FOODIE & THE BEAST: NOVEMBER 16, 2025
Hey, everybody, it’s Nycci & David, and welcome back to Foodie & The Beast, where Sundays are for discovering what’s delicious in the DMV. Today’s show? Let’s just say the studio is packed with heat: French Riviera heat, rooftop-level heat, and a whole lotta caviar-level luxury. We’re going in.
Barbouzzard – DC’s Newest French Fantasy
One of the hottest new restaurants in town is K Street’s Barbouzzard — “secret agent” in French, and trust us, this spot has definitely been blown. Inspired by the French Riviera and already hotter than summer in Nice, it’s a stunner.
Joining us: Nasr El Hage, Creator & Principal Managing Partner, and our longtime friend, Chef Cédric Maupillier, Executive Chef & Partner. They’re spilling the secrets and the sauce.
Merolin Caviar – A Taste of Luxury
Caviar: glamorous, mysterious, and—if we’re being honest—deeply misunderstood. That changes today.
We are thrilled to welcome Alborz Tajik, owner of Merolin Caviar, the Northern Virginia darling known for its magnificent Imperial Osetra and Imperial Gold. Tastings are happening.
The Tower Club – Reinventing a Tysons Icon
Sitting 17 stories above Tysons Corner in that famous “shopping bag” building, the Tower Club is a Northern Virginia legend. And now? A multimillion-dollar reinvention has totally transformed the space, the vibe, and the menu.
We’re talking with Vinny Mauriello, City Clubs’ Senior VP & National Food & Beverage Director, about the new vision and all the membership-worthy eats and drinks.
District Still & Supply – A Speakeasy Spirit
And what pairs perfectly with all that caviar? Cocktails, of course.
Anna Valero, president of Pirate Ventures and owner of DC’s Hook Hall, is here shaking and stirring creations from District Still & Supply with old friend Brian McGahey — a sleek, secret speakeasy that knows its way around a good pour. Let’s put her to work.
That’s our show! A huge thanks to all our guests for bringing it. You can catch everything we talked about — and so much more — here.
