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Today on our episode #396 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from the 2024 James Beard Restaurant & Chef Awards, which took place on Monday, June 10, 2024 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago in Chicago, IL. Shari's coverage includes exclusive red carpet and press room interviews with #JBFA presenters, nominees and winners (see list below), along with video coverage. Congratulations to all! Shari loved being a part of the celebration! 

Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to dress up; and Solo Dining experience at Clover Hill in Brooklyn, NYC -- a Michelin star restaurant led by Chef/Partner Charlie Mitchell, JBFA Winner: Best Chef: NY State, who recently announced that he has become a Chef/Partner with Kent Hospitality Group, taking over Saga -- the late, beloved Chef/Founder Jamal James Kent's 2-star Michelin restaurant on the 63rd floor of 70 Pine Street, NYC. Listen at Heritage Radio Network or wherever you get your podcasts, and check out Shari's YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@sharibayer) to view our Awards video content, including our long format and highlight reels. 

** Check out Shari's book, CHEFWISE – Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023), available wherever books are sold! #chefwisebook ** 

2024 James Beard Restaurant & Chef Awards interviews (in chronological order):

RED CARPET
Elizabeth Falkner
Presenter
T’MARO 

Christa Barfield
FarmerJawn, West Chester, PA
Honoree: Leadership Awards

Brandon Cunningham
Social Haus, Greenough, MT
Nominee: Best Chef: Mountain

Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel
Birdie’s, Austin, TX
Nominee: Best Chef: Texas

Vinnie Cimino
Cordelia, Cleveland, OH
Nominee: Best Chef: Great Lakes

David Bowen
Executive Producer
Bowen & Company

Clare Reichenbach
CEO
James Beard Foundation

Marcus Samuelsson
Co-host
Red Rooster, Hav & Mar, Metropolis; New York, NY

Jarrett Wrisley
Shan Restaurant, Bozeman, MT
Nominee: Best New Restaurant

Karen Akunowicz
Presenter
Fox & the Knife, Boston, MA

Fariyal Abdullahi
Hav & Mar, New York, NY
Nominee: Emerging Chef

Birch Shambaugh and Fayth Preyer
Woodford Food & Beverage, Portland, ME
Nominee: Outstanding Hospitality

Barak Olins
ZU Bakery, Portland, ME
Winner: Outstanding Bakery

Rico Torres and Diego Galicia
Mixtli, San Antonio, TX
Nominee: Outstanding Restaurant

Valerie Chang
Maty's, Miami, FL
Winner: Best Chef: South

Kevin Tien
Moon Rabbit, Washington, D.C.
Nominee: Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic

Paul Kahan and Donnie Madia
Presenters
One Off Hospitality, Chicago, IL

Atsushi Kono
Kono, New York, NY
Nominee: Best Chef: New York State

Hollis Wells Silverman
Eastern Point Collective, Washington, D.C.
Nominee: Outstanding Restaurateur

Anna Posey
Elske, Chicago, IL
Nominee: Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker

Jason Hammel
Lula Cafe, Chicago, IL
Winner: Outstanding Hospitality

PRESS ROOM
Masako Morishita
Perry’s, Washington, D.C.
Winner: Emerging Chef

Atsuko Fujimoto
Norimoto Bakery, Portland, ME
Winner: Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker

Barak Olins
ZU Bakery, Portland, ME
Winner: Outstanding Bakery

Edward Lee
LEE Initiative
Honoree: Humanitarian of the Year

Valerie Chang
Maty's, Miami, FL
Winner: Best Chef: South

Harley Peet
Bas Rouge, Easton, MD
Winner: Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic

David Standridge
The Shipwright’s Daughter, Mystic, CT
Winner: Best Chef: Northeast

Gregory Gourdet
Kann, Portland, OR
Winner: Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific

Lord Maynard Llera
Kuya Lord, Los Angeles, CA
Winner: Best Chef: California

Ruth Reichl
Writer, editor, novelist, and television personality
Honoree: Lifetime Achievement Award

Erika Whitaker and Kelly Whitaker
ID EST, Boulder, CO
Winner: Outstanding Restaurateur

Michael Rafidi
Albi, Washington, D.C.
Winner: Outstanding Chef

POST-AWARDS CELEBRATION
Charlie Mitchell
Clover Hill, Brooklyn, NY
Winner: Best Chef: New York State

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Today on our episode #395 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Erick Williams, Chef and Founder of Virtue Hospitality Group based in Chicago, which includes Virtue Restaurant & Bar, Mustard Seed Kitchen, Daisy’s Po-Boy & Tavern, and Top This Mac & Cheese. Erick has carved a special niche in the restaurant industry with inimitable persistence, passion and drive. In November 2018, Erick opened Virtue as his first solo concept, nestled in the heart of the historic Hyde Park neighborhood on Chicago’s south side. The restaurant combines his love of Southern cuisine and his insatiable study of history and art as they relate to food culture. Erick and Virtue have been featured in a host of local and national media, and in 2022, Erick was named Best Chef: Great Lakes by the James Beard Foundation, making history as the first Black chef to win in this category. In November 2021, inspired by his experience providing takeout only during the pandemic, Erick opened Mustard Seed Kitchen in Chicago, a takeout and delivery-only concept featuring a menu of high-quality approachable meals. And less than a year later in August 2022, he launched a third concept, Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern which evokes the vibrancy of New Orleans through its most celebrated sandwich, located a few steps away from Virtue. Months after Daisy’s opened, Erick collaborated with Virtue's Chef de Cuisine Damarr Brown to open Top This, a delivery and takeout concept offering a variety of delectable mac and cheeses with delicious toppings. Erick’s Virtue team is now getting ready to open a new Mexican cocktail bar, Cantina Rosa, celebrating Mexican culture the same way Virtue has done celebrating Black culture in Hyde Park. Shari sat down with Erick for this conversation at Virtue in Chicago in June over the James Beard Awards weekend. 

Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to focus on mental health; and Solo Dining experience at Asador Bastian, a Basque-inspired steakhouse from Chef and Owner Doug Psaltis, and Christian Eckmann; part of Eat Well Hospitality, a Chicago-based restaurant group from Doug and Chef Hsing Chen, located in the iconic Flair House in River North, Chicago, IL.  

**Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon) #chefwisebook

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Today on our episode #386 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Gabriel Ornelas, a strategist, producer and founder of Studio Ornelas, a global, multidisciplinary group of business builders who are deeply invested in the worlds of food, hospitality, travel, and culture. An entrepreneur himself, Gabriel has spent his career developing and producing compelling branded experiences through content, media, and partnerships. Gabriel and his teams global work experience and unique point of view has positioned them to successfully drive growth, through new business and marketing campaigns for clients, which include Faena Group, Sbe, Mercedes-Benz, Perfect Day, Citi, Antigua & Barbuda Tourism, Perrier-Jouët Champagne, Moët Hennessy and Valrhona, to name a few. Gabriel is also the creator, host and producer of “On The Pass” podcast, which is powered through Studio Ornelas, serving up inspiring conversations with figures in food, beverage and hospitality, now celebrating its 4th Anniversary. 

In addition, today's show features Shari's PR tip to strive to make a positive impact in the world; Industry News on California's ban on "junk fees" and how it could effect California’s restaurant industry, via Eater SF; and Shari's Solo Dining experience at Chefwise contributor Christian F. Puglisi's BAEST in Copenhagen, Denmark.  

** Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon). #chefwisebook **

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On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Maneesh Goyal, Founder & Partner at Sona, a new Indian brasserie in NYC’s Flatiron District, which he founded with hospitality veteran David Rabin, and acclaimed actress and businesswoman, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, along with Executive Chef Hari Nayak. Sona is a tribute to Indian culture, showcasing the flavors, art, design, and timelessness of India, Maneesh's ancestral homeland. A natural host and entertainer, and a successful entrepreneur, Maneesh lives his life based on the notion of taking care of people while creating memorable experiences for them.  He is the founder and CEO of MKG experiential marketing agency, as well as the founder of Pineapple Co., where he discovers, supports, and launches new ventures. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to be timeless; Speed Round; Industry News Discussion on Jeff Bezos awarding $100 million for ‘Courage and Civility’ to Jose Andres; and Solo Dining experience at Yellow Rose in NYC's East Village.

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On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Joshua David Stein, a Brooklyn-based, prolific writer and the author of many books, cookbooks and children’s books, including his latest and first solo cookbook, Cooking for Your Kids: At Home with the World’s Greatest Chefs (Phaidon). Joshua is the co-author of Notes from a Young Black Chef with Kwame Onwuachi; The Nom Wah Tea Parlor Cookbook with Wilson Tang; and Il Buco with Donna Lennard; as well as Can I Eat That?; What’s Cooking?; The Ball Book; and The Invisible Alphabet, and more! Formerly the editor-at-large at the parenting site Fatherly, he is also the author of To Me He Was Just Dad. Today's show features Shari's PR tip to be prolific; Speed Round; Industry News Discussion about the future of outdoor dining in NYC; and Solo Dining experience at Dame in Soho, NYC. 

Image courtesy of Joshua David Stein.

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On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Judiaann Woo, an independent marketing and media relations consultant specializing in food and travel, and host of “Food People Are the Best People,” a new podcast on the Eat Drink Dine Podcast Network. Judiaann was born in South Korea, raised in Portland, Oregon and developed her career in New York City. During that time, she has worked with some of the finest chefs and industry thought leaders in the world in her roles with The French Culinary Institute (FCI), Food Arts magazine, and iSi North America. Judiaann is a graduate of the FCI with Grand Diplomas in Classic Culinary Arts and Classic Pastry Arts. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to be curious; Speed Round; Industry News Discussion on a staffing shortage in the Hamptons, NY; and Solo Dining experience at The Lobster Pot in Provincetown, Cape Cod, MA. 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®. 

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On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Josh Sharkey, Founder and CEO of meez, the recipe tool for professional chefs. Josh has over 15 years of experience as a chef, from Michelin Star restaurants in Norway, to working with some of the best chefs in NYC, including Gray Kunz, David Bouley, and Floyd Cardoz. In 2009, he opened his first solo project as chef/owner -- a fast-casual concept called Bark Hot Dogs, which received many accolades including “Best Hot Dog in NY” by NY Magazine. In 2020, Josh launched meez after two years of development, inspired by the same principles applied to great cooking – an uncompromising attention to detail and a constant drive to evolve and improve. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to utlilize the right tools; Speed Round; Industry News Discussion on the grocery-table challenges for restaurants in the pandemic; and Solo Dining experience at Le Pavillon by Daniel Boulud. 

Image courtesy of Evan Sung.

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On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Ellen Yin, Co-Founder and Owner of High Street Hospitality Group (HSHG). Ellen operates some of the country’s most celebrated dining establishments, including a.kitchen+bar, Fork, High Street Philly, and High Street Provisions in Philadelphia and High Street on Hudson, in Manhattan.  A graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Ellen has over 21 years of experience as an owner/operator. She’s been honored with Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Women of Distinction” award in 2020 and is a multi-year nominee for “Outstanding Restaurateur” by the James Beard Foundation Awards, among many other accolades.  Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to be supportive of women; Speed Round; Industry News Discussion; and Solo Dining experience at La Natural in Miami, FL.

Image courtesy of High Street Hospitality Group.

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On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Fany Gerson, Chef and Founder of La Newyorkina, a Mexican ice cream and sweets company based in NYC; and Fan-Fan Doughnuts, a new doughnut shop in Bed Stuy, NYC.  A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Fany has worked in a range of fine-dining kitchens around the world.  As one of country’s most authoritative voices on Mexican sweets, her work has been featured in The New York Times, Gourmet, Fine Cooking, and more.  Fany is a James Beard nominee and author of multiple cookbooks, including Mexican Ice Cream, Paletas, and My Sweet Mexico.  Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to invest in Instagram; Speed Round; Industry News Discussion about Tik Tok's explosive growth for content creators, particularly in the food space; and Solo Dining experience at Wylie Dufresne's Stretch Pizza at Gadi Peleg's Breads Bakery in NYC.   #allintheindustry #allindustry #sharibayer #chef #restaurant #culinary #hospitality #podcast #foodradio #hrn #nyc #fanygerson #lanewyorkina #fanfandoughnuts #doughnuts #paletas #sweets #mexicanicecream #fanfans #tunein 

Image courtesy of Fany Gerson.

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On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Anthony Mangieri, chef and owner of Una Pizza Napoletana, who is known as the ‘pizza pope’ and a pioneer of Neapolitan-style pizza in the United States. A native of New Jersey, Anthony grew up in a close-knit Italian-American family and developed a pizza obsession from a young age, persuading his mother to drive him to every well-known pizzeria in the tri-state area. Since establishing Una Pizza Napoletana in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ in 1996, he has relocated his beloved pizzeria to Manhattan’s East Village, San Francisco, and back to New York’s Lower East Side, and opened a second location in New Jersey’s Atlantic Highlands in 2020. He has single-handedly made more than 700,000 pizzas (and counting), and has been featured across media platforms, including Good Morning America and Food Network Top 5, plus a recurring role on the Showtime series “Billions”. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to follow your obsession; Speed Round; and Solo Dining experience at Abba Telavivian Kitchen in South Beach, FL. For Industry News, Shari has a special segment with Mike Puma of Gotham Burger Social Club, who was a winner of the Burger Bash at the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival Presented by Capital One, which celebrated its 20th Anniversary from May 20-23 in South Beach, FL; plus, more SOBEWFF highlights.  #allintheindustry #allindustry #sharibayer #chef #restaurant #culinary #hospitality #podcast #foodradio #hrn #nyc #unapizzanapoletana #pizza #anthonymangieri #thepizzapope #sobewff #sobe #burgerbash #gothamburgersocialclub #mikepuma #foodandwinefestival

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