Foodie and the Beast - Feb. 23, 2025

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today’ show:  ·        The Plant Magic Bottle Shop at the Union Market is a wonder. Owner Anahata Sabat has a shop filled with functional mocktails that uplift, revitalize, enhance connection and elevate your mood, all without the hangover;                                                                                                                                    ·        One of our favorite chefs, Neal Wavra, also is a wine expert. Neal is the proprietor, chef and sommelier of the fabulous Field &Main Restaurant in Marshall, Virginia and CEO of the Red Truck Bakery acrossthe street. Neal’s in for some fun, including a blind wine tasting;                                                                                                                                                                                                   ·        An old friend and actually one of our first guests on F&TB almost 16 years ago, Dan Simons, is co-founder of the Founding Farmers Restaurant Group. Dan’s in with lots ofFounding Farmers news, but also for a discussion of broader issues that affecthis and every business in and out of hospitality, including how business ownerscan and should navigate issues like mental health and menopause in theworkplace. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.