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: History & Cocktails at Annex on 12th
This week’s Industry Night has it all, historic preservation, stunning design & rum-soaked nostalgia.We recorded on-site at Annex on 12th, a posh new residential community that brings serious Art Deco glamour to what was once the USDA Cotton Annex. First up is Stephen Johnson, Senior Community Manager and a walking encyclopedia of the building’s past lives. From presidential vault doors to luxe speakeasies (yes, The Vault is real), Stephen walks us through how this adaptive reuse project blends D.C. history with modern luxury.Then … drum roll, please … I caught up with an old, old, old friend, the legendary Todd Thrasher. Todd and I started our careers side by side, and to say we've come a long way is an understatement. He’s now the man behind Thrasher’s Rum, Tiki TNT, and some of the most unforgettable drinks in the DMV. We talk distilling, building community, his new collab with Annex (including a custom “1936” rum for new residents!), and why cocktails should always come with a story, and sometimes a Solo cup?Listen to the full episode here or watch the full episode here.  
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FOODIE & THE BEAST

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FOODIE & THE BEAST: JULY 27, 2025
Foodie & The Beast lineup brought the flavor and the feels:Paul Carlson of Lulu’s Winegarden (a three-time RAMMY finalist for “Wine Program of the Year”) reminded us why Lulu’s is the casual, unpretentious wine oasis just off U Street. Ready for the pours.National Oyster Day is coming (August 5!), and Rick Allison of King Street Oyster Bar dropped by with slurp-worthy, salty details.The hospitality world has been reeling, closures, lawsuits, layoffs, and we could all use a collective exhale. That’s why we invited Giana Biscontini of Expanded Health, a clinical behavior analyst focused on transformative wellness for women, the AFAB community, and male allies. Mental health matters.Still National Ice Cream Month, yay! Pitango CEO Dinah Bengur came in to dish on their delicious gelato and their new scoop shop opening on 14th Street this winter.From sips to scoops to self-care, we covered it all.  Every Sunday at 11am on 1500 AM or here 
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