Foodie and the Beast - March 8, 2026

Spring Forward! Yes, we lost an hour of sleep, but we gained sunshine AND it’s International Women’s Day, so we filled the studio with women entrepreneurs, artisans, and innovators.

-Emmanuel Laroche, called in with his new book, A Taste of Madagascar.  There’s nothing vanilla about his take on food culture.

-Kat Jiang from Seylou Bakery & Mill talks the Mid-Atlantic Grain Fair & Conference/Common Grain Alliance. Farmers, millers, bakers, brewers, & food leaders gather to reconnect the grain supply chain from field to table.

-Ashley Blake, owner of Prim’s Café in Shaw, the new cozy neighborhood café serving espresso, matcha, chai, and community. The kind of spot you wish was on your corner.

-Our drink segment with Kelly Duong from Kyojin in Georgetown, mixing up art-like cocktails inspired by the bold flavors of Chef Peter’s menu.

More sunshine. That’s this week’s Foodie & The Beast. Listen to the full episode here.