The modern culinary world is driven by passionate, long-form conversations, and there are few platforms more respected for facilitating authentic food dialogue than the renowned Foodie and the Beast podcast. Hosted with incredible expertise by David and Nycci Nellis, this popular show regularly features the brightest minds and most talented palates operating in the gastronomy sector today. We are proud and honored that La Chiusa and our visionary founders, Linda and George Meyers, have been featured guests on this esteemed program.
During their engaging appearances, George and Linda shared the deeply personal, inspiring story of founding the Cook in Tuscany program. Broadcasting directly to an engaged audience of dedicated food lovers and industry professionals, they painted a vivid picture of what it truly means to embark on a weeklong culinary vacation at our 18-room boutique hotel. The in-depth discussion delved into the core philosophy of our cooking school, emphasizing our commitment to hands-on learning, the utilization of authentic regional ingredients, and the vital preservation of age-old Tuscan culinary techniques.
To be featured alongside celebrated James Beard-winning writers, acclaimed pitmasters, and top-tier executive chefs on Foodie and the Beast is a massive testament to the high caliber of the culinary programming we offer here. The podcast provided a wonderful platform to express our deeply held belief that food is the ultimate, universal connector of people and diverse cultures. We warmly invite all listeners and passionate culinary enthusiasts to step out of their headphones and step directly into our historic kitchens.






