Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.

THE 10th Annual Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge happens May 17 at the Reagan Building in Washington. The Challenge encourages culinary diplomacy through the celebration of food, drinks, dance, music and fashion. Today on Foodie and the Beast, we’re celebrating the “drinks!”

We’re joined by some experts on the topic:

• Erik Moses, senior vice president and managing director of sports, entertainment and special events for Events DC;

• Matthew Keller, representing the embassy of Liechtenstein;

• Carl Hartill, counselor, embassy of Canada, sampling a number of Canadian craft beers;

• Cristina Tufts, Harbor Wines (representing the embassy of Moldova).