Today on our episode #408 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer's guest is Gary He, a James Beard Award-winning photographer and writer based in Brooklyn, NY. Gary's style of on-the-ground visuals-driven storytelling has been published in The New York Times, Bloomberg, Bon Appetit, Eater, and Saveur. His first book, McAtlas: A Global Guide to the Golden Arches, was published in November 2024. Today's show also includes Shari's PR tip to have a good slogan; Speed Round; Industry News on the closing of legendary restaurateur Drew Nieporent and Academy Award-winning actor Robert De Niro's Tribeca Grill after 35 years in Tribeca, NYC; The World's 50 Best Restaurants launching a North America-Specific List featuring the US, Canada and parts of the Caribbean later this year; plus, upcoming events, including The TASTE Awards on March 10 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, where Shari will be a presenter; Ojai Food + Wine presented by FOOD & WINE, taking place March 3-16 at the Ojai Valley Inn in Ojai, CA, where Shari will be leading two sessions — a cooking demo with Blackberry Farm's Chef Cassidee Dabney, and a one-on-one conversation with Farmer Lee Jones of The Chef's Garden; and The Women in Hospitality Leadership Conference presented by MAPP and the Women's Hospitality Initiative from March 30-31 at the Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Shari also shares her solo dining experience at Quique Crudo in Manhattan's West Village on a snowy weekend evening.

Support for this episode comes from the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE). To learn more, visit ICE.edu today.

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Today on our episode #407 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer's guest is Michelle Bernstein, a James Beard award-winning chef and restaurateur who was born and raised in Miami of Jewish and Latinx descent.  Michelle is fixture in the culinary world — both in restaurant kitchens and in the media spotlight. Along with her husband/partner David Martinez, her restaurants, bars and concepts include, recently revived Sra. Martinez, Café La Trova, Sweet Liberty, La Cañita, and Michelle Bernstein Catering. Michelle hosts two TV shows:  Check, Please! South Florida and the Emmy-award winning production SoFlo Taste, plus makes regular appearances on other wonderful programs, including Top Chef and Chopped. Today's show also includes Shari's PR tip to smile from the heart; Speed Round; & Industry News on the 24th annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF) presented by Capital One, which was founded by Lee Schrager and is returning this weekend, February 20-23, 2025.  Shari will once again be attending, and Michelle will be hosting Noche Cubana presented by BACARDĺ Rum along with David Martinez and Gio Gutierrez. To purchase tickets and learn more, visit sobewff.org and @sobewff.  Shari also shares her solo dining experience at Itamae AO, Chef Nando Chang's contemporary Nikkei chef's counter in Miami's Midtown neighborhood, and big brother restaurant to Maty's with his sister Chef Valerie Chang. 

Support for this episode comes from the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE). To learn more, visit ICE.edu today.

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Today on our episode #406 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer's guest is Andy Wang, a Los Angeles-based journalist, who focuses on restaurants, bars, dining and nightlife. Andy has written for many top publications, including the Observer, Food & Wine, Robb Report and Los Angeles Magazine. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, New York Magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, Ocean Drive and many more outlets. Andy was previously the real estate and travel editor at the New York Post, and a former dot-com entrepreneur.  In addition to being a contributing writer, Andy is the Founder of Industry Only and co-host of Industry Only at The Cheese Store podcast. 

Today's show also includes Shari's PR tip to believe in your community; Speed Round; Industry News on the Los Angeles wildfires, which started on January 7, 2025, largely devastating the Palisades and Eaton neighborhoods -- discussing the impact on the restaurant community, and ways we can help; and Shari's Solo Dining experience flashback to March 2024 at Saltie Girl in LA.  Our heart goes out to all of those affected by the fires.  Some ways to support LA Fire Relief are through GoFundMe campaigns, inKind Gift Cards, and dining out. 

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Today on our episode #405 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024, which took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Tuesday, November 26th, 2024. This was the 12th edition of this list which launched in 2013 to celebrate gastronomy across the region & provide diners around the globe with local insight & culinary recommendations. Since its inception, it has quickly grown to become the premier gastronomic ranking in the continent with its annual gathering of chefs, restaurateurs, media & food industry VIPs. LATAM 50 Best is part of the 50 Best brand, which includes The World's 50 Best Restaurants.

Shari attended this awards celebration in Rio for the 2nd time (our 2023 coverage is on EP #375), as well as the #50BestTalks; & has several interviews from the events, including conversations with William Drew (EP #358; EP #375), Director of Content for 50 Best; Mario Castrellon, Maito, Panama City, Panama (#14 LATAM; Best in Panama); Mitsuharu "Mischa" Tsumura, Maido, Lima, Peru (#2 LATAM - formerly #1; Best in Peru / #5 World; EP #362; Solo Dining EP #116); Thomas Troisgros, Oseille; Toto; CT Boucherie; T.T. Burger, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Alvaro Clavijo, El Chato, Bogota, Colombia (#3 LATAM; Best in Colombia / #25 World); Rodolfo Guzman, Borago, Santiago, Chile (#5 LATAM; Best of Chile / #29; EP #356; EP #375); Rafa Costa E Silva, Lasai, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (#7 LATAM; Best in Brazil / #58 World; EP #375); & Pablo Rivero, Don Julio, Buenos Aires, Argentina (#1 LATAM; Best of Argentina / #10 World). 

Thanks to everyone who joined us! Congratulations to Don Julio for its #1 spot, & all of the restaurants/chefs recognized, & to LATAM 50 Best for another amazing celebration! Shari loved being a part of the awards again! For more info & the full list, go to theworlds50best.com & follow @theworlds50best #latam50best.

Today's show also includes Shari's PR tip to embrace your culture; Speed Round with Alvaro Clavijo of El Chato; & Industry News (41:20) on the FOOD & WINE Classic returning to Aspen this June with an all-star program for its 42nd year; and sad news about the passing of legendary chef Andre Solter at age 92; & passing of famed chef Charles Phan of Slanted Door in SF at age 62. Our sincerest condolences. RIP.

Our show also features Shari's Solo Dining experience (43:35) at Ocya, a seafood restaurant reached by boat on Ilha Primeira in Rio.

Support for this episode comes from the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE). To learn more, visit ICE.edu.

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Today on our episode #404 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer's guest is Kristian Baumann, Korean-born Chef and Owner of Koan, a 2-Michelin star restaurant in Copenhagen, Denmark, where he grew up and has cemented his reputation as a key figure in New Nordic cuisine. Kristian is also the Chef and Owner of JUJU, a modern Korean eatery; and was previously the Chef and Co-owner of Restaurant 108 and The Corner, and worked with Chef Rene Redzepi at Noma, as well as at Relae and Manfred’s -- all in Copenhagen.

Shari sat down with Kristian at Koan in Spring 2024, following her second outstanding solo dinner at his restaurant, to talk about his career leading up to opening Koan. They also discuss his special collab with Chef and Owner Jeremy Chan at Ikoyi in London, which Shari was also able to attend. Both Kristian and Jeremy are contributors to Shari's Chefwise book (Phaidon, 2023).

Our show also features Shari's PR tip to take risks to go after your dreams; Kristian's Speed Round from 2019 during the Philly Chef Conference, where Shari spoke with Kristian as a part of her "On the Road" series -- Episode #213; and Shari's Solo Dining experience at Shota Omakase in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NYC.

Support for this episode comes from the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE). To learn more, visit ICE.edu today.

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Today on our episode #403 of All in the Industry, our host & producer Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from The Best Chef Awards 2024 (TBCA), which took place in Dubai, UAE, from November 4-6, 2024.

This was the 8th annual awards & largest edition to date, powered by the Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism (DET); & first time in the Middle East, featuring an Awards Gala, Area Talks, Food Meets Science, collab dinners & more! The Awards rating system is Three Knives (The Best); Two Knives (World Class); & One Knife (Excellent); plus, special Awards. Top honors went to #1 Rasmus Munk, Alchemist, CPH, Denmark; #2 Albert Adria, Enigma, Barcelona, Spain; & #3 Eric Kragh Vildgaard, Restaurant Jordnaer, Gentofte, Denmark.  For the full list, go to thebestchefawards.com. Congrats, all!

Shari has exclusive interviews with:
- Cristian Gadau, Co-Founder, The Best Chef Awards
- Gregoire Berger, Chef, Ossiano, Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai, UAE; 3 Knives, TBCA
- Eric Kragh Vildgaard, Restaurant Jordnaer, Gentofte, Denmark; 3 Michelin Stars; #3 MENA's 50 Best Restaurants; 3 Knives & #3, TBCA
- Mohammed Orfali, Orfali Bros, Dubai, UAE; 1 Michelin Star; #1 MENA's 50 Best Restaurants; 2 Knives, & Origins & Future Award, TBCA
- Rasmus Munk, Alchemist, CPH, Denmark; 2 Michelin Stars; #8 The World’s 50 Best Restaurants; 3 Knives & #1, TBCA 

Our show also features Shari's PR tip to go out of your comfort zones & challenge yourself; speed round; & solo dining experience (46:53) at Tresind Studio in Dubai with Chef Himanshu Saini - a Chefwise chef; #13 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, #2 MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants, 2 Michelin stars, 3 Knives & a special Dubai Award, TBCA.

Support for this episode comes from Bayer Public Relations. BPR – B Seen. B Heard. B Known. Learn more at BayerPublicRelations.com.

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Welcome to All in the Industry hosted & produced by Shari Bayer on our new All in the Industry® platform. Since launching in 2014, our show has been dedicated to behind-the-scenes talent in hospitality. We've broadcast 401 episodes to date with our past guests, including Danny Meyer, Massimo Bottura, Thomas Keller, Ruth Reichl, Alain Ducasse, Carla Hall, Virgilio Martinez, & Drew Nieporent.

We’re excited to be continuing our series with episode #402 with Tyler Akin, founder of Form-Function Hospitality & chef-partner of Bastia at the Hotel Anna & Bel in Philly’s Fishtown neighborhood — recently named one of The Best New Restaurants in America 2024 by Esquire. Tyler also oversees the hotel’s cocktail bar, Caletta, & is a chef-partner at French brasserie Le Cavalier at the historic Hotel Du Pont in Wilmington, DE. His own previous ventures include the acclaimed Stock & Res Ipsa Cafe in Philly.

Our show also features Shari's PR tip to embrace the new; Speed Round; Industry News on Esquire's list; Michelin Guide 2024 for NY, Chicago, & D.C., including naming Jungsik as NY's 1st new 3-star Michelin restaurant in 12 years; & sad news about the passing of longtime industry friend, journalist & connector, Francine Cohen, on 12/4/24 at age 58 — our guest on episode #114 in 2016, on her career & Tales of the Cocktail. Our sincerest condolences to Francine's family, & friends. #RIP

Shari also shares her Solo Dining experience at The Sportsman on the outskirts of London; a one-star Michelin restaurant from chef-owner Stephen Harris, who is featured in Shari's Chefwise book.

Support for this episode comes from Bayer Public Relations. BPR – B Seen. B Heard. B Known. Learn more at BayerPublicRelations.com.

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Thanks, as always, for being a part of All in the Industry®!

Welcome to the new All in the Industry hosted and produced by Shari Bayer.  This show is dedicated to behind-the-scenes talent in the hospitality industry.  Since initially launching in 2014, we have been covering our dynamic hospitality industry with 401 episodes to date.  And now we're continuing our series on our new platform, AllintheIndustry.com, starting with episode #402. 

If you're new to our show, welcome. And if you're a regular listener, welcome back. Please subscribe to our show so you don't miss any new episodes.   

As we've done for the past 11 years, our show focuses on top culinary and hospitality leaders, sharing their inspiring stories. Our episodes also include PR tips, speed rounds, industry news discussions, solo dining experiences, and the final questions, which tie the series together.  

Plus, we will continue to feature special on the road shows with exclusive coverage of notable culinary and hospitality conferences, festivals, and events worldwide.  

You can find all of our new episodes and all of our archived shows at AllintheIndustry.com.   Follow us on our YouTube channel, All in the Industry, for video content and on our Facebook page, All in the industry, as well as on Instagram @allindustry and @sharibayer.  

If you're interested in collaborating with us. Please reach out via our contact page at AllintheIndustry.com, or send us a message on social. We'd love to hear from you. 

We're excited about the future, and continuing to bring bring hospitality to the forefront. We hope you enjoy listening!

Thank you as always for being part of All in the Industry!

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Today on our episode #410 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer's guests are Rick Smilow, Chairman & CEO of the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE), and Lachlan Sands, President of the Institute of Culinary Education’s LA Campus. ICE, which the school is often referred to for short, is one of the nation’s most prestigious culinary schools, currently headquartered in NYC and with a second location in Los Angeles. This year, in 2025, ICE is celebrating a big milestone – its 50th anniversary. Rick's tenure began in 1995, when he acquired the predecessor school, Peter Kump’s New York Cooking School, which was founded in 1975 by Peter Kump, who was also the founder of the James Beard Foundation. Rick has been the CEO of ICE for 30 years. Lachlan, who has been at the helm of the LA campus since it opened in 2018, is the principal administrator responsible for the success of the school.  Prior to working for ICE, Lachlan held positions as President, Director of Education, and Executive Chef. Today's show also includes Shari's PR tip to acknowledge achievements; Speed Round; Industry News on TimeOut's list of the world's 20 best cities for food now; and Shari's solo dining experience at Chef Jiho Kim's Joomak located within the Maison Hudson in Manhattan's West Village.

Support for this episode comes from the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE). To learn more, visit ICE.edu today.

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Today on our episode #409 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025, which took place in Abu Dhabi, UAE on January 28th, 2025. This was the fourth edition of the Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants awards, sponsored by S. Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, and hosted in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT).  

Launched in 2022, MENA's 50 Best Restaurants is a celebration of the best places to eat across 19 countries in the Middle East & North Africa region. Restaurants from across 11 cities were announced as the 50 best places to eat in the region at the event held at Erth Abu Dhabi, culminating with the region’s #1 restaurant, Orfali Bros Bistro, for the 3rd consecutive year.

In addition to attending the MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards Gala, Shari took part in a Meet the Chefs press event & #50BestTalks on January 27th at The Abu Dhabi Edition. Shari's exclusive interviews include:

-       Raj Dagstani, Chef/Owner, Marmellata Bakery, Abu Dhabi, UAE (#29 MENA)
-       Mostafa Seif, Executive Chef, Khufu’s, Cairo, Egypt (#4 MENA)
-       Guillaume Barray, Restaurant Manager, Ossiano, Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai, UAE (#5 MENA;  Art of Hospitality Award 2025)
-       Solemann Haddad, Founder/Chef, Moonrise, Dubai, UAE (#10 MENA)
-       Neha Mishra, Founder/Chef, Kinoya, Dubai, UAE, (#3 MENA)
-       Mohammed Orfali, Owner/Chef, Orfali Bros Bistro, Dubai, UAE (#1 MENA)
-       William Drew, Director of Content, 50 Best

Many thanks to everyone who joined Shari in conversation & congratulations to all, including the top 3: #1 - Orfali Bros Bistro for the 3rd year; #2 - Chef Himanshu Saini’s Tresind Studio, Dubai; Shari’s #solodining on ep #403; Chefwise; and #3 - Neha Mishra’s Kinoya, Dubai; Chefwise. Thanks & congrats to the entire 50 Best team. Wonderful to be a part of the celebration! For more info & the full list, go to theworlds50best.com & @theworlds50best #MENAs50Best.

Today's show also includes Shari's PR tip to celebrate the positive; Speed Round with Solemann Haddad, Moonrise; & Shari's incredible Solo Dining experience at FZN by Bjorn Frantzen at Atlantis, The Palm, The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

Support for this episode comes from the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE). To learn more, visit ICE.edu today.

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Today on our episode #411 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer's guest is Bo Bech, a Danish chef and restaurateur whose restaurant Bobe opened in late 2023 in an attractive townhouse in a cobbled city center square in Copenhagen. Shari visited shortly after its opening on her travels, and sat down with Bo for this conversation on a return trip to Copenhagen in Spring 2024.  Bo is not only a celebrated chef and owner, but author and TV personality, and a trailblazer of the Nordic culinary movement. He describes himself as a curious human being, who first made his name at Restaurant Paustian, where he earned a Michelin star, before setting up Geist in 2011 (Shari's solo dining experience on episode #161 from November 2017).  Working mostly with Nordic produce, Bo’s dishes are personal reflections of him as a chef, his background and his travels. Bo was also a guest on our show in April 2018, episode #174, which was recorded in person in Brooklyn while he was visiting NYC. Our show also features Shari's PR tip to be a curious individual, and special solo dining experience and stay at Le Doyenné, a restaurant, guesthouse, and farm set within the historical grounds of the Château de Saint-Vrain, in the village of Saint-Vrain, France; located 41 kilometres south of central Paris.

Support for this episode comes from the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE). To learn more, visit ICE.edu today.

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Today on our episode #413 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from the Women in Hospitality Leadership Conference 2025 presented by MAPP & the Women's Hospitality Initiative (WHI), which took place on March 30 & 31, 2025 at the Wynn Las Vegas.

It was an inspiring two-day conference led by Elizabeth Blau (ep #371), CEO & Founder of Blau & Associates, & Co-Founder of WHI; & MAPP's Joanna James (ep #317), with industry leaders, corporate hospitality & celebrity chefs discussing key business strategies & expert advice; plus, hands-on workshops, mentorship speed-dating, & a Legacy Gala at UNLV. This inaugural conference also marked MAPP's 5th year anniversary since launching its Global Women Leadership Initiative.

Shari was thrilled to be a part of the conference, & speak with the following participants:
- Todd-Avery Lenahan, President & Chief Creative Office, Wynn Design & Development; creator of iconic global destinations for the world’s finest resort brands; @toddaverylenahan (11:08);
- Joanna James, Founder & CEO, MAPP; Director, Producer, Editor, & multi-award winning filmmaker with her 1st time film, A Fine Line; @joannajamesfilms (21:29); &
- Antonia Lofaso, Executive Chef & Owner of LA restaurants: Scopa Italian Roots, DAMA, & Black Market Liquor Bar; & TV Personality, including Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition: Heroes vs Villians, Top Chef, & Restaurant Startup; @chefantonia (28:42).

Many thanks to Todd, Joanna, Antonia, Elizabeth, & teams, & Wynn Las Vegas. For more info, go to womenshospitalityinitiative.com & mappimpact.org, & follow @womenshospitalityinitiative & @mappimpact.

Today's show also includes Shari's PR tip to be in it for the long run; Speed Round with Antonia; Industry News on 50 Best (@theworlds50best) launching its inaugural North America's 50 Best Restaurants in Sept at Wynn Las Vegas (1:05:12); & Shari's Solo Dining experience at Golden Steer Steakhouse (@goldensteerlv) in Vegas (1:07:24).

Viva Las Vegas! 

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Today on our episode #412 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from Ojai Food + Wine 2025, presented by Food & Wine, California's premier epicurean weekend, which took place at the beautiful Ojai Valley Inn in Ojai, CA from March 13-16, 2025. Curated by Ojai Valley Inn’s General Manager Ben Kephart, the weekend featured an all-star lineup of chefs, & food & beverage personalities, including Nancy Silverton, Alice Waters, Jeremiah Tower, Mei Lin, Christopher Kostow, Grant Achatz, Sherry Yard, & more! Shari participated as a speaker as “Host” of a Cooking Demonstration: Foothills Cuisine of Blackberry Farm with Chef Cassidee Dabney; and an interview-style conversation with Farmer Lee Jones of The Chef's Garden (ep #36). It was a glorious weekend of delicious eats, drinks & conversations.

Shari sat down with two Ojai F+W participants to talk about their careers & roles:

- William Bradley, Chef/Director of Addison by William Bradley, Southern California’s first three-star Michelin restaurant in San Diego. At Addison, William showcases the beauty & allure of California Gastronomy through an experience that celebrates regional ingredients & influences. William participated in Ojai's A Star-Studded Affair. (13:07) And,

- Nancy Silverton, Chef/Co-owner of Mozza Restaurant Group, including Pizzeria Mozza in LA & Newport Beach, as well as Osteria Mozza, Mozza2Go & chi SPACCA in LA. Nancy also founded the world-renowned La Brea Bakery, & Campanile Restaurant. Early in her career, Nancy was named Food & Wine Magazine’s “Best New Chef.” In 2014, she received the highest honor given by the James Beard Foundation for “Outstanding Chef.” Nancy graced Ojai Food + Wine's magazine cover, & participated in its Opening Night Reception, Best of Rome Dinner with Jonathan Waxman & Evan Funke, Book Signing & Conversation with Phil Rosenthal & Ruth Reichl, & Sunday Grand Tasting. (29:11)

Many thanks & congrats to William & Nancy, Cassidee & Farmer Lee, Ben & the Ojai Valley Inn team, Food & Wine, OpenTable, & everyone involved in the epic weekend! For more info, go to ojaifoodandwine.com & follow @ojaifoodandwine. And mark your calendars for next year's event: March 5-8, 2026! 

Today's show also includes Shari's PR tip to aspire for greatness; Speed Round with William; & Shari's Solo Dining experience at Rory's Place in Ojai, CA. (48:28)

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Today on our episode #414 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer's guest is Pichaya 'Pam' Soontornyanakij, chef/owner of Potong restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand.  Pam is an inspirational Thai chef, who has become an international culinary figure, and is serving up progressive, stimulating cuisine in a historic setting. Chef Pam was named Asia’s Best Female Chef in 2024, and The World’s Best Female Chef Award in 2025 by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Originally training to become a journalist, Pam turned to cooking and studied at the Culinary Institute of America, and trained under renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten in NYC, before returning to Bangkok. In 2019, when her family’s 120-year-old Chinese herbal pharmacy building became vacant in Bangkok’s Chinatown neighborhood, she took over the space with her family, and after an extensive renovation, created Potong, a one-star Michelin restaurant; currently #13 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025, featuring a tasting menu where she tells stories of her family’s unique heritage through some 20 courses of progressive Thai-Chinese cuisine. Shari had the pleasure of dining at Potong a few days before this in-person interview in late April. Our show also features Shari's PR tip to preserve your family heritage; Industry News on The New York Times appointing Ligaya Mishan and Tejal Rao as co-chief restaurant critics; and Shari's one-of-a-kind solo dining experience at Gaggan Anand's Gaggan in Bangkok, currently ranked #1 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants, and #9 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants; plus, Shari's other wonderful dining experiences while in Thailand. Many thanks to all of the chefs, including Pam and Gaggan, Marko Kovac, and teams.

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Today on our episode #419 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, which took place in Turin, Italy on June 19, 2025. Big congratulations to Mitsuharu “Micha” Tsumura & his team at Maido in Lima, Peru, which was named the #1 restaurant, as well as all of the chefs & restaurants recognized! Shari loved celebrating with all of you!

The World’s 50 Best has reflected & celebrated the richness & diversity of the world's culinary landscape since 2002, honoring the very best global gastronomic talent from 22 territories across five continents, & creating a unique opportunity to bring together a wonderful community of chefs worldwide. Our coverage features conversations from the #50BestTalks at OGR Torino; awards gala reception, ceremony & press conference hosted at Lingotto Fiere, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna; & post-day closing party at NH Collection Torino Piazza Carlina. 

Shari's exclusive interviews include Mindy Woods, Karkalla, Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia – Champions of Change; Mingoo Kang, Mingles, Seoul, South Korea (#29); JP & Ellia Park, Atomix, NYC (#12); Jeremy Chan, Ikoyi, London, England – Highest Climber (#15); Supaksorn ‘Ice’ Jongsiri, Sorn, Bangkok, Thailand (#17); William Drew, Director of Content, 50 Best; & Mitsuharu “Micha” Tsumura, Maido, Lima, Peru (#1). Shari also shares excerpts from the press conference with William & Micha, which took place immediately following the awards announcements. 

The celebration continued at an After Party co-hosted by Massimo Bottura with iconic Italian electro house DJ Benny Benassi, & pizzas from legendary Franco Pepe.

For more 50 Best information & the full awards list, go to theworlds50best.com, & follow @theworlds50best #worlds50best. 

Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to dare to dream big; & Solo Dining experience at DiverXO (#4) – Chef Dabiz Munoz's 3-Michelin-star restaurant in Madrid, Spain, featuring The Flying Pig's Cuisine tasting menu; known for its avant-garde culinary artistry where the impossible becomes reality. (47:03)

Stay tuned for our upcoming coverage on the inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 taking place on September 25th at Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas.

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Today on our episode #418 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from the 2025 James Beard Restaurant & Chef Awards, which took place on Monday, June 16, 2025 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago in Chicago, IL. This was Shari's 5th year covering the awards on the red carpet, & she has exclusive interviews with presenters, nominees & winners, along with video coverage, including David Bowen, Toni Tipton-Martin (Lifetime Achievement Award), Junghyun “JP” Park & Ellia Park (Outstanding Hospitality), CEO Clare Reichenbach, Nyesha Arrington, Rick Bayless, Amanda Shulman, Dale DeGroff, Sarah Thompson, Dan Richer, Tristen Epps, Chad Williams, Sherry Yard, Matthew Kammerer, Daniel Boulud, & Adam Richman.

Shari's coverage continues in the press room with interviews including #JBFA winners Phila Lorn (Emerging Chef), Ignacio “Nacho” Jimenez (Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service), Arjav Ezekiel (Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service), Julia Momose (Outstanding Bar), Jon Yao (Best Chef: California), Nando Chang (Best Chef: South), Vijay Kumar (Best Chef: New York State), Karyn Tomlinson (Best Chef: Midwest), Lee Hanson & Riad Nasr (Outstanding Restaurateur), Bobby Stuckey (Outstanding Restaurant), & Jungsik Yim (Outstanding Chef). 

Shari also has two interviews from the Media Awards, which took place on Saturday, June 14 at Columbia College Chicago, with Peter Miller for Marcella film (Best Documentary), & Ashok Selvan from Eater Chicago (Jonathan Gold Local Voice Award).

Congratulations to all!  Shari once again loved being a part of the celebration!  Follow links for 2025 James Beard Awards Restaurant & Chef Nominees, Winners, & Media Award Winners. Check out our "All in the Industry" YouTube Channel for our Awards video content.

Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to practice patience; and Solo Dining experience at Maxwells Trading in Chicago (Nominee: Best Chef: Great Lakes). (1:31:52)

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Today on our episode #417 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer's guests are Ellia Park & Chef Junghyun “JP” Park, wife & husband team, originally from Seoul, South Korea, who co-founded the acclaimed NYC-based restaurant group, Na:eun Hospitality, which includes Atomix, a two Michelin star, tasting menu restaurant located in NYC's Rose Hill, which has earned 3 stars in The New York Times & is currently #12 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants; Atoboy in NoMad; NARO in Rockefeller Center; & Seoul Salon in Koreatown — all focusing on Korean cuisine.

As CEO, Ellia is recognized for her innovative leadership, spearheading the operations & service programs across Na:eun’s establishments, contributing to their global acclaim. In 2022, Atomix was awarded the 'Gin Mare Art of Hospitality' by The World's 50 Best Restaurants, & in 2025, recognized by the James Beard Awards for Outstanding Hospitality. JP was recognized as Best Chef: NY State (2023) by the James Beard Foundation, & his first cookbook, The Korean Cookbook (Phaidon), was published in 2023. He is also a contributor to Shari's book, Chefwise (Phaidon, 2023). In 2024, Ellia & JP opened C.E. (Common Era), a culinary lab in Seoul dedicated to advancing Hansik through innovation & research. With an academic background in Food Sciences & years of experience leading the “New Korean” movement, JP, together with Ellia, continue to push the boundaries of Korean cuisine globally & redefine Korean cuisine on the international stage, fostering creativity & inclusivity within the industry. (6:22)

Our show also features Shari's PR tip to know that life & its gifts are a gift; & Shari's outstanding solo dining experience at Chef Riccardo Camanini & his brother Giancarlo's one Michelin star restaurant, Lido 84, located on beautiful Lake Garda in Gardone Riviera, Italy; currently #16 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants. Riccardo is also a contributor to Chefwise. (56:13)

Many thanks & congrats to Ellia, JP & the Atofam team, & Riccardo, Giancarlo & the Lido 84 team. All the best!

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Today on our episode #416 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer's guest is Nick Curtin, Chef & Owner of Alouette in Copenhagen, Denmark, a one Michelin-star and Green Star fine dining restaurant rooted in full-circle sustainability, offering a tasting menu journey through Denmark’s rich culinary heritage, blending tradition with innovation. 

In its second incarnation, Alouette sits within a building opposite the King’s Garden, and offers a menu built around top-quality ingredients that have been rigorously sourced from hand-picked producers, delivered with the story of its well-balanced components and their origins. Shari had the pleasure of dining solo at Alouette a few days before this in-person interview in late May. (12:17)

During her trip, Shari also attended The MAD Symposium, now its 7th year, bringing together a global community to discuss and shape the future of food. MAD is led by founder Rene Redzepi of Noma and team, and this year's theme was "Build to Last." Shari also took part in Spora Forum on "The Future of Food," the inaugural event at Spora, a global research center applying science to the pursuit of sustainable deliciousness, founded by Rasmus Munk of Alchemist (episode #391); launching the Spora Network. Many thanks to the teams at MAD and Spora. Both events were truly fantastic, and Shari was grateful to be a part of.

Our show also features Shari's PR tip to find your work style; Speed Round with Nick, and outstanding solo dining experience at Chef Eric Kragh Vildgaard and Tina Kragh Vildgaard's Jordnaer – a love story; a three Michelin-star, fine dining restaurant focusing on seafood in Gentofte, Denmark, just north of Copenhagen (1:19:29). 

Thanks so much to Nick, Camilla, Hillary and the Alouette team; as well as Eric, Tina and everyone at Jordnaer. 

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Today on our episode #415 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from Lengua Conference 2025, which took place April 9-10, 2025, in Miami, Florida at The Hub Miami, a collaborative event space, featuring two full days of inspiring talks about the future of the food business, plus delicious food and drink, and a few special collab dinner events. Lengua, whose name comes from “tongue” in Spanish, used to taste food and to speak, was produced by Gluttonomy, a food marketing and consulting agency based in Miami, co-founded by Nidal Barake, who is one of our show guests. Shari was happy to sit down with Nidal to discuss his career and inspiration for Lengua, which was its 4th event this year. Nidal is also the host of One of Each, a podcast about food. @nidalbarake @gluttonomy @oneofeach_podcast (8:52)

In addition, Shari spoke with longtime industry friend, Elad Zvi, Co-Founder of Bar Lab Consulting and former Managing Partner of the globally acclaimed Broken Shaker in Miami Beach. With his business partner, Gabe Orta, Elad re-energized the hospitality scene. Since launching Broken Shaker in 2012, Bar Lab has opened a series of award-winning venues across major cities, including Mesiba and LilliStar at the Moxy Williamsburg, and Spice Brothers in NYC, and Margot Bar & Bistro, and Jolene Sound Room in Miami. @eladzvi @brokenshaker @mesibabk (21:06)

Lastly, Shari chatted with Ryan King, Founder of Rooted Agency, and longtime journalist and editor at Fine Dining Lovers, an online magazine focusing on the world of politics, society, culture and entertainment through the lens of food. Ryan was previously a broadcast journalist for the BBC. He is now also hosting Heard Podcast: Become a Better Chef, for chefs and restaurant pros ready to beat burnout, grow their careers, and build sustainable lives in hospitality. @rjkingsays @heard_podcast (44:54)

Many thanks to Nidal, Elad and Ryan for sharing their inspiring stories with us, and to the Lengua Conference and Gluttonomy team for hosting a wonderful 2-day event! Shari was happy to be a part of! For more information, go to lenguaconference.com and follow @lenguaconference. 

Today's show also includes Shari's PR tip to have one of each; Speed Rounds; and Solo Dining experience at Trippa, an outstanding Italian trattoria in Milan, Italy. (1:38:57)

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Today on our episode #420 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer is on location in Lower Manhattan at Nobu Downtown with her guest, Drew Nieporent, one of the most influential figures in modern American dining, known for shaping the trajectory of New York’s restaurant scene over the last four decades. The driving force behind iconic concepts like Montrachet, Tribeca Grill, Bâtard, Rubicon, & Nobu in NY & London, Drew helped redefine fine dining & bring it to a wider audience. As the founder of Myriad Restaurant Group, Drew has helped launch the careers of celebrated chefs & collaborated with longtime partners like Robert De Niro, Francis Ford Coppola, & Robin Williams. His concepts have earned critical acclaim from The New York Times, & he is also the recipient of numerous James Beard Awards.

Drew is the author of a new book, I’m Not Trying to Be Difficult: Stories from the Restaurant Trenches, a behind-the-scenes memoir of grit, glamour, & what it really takes to build a hospitality empire in New York & beyond, now available wherever books are sold. Drew was previously our guest in May 2018 (episode #176, which gets a brief mention in his book on pg 250), & we were thrilled to have him back on our show to discuss his memoir, co-authored by Jamie Feldmar. Congrats! Drew, we're proud to call you a friend.

Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to have self-confidence; Speed Round; Industry News on the inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025, which took place Sept 25 at Wynn Las Vegas, naming JP & Ellia Park's Atomix in NYC as the #1 restaurant (our guests on episode #417). Congrats, all! Stay tuned for Shari's upcoming interviews from the Awards, & Revelry Las Vegas 2025, which she recorded at Sirius XM Studios at Wynn. (47:07)

Our show concludes with Shari's Solo Dining experience at Nuyores, a new restaurant in NYC's West Village by Chef/Owner Oscar Lorenzzi & Jonathan Charnay, celebrating Peruvian & South American flavors. (56:40)

Support for this episode comes from the Institute of Culinary Education. To learn more, visit ICE.edu.

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