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Podcast: Foodie and the Beast
Episode: Foodie and the Beast - Aug. 17, 2025
Description: Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Shawn Townsend of RAMW on the evolving policing situation in D.C.; · Zed Wondemu, a former restaurateur, talking about her first memoir, “Slanted Justice;” · Urara Iwasaki, the chef-owner of Georgetown’s Koryouri Urara, describes her tasting menu rooted in Japanese homestyle cooking; · Greg Heitzig, executive chef and general manager of The Fountain Inn in Georgetown, acquainting us with this 18th-century tavern, reborn as a rare and vintage spirits tasting room, whiskey bar and restaurant; · Todd Thrasher, the celebrated barman-turned-rum-distiller, talking about his tiki place at The Wharf.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.