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Industry Night with Nycci NellisThe Cocktail Culture with Glendon Hartley & Chad SpanglerHey there, Nycci Nellis here, and welcome to another episode of Industry Night!Today’s show is a special one. I’m coming to you from the gorgeous, sun-dappled patio of a.kitchen+bar in the West End of DC. Seriously, it’s a little oasis right in the middle of the city, so chic.Later in the show, I am joined by two of DC’s biggest hospitality stars, Chad Spangler and Glendon Hartley. You know them from the award-winning Service Bar, Causa, and Amazonia, and we dive into their journey, their evolution, and what’s next for...2025-06-1952 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisWolfgang & MeHey there, it’s me—Nycci Nellis—and welcome back to Industry Night!Today’s show is a big one. We’re talking steak, style, and serious star power. That’s right, I’m coming to you from the stunning CUT DC, the sleek, modern steakhouse tucked inside Rosewood Washington, D.C., right in the heart of Georgetown.Now, if you’ve ever had a dry-aged ribeye that made you want to cry happy tears or a martini that just hit different, then you’ve likely been touched by the culinary genius of Wolfgang Puck—a global hospitality i...2025-05-1523 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisA Bubbly Conversation With Paula KornellWell, hello bubbles! It’s me, Nycci Nellis, and welcome to Industry Night, where we sip, swirl, and spill the sparkling tea on all things delicious.Today’s episode comes to you from Apéro—the utterly charming Champagne and caviar bar tucked right at the entrance of Georgetown. It’s the kind of place where every glass is a celebration and every corner is camera-ready.I’m starting things off with Elli Benchimol, the visionary behind this little gem and its upstairs sister space, La Bohème. She’s created a haven for Champagne lovers, cocktail seeke...2025-05-0830 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisBeer BusinessHello everyone, and welcome back to Industry Night with Nycci Nellis!I’m back out in Fabulous Fauquier—or as I love to say, Fauquier Fabulous! If you’ve been following along, you know this isn’t my first time out here. Over the last year, I’ve practically set up camp in this charming part of Virginia, thanks to the amazing partnerships I’ve formed with Laura Torpy and the countless inspiring conversations I’ve had with local changemakers.We’ve explored agriculture and husbandry with Amanda Luhowiak of The Whole Ox, and enjoyed an unforgettable co...2025-04-2443 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisUuuuuuu … Mami, Kimono Mom in the KitchenIn this bonus episode of Industry Night, host Nycci Nellis welcomes Moe Yamada, known as Kimono Mom, to the studio. Moe shares her journey from being a geisha in Japan to becoming a culinary ambassador across the United States. As they prepare a katsu chicken sandwich together, Moe discusses her renowned umami sauce and its role in introducing Japanese flavors to American kitchens. Their conversation also explores Moe's experiences traveling in an RV with her family, connecting with her audience, and promoting Japanese cuisine nationwide. Join Nycci and Moe for an insightful discussion that blends cultural perspectives, practical cooking tips...2025-04-1715 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisMaking Room At The TableOn this episode of Industry Night, I’m back at the serious art-flecked Jackie in the Navy Yard. And, I am sitting down with two dynamic women who are making waves in the hospitality and food space — Nina Oduro and Ehime Eigbe.Nina Oduro is the co-founder of Dine Diaspora and Black Women in Food, organizations dedicated to celebrating and amplifying the voices of Black women in the food industry. Through curated experiences, storytelling, and community-building, Nina has been instrumental in connecting culinary talent with opportunities for growth and recognition.Ehime Eigbe is the found...2025-04-1041 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisA Taste of Medellín in DCPicture a kitchen where every dish echoes the rich traditions of Colombia’s culinary heritage. Nycci Nellis has been expanding her residencies across the city—starting today at Ellen’s, next week at Jackie, and then in Fauquier—bringing engaging conversations with exceptional guests to her audience.Recently, Nycci spent time in Medellín, Colombia, staying at the luxurious El Cielo Hotel. Her mornings in the vibrant Provenza neighborhood led to memorable culinary experiences, including:Exploring Colombian agriculture at a stunning chrysanthemum farmTasting aromatic coffees on a local coffee farmDiscovering the craftsmanship behind Colombian spiritsEnjoying exceptional meals prepared...2025-03-2748 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisMaking Pizza With Award-Winning Pizzaiolo, Giulio AdrianiWelcome to Industry Night, hosted by Nycci Nellis. This week, we feature Giulio Adriani, an accomplished pizzaiolo who has significantly influenced the pizza scene in Italy and the United States. As a Guinness World Record holder and founder of acclaimed restaurants in New York and DC, Giulio has introduced innovative techniques, including flash-fried Neapolitan pizza.In this episode, we explore Giulio's journey from his upbringing in Rome and training in his grandmother's kitchen to his emergence as a leading pizza expert. We discuss the essential elements that make a pizza exceptional, examine various styles such as New York...2025-03-1339 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisIndulgence Meets NourishmentWelcome to Industry Night. I'm Nycci Nellis, and today we highlight two chefs transforming Washington D.C.'s culinary landscape. At Jackie in the Navy Yard, Chef Domenico Cornacchia leverages his experience from Café Milano to create menus that resonate with a diverse, younger audience, emphasizing seasonal ingredients and value-driven offerings.Joining him is Chef Johanna Hellrigl of Ama, an all-day dining establishment focused on sustainability and health-conscious cuisine. Drawing from her family's legacy in Michelin-starred restaurants, Johanna has developed a restaurant that prioritizes regenerative ingredients and fosters a sense of community.This episode delves into h...2025-03-0658 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisIndustry Thought Leaders Panel in Union Market DistrictIndustry Night with Nycci Nellis kicks off today from the heart of Union Market District, a neighborhood that has transformed remarkably over the past fifteen years. Nycci recalls a pivotal gathering where visionaries like Jodie McLean of EDENS envisioned a thriving food hall, setting the foundation for what is now DC’s Meatpacking District, complete with high-rises, vibrant restaurants, and bustling retailers.In this episode, Nycci sits down with key figures shaping the culinary landscape:Chef Edward Lee, recently honored with the James Beard Humanitarian of the Year award, discusses his non-profit Korean fine dining restaurant, Shia, an...2025-02-2757 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisA Truffle Hunt in VirginiaWell, hello there, and welcome to another episode of Industry Night with me, Nycci Nellis. If you are watching the show, you may be like — she is at a winery but not the one she was at last episode — and you would be right! This week, I am taking a break from Barrel Oak in Delaplane and out further in Virginia! I am in Culpeper, Virginia, at the Old House Vineyard. It's a Vineyard, A Brewery, A Distillery, a restaurant, and so much more! And more about that in a minute. Let me tell you how I got here: A year...2024-08-081h 07

Industry Night with Nycci NellisBehind The Glitz & Glamour of a Magazine PublisherHello and welcome to another episode of Industry Night with me Nycci Nellis. So it’s taken me a few days to get back into the thick of things after my trip to Barcelona — I don’t usually suffer from jet lag. And my sleeping and exercising were on target but I have been loath to really go out and be about. BUT all of that is about to change cause we are rolling into May in DC and boy is there a lot to do, eat, play - so so much. And look where I am today. My current residen...2024-06-0648 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisHow FreshFarm Markets Continue to Locally FeedHey All! Thanks for joining me again on Industry Night with me — Nycci Nellis. It is patio season in DC and I am so so excited because this month’s show is being tapped at Tony & Joe’s right down on the water in Georgetown. If you live in the DMV or have ever visited this city chances are you’ve been here. They have one of the best patios. It looks out on the Potomac with views of the Kennedy Center. Seriously on a gorgeous day you want to sit out on that patio with a tray of fresh shucked...2024-03-2848 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisHow Does Your Garden Grow - Industry Night With Nycci Nellis Talks With Moon Valley Farm’s Emma JagozWelcome to another Industry Night. I've been taking it a little slow for the month of January. I wanted time for a little refresh. I have been so fortunate to be able to share such incredible stories from people who do the work on this show. It's really an honor. I am amazed and grateful, especially when I look over all the shows from the past year. If you listen to the show — you can also see what we are doing on YouTube — which makes it so much fun for me. Adding the YouTube component has been such a game-changer. You...2024-02-0850 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisChefs Who Wear Many HatsMany Italians and Italophiles kind of disregard Milan. Because unlike Florence, Rome, Venice, Assissi, etc, it's a newer city. The city is not filled with architectural and artistic artifacts. The city is modern. And I am here to tell you that it is just fabulous. We happened to be there a little less than a week before Milan fashion week so the city was just buzzy with tall, leggy creatures running all over the city to casting calls. Gucci took over the city — especially the Brera District — more about that in a minute. We stayed at the Chateau Monfort (another Rela...2023-11-1654 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisAnother Chanel Worth KnowingAnother Chanel Worth Knowing On the last Industry Night … So I haven’t seen today’s guest in a bit but we do go way back. Years ago on F&TB Chanel Turner came on to talk about Fou-Dre Vodka — she was just 25 and at the time was the youngest black woman to own and operate her own spirit company. She was a FORCE. And here’s the thing about Chanel — she has not slowed down. She then created Global Alliance Distribution - the leading boutique distributor for Craft, Artisanal Wine and Spirit brands in the D.C Metropolitan area. And then bec...2023-09-2151 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisSaving The Earth One Glass Bottle At A TimeOn this week’s Industry Night: Back in June I was fortunate enough to be at the James Beard Awards in Chicago. I am sure those of you who tune in regularly are like — no duh Nycci, we know! Well you are going to hear about it again, but for a totally different reason. Yes, I am a believer in the James Beard Mission, reason 1 why I was there. And yes I got the gig of a lifetime being hired by Hilton to be their ambassador on the red carpet — interviewing all the amazing people in the culinary world — like last wee...2023-09-1456 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisDon't Waste Your Food, Rescue It.On this week’s Industry Night! So if you pay attention to my insta feed - @‌NycciNellis - you know I have been out and about. And it has been a few weeks of incredible eats I am thinking of naming this part of the show — Nycci Knows, or Where is Nycci — think on it and give me your thoughts: -Cafe Teresa — Chef Ruben Garcia "popped up" at Elli Benchimol's little gem, Apero, and took us on a gastronomic tour of Valencia through tastes of his forthcoming Casa Teresa —> opening soon in the highly-anticipated food hall, The Square in downtown DC. Some of t...2023-09-0756 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisPersian PleasureSo much to chew on in this episode of Industry Night. First! I’ve been eating: The people of DC love to brunch. LOVE IT and the people at the Gaylord are here to feed that beast! In the newly renovated and relaunched Old Hickory, they are now doing a baller brunch, 3- courses — to me it is a little bit too much — but based on the reactions of the other diners I was in the minority. The first course is served on a massive board with hot out of the oven pastries, granola and yogurt, a selection of local cheese...2023-08-3149 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisThe Burgundy of CoffeeSo if you pay attention to my insta feed you know I have been out and about. And it has been a few weeks of incredible eats I am thinking of naming this part of the show — Nycci Knows, or Where is Nycci — think on it and give me your thoughts: the RAMMYS! Yes, that was me up on stage with NBC 4’s Shawn Yancy as we got to give out several awards to the very deserving nominees - I always tear up because these awards mean so much to so many. I am grateful that I get asked to be a p...2023-08-2442 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisNo Post Covid Excuses Allowed: 3 Michelin Stars on Industry NightJune has been a busy month and it’s good to be back in the WineLair, with an amazing camera crew (Hi Ata!) and with an incredible group of guests. But first, where have I been and what have I been doing? -Well, I was at the James Beard Awards in Chicago -I cheered all the winners and the gorgeous Pati Jinich at the Media Awards -Stayed in a fabulous suite at the Waldorf Astoria -Partied with Karaoke king Danny Lee at Perilla (a fundraiser for the Asian American Foundation) -Dinner at the recently opened Asador Bastian -So many cocktails by...2023-08-1856 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisBoss Babe AlertWelcome back to Industry Night with me Nycci Nellis. Per usual, I have been out and about and it’s been delish! Omakase at Cafe Unido — Brewmaster Francisco Flores took us on an educational tasting tour of the Panama Geisha bean and I now know why the coffee-connoisseurs are obsessed. There’s a reason that Zepplin’s is a neighborhood fave for sushi. It’s delicious! The Wilder brothers (who were recently on this show) opened up the spot a few years ago because they wanted really good sushi in their Shaw neighborhood — Mission Accomplished — and with Corey LeDroit behind the bar you kn...2023-08-181h 01

Industry Night with Nycci NellisIncubator Success: Union KitchenMany of you may remember the recession of 2008 — I do! — it was a heavy crush for a lot of people. Maybe one of the few silver linings that came out of it was people looking at what they did for a living and saying — Screw it! — I am going to do what I love. Makers, craft artisans — whatever you want to call it — these people had passion projects that they wanted to bring to fruition — enter Union Kitchen in 2012. The DC area’s first business incubator, now an accelerator and an investment fund with area markets and… and… and… So many shifts, pivots and...2023-06-2259 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisAlways A Wild TimeI met the Wilder Brothers — Ari & Micah — a long … long … time ago. I think I met Ari first when he was behind the bar at Zola? This was just as I was getting into the biz (sigh, Zola!). Ari & Micah Wilder were, and continue to be, a part of the cocktail renaissance here in DC. They made their names known thanks to their commitment to the products they were creating whether in the glass they served you or in their own mixers that they bottled and sold. So ahead of the game! You can find Ari & Micah behind some of the best...2023-06-1753 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisThe Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington Takes The Lead With A New LeaderIf you pay attention to my insta feed you know I have been out an about. And, per usual, it has been a week of incredible eats: -Love Makato: Last time I told you about the BBQ. Today it's about the Izakaya. -Queen English: Hong Kong cuisine here in DC. Loving the young bamboo shoots, drunken noodles and that whole fried snapper. -Villa Yara: new in Georgetown. Lebanese wines in a beautiful setting. Now on to today’s show: Many of you know that I am so fortunate to have this incredible relationship with The Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington aka...2023-06-0852 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisCutting The Way For Black Women In WineI love having a guest that I adore on Industry Night. Today’s guest, Julia Coney and I go quite a way back. The first time we met I was at a discussion/luncheon on Champagne and Julia walked into the room. And let me tell you when Julia walks into the room — you know it. There’s an incredible energy radiating from her. It’s so attractive that everyone wants to get to know her — me included! Other than being this incredible light she also happens to be an unbelievably talented wine educator, journalist and speaker! But that’s not all - th...2023-06-0233 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisDoes The Name JewFro Offend You?In the beginning of every show I talk about where I have been and what I have been eating. No shortage of delicious travels this week: Stopped in the beautiful little gem, Kappo by Chef Minoru Ogawa and his partners Ari Wilder and Adrian Williams. We were taken on an 8-course feast and lucky us, we were happily in chef's capable hands. Love love love hiking up Lost Mountain in Sky Meadows Park in Fauquier County Luxe lunching at Patrick O’Connell’s Patty O’s A night at the Shakesphere Theatre for the powerful new producton, Here There Are Blue B...2023-06-0153 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisChef Michael Friedman Has More Than One PurposeI love this show — because I just love today’s guest. Fellow New Jersey native, Michael Friedman has been a mainstay of DC dining for more than a decade. He radiates so much positivity and joy — and all of that comes through his cooking and the restaurants that he owns and opens. A CIA grad, Chef Mikey is behind Red Hen, not one but two All Purposes and the forth coming — and I cannot wait – Aventino in Bethesda. We go through it all: His growing up on Jersey pizza by the slice, the epiphany after college of working in a restaurant...2023-05-251h 03

Industry Night with Nycci NellisNot Your Dad's Fast CasualWelcome to another Industry Night with Nycci Nellis. If you follow me on Insta - and you should @‌nyccinellis - you know I have been out and about. And it has been a week of incredible eats: -The Napa Valley Vintners were in town pouring their incredible wines all over town. And I wasn’t just at one event, I was at two! First, 25+ winemakers poured at the Duck & the Peach - side note - I did record a show there with several of them — and then I was invited to the Smithsonian for an incredible evening honoring the winemakers - Napa...2023-05-1848 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisNapa Valley Wines, So Much More To It Than Just The VinesWelcome to another delicious show of Industry Night with me, Nycci Nellis. So excited to share today's show because we are talking wine and not just any wine ... Napa Valley Wine. Those of you who have been tuning in over the last 7 years know that every now and again I have the absolute pleasure of talking to the wine makers & experts of the Napa Valley region. Pre-Covid a whole cluster of them would come in to pour for the industry, and the public and then get their faces up on Capitol Hill to talk to our government about their environmental...2023-05-0443 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisThe Art of the F1 Cow: 50% Angus, 50% Japanese Wagyu (100% Delicious)I always start an episode of Industry Night with what I’ve been eating and where I’ve been drinking and you know, this week I have been consuming mass quantities: Grazie Nonna — Casey Patton’s latest red sauce Italian HOT spot. Order: Tangy and bright Caesar, spicy meaty pizza & the spinach bucatini with whipped ricotta Back at Petite Cerise — Jeremiah Langhorn’s French brasserie serves all the traditions. Order: Manifest Bread (slather with the Bernaise mousse that comes with the asparagus) and the Croque Madame (ham, bechemel, think slices of bread dipped and fried and topped with an egg) Lutece — Che...2023-04-2857 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisAgritourism As A Successful Business Model - Right in Our Back YardWelcome to another episode with I, Nycci Nellis, your host. Join David and I as we chat with Cory Van Horn, Chief Strategy Officer of Visit Montgomery, Maryland, about exciting programs aimed at engaging with locals and visitors alike in the MoCo region. We'll dive into the creative process behind thoughtful activations like the MoCo Eats program, which highlights local eateries, and the new Tastemaker Trail featuring craft beverage producers in Montgomery County. Plus, we'll explore the region's dedication to Agritourism with special guests Kelly Groff, President & CEO of Visit Montgomery, Tommy Evans, Owner & Cidermaker of Two Story Chimney Ciderworks...2023-04-2053 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisWhat’s the Deal With Industry Labor Shortages?I love having good friends on the show. It just allows for a wholly different vibe. Now just because Chris Floyd is a friend doesn’t mean we don’t have a whole lot to talk about! Every Industry Night show, I end by reminding everyone to take their kindness pills because issue in the restaurant industry have not abated and labor shortages are a real thing. Who better to go down that rabbit hole with than one of the most sought after recruiters in the DC hospitality industry - Capitol Restaurant Resource’s Chris Floyd. Quotes "Running a successful restaur...2023-04-1356 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisVertical SustainabilityAccess to healthy, nutritious food is not a given for so many. A lot of food availability issues have to do with both farming and farming practices in this country. I’m really excited to talk with Colin O’Neil, who is Director of Public Policy & Social Impact at Bowery Farming. Bowery is on a mission to reimagine farming from the ground up and is the largest vertical farming company in the United States. In Colin’s role at Bowery he is driving the social impact and sustainability initiatives as well as increasing awareness of the benefits of controlled environment agricu...2023-04-0455 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisSeven Degrees of Chef Nick StefanelliI thought I had first met Chef Nick Stefanelli when he opened up Bibiana with Ashok Bajaj back in the day, but he corrected me! We met earlier when he was with Fabio Trabocchi at the award-winning but long-gone Maestro. Anyway, back when I thought we met, Nick was rocking one of the hottest Italian restaurants in town and then he went out on his own. Took a leap opening up the unmatched Masseria in the then barely known Union Market District — it was not called that then —- Masseria was a sexy & sophisicated oasis in the center of an indu...2023-03-2848 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisNow, This Is Italian!Amy Riolo! The award-winning, best-selling author of 13 books, a chef, a television personality, an educator AND Amy is one of the world’s foremost authorities on the culinary culture of Italy. I can’t even remember when we met, but what I do remember was being fascinated by her story and her incredible wealth of knowledge. Amy has joined David and I on Foodie & The Beast too many times to count, and in January we had her on to talk about her new line of regional Italian products - which were delicious! I just needed more time with Amy than the...2023-03-1358 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisTour Guide Doesn’t Cover It: The Nuance of Travel in IsraelOver the summer I had the good fortune to be a part of an amazing group of food, wine & hospitality leaders who were tasked with opening our minds and baring our souls - personally & professionally - on a 24/7 non-stop/action-packed journey to Israel, aka Reality Israel. I learned so much about the complexities of the region and the importance of food culture. I walked away with more questions than answers and I was also given the incredible gift of family. Waxing poetic about the trip aside — it would have never had been the kind of experience without the incredible leadership of...2023-03-0751 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisThe Food/Mood ConnectionAs the listeners of this show you know , I am an eater! And, I get asked a lot about how I balance my profession of eating while staying in good physical shape — and honestly mental shape as well. Long story, but I have been accused publicly that it was not possible for me to eat the way I claimed because of my size. Which was really inappropriate and honestly wrong. I am not going to pretend that having a good relationship with food is easy — it isn’t. But I am a big believer in the pleasure of food which brings...2023-03-0740 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisAll The BubblesThis is a total blast from the past for me. I met Matthew Carroll so so long ago — it’s making me age just thinking about it. I believe we met when he was the sommelier at 2941. Matt was a well-known sommelier at the storied Inn at Little Washington before 2941 and he moved a bit around the DC Market and then poof — he disappeared. He’s now with Skurnik Wines & Spirits, a true family business that has been around since the mid-1980’s. Now not only are Matt and I going to catch up and learn more about his wine journey th...2023-02-271h 01

Industry Night with Nycci NellisThe Commingling of Black & Jewish Cultures & CuisinesBack in the Fall I was blessed with being asked to interview famed author and story teller, Michael Twitty on the main stage at the Capital Jewish Museum Festival. I did an Industry Night about it as well — please see past episodes — and while I was chatting with Michael I met LaNitra Berger. LaNitra is an Associate Professor of History and Art History and a Director of African and African American Studies at George Mason University and she told be that she and Lauren Strauss who is a Senior Professorial Lecturer (History Department and Jewish Studies Program) and Director of Unde...2023-02-1557 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisYou Are What You SeekThere is something about this time of year isn’t there. We are all a little off. It’s hard to get our mojo going after all the holiday insanity and here on the East Coast the weather is so dreary — I don’t know about you but I am really trying to build time into my days that allow me to focus on my goals for the new year — personally and professionally — and its hard. It’s hard to be honest with yourself and do the work. That’s why I am so excited to dive in deep today with J J DiGeron...2023-02-0847 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisEtiquette is Not ElitistEmily Post has been America’s go-to source for etiquette and manners advice for the last 100 years. How Emily Post started and how her legacy continues is a rich rich history. It’s all rooted in — believe it or not — being considerate & respecting others. Etiquette is for everyone and meeting people where they are is exactly what Emily Post’s classic guide is all about. The latest version has been completely rewritten with up-to-date and comprehensive advice. With me today is the author and great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, Lizzie Post. She and I met a few weeks back, had a lovely lun...2023-02-0757 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisReal (Estate) TherapyOne of the biggest names in restaurant real estate is John Asadoorian of Asadoorian Retail Solutions. John is an expert in developing and implementing retail leasing strategies. A recognized authority on all things when it comes to the regional real estate market. I brought him on the first Industry Night of 2023 because we hear so much about the hospitality industry and it’s razor thin margins, staffing shortages and cost issues but the one thing that really isn’t discussed is the space — or the development of it. How does a massive development like the Wharf or Union Market District create...2023-02-0148 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisThe Trailblazing Restaurateur & Complicated ManCharlie Trotter — Changed the way we eat in this country today. Chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, television star multi multi award winner — but also mercurial, demanding tempermental — maybe he would say I’m just driven to do what I want to do. And let’s be honest Charlie Trotter did just that. Now I never met Charlie or dined in his famous Chicago restaurant but I have heard story upon story over the years from the legions of chefs who worked under him — forget six degrees of kevin bacon —- it’s more like six degrees of Charlie Trotter. In with me today to chat...2023-01-2347 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisMakers Are The Entrepreneurs of The FutureMakers Are The Entrepreneurs of The Future Ho Ho Holiday activations ... Holiday markets are a thing. Years ago — DC didn’t have a single market dedicated to local makers and craft artisans. Now, our cup runneth over! Julie Greenstein and Debbie Sonnenreich are Co-Founders of one of the best pop-up markets in the region, URBNmarket. This upscale, incredibly well-curated handmade, and vintage, market is now at the Hotel Washington and at Mosaic District. Julie and Debbie are in with me to talk more about the growing trend and they brought with them some of their makers: -Crystal M. Ellis, B.Bird...2022-12-2143 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisAll The Wine, All The Cheese & Saber That Champagne on Industry Night with Nycci NellisSo many very exciting things happening here on Industry Night with me Nycci Nellis. First the new home & sponsor. Most of the shows are now taped at the private wine club, WineLair. However, today's show finds us with Jill Erber the absolute cheesiest and I say that whole heartedly. Jill opened her first Cheesetique in 2004 — the one we are recording from today -- in Del Ray and she now has a second one in Shirlington. Jill chats entertaining with cheese all day long which is why we are such good friends. She talks about the cheese, she serves the cheese an...2022-12-1353 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisWhat's In That Glass? Bill Jensen Knows on Industry Night with Nycci NellisMichelin's 2021 Washington, DC Sommelier Award Winner Bill Jensen is the Co-Owner & Beverage Director of Tail Up Goat & Reveler's Hour in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC. He loves Riesling so much that he is on the Steering Committee for FLXcursion, an International Riesling Expo in the Finger Lakes — which we will get into, cause you all know how I feel about Riesling — is not my thing. At the height of the pandemic lockdown, Bill got creative and launched the widely beloved Tail Up Goat Wine School. He believes and I quote “that drinking should be an act of replenishment, renewa...2022-12-1253 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisConversations Behind the Kitchen Door on Industry Night with Nycci NellisIndustry Night is now recorded at the beautiful private wine club, WineLair in downtown DC. WineLair's chef, Kene Izegnu joined me to talk about her journey to this kitchen -- she has quite the resume -- and how she balances being a chef with her diabetes diagnosis. And then! Emmanuel Laroche grew up savoring the best food and drink that France offers, eventually earning him the American nickname: “Champagne Charlie.” My kinda guy! He has more than twenty years of experience in the food and beverage industry, both in Europe and in the US. Through his job, Emmanuel has access to a...2022-12-0746 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisA Little Briny BumpAfter almost 3 years — basically since March 9th 2020 — Industry Night is no longer being recorded in my bedroom. Excited to announce a partnership with the private wine club, the WineLair. Jon Krinn, CEO of WineLair invited me to host Industry Night out of their facility and joined me in the beginning of the show to introduce us all to the sips and swirls of a private wine club. And then there’s the caviar. I mean if there was ever a place to snack on those briny creamy baubles of deliciousness it is here at WineLair. But before you warm up your b...2022-11-3043 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisIndustry Night Gets Shaken & StirredFamed mixologist, Colin Asare-Appiah noticed how  Black  and Brown mixologists had received barely any recognition throughout history. The result? Black Mixcellence: A Comprehensive Guide to Black Mixology. This book covers the contributions of Black and Brown mixologists through the spirits and mixology industries. The “Cocktail Kings” star shares many pivotal events along with the significant history, inventions, and monumental contributions of  people of color in the spirit and hospitality world. On the next Industry Night, Nycci and Colin do a deep dive into the history of mixology — stories that you don’t know but you should. That’s Industry Night with Nycci Nelli...2022-11-0138 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisNo Pix After Dark In DCAaron Dante is taking the Baltimore by storm with his NoPixAfterDark podcast, winner of 2020, 2021 & 2022 Readers Choice Best of Baltimore for the Baltimore Sun and 2020, 2021 & 2022 Reader Choice Best of Baltimore for Baltimore Magazine. Aaron has his finger on the the pulse of Baltimore — so he has a lot to share and he is expanding to DC (but hopefully not for my job)! Last week we talked Food Rescue and how we can all help eliminate food waste and get healthy and nutritious foods into the hands of those who need it. This week Jackie Carlo of Manna Food Center pops in to...2022-10-1847 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisMore Than Bagels & SchmearsThe Capital Jewish Museum—a new museum opening at Third & F Streets, NW, in Spring 2023—is a secular organization that explores the intersection of the American Jewish experience in the nation’s capital. Now a lot of you may be like …. another Jewish Museum … and let me correct you. There is not a Jewish museum in DC, there’s the Holocaust Museum, which is not a celebration of Judaism that is a tomb of remembrance. This Museum will inspire connection across communities with me today to talk about the new museum and the Capital Jewish Food Festival is Lisa Del Sesto, Museu...2022-10-0450 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisThe Snally Roars On Industry NightThe BEAST is back. No, not David Nellis of Foodie And The Beast fame. The BEAST - The Snalleygaster Festival. Back on with me is world-renowned beer expert, Neighborhood Restaurant Group Partner, and one of the brains behind Snalley, Greg Engert. Greg & I catch up on the the10 year anniversary and how one goes about curating all the incredibly unique offerings that one can really only find at this festival. Greg brought with him John and Bonnie Branding, Founders of the really fabulous Wheatland Spring Farm Brewery (Waterford VA), and the no less fabulous Dino Funari the Founder of Vitamin...2022-09-1348 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisLiving La Vida LocalWhat is an Independent Grocery Store? It’s NOT a store that is run by some huge corporate conglomerate with hundreds of properties across the country and it DOES NOT have a finger on the pulse of the community that it is in. But an Independent Grocery store, like Dawson's, does! Back on the show with me today is Bart Yablonsky of Dawson’s Market. Bart has made it his and Dawson's mission to be an active part of the community by showcasing local artisans and products. He is a true local curator and lucky us he curated the show toda...2022-07-2753 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisSo You Think You Know The Restaurant IndustryEveryone wants to open up a restaurant! It looks soooo easy — but there’s a reason that the restaurant failure rate is so high an estimated 30% failure rate. Profit margins are notoriously low, staff turnover is incredibly high, and the financial and operational challenges ushered in by the pandemic aren’t going away any time soon. The needs of the DC restaurant and hospitality industry are large. Enter the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) and Executive Director, Kathy Hollinger for the latest status of our industry. What is happening locally - staff shortages, service fees & tipped wage — there’s a lot for...2022-07-1240 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisBringing The Industry Favorites BackWhile we all may be behaving as if the pandemic is over, it isn’t. And the residual effects of the last two years will clearly be felt for some time to come. Nobody knows that more than people in the hospitality community. A few weeks back, Greg Engert & Michael Babin of Neighborhood Restaurant Group reopened their flagship Churchkey to much well-deserved fanfare. It’s been a minute since the three of us have had a chance to catch up. Tune into Industry Night with Nycci Nellis on Real Fun DC.2022-06-1451 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisRaising the Profile of Black Women In FoodNina Oduro, Co-Founder of Dine Diaspora launched her Black-women owned agency with an eye toward culinary, community, and commerce. A connection of people and brands to African diaspora food culture. Dine Diaspora launched their 2022 “Black Women in Food” awards honoring 31 women. Don’t you want to know who they are? Find out on Industry Night with Nycci Nellis on Real Fun DC 2022-05-3141 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisBuildings Are Alive!Buildings Are Alive! Don’t believe me? On the next Industry Night, I chat with Cathy Frankel, Vice President for Exhibitions and Collections, of the National Building Museum and Bruno de Sa Moreira, CEO for Histovery, the team behind Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition. But before we all chat Emily Schildt, CEO & Founder of Pop Up Grocer, now at Union Market takes through her curated aisles. That’s Industry Night with Nycci Nellis on Real Fun DC.2022-05-1846 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisField Trip to RichmondLet’s go on a field trip to Richmond with Robey Martin. Robey is an incredible mover and shaker in Richmond’s hospitality scene and nobody knows the ins and out quite like her. Robey is a food journalist, on air personality for CBS 6, hosts the Eat It Virginia podcast and she joins Nycci Nellis on Industry Night on Real Fun DC 2022-04-2648 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisICYMI New Kitchens Is BackIn case you didn’t get the memo — events are back in DC. And bringing back one of the area’s most beloved events — New Kitchens on The Block — creators Al Goldberg and Nevin Martell catch us up on what April 30th 2022 will look like and brought with them several notables who's doors you will be entering soon: Blake King of ToriSumi Yakitori + Marcelle Afram, Shababi Diner + Margaux Riccio of Cenzo’s Upper West Side. Industry Night with Nycci Nellis on RealFunDC 2022-04-1945 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisZero Waste In Small BitesRecycling is confusing. Compost. Reusable bags. No straws. Want to live a less wasteful life but feel that you’re failing miserably? Help is on the way! Author of Zero Waste Living, the 80/20 Way, Stephanie Miller joins Nycci Nellis on Industry Night to help all of us do better. And, Love Local is back to provide funding for National Landing restaurants and small businesses. Tracy Sayegh Gabriel, National Landing BID fill us in. Industry Night with Nycci Nellis, 7pm on Real Fun DC.2022-03-0151 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisMaybe the Nose Doesn’t KnowA computer that predicts what wine you will like? Yep! Katerina Axelsson, founder & CEO of Tastry, a California sensory science company that predicts how consumers will perceive any product you can taste or smell joins Nycci Nellis along with Sommelier/Wine Steward at Vons Grocery, Hillary Klein and Alexandre Remy Managing Partner/Winemaker at Atlas Wine Co for a deep dive on the science of making and drinking wine. Industry Night at 7pm on Real Fun DC 2022-02-0851 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisThe first Pandemic Pivot?Restaurants had to up their takeaway abilities. Now there are heating instructions, maybe you have to cook something a bit, plating ideas maybe there’s a video? All of this has become part of the “at home” experience. Enter Table 22 and their monthly meal subscriptions. On the next Industry Night, Sam Bernstein joins Nycci Nellis along with Grace Shea of Lebanese Taverna, Rob Sonderman of Federalist Pig, and Antonio Matarazzo, Stellina. Talk about a gift that could give all year long. But first, the mystical Deb Schaffer of Enchanted Botanicals helps us clear and reset for a brilliant 2022. Industry Night, Tuesda...2021-12-2149 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisTitle: Business As Usual & the Gifts of CovidOn the next Industry Night, the cheese lady, Jill Erber of Cheesetique and Nycci usually talk cheese. Not on this show. Jill and Nycci talk positive insights into the Industry and Identifying the “Gifts of Covid”. And, Aileen Fuchs, the new President and Executive Director of the National Building Museum pops on to chat about the latest exhibition & a new climate initiative. Industry Night with Nycci Nellis on Real Fun DC 2021-11-0146 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisNow, Farm To Front DoorOn the next Industry Night, Nick Carter launched Market Wagon, an online marketplace that connects food consumers directly with local farmers. And, good friend Ruth Gresser took a pandemic pop-up with Cork Wine & Market and made it permanent in Spring Valley. Industry Night with Nycci Nellis airs Tuesdays on Real Fun DC 2021-10-2538 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisEdible Forests Are Not Just in Fairy TalesOn the next Industry Night with Nycci Nellis: Chef Chris Amendola believes in forest to fork dining and does just that at his restaurant, Foraged in Baltimore. Hyper-seasonal/local eating. And, FIFA and US Soccer may return to DC after a 30+ year hiatus. What does it take to bring an international event of that size to the District? Nicole Quiroga, President & CEO of the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and a member of the DC2026 Advisory Board fills us in. That’s Industry Night on RealFunDC 2021-09-2750 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisResetting Our StandardsWhen Wolfgang Pick announced he was going to open a Cut steakhouse in the Rosewood hotel a few years back there was the usual Foodie backlash —- another steakhouse! But let’s be honest — DC is known as a steakhouse town but we really don’t have many — and especially good ones. So when Cut opened there was a collective sigh that a hip and hospitable steakhouse was here — but then there was a fire and then the bridge was out and then the pandemic — It took Cut a while to come back. On the next Industry Night with Nycci Nellis is join...2021-05-1750 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisCreating Your Outdoor Oasis + #StopAAPIHATE Part 2On the next Industry Night, one thing the pandemic has made crystal clear is that our outside space is sacred. Jessica Petrino from appliance experts AjMadison, landscape architect, Robert Bell of Bell Design, Inc., and lighting specialist, Reed Libby from Affordable Sprinklers join Nycci Nellis to talk about creating an outdoor oasis. But first, Moon Rabbit's Kevin Tien shares his experience as a first-gen Vietnamese American and all the details on the massive fundraiser he has put together with chefs Erik Bruner-Yang and Tim Ma, Chefs Stopping AAPI Hate.2021-04-1258 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisPandemic Review By The NumbersIt’s been a year since the pandemic shut us down. On the next Industry Night, Nycci Nellis goes on a data discovery mission on the industry’s numbers with MarginEdge’s co-founder, Bo Davis, and owner of Ford’s Fish Shacks Tony Stafford. RealFunDC’s Tommy McFly pops in with a Cherry Blossom Festival updates.2021-03-1650 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisPandemic Pop Ups!On the next Industry Night with Nycci Nellis, local restaurant and business owners continue to pivot & pirouette in order to handle everything that is happening in the industry right now. Between city shut downs due the traitorous mob attack on the Capitol or the ever-changing restrictions and bans on indoor dining restaurants have had to get creative. The latest in Pandemic Pop Ups with guests Gerard Bertholon (Cuisine Solutions), Rob Sonderman (Fedwich), Nathan Beauchamp (No Soup for You) & Nick Wiseman (Little Sesame Rotisserie)2021-01-2148 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisCall Your Mother! Mercy Me! From Daily Dough to Argentinian-Inspired DiningOn the next Industry Night, Jersey girl, Nycci Nellis gets her pizza and bagel jones filled thanks to partners Daniela Moreira & Andrew Dana of Timber Pizza & Call Your Mother. As CYM mother expands -during a pandemic- the pair partners with another well-known husband/wife duo, Johanna Hellrigl & Michah Wilder in the new Mercy Me. @doughboi @danimoreiracamia @callyourmotherdeli @johannahellrigl @mercyme 2021-01-1252 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisCrystal Ball Gazing for 2021On the first Industry Night with Nycci Nellis of 2021, my guests Washington City Paper Food Editor, Laura Hayes & Creator of Barred In DC, Raman Santra, and I take a look in the rearview mirror of 2020 and gaze into our crystal balls on what’s to come in 2021. @laurahayesdc @barredindc 2021-01-0450 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisYour Holiday Has Been ActivatedWell, the weather outside might be frightful but that fire pit is so delightful! On the next Industry Night tune in as Nycci Nellis chats with those who are making sure your winter and holiday season is now Activated: Beautiful exteriors by The Royal's Paul Carlson, 2020’s Downtown Holiday Market reimagined by Mike Berman, making a Viking Village with Hook Hall’s Anna Valero and supporting local restaurants and retailers by using MoCo Marketplace, the 411 from Streetsense’s Tom Frank. Tuesdays at 7pm on RealFunDC @nyccinellis @ramwdc @realstreetsense @hookhall_dc @luluwinedc @theroyal_dc @downtownholidaymarket 2020-12-1450 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisEating With IntentionPlant based eating isn’t just carrots and spinach. It’s french fries and burgers and smoothies. And, it’s not just better for your health it, it’s better for the environment. Joining Nycci On Industry Night with Nycci Nellis are twi inspiring women entrepreneurs, Nicole Marquis of Hip City Veg and The Happy Org’s Haile Thomas. @thehappyorg @hailethomas @n_marquis @hipcityveg @avivagoldfarb @nyccinellis 2020-11-0846 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisRestaurant Design, The New Aesthetic for 2020Did you ever walk into a restaurant and think why did they put that there? And, why aren’t they doing this over here? There’s a reason for that and during the time of Covid there’s A LOT of reasons for how design and it’s aesthetic are executed. On the next Industry Night with Nycci Nellis, Allison Cooke of CORE architecture + design and Nycci geek out about everything happening in the DC food, wine & hospitality scene. @coredc @cheezbandit 2020-11-0247 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisQui Si Mangia Bene Con Lidia Bastianich (Here One Eats Well)In studio today with David & Nycci Nellis is famed celebrity chef, television host, restaurateur and cookbook author, Lidia Bastianich, known to millions for bringing Italian cooking into our homes. Listen in for great stories about her life and fascinating insights into the evolution of Italian cuisine in America.2020-08-3149 min

Industry Night with Nycci NellisIndustry Night with Nycci NellisFor in-depth insights and insider tips, join your host, Nycci Nellis, cohost of Foodie and the Beast, the DC area’s one and only food and wine variety show, and all the locally, nationally and globally renowned chefs, restaurateurs, cookbook authors, mixologists, somms, distillers, brewmasters, pit-masters and more that you’ll hear from on Industry Night.2020-07-2800 min