We are back from Barc (aka Barcelona) and what an up-lifting time was had by everyone in the #FoodieAndTheBeast studio: -First, a quick chat with Dania Jolley of Events DC about the return of Passport DC. This annual journey around the world highlights DC's thriving international diplomatic community with incredible events and activations. -Oh we were all on a high, thanks to Ashley McPherson, aka Ash McFierce, the Owner, Curator and Lead Mixologist of McFierce Experience; an events, catering and mixology company that you need to know about in DC. She crafts cocktails, experiences & she incorporates some mood enhancements to some of her products. -You see Fox 5’s Erin Como everywhere and with good reason, she really has her finger on the pulse on what is happening in the DC food scene and luck us she shares it on all her outlets including LION Lunch Hour, and Cooking with Como. Listen in for her tips, passion for home-cooked meals and appreciation for local chefs and restaurants. -Farmer in the house. David Sachs is owner of Grapewood Farm where he grows organic Virginia grain and mills stone-ground flour for area restaurants and bakeries. We discuss terroir and hear the good, the bad, and the ugly – but, mostly, the good – of life on the farm.-Wait until you see this cake! Jill Nguyen, the baker behind Capitol Jill Baking, a Capitol Hill microbakery specializes in sourdough bread, pastries, and fab mod cakes.-And lastly, joining us at absolutely the perfect moment is Isidre Sala, Head of the Delegation of the Government of Catalonia to the United States and Canada, Perfect? Why? Because we just returned from Barcelona, the heart of Catalonia, a couple of days ago. So we are prepped and ready to chat about all things Catalonian. Viva Cataluña! Every Sunday at 11AM on 15000AM or Here. 

Peak Fun on Today’s Foodie & the Beast: -ICYMI, RAMW Spring Wine Fling is Swinging Around theDMV-Shawn Townsend of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington Zooms in with an update us on the new law that reduces liquor liability costs & better protect restaurant from frivolous lawsuits-It’s International Women’s Month AND Maryland Wine Month. So it’s fitting that a prominent woman in the wine biz – from Maryland – joins us. We talk & taste with Regina McCarthy, General Manager at The Vineyards at Dodon.-The Jacks are in studio. Jack Maher and Jack Walten, cofounders of Sea Suite Cruises, setting sail this year with Whitlow’s on Water, a 50-foot floating tiki bar sailing from Georgetown Harbour and the Navy Yard. -From a Kensington pop-up to a Bethesda brick and mortar down the street from their high school alma mater – WJ – Dalia’s Falafel owner Ben Assaraf have hit on a fast casual concept that’s fast becoming a Bethesda go to.-More talk of wine, this time, Rose, yay! Josephine Carr of Castle Hill Cider and Matt Harmon of Harmony Wine, togethter they created Daze of Rosé, their special, pink twist on a traditional, springtime wine festival. You get to be the judge Tune into Foodie & the Beast every Sunday at 11AM on 1500AM or  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foodie-and-the-beast/id1265867635?i=1000650214009

Incantations, healing tonics, and industry women reveal their power. A coven gathering on Foodie& The Beast  -Cinnamon, turmeric, garlic & ginger form the base of the healing Khamsa Tonic. Lesley Deveraux created the elixir as a natural health aid to fight seasonal allergies, and it also happens to mix well with gin.-The magical Deb Schaffer a spell on us as we ready for the Spring Equinox this coming Tuesday. Deb creates tools to help people discover their spiritual superpowers. We lit her intention-based candles and deepened our energy.-Speaking of Equinoxes, one of the first guests on this show 15 years ago was Ellen Kassoff, who, along with her husband, Todd Gray, owns DC's legendary Equinox Restaurant downtown. Now in a new location. -The "bee sting" cookies at Baked & Wired are our kryptonite. Teresa Velazquez, the creative genius behind some of the best baked goods in the city, chatted, starting in paper and ZAP; she's now the award-winning chef behind Baked & Wired and A Baked Joint. -Six-time James Beard Award nominee Amy Brandwein of Centrolina and Piccolina da Centrolina mastered the art of creatingdishes that taste exactly as they should and as good as they do in Italy. Amy shares sage advice as a mentor and a hospitality industry leader. (And not a green beer in site)11AM on 1500AM or here 

Foodie & The Beast Springs Forward This Morning David aka The Beast had the show all to himself today, hard for him to screw it up considering the incredible people in studioWe don’t need a special month to celebrate women but we are leaning in and featuring two of the spirits industry’s leading lights, Chanel Turner of Global Alliance Distribution, FOU-DRE VODKA and The Black Owned Wine and Spirits Festival AND Kimberly La Rose, co-founder of Wisher Vodka. Get your sweet tooth ready. Two of DC’s great pastry chefs serve deliciously at their restaurants and now are collaborating together with other fabulous women on an upcoming tea.  Moon Rabbit’s Susan Bae and Duck & The Peache’s Rochelle Cooper.Let’s go boating this spring! Michelin Star-awarded Chef, sommelier, and yachtsman Troy Knapp, brings his passion for great food and wine to different kind of world-class dining experience – this one actually on the DC waterways. Troy is the Owner and Experience Curator at Sea Table DC – an intimate, fine dining, private yacht experience. OK, so as much as it’s still women’s History Month, a pretty famous guy is about to take the stage on March 17th. Yes, it’s our old buddy St. Patrick, whose day is filled with wearing a lot of green stuff, drinking a lot of green stuff and celebrating the fact that there are no snakes in Ireland. Brian Nixon, General Manager, McClellan’s Retreat is in with news of something different and very cool  for St. Paddy’s Day that doesn’t involve green beer, inappropriately named shots, and long waits at the bar to get your drinks. Foodie & The Beast - Every Sunday at 11AM on 1500AM or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foodie-and-the-beast/id1265867635

Yo ho ho & a bottle of rum, or two or three -  Today’s Foodie &  The Beast -ICYMI: The Embassy Chef Challenge is back March 7th (with Nycci as Emcee yea!) & Jinhee Kim, Chief Creative Officer at Events DC is back as well with all the diplomatic details as well as  “rummelier” Dameain Williams of Visit Barbados. It got boozy. -And then, not so boozy. Starting the year off dry aka DryJanuary has now morphed into people turning away from alcohol-fueled evening all year.  Enter JW Wiseman, Founder of Curious Elixirs, a company committed to creating the world’s best booze-free craft cocktails and redefine social drinking. -Back to diplomacy. Téa Ivanovic & Peter Schechter are Co-Founders of Immigrant Food. Their unique mission is to defend the vision of America as the land of immigrants, honoring past immigrants and uplifting today’s immigrants through its Gastroadvocacy.And you know Nycci is the unofficial Restaurant Week chick — another neighborhood restaurant week to go eat your way through. Vienna Restaurant Week! Now through March 10th.  Ashley Curtis Marketing & Business Engagement Specialist for the Town of Vienna has all the delish details.Every Sunday at 11AM on 1500AM or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foodie-and-the-beast/id1265867635

Foodie & The Beast kicks the celebration WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH with a studio of incredible women that are each powerhouses in the food & hospitality community. Stories were shared, advice was given and everyone is ready to kick ass and take names. -All of today’s guests are deeply involved with REGARDING HER, the national nonprofit specifically dedicated to accelerating the growth of women entrepreneurs and leaders in food and beverage. Regarding Her DC has taken over the month of March with events, dinners, collabs and classes.  -Mary Sue Milliken, yes, the James Beard and Julia Child Award-winning chef, cookbook author, food system activist, and co-owner of Mundo Hospitality Group is also one of the driving forces behind the formation of Regarding Her. -Can’t have a celebration without the bubbles. Of course, Diane Gross, cofounder of CORK WINE BAR & MARKET brought the sparkling & other tastes to pair with cheesemonger Alice Bergen selection of cheeses. We are all CheeseMonsters now.  -Vivien Bang, Owner of Lei Musubi came with her griddle and cooked us all up her favorite childhood snack, musubi. Now we all have a craving for these stuffed rice balls that are dusted with furikake (and, no that is not a porn reference, it’s a Japanese spice mix). -Jamie Leeds, an OG and good friend of ours, you know her as the founder and operator of world-famous Hank’s Oyster Bar. Jamie is one of the leaders of Regarding Her DC and discusses the importance of working with other women entrepreneurs in the industry.   -Patrice Cleary, the chef and owner of Purple Patch Restaurant and soon to open Joia Burger shared her story and delish dishes of her Filipino-American inspired menu.  -Tiffany MacIssac, hobbled in - ski accident- and wrapped up the show with all the Regarding Her DC activations -  events, dinners, collabs and classes - throughout the month of March. Link here

Listen & Learn on Today’s Foodie & The Beast: -Victoria Rodriguez is one of three very talented Sommeliers at DC’s Bourbon Steak in the Four Seasons Hotel. And if you didn’t know, February 18 is National Drink Wine Day. Bourbon Steak boasts over 850 labels, so it’s a natural draw for celebrating Wine Day & Victoria aces the assignment.-Our fave Bethesda Boss Babe, Stephanie Coppula, of Bethesda Urban Partnership is in with the latest on the retail and restaurant growth & how we are dining during Bethesda’s Restaurant Week, now through February 25, 2024. In with Stephanie is chef/restaurateur Payson Mtatmon, of Zao Stamina Ramen, with his incredible story about his love of ramen.-David & Nycci are always trying to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Who better to put us all through the paces than Stephanie Miller, author of Zero Waste Living, the 80/20 Way: The Busy Person’s Guide to a Lighter Footprint. Stepaanie founded Zero Waste in DC where she hosts learning events and offers business and household consultations.-AND, It’s no secret that Americans waste 40% of the food we produce. It’s food that could feed the 40 million people who go hungry and it contributes significantly to global warming. Jen England. VP of External Affairs for Food Rescue Hero is here to talk about solutions to the problem.11am on 1500am or here. 

Well, we didn’t exactly get ready for some football on Foodie & The Beast but we did agree that we are all on team Taylor: -Fairfax City Restaurant Week is back and keeps getting bigger and better. Joe Sullivan, Head Chef at the new musical venue Earps Ordinary showcased some cocktails. And,Tara Borwey, of Fairfax City Economic Development provided the Fairfax City Restaurant Week 411. -Brad Feickert of Soko Butcher. — he has the meats. He stopped in to talk the butcher shop’s traditional offerings, cuts & delish sandwiches. Dylan Greer, general manager and head of beverages at the Koma Café joined him to shake up a pairing. -Who has their finger on the pulse of hospitality?  Hilton’s Hampton Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites does. It’s so easy to take for granted all that they do to make your stay a great one. Shruti Gandhi Buckley, Senior VP & Brand Leader talked elevated hospitality and why everyone wants those Hampton Inn waffles. -Miguel Guerra & Tatiana Mora transformed their pop-up Mita into into a permanent brick-and-mortar in Shaw.  Mita aims to offer a unique cultural experience, dispelling the notion of Latin American cuisine as solely meat-centric, INSTEAD focusing on Latin American vegetables and flavors and it’s all delicious. -Foodie & The Beast, Every Sunday at 11AM on 1500AM or Here. 

They Wouldn’t Leave The Foodie & The Beast Studio Today - Here’s Why:-Dan Marlowe aka Marlowe, the Beverage Director at Common Plate Hospitality, is shaking it up at Chevy Chase’s newest speakeasy, The Turncoat. The cocktails flowed.-#BlackHistoryMonth is a time to explore history, culture and cuisine.  Fortunately. Chef Ramin Coles of the Sweet Home Café at the African American Museum of History & Chef Kyre Rochon from the National Museum of American History share it all with us.-Jill Erber is back in studio with a new concept and the chef, Cathal Armstrong. Together they have opened of Corso Italian in the former Cheesetique location in Shirlington. Chef is making EVERYTHING in house - except the wine & cheese!-The dragon has been released thanks to Tuyet-Nhi Le & Eduardo Lauris of Nue Elegantly Vietnamese and Chasin’ Tails. Lunar celebrations start in studio with delish drinks, a whole fried fish and Chef Kyrie won $$$! You do not want to miss a bite — 11AM on 1500AM or here

This Foodie & The Beast Is So Good. It May Be Beastless But Tune In For: -Ethiopian Honey Wine, a fermented beverage made from raw honey dates back more than 3000 years to the time of Queen of Sheba. Created by master winemaker, Gize Negussie, the Negus Winery and Meadery Tasting Room  in Alexandria is the first and only honey wine tasting room in the US.-And more wine! TJ and Hadley Douglas of The Urban Grape Boston have brought their famed wine shop here to  the Shaw Area of DC. The Urban Grape is America’s largest, certified Black-owned beverage retailer, with curated wines, beers and spirits from a diverse offering of makers and their Progressive way of selecting wines.-Fan of eat2explore.com, you know that founder Rowena Scherer believes that every cuisine tells a three-dimensional story about the culture it represents. And what better way to expand kids’ horizons than through good food. So, her new cookbook, A Taste of the World: Celebrating Global Flavors, Rowena brings kids up-close-and-personal with a cultural world tour of 64 recipes.-He’s a bartending OG, herbalist, frozen drink shaman, a Vermouth and liqueur maker … he is Lukas B. Smith of Redbeard & at The Line Hotel. We’re talking i his signature approach to deliciously crafted -low-ABV- &-No-ABV botanicals & tinctures  of good taste and fun.Tune In 11AM on 1500AM or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foodie-and-the-beast/id1265867635?i=1000643204168