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On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, which took place in Valencia, Spain on June 20, 2023. Shari's coverage includes exclusive interviews with chefs Mauro Colagreco of Mirazur (Best of the Best) in Menton, France; Jose Avillez of Belcanto (#25) in Lisbon, Portugal; and Mitsuharu "Micha" Tsumura of Maido (#6) in Lima, Peru; plus, excerpts from the Awards press conference with Virgilio Martinez of Central (#1) in Lima, Peru. In addition, Shari chats with chefs Eduard Xatruch and Oriol Castro of Disfrutar (#2) in Barcelona, Spain, following the Awards while dining solo at their award-winning restaurant. Congratulations to Virgilio (Ep 310) and team, and ALL of the chefs, as well as William Drew (Ep 358) and everyone involved in The World's 50 Best. It was a true honor for Shari to be a part of the 50 Best celebration, which included many chefs featured in her new book, CHEFWISE. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to chronicle important aspects of your life; and Solo Dining experience at chef/owner Quique DaCosta's El Poblet in Valencia, Spain. ** Check out Shari's new book, CHEFWISE – Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023), now available at Phaidon.com, Amazon.com and wherever books are sold! #chefwisebook **Photo Courtesy of Shari Bayer.Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support All in the Industry by becoming a member!All in the Industry is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from the 2023 James Beard Awards, which took place June 3-5 in Chicago, IL. Shari's coverage includes exclusive red carpet and media lounge interviews with nominees, winners, and presenters at the Chef and Restaurant Awards at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. In addition to asking what everyone was looking most forward to at the Awards, Shari found out some favorite drinks of choice, and a lot of chef advice, tying with her new book, CHEFWISE – Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023), which explores the topic in depth. It was an amazing awards weekend celebration. Congratulations to all! Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to know it's never too late to go after your dreams; and Solo Dining experience at Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranan's Kalaya in Philadelphia, PA, who was this year's JBFA winner for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic. Listen at Heritage Radio Network, and check out Shari's YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@sharibayer) to view our video coverage from #JBFA, including our long format and highlight reels.** Check out Shari's new book, CHEFWISE – Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023), now available at Phaidon.com, Amazon.com and wherever books are sold! #chefwisebook ** 2023 James Beard Awards -- Shari's red carpet and awards ceremony interviews in chronological order:Kris MoonPresident and COO, James Beard FoundationSalvador Alamilla, Amano, Caldwell, IDNominee: Best Chef: MountainOlivia Watkins and Karen Washington, Black Farmer Fund2023 Humanitarian of the Year Award HonoreesDavid and Jennifer Uyger, Lucia, Dallas, TXNominee: Outstanding RestaurantAaron Verzosa, Archipelago, Seattle, WANominee: Best Chef: Northwest and PacificAna Castro, Lengua Madre, New Orleans, LANominee: Best Chef: SouthPaul Smith, 1010 Bridge, Charleston, WVNominee: Best Chef: SoutheastGloria Varney, Nezinscot Farm, Turner, MaineWinner: Restaurant and Chef America’s Classics AwardJunghyun Park and Ellia Park, Atomix, New York, NYWinner: Best Chef: New York StateGail SimmonsCo-Host; Judge, Top Chef; Author, TV PersonalityAndrew ZimmernCo-Host; James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, writerAlex Perry and Kumi Omori, Vestige, Ocean Springs, MSNominee: Best Chef: SouthMacarena and Grecia Ludena, Coracora, West Hartford, CTNominee: Outstanding RestaurantEric AdjepongCo-Host; Chef and TV PersonalityCarla HallPresenter; Author, Chef and TV PersonalityMary Attea, The Musket Room, New York, NYNominee: Best Chef: New York StateEllen Yin, High Street Hospitality GroupWinner: Outstanding RestaurateurGregory Gourdet, Kann, Portland, ORWinner: Best New Restaurant Justin Pichetrungsi, Anajak Thai, Sherman Oaks, CAWinner: Best Chef: CaliforniaAaron Hoskins and Sarah Simmons, CITY GRIT Hospitality GroupNominee: Outstanding RestaurateurStephanie Leichtle-Chalklen, Kuluntu Bakery, Dallas, TXNominee: Outstanding BakerySimon Kim, Victoria James, and Mia Van De Water, COTE, New York, NYNominee: Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages ProgramValentine Howell, Krasi, Boston, MA Nominee: Best Chef: NortheastDamarr Brown, Virtue, Chicago, IL Winner: Emerging ChefRob Rubba, Oyster, Oyster, Washington, DCWinner: Outstanding ChefJonathan Sawyer, Kindling, Chicago, ILFormer Winner: Best Chef: Great Lakes 2015Kaley Shannon, on behalf of Margarita Manzke, Republique, Los Angeles, CAWinner: Outstanding Pastry Chef or BakerMarissa Gencarelli, Yoli Tortilleria, Kansas City, MOWinner: Outstanding BakeryJustin Park and Tom Park, Bar Leather Apron, Honolulu, HI Winner: Outstanding BarChutatip “Nok” Suntaranan, Kalaya, Philadelphia, PAWinner: Best Chef: Mid-AtlanticJunghyun “JP” Park, Atomix, New York, NY Winner: Best Chef: New York StateJustin Pichetrungsi, Anajak Thai, Sherman Oaks, CAWinner: Best Chef: CaliforniaEllen Yin, High Street Hospitality GroupWinner: Outstanding RestaurateurFull List of 2023 JBFA Winners: https://www.jamesbeard.org/blog/the-2023-james-beard-award-winners•• Photo Courtesy of Shari Bayer.Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support All in the Industry by becoming a member!All in the Industry is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is back at our studio in Brooklyn with her guest is Harold Moore, Chief Culinary Officer for Charlie Palmer Collective.  Harold, who began his cooking career at several restaurants in his home state of New Jersey, graduated from the Culinary Institute of America, and then he worked in several acclaimed NYC restaurants, including Daniel, Jean-Georges and March. He made his mark as executive chef at the famed three-star French restaurant Montrachet in Tribeca, where he was nominated by the James Beard Foundation for its Rising Star Chef of the Year award, among other accolades. Harold opened his first NYC restaurant, Commerce, in the West Village in 2008, followed by Harold’s at the Arlo Soho and Bistro Pierre Lapin. As a side charity project, Harold has been making coconut cakes with all proceeds going to Make-A-Wish Metro New York. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to know that that you don’t need to be fancy, to be good; Industry News Discussion on the 2023 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards in Chicago, where Shari did red carpet interviews for the 3rd year; plus, Shari has interviews with Tennis Chair Kerry Heffernan (Grand Banks, NYC) and Buddha Lo (HUSO, NYC) from Karlitz & Co.’s 4th Annual Celebrity Chefs & Friends Golf and Tennis Tournament Benefiting City Harvest which took place at Alpine Country Club on May 8, 2023. In addition, Shari closes out the show with her Solo Dining experience at JBFA 2022 winner Chef Erick Williams' Virtue in Chicago, led by Chef de Cuisine Damarr Brown who received JBFA 2023's Emerging Chef award; and the final question. Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®.  ** Check out Shari's new book, CHEFWISE – Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023), now available at Phaidon.com, Amazon.com and wherever books are sold!  #chefwisebook **Photo Courtesy of Shari Bayer and Harold Moore.Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support All in the Industry by becoming a member!All in the Industry is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Kris Moon, President and Chief Operating Officer of The James Beard Foundation. In his role, Kris is responsible for all revenue at the Foundation, including building the Foundation’s first-ever enterprise-wide partnerships with American Airlines, Capital One, and Windstar Cruises, and helping the Foundation grow its philanthropic support. During his 15-year tenure, Kris has been instrumental in leading the Foundation’s Covid-19 response, launching and managing the JBF Food & Beverage Industry Relief Fund that raised and disbursed almost $4.8 million in grants to 312 food and beverage establishments across America; launching the Chefs Boot Camp for Policy and Change initiative; and spearheading the strategic planning and launch of the Foundation’s JBF Impact Programs in April 2016. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to do good; Speed Round; Industry News Discussion on Righteous Eats; plus, Shari's Solo Dining experience at Platform by JBF: Restaurants Shaping America: San Francisco’s Brandon Jew of Mister Jiu’s x NYC's Jeremiah Stone & Fabián von Hauske Valtierra of Contra & Wildair; and the final question. ** Check out Shari's new book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023), now available at Phaidon.com, Amazon.com and wherever books are sold! #chefwisebook **Photo Courtesy of Jeff Gurwin.Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support All in the Industry by becoming a member!All in the Industry is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is on location in NYC with her guest William Drew, the Director of Content for 50 Best, which includes The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants, among others. William has been a journalist and editor for more than two decades, spanning business-to-business and consumer magazines, as well as national newspapers. He is a former editor of style magazine Arena and continues to write and comment on food and restaurants in the UK and international media. Having worked for the 50 Best organization for more than a decade, he is privileged to have eaten in a healthy proportion of The World's 50 Best Restaurants (though the experience hasn’t been so healthy for his waistline). As a long-time spokesperson for the 50 Best brand, he also oversees the Academy voting structure that creates the lists and all content across both digital channels and live events. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to celebrate the industry; Speed Round; Industry News Discussion on the first-ever ranking of The World's 50 Best Hotels taking place in London in September 2023, and recently released annual list of The 50 Best Bars in North America; plus, Shari's Solo Dining experience flashback to 2013 at Andoni Luis Aduriz's Mugaritz in San Sebastian, Spain (recipient of the Icon Award 2023/ 50 Best, and featured chef in Chefwise); and the final question. ** Check out Shari's new book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023), now available at Phaidon.com, Amazon.com and wherever books are sold! #chefwisebook **Photo Courtesy of Shari Bayer.Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support All in the Industry by becoming a member!All in the Industry is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer has a special episode from her recent trip to Santiago, Chile, with Carolina Bazán, chef-owner of Ambrosia and Ambrosia Bistro in Santiago. Carolina opened Ambrosia with her family in 2003. With the help of her partner, sommelier Rosario Onetto, she began the Hidden Kitchen movement in 2012, focusing on market produce and seasonal ingredients, which led to Ambrosia’s new location and concept; a modern family bistro, outside of the classic gastronomic circuit, where fresh market products leads a seasonal menu that changes daily. In 2017, Carolina and Rosario opened their own restaurant, Ambrosia Bistro, located downtown with a very hip vibe and simple, seasonal menu. Carolina was named Best Female Chef by Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019, and Ambrosia Bistro is currently #72 on The Worlds 50 Best Restaurants. Carolina is a contributor to Shari's new book, CHEFWISE: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023). Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to have confidence in yourself; Speed Round, and Shari's Solo Dining experience at Ambrosia Bistro in Santiago, Chile.** Check out Shari's new book, CHEFWISE: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023), now available at Phaidon.com, Amazon.com and wherever books are sold! #chefwisebook **Photo Courtesy of Carolina Bazan and Shari Bayer.Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support All in the Industry by becoming a member!All in the Industry is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer has a special episode from her recent trip to Santiago, Chile, with Rodolfo Guzmán, a Chilean chef who opened Boragó in Santiago in 2006. Famed for its sustainable approach deeply rooted in southern Chile’s ingredients and indigenous culture, Boragó earned the inaugural Latin America’s 50 Best Sustainable Restaurant Award in 2018 from the World’s 50 Best Restaurants and the Flor de Cana Sustainable Restaurant Award in 2021. Boragó is currently ranked No. 10 on Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants and No. 43 on the World’s 50 Best. Rodolfo is the author of Borago: Coming from the South Hardcover (Phaidon, Fall 2017), and a contributor to Shari's new book, CHEFWISE: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023). Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to never stop learning; Speed Round, and Shari's Solo Dining experience at Boragó in Santiago, Chile. ** Check out Shari's new book, CHEFWISE: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023), now available at Phaidon.com, Amazon.com and wherever books are sold! #chefwisebook **Photo Courtesy of Shari Bayer and Rodolfo Guzman, Borago.Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support All in the Industry by becoming a member!All in the Industry is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer has a special "On the Road" show focusing on her new, and first book, CHEFWISE: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), which is officially out today, 5.3.23 in the US, and launched in the UK/Worldwide on 4.20.23. Chefwise features invaluable advice from over 100 leading chefs on topics not typically taught in culinary school, both in and out of the kitchen. The participating chefs—including Michelin-star veterans, up-and-coming professionals, and casual restaurant owners—share in their own words what’s essential in a chef’s everyday life. Featured chefs include Gaggan Anand, Carolina Bazan, Massimo Bottura, Jeremy Chan, Mauro Colagreco, Nina Compton, Dominique Crenn, Helene Darroze, Michael Elegbede, Will Goldfarb, David Kinch, Virgilio Martinez, Niki Nakayama, Yoshihiro Narisawa, Enrique Olvera, Elena Reygadas, Eric Ripert, Missy Robbins, Clare Smyth, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and Alice Waters. Chefwise has been a dream project for Shari! She is so grateful to all of her chef contributors and publisher, Phaidon, and thrilled to share her book with you and the world! ** Shari previews Chefwise at an exclusive event during the Philly Chef Conference with Sisterly Love Collective at The Study at University City in Philadephia on Sunday, April 16th. The program began with a cocktail reception, and then panel, starting with restaurateur Ellen Yin’s introduction, following Shari's reading from Chefwise and discussion on topics in the book with three Philly-based chefs: Owner Sofia Deleon of El Merkery; Chef/Co-founder Cybille St. Aude-Tate of Honeysuckle Provisions and Honeysuckle Projects (whose partner/husband Chef Omar Tate is a Chefwise contributor); and Chef Melissa McGrath of Sweet Amalia Market & Kitchen in NJ; ending with a Q&A and book signing. Special thanks to Sisterly Love Collective, The Study at University City, CO-OP Restaurant & Bar, Philly Chef Conference, Foxglove Communications, Phaidon, Heritage Radio Network, our panelists and everyone who came out to support our event!** Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to be Chefwise; Industry Event Announcement about the 4th Annual Celebrity Chefs & Friends Golf and Tennis Tournament Benefiting City Harvest on May 8, 2023 at Alpine Country Club, NJ; plus, Shari's Solo Dining experience at Palizzi Social Club, a private social club in Philadelphia that first opened its doors in 1918.** Check out Shari's new book, Chefwise – Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023), now available at Phaidon.com, Amazon.com, and wherever books are sold! Pub dates: 4.20.23 UK / 5.3.23 US #chefwisebook **Photo Courtesy of Chefwise/Sisterly Love Collective.Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support All in the Industry by becoming a member!All in the Industry is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Chip Wade, Chief Executive Officer of Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG), which was founded by Danny Meyer with the opening of Union Square Café in 1985, and now extends beyond the walls of its eateries, offering event services, partnerships, and business development. As CEO, a title he has had since 2022, Chip is responsible for further enhancing and evolving the company’s culture, driving an even greater experience for guests, and bolstering the excellence and growth of its businesses. Chip joined the USHG Executive team as President, in 2019, following a rich 30-year career in operational leadership in the hospitality industry. Prior to joining USHG, Chip spent 17 years in leadership with Darden Restaurants, where he oversaw all operating functions, drove best-in-industry people metrics, and enhanced financial performance for a number of Darden’s high-growth brands. He also served as Chief Operating Offer for Legal Sea Foods in Boston, Massachusetts, in which capacity he led all operations for the family-owned group’s 31 restaurants, and oversaw the launch of the Legal Test Kitchen concept. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to endorse endorsements; Industry News Discussion on the 2023 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards Nominees; plus, Shari's Solo Dining experience at Bad Roman, a new, modern, maximalist Italian restaurant from Quality Branded in Columbus Circle, NYC. ** Check out Shari's new book, CHEFWISE – Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023), now available for pre-order at Phaidon.com, Amazon.com, and wherever books are sold! Pub dates: 4.20.23 UK / 5.3.23 US #chefwisebook ** And if you're in the Philly area, please join Shari on Sunday, April 16th for a panel previewing her book, CHEFWISE, in a discussion through the lens of women in hospitality with Sisterly Love Collective members. The complimentary panel will take place during Philly Chef Conference from 3PM to 4:30PM at The Study at University City (20 S. 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA). RSVPs required. For more information, go to: thestudyatuniversitycity.com. Hope to see you there! **Photo Courtesy of Chip Wade.Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support All in the Industry by becoming a member!All in the Industry is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Gia Vecchio, CEO & Founder of Foxglove Communications, a publicity and strategy agency focusing on hospitality, which she founded in 2018 as a solo-entrepreneur, and five years later, the company has a footprint and employees in Philadelphia, Delaware, New York, New Orleans, Nashville, & beyond. Foxglove champions impassioned experts, community advocates and entrepreneurs throughout all facets of hospitality, with a current international portfolio of acclaimed clients including Ace Hotels, Award Winning Chef and Restaurateur Ashley Christensen, Top Chef Winner and James Beard Award Winning Author Gregory Gourdet, Ellen Yin’s High Street Hospitality Group, Pomegranate Hospitality from Alon and Emily Shaya, Sisterly Love Collective, Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, and The Dead Rabbit, to name a few. Foxglove recently received the PR Net Next Gen Awards 2023 as an emerging leader in PR + Communications. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to send calendar invites and reminders; Industry News Discussion about David Chang’s Pantry Essentials Brand Momofuku Goods Raising $17.5 Million; plus, Shari's Solo Dining experience at Mariscos Jalisco food truck in Los Angeles, CA. ** Check out Shari's new book, CHEFWISE – Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023), now available for pre-order at Phaidon.com, Amazon.com, and wherever books are sold! #chefwisebook -- -And if you're in the Philly area, please join Shari on Sunday, April 16th for a panel previewing her book, CHEFWISE, in a discussion through the lens of women in hospitality with Sisterly Love Collective members. The complementary panel will take place during Philly Chef Conference from 3PM to 4:30PM at The Study at University City (20 S. 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA). RSVPs required. For more information, go to: thestudyatuniversitycity.com. Hope to see you there!**Photo Courtesy of Gia Vecchio.Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support All in the Industry by becoming a member!All in the Industry is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.