On our 252nd episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is joined by Kevin Boehm , Co-Founder of Boka Restaurant Group based in Chicago. After opening 30 restaurants over the last 27 years, Kevin has become one of the nation’s foremost visionaries in the field of hospitality. Along with his partner Rob Katz, he has built a restaurant group based on great chefs, inspired design, and enlightened hospitality. The group's many accolades and accomplishments include 16 James Beard Finalist nominatio...
May 28, 2020•51 min•Ep. 252
On Episode 251 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is joined by Anna Polonsky , Founder of Polonsky & Friends , a strategy and design consultancy for those who use food as a beacon for community and change; supporting mission-driven, food-related projects initiated by some of today’s most interesting chefs, activists, and brands. Anna has worked in hospitality her entire career, and has earned accolades from numerous organizations, including Forbes Magazine's 30under30 and the James Beard F...
May 21, 2020•51 min•Ep. 251
On our 250th episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is joined by Michael Schatzberg, aka Schatzy, Managing Director for Branded Restaurants, and the Founder and Managing Partner of Branded Strategic Hospitality. Michael has over 35 years of marketing, brand development, management and hospitality experience. He started working at Duke’s in 1995, and went on to turn a single concept restaurant into a multi-unit Hospitality Group - opening up a second Duke’s location in Manhattan, and re-bra...
May 13, 2020•51 min•Ep. 250
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is joined by Danielle Chang , a cultural entrepreneur who builds brands across creative industries. Danielle is the founder and CEO of LUCKYRICE , a lifestyle brand that has been shining a spotlight on Asian culture through food and drink for the past decade. She is also the Host/Creator of Lucky Chow , a national broadcast TV show on PBS, which explores Asian cuisine's impact on American food culture, now in its 4th season, and she is the ...
May 07, 2020•55 min•Ep. 249
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is joined by Steve Sidman , Of Counsel at Carlton Fields , a leading provider of legal and consultative services to a broad spectrum of business clients. Steve has more than two decades of experience in the business of pop culture. He represents creative talent and entrepreneurial ventures, from Michelin-starred chefs and restaurateurs to multiplatinum-selling recording artists, songwriters, producers and mixers, to film and TV producers an...
Apr 16, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 248
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is joined by Elizabeth McCall, Assistant Master Distiller of Woodford Reserve , premium small batch bourbon whiskey based in Kentucky. Elizabeth, a CSS (Certified Specialist of Spirits), is the second generation of her family to work in the bourbon industry and one of the youngest female distillers in the United States. She followed in her mother’s footsteps starting as a sensory expert and working in the quality department. Elizabeth has a...
Apr 08, 2020•57 min•Ep. 247
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer has a special show on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis and its impact on our hospitality industry, with two guest interviews. Shari's first guest is Bruce Bronster , Partner at Bronster LLP , a NY-based boutique law firm with experience in real estate, litigation, tax lien and mortgage foreclosure, hospitality, entertainment and corporate matters. And, Shari's second guest is Executive Chef Kwame Onwuachi of Kith/Kin, a collaborator in the...
Apr 03, 2020•54 min•Ep. 246
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is joined by Lonny Sweet , CEO of The Connect Group , the first full-service culinary marketing agency that specializes in reaching food-connected audiences through strategic food & beverage initiatives. With 10+ years in sports marketing, representing the best athletes, coaches and broadcasters in the business, Lonny’s path changed when he met Chef Marc Forgione following his Next Iron Chef victory. Lonny now represents top culinary pe...
Mar 25, 2020•52 min•Ep. 245
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, host Shari Bayer's guest is Nate Mell, Founder & Owner of Felt+Fat, an artisanal tableware company based in Philadelphia, which he founded in 2014. Nate creates dishes for some of the finest chefs, and was recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 for Art & Style in 2015. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip, Speed Round, and important Industry News discussion on COVID-19 and its impact on our hospitality community, and what we can do to help. Shar...
Mar 18, 2020•55 min•Ep. 244
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, host Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” edition from Charleston Wine & Food Festival in Charleston, SC, which took place March 4-8, 2020. Shari tips off the show with her PR Tip from Heritage Radio's Podcast Studio in the Culinary Village, followed by her live broadcast with local chef hero, Mike Lata, Chef/Partner of FIG Restaurant, a vibrant neighborhood bistro focusing on seasonally inspired cuisine, which he opened in Charleston in 2003; a...
Mar 11, 2020•45 min•Ep. 243
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, host Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” edition on the Philly Chef Conference at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA, and South Beach Wine & Food Festival in Miami Beach, Florida. Shari tips off the show from the Philly Chef Conference, which took place March 1, 2020, with her PR tip, followed by a live broadcast with Katie Button, Executive Chef and CEO of Katie Button Restaurants, which includes Cúrate Bar de Tapas and Button & Co. Bag...
Mar 04, 2020•44 min•Ep. 242
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, host Shari Bayer's guest is Gabriel Stulman, Founder and CEO of Happy Cooking Hospitality, which he founded in 2009 and includes restaurants, Joseph Leonard, Jeffrey’s Grocery, Fedora, Fairfax, Bar Sardine, The Jones, Simon & The Whale, Studio and George Washington Bar at Freehand New York. Gabriel spent several years working in local restaurants in Madison, Wisconsin while attending college there, falling in love with the restaurant industry, and ...
Feb 12, 2020•59 min•Ep. 241
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, host Shari Bayer's guest is Melissa Ben-Ishay, the founder of Baked by Melissa , the New York City-based brand famous for its handmade, bite-size cupcakes and macarons. Passionate about baking since childhood and with the idea that people should be able to taste more flavors without a post-dessert guilt trip, she decided to do what she loved and launched Baked by Melissa in 2008 after being fired from her job in advertising. Today, the company operates...
Feb 05, 2020•41 min•Ep. 240
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, host Shari Bayer's guest is Lori Balter, CEO of Balter Sales Company, a leading distributor of tabletop and foodservice equipment. Following in her grandfather and father's footsteps, Lori leads the company which has been in business for ninety years. Her expertise is revered and she has garnered national attention as one of the most successful women in the hospitality industry. She has developed a following as "The Queen of the Bowery" collaborating a...
Jan 22, 2020•45 min•Ep. 239
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, host Shari Bayer's guest is Mary Rodgers, Director of Marketing Communications for Cuisinart and Waring, where she oversees all consumer communication touch points for the brand portfolio. With more than 20 years of experience in the housewares and tabletop industry, Mary has been with Cuisinart since 1996, and since then has significantly expanded the marketing communications department, while spearheading industry-first initiatives that have given th...
Jan 15, 2020•51 min•Ep. 238
Today's episode of All in the Industry® was recorded LIVE on Monday, December 16, 2019 at Industry City in Brooklyn, NY. Host Shari Bayer interviews Chef and Owner Russell Jackson of Subculture Dining , and Reverence , his first NYC restaurant that recently debuted in Harlem, and is one of his most personal experiences. Reverence features a seasonal, modern California-inspired tasting menu with optional beverage pairings. Russell previously owned Lafitte in San Francisco and Russell’s in Los Ang...
Dec 18, 2019•55 min•Ep. 237
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, host Shari Bayer's guest is Jen Pelka , Founder and CEO of The Riddler , the popular all-women funded champagne bar with locations in San Francisco and New York, which was named "Wine Bar of the Year" by Eater for its first west coast location. Jen is also the Founder of Magnum PR , a leading restaurant PR agency in San Francisco, with clients including Shake Shack, Sweetgreen, and Mister Jiu’s. Jen’s career in restaurants began at Chef Daniel Boulud’s...
Dec 04, 2019•50 min•Ep. 236
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, host Shari Bayer's guest is Ruth Reichl , best-selling author and food writing icon, who was formerly the restaurant critic and food editor for The Los Angeles Times , the restaurant reviewer for The New York Times , and Editor-in-Chief of Gourmet magazine, a title she held for ten years. Ruth has authored five memoirs, including Tender at the Bone , Comfort Me with Apples , Garlic and Sapphires , For You, Mom , Finally and Save Me the Plums , which wa...
Nov 20, 2019•57 min•Ep. 235
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, host Shari Bayer's guest is Dave Arnold , chef and inventor, and host of Cooking Issues on Heritage Radio Network, along with Nastassia Lopez . Dave is a creative force in the world of food and cocktails. He partnered with Momofuku to create Booker and Dax , a tech-heavy cocktail lounge. In 2004, he founded the Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) to promote learning about the history and culture of food. Liquid Intelligence, his book exploring the science...
Nov 13, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 234
On today's episode of All in the Industry, host Shari Bayer's guest is Clare Reichenbach , the chief executive officer of the James Beard Foundation (JBF), the country's preeminent culinary arts organization dedicated to celebrating, nurturing, and honoring chefs and other leaders making America's food culture more delicious, diverse, and sustainable for everyone. In her role as CEO, Clare works with the JBF staff and board of trustees in directing the strategic, programmatic, financial, and man...
Nov 06, 2019•42 min•Ep. 233
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, host Shari Bayer's guest is Penny Stankiewicz , pastry chef, cake artist and founder of Sugar Couture ; plus, chef-instructor of Pastry & Baking Arts at the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE). Strongly influenced by her years as a filmmaker, Penny strives to tell a story in every cake she makes. A graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts and ICE, Penny’s background in the visual and culinary arts makes her uniquely poised to create artistic crea...
Oct 30, 2019•46 min•Ep. 232
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, host Shari Bayer's guest is Massimo Bottura , world-renowned, Italian chef and restaurateur. With over twenty years of experience helming acclaimed 3-Michelin star restaurant, Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy, which has held the number one spot on the World's 50 Best Restaurant list, and thanks to his innovative energy and social sensitivity, Massimo is considered one of the world’s leading culinary figures. In 2015, he decided to apply his creativ...
Oct 23, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 231
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, host Shari Bayer's guest is Thomas Keller, chef and proprietor of Thomas Keller Restaurant Group , which includes The French Laundry, Bouchon Bistro, Bouchon Bakery, Ad Hoc and La Calenda in Yountville, California; Per Se and TAK Room in NYC; and The Surf Club Restaurant in Surfside, Florida. Renowned for his culinary skills and his impeccable standards, Chef Keller is the first and only American-born chef to hold multiple three-star Michelin ratings, ...
Oct 16, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 230
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, host Shari Bayer's guests are Executive Chef Michael Anthony and Pastry Chef Miro Uskokovic of Gramercy Tavern , USHG’s contemporary, seasonal, award-winning American restaurant, which opened in in NYC in 1994 by restaurateur Danny Meyer, and is now celebrating its 25th anniversary. Michael joined Gramercy Tavern as the Executive Chef in 2006. Under his leadership, the restaurant has earned a three-star New York Times review (2007) and James Beard Awar...
Oct 09, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 229
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, host Shari Bayer's guest is Josh Emett, critically-acclaimed chef and restaurateur from New Zealand, who is the co-founder of Go-To Collection , which includes Rata in Queenstown , Madam Woo , and Hawker & Roll . For over 10 years, Josh worked with Gordon Ramsay. During his time at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay , the restaurant was awarded three Michelin stars, making it the only three-star restaurant in London. He went on to help open Claridge’s, reope...
Oct 02, 2019•55 min•Ep. 228
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, host Shari Bayer's guest is Regina Varolli , journalist and founder and Editor-in-Chief of CulEpi , a culinary industry platform for people in the industry to share their voice and make a positive impact. She is also the author of the Amazon best-seller " 99 Things You Wish You Knew Before Going To Culinary School ", and the Co-Curator of the PX+ Hospitality Festival 'Let's Talk About It' series of festival panel discussions focused on celebrating, col...
Sep 18, 2019•53 min•Ep. 227
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, host Shari Bayer's guest is Scott Conant , one of the country’s top chefs and restaurateurs. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America , Scott’s career spans over 30 years, including multiple restaurants, an enthusiastic following of fans and an ever-expanding brand. He opened L’Impero in 2002, garnering a three-star review from The New York Times, the title of “Best New Restaurant” from the James Beard Foundation, and he was named one of America...
Sep 11, 2019•52 min•Ep. 226
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, host Shari Bayer's guests are Megan Murphy, a New York-based food and travel journalist, who’s experience spans media outlets, including AFAR, Bon Appétit, Clean Plates, Cooking Light, Eater, Fodor’s, Food & Wine, Thrillist, and Travel + Leisure. Megan is also an AFAR Ambassador and co-host of the Eat This, Not That! weekly podcast. And, Blaine Ashley, Wine Enthusiast's 40-under-40 tastemaker and New York Champagne Week Founder, and she has a new c...
Aug 14, 2019•54 min•Ep. 225
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, host Shari Bayer's guest is Jasmine Moy, a transactional business attorney and consultant specializing in the hospitality industry. While she advises many clients on business structure, and drafts and negotiates all forms of business contracts (from leases to consulting and management agreements), Jasmine’s specialty is in the formation and negotiation of the agreements required for a successful food & beverage operation, whether as a standalone re...
Aug 07, 2019•49 min•Ep. 224
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, host Shari Bayer's guest is Sean Feeney, co-owner of Lilia and Misi restaurants in Williamsburg, Brooklyn with chef Missy Robbins. Sean began his career on Wall Street, working at big firms, including Cantor Fitzgerald, Goldman Sachs, and Anchorage Capital. In 2008, he and his wife moved to a building on Grove Street in the West Village—the same building where Missy Robbins, then a chef at A Voce, resided. And the rest is history! After Hurricane Sandy...
Jul 31, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 223
