Foodie and the Beast - April 30, 2023

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today’s show: ·        Who doesn’t love Montgomery County? And who doesn’t know about all the cool stuff to see and do there? You don’t! That’s why Cory Van Horn is here! He’s chief strategy officer for Visit Montgomery;                                                                                                                                  ·        It’s no longer the Maxwell – it’s now Trouble Bird, Navy Yard’s first-ever dedicated cocktail bar in D.C. It’s the result of brainstorming by Brent Kroll and area bartenders and friends Justin Cara-Donna and Andrew Hurn. Co-owners Andrew Hurn and Justin Cara-Donna met working at D.C’s Columbia Room, then moved to the world- famous Silver Lyan (where the world-famous Sam Nellis is a lead bartender) and now,they’ve got Trouble … Bird. Hear all about it;                                                                                                                                                                                 ·        The totally talented Chef Marcelle Afram, is in today. Chef Marcel’s a rising culinary star finalist for The RAMMY Awards Sunday, July 9, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center-  and for good reason! Marcelle’s Palestinian-inspired cuisine is a treat for all the senses. Don’t miss the chicken!!!                                                                                                                              ·        Last year Eater DC published its list of Washington’s hottest new restaurants – on there was Hiraya, owned by Chef Paolo Dungca. Hiraya’s offering tells Chef Paolo’s story of growing up in the Philippines: the food he ate, the family and friends that influenced his journey, and the recipes he learned from his mom, aunts, and grandparents. He’s with us today for tastes and talk of Hiraya; ·        HQ DC House bills itself as D.C.’s premier private membership club, combining community, culture, and an elevated experience. It’s the brainchild of The Burns Brothers and its five brands, all aimed at developing safe environments for people of color through various channels and industries. Haywood Donerson, manager at HQ DC House, joins us.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.