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Industry Night is the long-talk format radio show and podcast that brings you up close and personal with the trends and trendsetters across today’s diverse food, wine, spirits, brews and...
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Industry Night is the long-talk format radio show and podcast that brings you up close and personal with the trends and trendsetters across today’s diverse food, wine, spirits, brews and hospitality landscape. For 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.
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7 NOV 2024 · Last I left off that I was having lunch at Jose’s with Alice Waters and Joan Nathan — and a few others because Alice was in town to receive Julia Child Foundation award AND I was there at the Museum of American History and so was former award winners, Danny Meyers, Sean Sherman, Grace Young, Jacques Pepin on and one of my guests today Toni Tipton Martin — to honor Alice who has been a champion of local sustainable agriculture for over four decades.
So that is the perfect segue to Toni Tipton Martin and Morgan Bolling.
Their glorious new cookbook, When Southern Women Cook from America’s Test Kitchen, reflects the diversity of the South, the women who live there and their personal culinary histories. My understanding is that this book came together thanks to Toni - (who is the EIC at Cook’s Country Magazine) and Morgan’s - (who is the executive Editor at the publication) — conversations about the intersection of food & women empowerment.
More than 70 women (several of whom have been on this show) share their Southern roots through storytelling and recipes.
Yes, there’s recipes for fried chicken (8 actually and we will find out why) and so many other favorites but more importantly Toni and Morgan provide a space for women to take control of the Southern Culinary narrative.
When Southern Women Cook — History, Lore and 300 Recipes
And if you do not know, Toni Tipton Martin is multi time James Beard Award–winning author and is one of the founders of the Southern Foodways Alliance
And Morgan Bolling is a tv celebrity, as a cast member of the Cook’s Country TV show.
Featured Guest:
Toni Tipton Martin
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni-tipton-martin-61a1708/Website: http://www.tonitiptonmartin.com/
Morgan Bolling
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/morgan-bolling-92b5861bFeaturing
Nycci Nellis
https://www.instagram.com/nyccinellis/?hl=enhttps://www.thelistareyouonit.com/
Takeaways
- Toni Tipton-Martin’s Leadership at Southern Foodways Alliance
- Process Behind the Cookbook
- Challenges in Recipe Selection and Cultural Representation
- Impact of Cultural Narratives
- Cultural Significance and Education
- Debates on Southern Cuisine Identity
Quotes
"Each regional dish tells a unique story, showcasing the diverse and delicious flavors of lesser-known culinary treasures in the region." - Morgan Bolling"
The South is a tapestry of vibrant cultures and dynamic histories, and we aim to showcase its rich cultural tapestry." - Toni Tipton-Martin
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
05:20 - Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Southern Cuisine
08:30 - Spotlight on Southern Women's Stories
12:59 - Captures Rich Southern Narratives from Symposium
15:26 - Reviewing Recipe Archives
20:52 - Volunteering Unveils Community Ties
25:34 - Sweetened in North, Plain in South
31:36 - Nashville Hot Sauce to Texas Chicken
33:20 - Overlooked Fried Chicken Legacy
35:26 - Cultural Landscapes: From Austin to Houston
39:00 - Maggie Bailey: Bootlegger and Community Educator
41:56 - Outro
Produced by Heartcast Media
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31 OCT 2024 · Hello it’s so good to be back on air. I did take another little break and there is a reason for that! I’ve had stuff! There’s so much going on and I’ve been eating, drinking, emceeing and cavorting with some of the very best and brightest in the Industry. So as per usual I’m going to take you on a little trip down memory lane on where I have been and what I have been doing. AND then and only then I will be bringing on this week’s guest - the lovely and always entertaining Joe Yonan.
So if you follow me on insta — you know some of this already but hold on tight~
- Up in the big city — yes I was up again - and this time for some real work. I was asked to emcee the 30th anniversary of Nobu. And insane opportunity. The team at Nobu did not spare any expenses and laid out a fantastic party of sushi - duh, sake, wagyu and tequila. The star studded event at the pretty fab Glasshouse included me introducing Chef Nobu, Robert DiNero and Meir Tepper for a Sake ritual — while guests like Martha Stewart, Jean George V and Eric Ripert raised a glass — David Foster & Katherine McPhee provided the entertainment we can totally sidebar about David Foster and I gave away 4 luxurious packages to Nobu properties around the world. It was spectacular and I am still thers soaking in all that magic
- Ofc I’m in NYC — I am going to eat — and seeing Eric Ripert gave me the idea to head to the bar after the party and have a feast at the bar at Le Baernadine — it never disappoints
- And ofc I am in NYC you know I am going to take some time to see a show so I did stay for a little extra took a couple of meeting and got to see Daniel Dae Kim in Yellow Face.
- I don’t really have time to get into the amazing experience on dining on the field at Nat’s Stadium with Jose Andres, Carla Hall and a variety of DC’s best chefs
Okay well that was fun to relive! And now to Joe Yonan. I think Joe and I met a little over 15 years ago when he first came to the DC to jon the Washington Post Food section. Fast forward to today Joe is the 2x JBF award-winning food & dining editor at the Washington Post. He is the author of Cool Beans, Serve Yourself, Eat Your Vegetables and now the newly published Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking.
It’s MASSIVE
Featured Guest:Joe Yonan
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/joeyonan/?hl=en
Featuring Nycci Nellis
https://www.instagram.com/nyccinellis/?hl=enhttps://www.thelistareyouonit.com/
https://www.thelistareyouonit.com/
Takeaways
- Plant-Based Cooking Importance
- Creative Dish Names
- Vegetarian/Vegan Dining Evolution
- Emphasis on Food Quality
- Cultural Aspects of Plant-Based Diets
- Debunking Plant-Based Myths
Quotes
"Global cuisines reveal the universal appeal of plant-based dishes, transcending dietary labels." - Joe Yonan
"Flexibility and indulgence make shifting to plant-based eating sustainable and enjoyable." - Joe Yonan
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
04:41 - Alice Waters and Chefs for Equality
09:36 - Creativity with Small Plates and Vegetables
11:42 - DC Chefs Embrace Vegetarian Impact
15:09 - Innovation in Plant-Based Cooking
22:15 - Creative Vegetable Use: Potatoes on Pizza
26:44 - Traditional Diets Meet Plant-Based Eating
30:37 - Middle Eastern Touches in Global Cuisines
32:53 - Key Elements in Plant-Based Cooking
35:42 - Blending Recipes with Personal Stories
36:33 - Outro
Produced by Heartcast Media
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3 OCT 2024 · Hello it’s so good to be back on air. Took a little break — well not really a break I’ve been working but I took a few weeks off from this show to get inspired and bring renewed energy. And Wow! There’s so much going on and I’ve been eating - per usual and doing — also per usual So take a virtual trip with me of where I have been before I bring on this week’s guest Monica Saigal
- Took a working vacation out of town and went to the Eastern Shore. Stayed at a lovely air bnb with a pool on the bay — total change of perspective! We cooked almost every night — you can see some of our feasts on insta. We did go to Ruse in St. Michaels — so impressed and really delicious
- Quick trip up to NYC to see the elephants marching — not live — but it feels like it. These magnificent 100 sculptures created in India are displayed throughout the Meatpacking District. It’s Fabulous as is the Play - Oh Mary! If you don’t know google it and then get tickets
- Dinner at Brescia. Some of the best hospitality in the city
- Dinner at St Anslems. One of the best steaks — and biscuits — in the city. We sat with Greek winemaker, Angelos Latridis of Alpha MalaGouzia wines. Ate & drank.
- An EPIC — and I do mean EPIC meal at El Cielo — A multi-course/multi-sensory tasting menu featuring Colombian cuisine. There’s a reason for the Michelin star.
Okay that’s a glimpse into my eating, drinking and doing and now to today’s guest. I love when I bring on people that I have known since the beginning of my time in this industry. Monica Bhide — now
Monica Saigal — we both started covering the food scene at the same time. Monica had a day job but she was writing mesmerizing articles for The New York Times, Bon Appétit, The Washington Post, and NPR. She has always blended stories of food with culture and her personal connections. She is a prolific writer — cookbooks like Modern Spice and The Spice is right, novels like Karma & The Art of Butter Chicken and Inspirational books like In Conversation with Exceptional Women (which Monica was generous enough to include me in) she now has a new book, a children’s book Papa’s Butter Chicken.
Monica and I have truly not caught up in a bit. We are going to get personal and talk about her journey, her writing career and why everyone loves butter chicken!
Featured Guest:Monica SaigalTwitter:https://twitter.com/mbhideFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/monica.bhide1/Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-saigal-bhide-57a43Website:https://monicabhide.comPortfolio:https://monicabhide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Monica-Saigal-portfolio.pdfFeaturing Nycci Nellishttps://www.instagram.com/nyccinellis/?hl=enhttps://www.thelistareyouonit.com/Produced by Heartcast Mediahttp://www.heartcastmedia.comTakeaways
- Personal Anecdotes and Culinary Traditions
- Festival and Community Support
- Recommendations and Cooking Preferences
- Personal Hardships and Resilience
- Immigrant Struggles and Career Choices
- Unfulfilled Calling and Career Shift
Quotes
"With effortless finesse, she uniquely intertwines tales of food with diverse cultures, transcending boundaries beyond own heritage." - Monica Saigal
"Facing the mirror in times of struggle demands embracing vulnerability." - Monica Saigal”
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
01:22 - Great Show Preview and Delicious Food Reviews
05:30 - Boston Visit: Family Time and Concert Fun
15:19 - Party Meetings and Radio Show Feature
15:58 - National Culinary and Cheerleading Success
24:41 - Navigating Culinary Challenges with Spousal Support
29:23 - Champion for LGBTQIA Rights and Drag Brunch Innovator
35:16 - Team Unity Overcoming Initial Leadership Hurdles
37:34 - Positive Kitchen Leadership and Enhanced Food Quality
46:13 - Emerging Chef National Award Victory
50:35 - Striving for Independence Amidst Family Dynamics
55:20 - Balancing Contributions in Restaurant Expertise
58:56 - Navigating Perceptions in Chinese Tapas Culinary
01:01:49 - Outro
Produced by Heart Cast Media
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5 SEP 2024 · So today I am back with the Peter Chang family at their latest restaurant in the DC Area - https://engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=665f64ab3a8918206a295552&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nihaoarlington.com&w=5b2176b77106994996e3fa39&c=b_665e2f4fa3941011c16fc1ba&l=en-US&s=0NDaGM_Nzkx6SV1xwj-Otb9cptM%3D, at the new Amazon headquarters at National Landing in Arlington, VA. The vibe is very hip and summery, with an airy street-facing bar and lots of delicious small plates. Lydia Chang designed the gorgeous space and I cannot wait to catch up with her. ALSO on this show is good friend and recent James Beard & RAMMY award winner Masako Morishita — so excited to have two boss babes with in with me today.
I met Masako before she was ever in a restaurant kitchen. I remember where I met her! We were at the opening of Officina and your boyfriend at the time (now husband) introduced us. You were making something — dumplings doing pop ups? Anyway a year or so later you joined me on F&TB — you were executing at Brent Kroll’s Maxwell. And now you winning all sorts of well-deserved accolades while behind the stove at Perry's. How did you go from being the captain of the Commanders cheerleading squad to the 2024 James Beard Foundation’s Emerging Chef and the 2024 RAMMY’s Rising Culinary Star of the Year.
At the end of today’s show, Lydia and Masako agreed to a short panel discussion on the trials and tribulations of being immigrant Asian women in the hospitality industry. Lydia’s team laid out a feast for our discussion — it was honest and frank and delicious — tune in.
Guests Social Media Links:
Masako~
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perrysdc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perrys.dc
Website:https://www.perrysam.com
Lydia~
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladiebosslydia?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Website: https://www.nihaoarlington.com
Featuring Nycci Nellis
https://www.instagram.com/nyccinellis/?hl=en
https://www.thelistareyouonit.com/
Produced by Heartcast Media
http://www.heartcastmedia.com
29 AUG 2024 · Hello and welcome to another episode of Industry Night! Taking a break this week from residencies — although haven’t they been fun?! Loved being out in Delaplane, Virginia sitting amongst the vines of Barrel Oak and the mountains of the Shenandoah off in the distance. It such a treat to tape this show on location but sometimes, just sometimes,— my guests are all the way across the country so we pop on the screen to chat here in my not nearly as sexy as a vineyard … office.
So for those of you who know me it takes a lot for me to gush about my guests. I like to play it cool — I mean it’s my job to interview people and I have had the pleasure of chatting with so many of the greats in this industry. But today I am a little giddy, totally fan-girling and maybe a tad nervous of the— Chef, author, food activist and the founder and owner of Chez Panisse Restaurant in Berkeley, California — Alice Waters — She is also this year’s recipient of the Julia Child Award — The award recognizes those who have an impact on the American culinary scene and has been given by the Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts since 2015, and comes with a $50,000 prize. Previous awardees include Grace Young, José Andrés, Danny Meyer, and Jacques Pépin and last year’s award winner Sean Sherman - several of those I’ve interviewed here on this show.
Alice will be honored with the Julia Child Foundation Award on 10/17 in Washington DC as part of the Smithsonian’s National Food History Weekend.
Also in with me today to talk about the Award and it’s significance is
-Curator of Food History at National Museum of American History; Paula Johnson — good friend and a return guest to the show
-Eric W. Spivey, Chairman and Trustee, The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts
Featured Guests:
Alice Waters~
Personal Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/alicelouisewaters?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Business Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chezpanisse
https://www.instagram.com/edibleschoolyard?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Paula Jonson~
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amhistorymuseum/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/americanhistory
Personal LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-johnson-317559a/
Business LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-national-museum-of-american-history/
Eric W. Spivey~
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/juliachildfoundation/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/JuliaChild
Twitter:https://www.threads.net/@juliachildfoundation?hl=enhttps://www.threads.net/@juliachildfoundation
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
05:45 - Opening a Restaurant: Influential Journey
09:11 - Taste Transformation: Regenerative Farming
13:36 - Farmers-Focused Revolution: Strengthening Industry
15:27 - Embracing Regenerative Agriculture: Partnership
19:00 - Edible Schoolyard Project: Principal's Call
24:41 - Europe's Pesticide Use & Paris Mayor's Initiative
29:46 - Delaying Topic for Eric's Segment
32:51 - Celebrating Alice & Supporting Project
36:23 - Museum & Julia Child Partnership Summary
37:51 - 10 Years of Growth, Diversity & Impact
42:30 - Promoting Healthy, Local School Food
45:31 - Reconnecting through Food, Friendship & Nature
48:07 - Julia, Restaurants & Family Connection
51:08 - Outro
Quotes:
"In a decade-long partnership, the museum and Julia Child Foundation have preserved history by showcasing Julia's kitchen, crucial for food history research and community programs." -Paula Jonson
"Diversity is key. This award honors talent across food, wine, and beverage sectors, not just chefs."- Eric W. Spivey
"The most delicious solution to climate is regenerative agriculture, pulling carbon from the atmosphere and returning it to the soil, where it belongs." - Alice Waters
Featuring Nycci Nellis
https://www.instagram.com/nyccinellis/?hl=en
https://www.thelistareyouonit.com/
Produced by Heartcast Media
22 AUG 2024 · Hello there and welcome to another episode of Industry Night with me, Nycci Nellis. I am in Delaplane at the beautiful Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery for the last show of the residency. So incredibly grateful to the team here for hosting me and the show.
I just love the ride out here. Just a 60 minute drive from DC and here I am at this beautiful winery and brewery. Every week after the show I take a little ride around the area and do something different like a hike on lost mountain — one of my favorite hikes or a stroll through Middleburg
The other cool part about doing the show here is I’ve brought in some amazing guests — some locals like Jarad Slipp & Jason Murray at Arterra Wines and then I brought DC out here with Scott Drewno and Danny Lee last week and this week it just keeps getting better. Good friend, beer guru and beverage director and partner of Neighborhood Restaurant Group - Greg Engert - he’s out here with me today!
And since we covered wine here at the winery part of Barrel & Oak it’s now time to talk the Brewery part!
First and foremost, did you know that August is Virginia Craft Beer month? With more than 200 craft breweries throughout Virginia and being named one of the Top Seven Beer Destinations by Travel Channel, it's no surprise that the state dedicates the entire month of August to celebrating Virginia craft beer. And in with me with is Jon Bowman, Brewmaster here at Barrel Oak. The brewery was named Virginia Brewery of the Year at the 2024 New York International Beer Competition, thanks to Jon.
And now Greg Engert! Greg is one of the people in this country who really changed the conversation about beer. Engert's expertise has earned him accolades galore including Food & Wine's Sommelier of the Year and Imbibe’s Beer Person of The Year. And has been on F&TB more times than anyone else! You walk into a restaurant today and there’s a wine list, a cocktail list and a beer list. That didn’t just happen overnight. There’s been a huge pendulum swing of avaialblity of local craft beers and People in the Industry like Greg Engert have been beating the drum on diversifying beverage programs and doubling down on what hospitality should feel like.
Featured Guests:
Guests Social Media Links:
Greg Engert:
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sonoffreng?igsh=MWpxNjI4bWRlaXBpeA==
Business~
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/churchkeydc?igsh=MTJxbGhrbW5vZXY5ZA==
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/churchkeydc
Website:https://www.churchkeydc.com/
Twitter:https://x.com/churchkeydc?s=21
Jon Bowman:
Business~
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/barrel_oak_winery?igsh=MTF0cjhpeHozc3Jk
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/barreloakwinery
Website:https://barreloak.com/
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
08:43 - Crafting and Releasing Varied Beer Selections
13:13 - Lively Conversations at Barrel Oak with Greg
18:06 - Fueling Beer Passion: Business and Inspiration
25:17 - From Initial Opposition to Recognizing Visionary Insights
31:06 - Changing Workforce Dynamics: Increased Training Needs
35:00 - Regrettable Sharing of Critical Restaurant Comments4
0:17 - Maintaining Busyness Despite Fewer Patrons
47:40 - Balancing Updates and Sentimentality in Restaurants
50:38 - Exceptional Cuisine and Beverage Program at Mallard's
55:05 - Impressive Restaurant Experience and Training
59:35 - Reflections on Limited Outings and Cocktail Enjoyment
Quote:
"Just as wine evolves with time, so do our flavors in life." - Jon Bowman
"In the restaurant business, we balance sentiment with survival, driven by passion over profits on our path to financial stability." - Greg Engert
Featuring Nycci Nellis
https://www.instagram.com/nyccinellis/?hl=en
https://www.thelistareyouonit.com/
Produced by Heartcast Media
15 AUG 2024 · Well, hello there and welcome to another episode of Industry Night with me, Nycci Nellis. I am back in Delaplane at the beautiful Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery.
One of the things I love most about living in the DC Metro area is that we are just a short drive to a completely and totally different experience. I mean — truffle hunting in Virginia?! Yes please. Stayed tuned for that Culpeper show and follow me @nyccinellis for all the photos, videos and highlights from that trip.
And to my point about how close we are to different experiences. Just a 60 minute drive from DC and here I am at this beautiful winery and brewery in Delaplane, Virginia. What I love about the ride out here is you go from a 4 lane highway, to a 2 lane highway, to a single road — it gets greener and greener — and your blood pressure regulates. At least mines does.
And let’s talk today’s show!
Scott Drewno & Danny Lee. I’ve known these two for so long — I just can’t believe they’re both this old.
So I was doing some research. I thought I’d met Danny first but I think I may have met Scott first.
Danny & his mom, Mama Lee opened up Mandu around the corner from my old apartment on 18th & T in 2006. David and I frequented the spot but I have a very clear memory of meeting Danny when he opened up the 2nd Mandu in the Mt Vernon Triangle area in 2011. I think on opening night — we were with David Hagedorn & Michael Widomski — That area was just coming to life and Mandu, this beautiful gem serving Authentic Korean food.
Now Scott came to town in 2007 and I remember it clearly! He was about 6 months out from opening up The Source with Wolfgang Puck when he came to town to do meet & greets with people in the food space in DC. We had dinner at Central. I got to know Scott and his story and actually so did everyone who was covering the DC dining scene at that time — and that was the time of blogs — so there were a lot of people! He even followed up with a thank you note — cause his mama taught him that.
In 2017, Danny and Scott created the Fried Rice Collective — You know all their Award winning properties: Chiko, now 4 of them, Anju with chef Angel Baretto and the recently launched breakfast concept, I Egg You (which also turns into an event space called the Shell — get it).
So how did these two come together? Hold for a moment please.
Marie Levitt, who grew up in the Mountains just Northeast of France right next to Alsace is now the director of wholesale and outside sales for Barrel Oak. We are going to chat briefly about The rise of VA wines and the importance on seeing VA wines in distribution.
Let’s talk shop ~
Highlites with time stamps:
Guests Social Media Links:
- Scott Drewno
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottdrewno?igsh=cGY3anAxeGpjZG9w
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.drewno.9
Twitter: https://x.com/scottdrewno?s=21
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anjufrc?igsh=ODB1NDYzcXBjbG92 https://www.instagram.com/chikofrc?igsh=ZnJsYWptNnoyN3Fq https://www.instagram.com/ieggyou?igsh=MWNvbHRicDR6MW5mOQ==
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHIKOFRC https://www.facebook.com/ieggyoudc https://www.facebook.com/anjufrcTwitter: https://x.com/anjufrc?s=21 https://x.com/chikofrc?s=21 https://x.com/ieggyoudc?s=21
- Danny Lee
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannyleedc?igsh=MWVlbm1lMW56dTltdA==
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danny.lee.3705
Twitter: https://x.com/dannyleedc?s=21
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anjufrc?igsh=ODB1NDYzcXBjbG92 https://www.instagram.com/chikofrc?igsh=ZnJsYWptNnoyN3Fq https://www.instagram.com/ieggyou?igsh=MWNvbHRicDR6MW5mOQ==
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHIKOFRC https://www.facebook.com/ieggyoudc https://www.facebook.com/anjufrc
Twitter: https://x.com/anjufrc?s=21 https://x.com/chikofrc?s=21 https://x.com/ieggyoudc?s=21
Featuring Nycci Nellis
https://www.instagram.com/nyccinellis/?hl=enhttps://www.thelistareyouonit.com/
Produced by Heartcast Mediahttp://www.heartcastmedia.com
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
05:25 - IEGU and Anju Collaboration, Event Venue Insights
14:32 - From Mother's Deli to Culinary Mastery
21:11 - Culinary Foundations at a Friend's Winery Farm
23:41 - Learning Culinary Basics in Restaurant Environment
27:41 - Handling Criticism with Grace and Professionalism
37:09 - Decision-Making Process and Operational Strategy
38:54 - Efficiency in Casual Dining Service
46:37 - Chico Capitol Hill's Heritage and Team Dynamics
58:23 - Industry Evolution and Future Prospects
01:00:55 - Pre-Pandemic Experience: Relishing DC's Hospitality
01:07:51 - Outro
8 AUG 2024 · Well, 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 ago, I was invited to a MATPRA conference — MATPRA The Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance is all about regional tourism in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. Basically, it brings together journalists and destinations within the mid-Atlantic - now I know you know there's so much going on in this region because I tell you — but so many counties and municipalities offer an incredible array of fabulous things to do, eat, and drink. So, at this MATPRA event, I met Nicole Warner, Comms/Marketing Manager for the town of Culpeper. We hit it off for various reasons, but she really taught me what was going on in Culpeper. She was like, did you know we have a truffle farm? Um, no. And a Bison Farm — that you can go and visit? Um, no. And we have Virginia's first trifecta — a what? The first winery/brewery and distillery at Old House Vineyards.
So, needless to say, I needed to get to Culpeper and see, touch, smell, drink, and eat everything happening there.
And Voila! Industry Night With Nycci Nellis Goes to Culpeper was born.
On today's show, I am chatting with:
-Paige Read, Director of Culpeper Tourism
-Ryan Kearney, General Manager of Old House Vineyards
-Olivia Taylor & Vanessa Shea of Virginia Truffles
-Steven Williams of Virginia Bison Company
-Joclyn Yarnell, Head Chef Green Ribbon Restaurant here in Old House Vineyards
It's all so exciting because not only am I going to talk to all these people doing exceptional things here in Culpepper, but I am also going to get my hands dirty!
So listen to this show, watch it on youtube and check out my instagram because I will have reels and highlights of all of my doings while I am visiting.
And speaking of Instagram, you all have been incredibly engaged with my latest posts. Yes, I did change things up a bit. You said you wanted more from me — and I was reluctant. Put a mic in my hand, and I am good. Someone else turns a camera on me, and I light up. But turning the camera on myself? Not so easy. You all have made it super easy. Thank you for that. Nycci Knows News is a new offering, and my "Pro-Tips" are for both diners and those in the hospitality industry.
Okay before we get into the show a bit about where I have been — 'cause you know I've been out!
-A day in Delaplane. Barrel Oak Winery, Whole Ox — Double Smash Bison Burger — uh where are they getting their Bison?
-Ama - Johanna Hellrigl & Micah Wilder ode to Italia — You want to sit at the bar, the focaccia, the pasta — oh the fennel salad — but the best is chef's torte's and pistachio gelato
-Beach Trip - Thrashers, fries - duh. Fractured Prune, the hand dipped donuts - duh. Oceanside, new owners - same delicious Italian subs (don't at me you crazy Billy's fans, their subs are not what they were). Drift, no duh here - this year-old restaurant is putting out a thoughtful menu by Chef Tom Wiswell. They source regionally and they had me peach and blackberry Panzanella.
Let's Go To Culpepper
Culpeper, Virginia, named the “Prettiest Town in Virginia” by Architectural Digest in 2018, combines small-town charm with big-city convenience. Not far from Washington, DC, Fredericksburg, and Charlottesville, it is the perfect escape.
The Town of Culpeper is a place of history, and there has been quite a bit of Growth over the past few years — you can shop at unique boutiques, taste local craft brews, go on a hike in Shenandoah National Park and do not miss LOVE sculpture.
Highlites with time stamps:Guests Social Media Links:
- Olivia Taylor & Vanessa Shea
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/virginiatruffles
Website: https://www.virginiatruffle.com
- Paige Read:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visitculpeperva/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VisitCulpeperVA/
Website: https://visitculpeperva.com
- Ryan Kearney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldhousevineyards/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oldhousevineyards/
Website: https://oldhousetoday.com/
- Joclyn Yarnell
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenribbonva/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenribbonva
Website: https://www.greenribbonva.com
- Steven Williams
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virginiabison/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/virginiabison/?locale=pt_BR&_rdr
Website: https://www.virginiabison.com/
Featuring Nycci Nellis
https://www.instagram.com/nyccinellis/?hl=enhttps://www.thelistareyouonit.com/
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Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
05:34 - Must-Visit Eateries and Destinations
14:59 - Boutique Lodging: Local Experiences and Culinary Delights
17:49 - Exploring Rural Communities and Local Offerings
26:07 - From Dairy Barn Fire to Brewery Expansion
29:38 - Truffles Unveiled: An Interview with Olivia and Vanessa
35:37 - Growing Farm Business through Agritourism and Sales
39:42 - Enhancing Taste Experiences with Truffles
45:47 - Cheryl's Insights: Farm Practices and Impact
52:11 - Utilizing Bison Bones in Dog Food Production
53:05 - Culpeper's Culinary Delights: The Green Ribbon at The Vineyard
01:04:53 - Community Connection: Annual Farm Tours & Bison Stories
01:07:39 - Outro
25 JUL 2024 · Hello again. Here I am out in beautiful Delaplane at the magnificent Barrel Oak Winery and Brewery. My residency is out here for a good part of the summer and can I just tell you what a treat it is to be out here? So if you live in the DMV or in the Philly area or really anywhere this part of VA — the Fauquier and Loudon Counties — of Virginia. As you drive out here and the highway gives way to a two lane road — and the strip malls morph into pastures with cows and horses. Your blood pressure just comes down. It’s really really nice — especially since I have had a busy busy week.
Is it just me? Or does everyone feel like they are running and gunning? My days are just slammed. At 630 or 7pm I’m like what just happened? I look at my List of things to do, places to go and people to see and I’m like — well there’s always tomorrow!
So where have I been that you should be checking out? Well, if you follow me @nyccinellis you know I have been checking out some of the latest places.
-Namak — Saied Azali’s Middle Eastern Mecca with tastes from Turkey & Iran — the saganaki & watermelon!
-Kiyomi Sushi by Uchi — Sushi Nakazawa alum Masaaki "Uchi" Uchino is offering a $40 "quick omakase" at the Square food hall. 7 pieces of sushi, hand roll and miso soup - photo ready sushi.
-Almeda - Chef Danielle Harris in the former Himitsu space — innovative cuisine featuring dishes from the African Diaspora — spaghetti & fried catfish
-Kalaya - quick trip up to Philly to see family and eat, duh. Last year's James Beard Award winning Kalaya — incredible Thai food — 8pm on a Sunday night place is jumping in Fishtown. Whole Grilled Fresh River Prawns, Crispy Garlic Chive Rice Cakes — and the floretes of shaw muang dumplings.
But back to Barrel Oak. As I was saying earlier, I do love the drive out here but I also just like it out here. I’m kind of obsessed with all there is to do. Did you know that access to the Appalachian Trail is here via Sky Meadow State Park - and one of my favorite hikes is Lost Mountain. You start in a pasture, walking by cows, then you climb/walk up the mountain — take in the incredible views and come back down THEN — you reward yourself by hanging out at one of the area’s beautiful wineries and then going for dinner!
So a little reminder I am Just East of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery. The 30-acre vineyard with its traditional Vitis Vinifera and American French hybrids has 10 varieties of grapes growing here including Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc & Petit Manseng oh and Virginia’s premiere native grape Norton. We talked to the winemaker Jeremy Ligon last week about the fabulous wines here but this week general manager Adriana Lucca is joining me to chat about this gorgeous property. AND THEN I’m going to be talking with two chefs who are serving this region. Jarad Slip — we have known each other since the Nectar/Tahoga days — a really long time ago — he was at several other restaurants in DC including Fames City Zen as FOH. Oh and did I mention he is a Master Somm? We did reconnect when he was at RdV vineyards and now he has not one but two restaurants of note in Middleburg — Knead Wine & Tremolo, which I am a bit obsessed with and you can get here at the vineyard!
And - also cooking out here is Chef Roderick (Pete) Smith. Chef Pete became the Chef de Cuisine at the age of 22 at Restaurant Medure in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. At this Four Diamond Restaurant he was the youngest African American chef ever to run a Four-Star restaurant — he moved up here to work at Salamander and is now at the The Piedmont Golfer Club and behind The Chef Feature Company. And, he is on the Taste of Blue Ridge advisory board and if you stay at the posh cottage out here — he will cook for you.
The Cottage! Let’s discuss it with Adriana Lucca, General Manager of Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery.
Last week after the show we took a little drive into Middleburg. I haven't been to Jarad Slipp’s Tremolo in a minute at oh em gee — is it delicious
And let’s talk all things Blue Ridge with Chef Pete Smith.
Guests Social Media Links:
Chef Pete Smith
Instagram:
Personal:https://www.instagram.com/chefroderick?igsh=MTIyNDltNXdmM2tuMg==
Business:https://www.instagram.com/thecheffeature?igsh=MWY1bHM2cDAzeWozag==
Facebook:
Personal:https://www.facebook.com/ChefRKS
Business:https://www.facebook.com/ChefRoderickPete/ https://www.facebook.com/PiedmontGolfClub
Twitter: Personal:https://x.com/chefsweetpete?s=21
Business:https://x.com/cheffeature?s=21
Jarad Slipp
Instagram: Personal:https://www.instagram.com/jaradslipp?igsh=MWxhYXJ6M25tMG42Zg==
Business:https://www.instagram.com/thetremolobar?igsh=MWY4MjRzODY2YmxibA== https://www.instagram.com/kneadwine?igsh=OHRwYzR1NTg1aXJr
Adriana Lucca
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/adriluli?igsh=YmN1dHFsY2s5NWs=
https://www.instagram.com/barrel_oak_winery?igsh=MWI1M2x4c3VvaGtvcg==Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/barreloakwinery
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-l-4395636a?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
Website:https://barreloak.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaqM1TnqzQBy7bJWfSEigfHPDIMKjgsIJZNuzdLKdj9cvYznrHttyAK3cI_aem_w2IvktFIw8N4-xiCfomfuQ
Quotes:
"Our tasting room is interactive. You can explore wines at your pace with cellar tours, meeting the winemaker, and guided tastings.." - Adrianna Luca
"To excel as a top chef and restaurant owner, it's not just about culinary skills. It requires social finesse, business acumen, wine knowledge, and managerial expertise." - Jarad Slipp
"I use my company to donate wine for events like Taste of Blue Ridge or to help clubs with budget constraints."- Chef Pete Smith
Featuring Nycci Nellis
https://www.instagram.com/nyccinellis/?hl=enhttps://www.thelistareyouonit.com/
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Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
07:01 - Delaplane, Virginia: Unveiling Barrel Oak Winery
11:44 - From Passion for Grape Growing to Winemaking
21:53 - Establishing Vineyards and Transitioning for Arterra
29:50 - Exploring Diverse Regions for Agricultural Excellence
37:15 - Global Expansion of Wine Knowledge and Accessibility
39:57 - Wine Introduction Leading to Rosé Appreciation
45:01 - Soil Moisture's Impact on Grape Varieties
48:59 - Virginia Wine Country and its 300 Wineries
56:15 - Monitoring Grape Growth and Planning Vineyard Events
58:17 - Outro
18 JUL 2024 · Did you miss me — probably not because a new Industry Night shows up in your inbox every week. But your girl here has been in Chicago for a few days for the James Beard Awards. AND
OMG — so incredible. It’s hard to put into words how special it is to be out there with so many of the most important creatives who are changing the food space one bite at a time.
The media awards are always a cozy affair and powerful. I always walk in there and think I am so well read — and then I learn about all these essays, and stories and shows — there’s so much good content out there and at the media awards you get to hear from the people who are writing, filming or speaking those stories. I’m gonna tear up — but it is amazing.
Now If you’ve never been to the awards weekend there’s a break between Media and Chefs. So during the break the day is filled with meet & greets like the Nobu brunch, the fantastic AAPI panel discussion and a celebration of bees at the Violet hour.
At least that’s what I went to — there’s like 20 on record and probably another 20 off record events.
Then the awards.
So your girl here was hired once again by Hilton to emcee the red carpet. That means in hair and makeup at 11am, on the red carpet at 330 and at 331 the fire started — literally — for 2 and half solid hours I was chatting and cajoling and asking questions to Ruth Riechl!! Marcus Samuelson, Rick Bayless, Richard Blaze and so many of the nominees and all in 6 inch heels. It was a whirlwind! Literally my head was spinning. I then sat down with snacks in hand cause it’s a three hour show.
Did DC represent or what? Masako Morishita for Emerging Chef, Mike Rafidi for Outstanding Chef and not DC but definitely DC adjacent, Harley Peet won best mid-Atlantic chef for his Bas Rouge in Easton
Sidebar — if you follow me at @nyccinellis you can learn about all these spots —.
There’s a pretty spectacular reception after the awards and I think we shut it down.
Now don’t think I just did the Beards — three days of amazing walks through that gorgeous city - down the river, on the lake and through the neighborhoods. And the food scene is on fire - Rose Mary, the Croatian restaurant in Wicker Park - the pasta and morels oh and the the cheesy- bready burek! And Galit in Lincoln Park - Middle Eastern/Israeli. That wine list was so diverse and interesting and the somm took us on such a journey.
I didn’t do this on purpose but speaking of wine …. if you are watching this show on YouTube and you should and you should subscribe too!
You see that I am no longer at the Capital Jewish Museum, I am in Delaplane VA, in the Piedmont Region of Virginia. Just East of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery. The 30-acre vineyard with its traditional Vitis Vinifera and American French hybrids has 10 varieties of grapes growing here including Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc & Petit Manseng oh and Virginia’s premiere native grape Norton.
I’m so grateful to the team here, especially Adriana Lucca, for agreeing to host the show here for the next four episodes!Wine in Virginia can be traced back to the first settlers, and even a few founding fathers — hello Thomas Jefferson — but it wasn’t until the late 1970s when the industry began to take root.Now for quite some time much of the wine world dismissed Virginia viticulture — but that has changed! The last 50 years has allowed for an explosion in both the quantity and quality of Virginia wine. What began as a scattered handful of wineries to over 300 wineries and counting, Virginia winemakers and wine lovers alike are reaping the fruits of that labor.So we are talking about VA Wine! The winemaker here at Barrel & Oak is Jeremy Ligon. He was on F&TB recently and when we talked about me doing Industry Night here at the property I was like let’s get a panel together of VA wine makers and talk about the trajectory of VA wine — to say that Jeremy understood the assignment is an understatement. Today I have-Jeremy Lignon Winemaker at Barrel & Oak Winery (and Brewery!)
-Jason Murray - Owner – Winemaker - Viticulturist at Arterra Wines
-Kerem Baki - Winegrower and Owner of Hillsborough Vineyards
Guests Social Media Links:
Jeremy Lignon:
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/barrel_oak_winery?igsh=MTF0cjhpeHozc3Jk
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/barreloakwinery
Website:https://barreloak.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabY6yucrAJ7GLHtZP5BpQq-iFOLXYbU9ryO7hkPh8UTKNcJbKKJHRfa1J4_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw
Jason Murray:
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arterrawines_hawkmotharts?igsh=eGtwMzBwMDVrZ3I4
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/arterrawines/photos
Website:https://www.arterrawines.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAab-OvYcGFoX1sId35l_kX5Pb9oQEGzE_oIlseJQCiHd8CWwkF0GQDWM_Dw_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw
Twitter:https://x.com/arterra_wines?s=21
Karem Baki:
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hillsboroughwine?igsh=MTh3ajA1a3NrcHEycQ==
Website:https://www.hillsboroughwine.com/
Quotes:
"Engaging events at your venue attract the next generation, like Gen Zers curious about wine but finding it intimidating due to lack of understanding." - Kerem Baki
"Every year, the grape strives for balance and allure, even in the midst of a challenging climate." - Jason Murray
"This tough class sorts out those not committed for the long run, allowing dedicated individuals to persevere." - Jeremy Lignon
Featuring Nycci Nellis
https://www.instagram.com/nyccinellis/?hl=en
https://www.thelistareyouonit.com/
Powered by Heartcast Media
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Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
07:01 - Delaplane, Virginia: Unveiling Barrel Oak Winery
11:44 - From Passion for Grape Growing to Winemaking
21:53 - Establishing Vineyards and Transitioning for Arterra
22:56 - Achieving Grape-Terroir Harmony at Arterra
29:50 - Exploring Diverse Regions for Agricultural Excellence
37:15 - Global Expansion of Wine Knowledge and Accessibility
39:57 - Wine Introduction Leading to Rosé Appreciation
45:01 - Soil Moisture's Impact on Grape Varieties
48:59 - Virginia Wine Country and its 300 Wineries
56:15 - Monitoring Grape Growth and Planning Vineyard Events
01:03:33 - Outro
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Industry Night is the long-talk format radio show and podcast that brings you up close and personal with the trends and trendsetters across today’s diverse food, wine, spirits, brews and...
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Industry Night is the long-talk format radio show and podcast that brings you up close and personal with the trends and trendsetters across today’s diverse food, wine, spirits, brews and hospitality landscape. For 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.
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