On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guests are Claudine Pépin , co-founder and President of the Jacques Pépin Foundation , and the only daughter of iconic chef, TV host and cookbook author Jacques Pépin; and Rollie Wesen , co-founder and Executive Director of the Jacques Pépin Foundation and the husband of Claudine Pépin. In 2016, Claudine and Rollie created the Jacques Pépin Foundation, supporting culinary and life skills training for individuals with barriers to employmen...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 312
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guests are Mickey Bakst and Steve Palmer , co-founders of Ben’s Friends , a national support group for members of the hospitality industry struggling with substance abuse and addiction. Mickey, who also serves as the Executive Director of Ben’s Friends, has earned the title of maître d, foodie, fundraiser, philanthropist, career restaurateur, mentor, and Charleston ambassador. He most recently and notably was the General Manager of Charle...
Jan 13, 2022•52 min•Ep. 311
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Virgilio Martinez , chef and owner of Central in Lima, Peru, and author of a new book, The Latin American Cookbook (Phaidon, 10/27/21). After cooking in prestigious restaurants around the world, Virgilio returned to Peru in 2009 and opened Central. Since 2013, Central has appeared on the World’s 50 Best list and has been named the #1 restaurant in Latin America multiple times. Virgilio co-founded Mater Iniciativa , which document...
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 310
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Laurie Woolever , writer and editor, and for nearly a decade, former lieutenant to the late author, TV host and producer Anthony Bourdain. Laurie has written for the New York Times, Vogue, GQ, Food & Wine, Lucky Peach (RIP), Saveur, Bloomberg, Dissent, Roads & Kingdoms, and others. She’s been a private cook, nanny, caterer, writer, busgirl, recipe tester, farm hand, public speaker, video store clerk, and an editor at Art ...
Nov 19, 2021•56 min•Ep. 309
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Chris Cardone, a bartender with over 21 years of experience, who is currently bartending at I Sodi , Rita Sodi's beloved Italian restaurant in NYC. Chris is the 2017 National Champion of Diageo World Class , the world's largest global mixology competition, as well as a three-time national finalist. Chris is also a 4-time national flair bartending finalist, and has organized and judged bartending competitions of all styles all ove...
Nov 12, 2021•55 min•Ep. 308
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Vicki Freeman, Partner of The Bowery Group , which is comprised of several market-driven restaurants in NYC, including Vic’s, Cookshop , Rosie's, Shuka , and her latest, Shukette; along with her husband/partner Marc Meyer , and partners Anna-Marie McCullagh and Chris Paraskevaides. Each restaurant showcases the season’s bounty through vibrant, ingredient-driven cuisine with an emphasis on local and sustainable sourcing. Today's s...
Nov 03, 2021•48 min•Ep. 307
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Colin Cowie, CEO & Founder of Colin Cowie Lifestyle . Colin arrived in the United States from South Africa in 1985. His intelligence, personality, and stylish sensibility led him into the fast-paced, glamorous world of planning over-the-top parties for royalty, celebrities, and business luminaries. Respected around the world as an arbiter of style, Colin has been at the forefront of event and wedding planning for the past 25 ...
Oct 28, 2021•47 min•Ep. 306
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is David Burke , one of the best known and most respected chefs in modern American cuisine, who is fueled by passion, grit and a knack for artful innovation. Acknowledged as a leading pioneer in American cooking, Burke, a proud New Jerseyan who was born in Brooklyn, is recognized internationally for his revolutionary techniques, exceptional skills, successful restaurant empire and many TV appearances. In the parlance of today’s cele...
Oct 21, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 305
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Bret Csencsitz, Owner of Gotham , where he has been the managing partner for the past ten years, ensuring that the restaurant, formerly known as Gotham Bar & Grill, lives up to its legacy while continuing to push boundaries as a leader in the New York dining scene. During his time at the helm, Bret has also helped develop the Gotham Chocolates program, as well as a collection of fine culinary products under the label, Gotham ...
Oct 14, 2021•53 min•Ep. 304
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Sheldon Simeon, chef/owner of Tin Roof , a new generation mom & pop restaurant in Maui, Hawaii. Sheldon, who was born in Hilo, on the Big Island of Hawaii, worked in various restaurants on Maui and acquired his love for cooking from his family’s love of cooking and entertaining. He attended Maui Culinary Academy and worked in various restaurants on Maui before competing on Seasons 10 and 14 of Bravo’s hit competition cooking ...
Oct 06, 2021•47 min•Ep. 303
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Andrea Strong , Executive Director of ROAR , a nonprofit founded in March 2020 in NYC by a group of industry professionals impassioned to fight for unemployed restaurant workers facing financial hardship and to advocate for an industry in crisis. Over the course of her career, Andrea has been a lawyer, a restaurant manager, a waitress, a farm hand, a humanitarian activist, and for two decades, a journalist - known for her pioneer...
Sep 30, 2021•57 min•Ep. 302
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer welcomes two guests to the show. First, Omar Tate , a chef, artist, and cofounder of Honeysuckle Projects , a multifaceted food company that focuses on the nuanced cultures and cuisines of the Black diaspora. Omar has emerged as a visionary and a leading thinker on the restaurant industry’s cultural development as a whole. He specifically focuses on race and ethnicity to tear down structural barriers through his practice in Honeysuckle, his...
Sep 23, 2021•53 min•Ep. 301
On our 300th episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Daniel Boulud , renowned Chef-Owner of several award-winning restaurants and the Feast & Fêtes catering company . Daniel’s New York City restaurants include his flagship two-Michelin star DANIEL , a Relais & Châteaux member; and his latest, Le Pavillon , a seafood and vegetable focused restaurant, where nature meets architecture. Beyond Manhattan, Daniel has extended his culinary reach across the US and around the wor...
Sep 16, 2021•59 min•Ep. 300
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Surbhi Sahni , chef and owner of TAGMO , a new restaurant in Manhattan’s Seaport District, featuring homestyle Indian cuisine and confections. With two decades of professional culinary experience, Surbhi has made her mark as a talented pastry chef with handcrafted cakes & confections that preserve the essence of South Asian mithai innovated by her own distinct flavor pairings and delicate artistry. Before launching TAGMO, Sur...
Sep 09, 2021•56 min•Ep. 299
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is joined by two legendary restaurateurs in the backyard of Lucali in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. First, Mark Iacono, well revered pizzaiolo and owner of Lucali in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, which he founded in 2006 and has since received national recognition. Mark recently opened Baby Luc's , a new slice shop down the block from Lucali, plus, he’s expanded his beloved pizzeria to Miami. Prior to finding Lucali, Mark worked in construction a...
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 298
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is back at Heritage Radio Network's studio in Bushwick, Brooklyn, with her guest, Steven Hall - Founder of Hall PR , a multi-lingual media agency focusing on culinary and hospitality. Steven founded his NYC-based company in 1996 with the late Sam Firer. Born and bred in Flushing, Queens, Steven is the epitome of a native New Yorker. Gifted with a sharp wit, tongue, and street-smart instincts, he created his own reality throughout his career...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 297
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 successf...
Jul 22, 2021•55 min•Ep. 296
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...
Jul 14, 2021•47 min•Ep. 295
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 ...
Jul 01, 2021•57 min•Ep. 294
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”...
Jun 23, 2021•56 min•Ep. 293
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...
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 292
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. Fa...
Jun 10, 2021•56 min•Ep. 291
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 Bea...
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 290
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Brian Bistrong , Corporate Executive Chef of The Connell Company’s The Park ( Twitter , Instagram , LinkedIn , Facebook ), and Culinary Program Director of The Park’s hospitality group, Table & Banter. With years of rich, diverse experience working side-by-side with renowned chefs such as Wolfgang Puck, David Bouley, and Gray Kunz, Brian offers a wealth of knowledge and passion at New Jersey’s premier catering and events dest...
May 19, 2021•49 min•Ep. 289
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Adam “George” Fournier , a LA-based bartender who was named the 2021 US Bartender of the Year by the United States Bartenders’ Guild (USBG) Presents World Class sponsored by Diageo . Adam’s experience includes running the bar program at Steingarten LA, Areal Restaurant in Santa Monica, and the award winning program at Faith & Flower in Downtown, LA. In 2018, he was one of the opening Bar Managers at the new NoMad Los Angeles,...
May 13, 2021•48 min•Ep. 288
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Diana Tandia, Chef & Owner of Berber Street Food , an African café in NYC’s West Village featuring Afro-fusion cuisine. Diana, who is from Mauritania, Africa, learned with her family that quality of food is an essential for living. She moved to NYC in 2001, and began working as a server in high end restaurants, including Daniel, Per Se, and Brasserie Rulhmann, while attending college; and then went on to study at the French C...
May 06, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 287
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Gavin Kaysen , an award-winning chef and founder of Soigne Hospitality Group in Minneapolis, known for his nationally recognized group of restaurants as well as his leadership in the culinary profession. His restaurants include Spoon and Stable, a 2015 James Beard Award Finalist for Best New Restaurant; Demi, an intimate 20-seat tasting menu experience; and Bellecour Bakery at Cooks of Crocus Hill. Gavin is also the co-founder of...
Apr 14, 2021•56 min•Ep. 286
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Liz Neumark, founder and chair of Great Performances, New York City’s premiere catering and events company. Liz cherishes her role as a palate educator, driven by a desire expose all New Yorkers to seasonal, flavorful food and to promote conversation about its sources and sustainability. Liz established Great Performances (GP) in 1980 as an event staffing service offering women pursuing careers in the arts; the company has since ...
Apr 08, 2021•56 min•Ep. 285
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer goes on location at Il Buco Alimentari e Vineria in Noho, NYC, to chat with its Executive Chef Justin Smillie . After attending the Culinary Institute of America, Justin secured a position at Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Mercer Kitchen, followed by posts at Danny Meyer's Gramercy Tavern and Jonathan Waxman's Washington Park, where he fell in love with the bold flavors and rustic techniques. After working with Daniel Silverman on the opening ...
Mar 31, 2021•47 min•Ep. 284
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guests are Chef-Owner Chris Cipollone and Owner-Operator John Winterman of Francie , a neighborhood brasserie in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and the first independent collaboration between the two, which opened in December 2020. Chris was formerly the Executive Chef at the Michelin-starred Piora in NYC, a uniquely modern American restaurant with Italian, French, and Korean influences, which earned two stars from the New York Times. Prio...
Mar 24, 2021•44 min•Ep. 283
