All in the Industry ®

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Laura Lashley, the National On-Premise Manager for Diageo Non-Alc, where she leads the brand’s training and advocacy programs in the US. Laura began her career in drinks working in NYC bars, notably as the Head Bartender and Bar Manager at Avroko’s Madam Geneva, as well as Bar Manager at The Breslin and Ace Hotel Lobby Bar. She has been ‘sowing the seeds’ with the Seedlip team in the States for nearly four years, and enjoys using her bartending experience and love of the industry to bring the non-alcoholic category to the forefront. She is always on the move, but currently calls sunny LA home. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to embrace zero proof; Speed Round; Industry News Discussion on NYC's new food rules for to-go cocktails; and Solo Dining experience at Fiorella Pasta, chef Marc Vetri's intimate pasta bar in a restored space in Philly's historic district.Photo Courtesy of Laura Lashley.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 Hillary Sterling, Executive Chef at Ci Siamo, which is part of Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group, and we are on-location at her restaurant, located in Manhattan West, NYC. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Hillary first felt the pull of the industry as a teenager bussing tables during summers in Montauk, NY. Her career has since led her through NYC kitchens, including Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill, as well as Bolo; plus, Lupa Osteria Romana, and as chef de cuisine at Michelin-starred A Voce working under Chef Missy Robbins. Most recently, Hillary returned to her domestic roots as the executive chef and partner of Vic’s. At Ci Siamo, Hillary has created an ambitious restaurant centered around live-fire cooking and the understated excellence of seasonal ingredients. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to celebrate the power of simplicity; Speed Round; Industry News Discussion on the 'delicore' street style trend; and Solo Dining experience at Veselka, a popular Ukrainian restaurant in NYC's East Village, established in 1954, that is currently donating 100% of its proceeds from borscht to help support Ukraine. Photo Courtesy of Hillary Sterling.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 Allen Salkin, a world-renowned writer on politics, culture and trends. Allen is the author, or co-author, of three books, including From Scratch: The Uncensored History of the Food Network (2013), and he’s the reporter behind numerous memorable articles in major newspapers and magazines, as well as a frequent guest on news programs and in documentaries. Allen’s cover article in the December 2016 issue of Vanity Fair, “From Vegan Food Queen to Fugitive” told the wrenching story of Sarma Melngailis, suggesting that the Wharton-educated businesswoman might have fallen into a “coercive control” relationship with a gambling addict. Allen is featured throughout the documentary Bad Vegan: Fame, Fraud, Fugitives about the case, the #1 show on Netflix in March 2022, and he filed a third Vanity Fair article about it. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to take deep dives; Speed Round; Industry News Discussion on the Vanity Fair article, “I’ll Let the Chips Fall Where They May”: The Life and Confessions of Mob Chef David Ruggerio; and Solo Dining experience at Banh Vietnamese Shop House on the UWS, NYC. Photo Courtesy of Allen Salkin.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®. Are you a business owner? Become an HRN business member! For $500 HRN will shine a light on your work AND you will help sustain our mission to expand the way people think about food. As a thank you for this tax-deductible donation, your business will receive on-air mentions, social media posts, listings on our website and more. Go to heritageradionetwork.org/biz to become a business member today.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 Timon Balloo, a South Florida-based chef and owner of The Katherine, Mrs. Balloo, and Balloo Wallah. Timon, who was born to Chinese and Trinidadian parents, made his mark as Chef and Partner of SUGARCANE Raw Bar Grill, earning numerous accolades including "Best New Restaurant," and Timon was dubbed "Best Up-and-Coming Chef" by Miami New Times and "Chef of the Year" by Eater shortly after its debut in 2010. Since then, the accolades have never stopped. Most recently, Timon was named one of “16 Black Chefs Changing Food in America” by The New York Times and nominated for a James Beard Award. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to be bold; Speed Round; Industry News Discussion on the sad passing of legendary pizzaiolo Domenico “Dom” DeMarco, owner of pizza institution Di Fara Pizza in Midwood, Brooklyn, NYC; and Solo Dining experience at Mel's, a new casual wood-fired pizza restauant, which has taken over part of the former Del Posto in Manhattan's Meatpacking District. Photo Courtesy of Timon Balloo.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®. Are you a business owner? Become an HRN business member! For $500 HRN will shine a light on your work AND you will help sustain our mission to expand the way people think about food. As a thank you for this tax-deductible donation, your business will receive on-air mentions, social media posts, listings on our website and more. Go to heritageradionetwork.org/biz to become a business member today.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 Lynn House, National Spirits Specialist and Portfolio Mixologist for Heaven Hill Brands, a role she’s been at since 2019. Lynn has had a long and extensive career in the beverage industry. Her previous roles at Heaven Hill include National Brand Educator and National PAMA Brand Ambassador. She was a 2019 National Finalist for Best American Bar Mentor at the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards, as well as a 2017 and 2018 top four National Finalist in the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards for Best American Brand Ambassador. Prior to working at Heaven Hill Brands, Lynn served as Chief Mixologist at Blackbird Restaurant in Chicago. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to be a true brand ambassador; Speed Round; Industry News Discussion; and Solo Dining experience at Russian Samovar, a family-owned Russian piano bar in NYC's Theater District, which stands with its family and friends in Ukraine.Photo Courtesy of Lynn House.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 Joanna James, Founder & CEO of MAPP (Mentorship, Advocacy, Pandemic relief, and the Power of women), a non-profit supporting women-led food organizations, empowering women to lead through mentorship and advocacy, which is having its first MAPP Restaurant Reset conference in South Florida from April 24-26. Joanna is also a first-time Film Director of A Fine Line – Vanity Fair’s Best Documentary – focusing on a woman’s place in the kitchen, and a Producer and Writer. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to never stop fighting for equality; Speed Round; Industry News Discussion; and Solo Dining experience at the newly reopened, iconic Spanish restaurant, El Quijote, in the Hotel Chelsea, NYC.Photo Courtesy of Joanna James.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 Zod Arifai, Chef/Owner of Wicked Jane, his first NYC restaurant located in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village, featuring Modern American cuisine with a tasting menu and a la carte options. A veteran of several top New Jersey restaurants, Zod has been leading highly regarded kitchens for over twenty years. He most recently was the consulting chef and partner at The Duke and Elephant in Bridgewater, NJ. Wicked Jane is an accumulation of Zod's vast worldwide experiences. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to allow music to inspire us; Speed Round; Industry News Discussion on a potential avocado shortage; and Solo Dining experience at Chef/Owner Laurent Tourendel's Skirt Steak at the Kimpton Hotel Eventi in Midtown, NYC. Photo Courtesy of Zod Arifai.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 Jim Meehan, bartender, journalist, and author of The PDT Cocktail Book and Meehan’s Bartender Manual, who has worked in nearly every capacity of the hospitality business for the latter half of his 40 years on the planet. A Chicago area native schooled in Wisconsin who achieved acclaim for his work behind bars in New York City, he now spends almost as much time on the road at trade shows and trainings as at home in Portland, Oregon. Jim’s passion for service, quest for further knowledge, belief in the transformative power of hospitality, and commitment to mentor the industry's next generation is only divided by his duties as a proud father and devoted husband. Today's show also includes Shari's PR tip is to mix things up; Speed Round; Industry News Discussion; and Solo Dining experience at Chef/Owner Victoria Blamey's Mena in NYC. Photo Courtesy of Jim Meehan.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 Ariel Palitz, Senior Executive Director, Office of Nightlife, NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, and the first-ever appointed in this position. A lifelong New Yorker and nightlife professional, Ariel came to the role with deep experience in both nightlife and community building. She previously owned and operated Sutra Lounge, a nightclub on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, for ten years. She also served on Manhattan Community Board 3’s liquor licensing committee for more than six years and spent the three years prior to her appointment helping nightlife entrepreneurs open their own establishments through her consulting company Venue Advisors. Today's show also includes Shari's PR tip is to not to let things happen organically; Speed Round; Industry News Discussion on the James Beard-backed food hall opening in NYC's Chelsea neighborhood this fall; and Solo Dining experience at Chef Calvin Eng's Bonnie's in Brooklyn, NYC. Photo Courtesy of Ariel Palitz.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 Beatrice Stein, Founder and CEO of Beatrice Stein Hospitality Consulting; and Founder and Program Director of Hospitality Pathways, training the next generation of hospitality professionals. A New York City-based restaurant consultant and strategist with decades of training and development experience, Beatrice’s mission has been to deliver high-quality training programs that empower clients to reach the highest level of hospitality and productivity for their operations. Today's show also includes Shari's PR tip to focus on training; Speed Round; Industry News Discussion; and Solo Dining experience at Major Food Group's Carbone in South Beach, FL. Photo Courtesy of Beatrice Stein.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.