This week’s broadcast of Peter Greenberg Worldwide comes from The St. Regis in Washington, D.C., less than half a mile away from the White House. Roxanne Roberts, Reporter of The Washington Post, explains why being in Washington, D.C. has a front row seat to history and how every day somebody does something that affects other people’s lives. Giulia Adelfio, Chief of Library of Congress Visitor Services Offices, explains why the visitors who come to the Library of Congress lose the first part of the day just looking at the reading dome. Anna Spiegel, Food Editor at Washingtonian Magazine, discusses some of the most exciting experiences in Washington, D.C. and the diversity and culture that comes with it. There’s all of this and more when Peter Greenberg Worldwide broadcasts from The St. Regis in Washington, D.C.

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Roxanne Roberts, Reporter for The Washington Post, explains why being in Washington, D.C. means having a front row seat to history. Whatever side of political spectrum you’re on, coming here is an experience. Everybody comes here and thinks that they love their country, and every day in Washington somebody does something that affects other people’s lives. She explains how hard the press, including Washington Press, work to bring truthful information despite occasionally being attacked as “fake news.” She also shares activities and tours that not a lot of people know they can see.

Paul K. Williams, President of the Historic Congressional Cemetery, reveals the secrets of the Congressional Cemetery, which is over 200 years old and have presidents and residents alike. He tells us about the biggest current mausoleum and the guy next door who is trying to beat it. He then shares his favorite historic stories from the Congressional Cemetery. The month of October and Halloween are their busiest time because people come to the chapel to grab drinks. Some visitors attend the cemetery to choose plots with a view for themselves while some people lay on the ground to get a feel of how it’ll look like.

Virginia Treanor, Associate Curator of National Museum of Women in the Arts, shares the story of NMWA’s inception in 1987. One of the biggest surprises there is a marble sculpture by an actress. She also discusses an intergenerational exhibit created by Black women that is one of a kind.

Giulia Adelfio, Chief of Library of Congress Visitor Services Offices, explains that the library receives around 10,000 – 20,000 books and documents a day. She talks about the Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and James Madison buildings as well as the huge law library. Visitors who come to the Library of Congress lose the first part of the day just looking at the reading dome. She also shares some of the exciting things you might encounter while visiting the library.

Megan Smith, Exhibit Developer of National Museum of American History, explains people’s confusion with the Smithsonian museums and why some people don’t know about them. She also talks about the NMA’s newest exhibit “The Nation We Build Together” and discusses the questions every generation reconsiders in terms of the government. There is a common misconception that history is made only by important people whose names are on the buildings, but it’s made by ordinary people and their everyday decisions.

David and Nycci Nellis, Food Journalists & Hosts of “Foodie & The Beast” Podcast discuss how people come to D.C. from all over the world. Washington, D.C. is already a top destination in travel and the food goes with it perfectly. They also share their favorite new place in Tyson’s Corner, calling it “fine dining on steroids.” David and Nicci talk about restaurants’ reservations and what should and shouldn’t be done about them. Finally, the couple explains why ramen places aren’t doing well neither in D.C. nor in the States.

Joseph Mattioli, General Manager at St. Regis Washington, D.C., talks about creating a feeling of home for guests, especially during holiday events and festivities. He then shares why his brunch restaurant at the hotel is different than your typical brunch. They have different interactive station, for example—a Bloody Mary Station where guests can build their own Bloody Mary.

Roxana Pierce, Board Chair of Invisible Hand Foundation, and John Pierce, Council to the Invisible Hand Foundation, speak about helping “invisibility” and how they’re hoping to encourage others to follow their leads. They also discuss how they give aid to kids in need around and outside the D.C. area.

Nevin Martell, Washington, D.C.-based food, travel & lifestyle writer & author, talks about D.C.’s explosive growth and how you can go out to a new and different restaurant every night. He reveals one of his favorite new cutting-edge restaurants, the dining place that surprises him the most as well as his favorite dinner spot in D.C. (a restaurant by Jose Andreas with two Michelin stars). Nevin then discusses the term “celebrity chef,” which means different things to different people. 

Sebastian Giannini, Executive Chef at St. Regis Washington, D.C., talks about the creation of masterpieces with the local American products found in the region, such as creamy cheese produced in the district. He also shares some tips for making the best possible fries and explains what he brought from the south of France to St. Regis in Washington, D.C.

Thierry Delourneaux, Executive Pastry Chef at St. Regis Washington, D.C., answers the question about the most challenging dishes he has to make and confesses that nothing is really challenging when you love what you do. He also names a dish that is easy to make but is also easy to mess up. He then takes us into the world of chocolate and explains why a higher cacao percentage usually means better chocolate.

Shannon Morgan, Editor & Author of 100 things to do in Washington DC Before You Die, talks about her favorite restaurant neighborhood in D.C. and where she goes to get which ingredients. She also reveals her favorite museum in D.C. as well as some other interesting places and activities to do in the city.

Anna Spiegel, Food Editor at Washingtonian Magazine, discusses some of the most exciting experiences in Washington, D.C. and the diversity and culture that comes with it. She also tells us about some of the most surprising restaurant developments in the city and the celebrated chefs behind them. 

By Alessandra Taryn Bea for PeterGreenberg.com