Foodie and the Beast - Jan. 12, 2025

Foodie and the Beast

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.

On today’s show:

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Clyde Davis, general manager

and investor in Housebar, the very cool beer, spirits and wine store dedicated

to elevating the home entertainment experience. Clyde has just opened its

second location, in Georgetown;

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Shawn Townsend is president and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington. He’s in with a 2025 forecast of new dining experiences,

news about Winter Restaurant Week, what to expect across the local dining scene

and … more;

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In partnership with her husband, Micah Wilder, Johanna Hellrigl, chef/owner at Ama (the Italian informal imperative of the verb “to love”) has created a focacceria and ristorante that bring to life the flavors of her Northern Italian roots;

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And, speaking of dynamic wife-and-husband partnerships, Gina Chersevani and Neil Dundee are in with expansion news for 2025, samplings and more from their celebrated Buffalo & Bergen, a great hangout inspired by the soda shops of yesteryear (cream

soda, anyone?);

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New York’s Minetta Tavern is a hospitality icon. Originally opened in 1937 and frequented by various hangers-out with names you know … like Hemingway, O'Neill, e. e. cummings

and Dylan Thomas. Now, thanks to Keith McNally, this Parisian-steakhouse-meets-classic-New-York-City-tavern concept has a second home at the Union Market.

Laurent Kalkotour is the Tavern’s executive chef and Roberta Delice is the director of operations. Both are partners in this venture -- and they join us to talk about it.

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