rivera about Clyde’s newest seafood-forward spot in Union Market.Before we wrapped, we circled back to Shawn’s Initiative 82 data and got real-time takes from Ari, Claire, Sonya, and Ramon on what they’re seeing in the streets.🎧 It’s a candid, flavor-packed episode you won’t want to miss. Listen here. 
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