All in the Industry ®‪️‬ Heritage Radio Network

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Kris Moon, President and Chief Operating Officer of The James Beard Foundation. In his role, Kris is responsible for all revenue at the Foundation, including building the Foundation’s first-ever enterprise-wide partnerships with American Airlines, Capital One, and Windstar Cruises, and helping the Foundation grow its philanthropic support. During his 15-year tenure, Kris has been instrumental in leading the Foundation’s Covid-19 response, launching and managing the JBF Food & Beverage Industry Relief Fund that raised and disbursed almost $4.8 million in grants to 312 food and beverage establishments across America; launching the Chefs Boot Camp for Policy and Change initiative; and spearheading the strategic planning and launch of the Foundation’s JBF Impact Programs in April 2016. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to do good; Speed Round; Industry News Discussion on Righteous Eats; plus, Shari's Solo Dining experience at Platform by JBF: Restaurants Shaping America: San Francisco’s Brandon Jew of Mister Jiu’s x NYC's Jeremiah Stone & Fabián von Hauske Valtierra of Contra & Wildair; and the final question.

** Check out Shari's new book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023), now available at Phaidon.com, Amazon.com and wherever books are sold! #chefwisebook **

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is on location in NYC with her guest William Drew, the Director of Content for 50 Best, which includes The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants, among others. William has been a journalist and editor for more than two decades, spanning business-to-business and consumer magazines, as well as national newspapers. He is a former editor of style magazine Arena and continues to write and comment on food and restaurants in the UK and international media. Having worked for the 50 Best organization for more than a decade, he is privileged to have eaten in a healthy proportion of The World's 50 Best Restaurants (though the experience hasn’t been so healthy for his waistline). As a long-time spokesperson for the 50 Best brand, he also oversees the Academy voting structure that creates the lists and all content across both digital channels and live events. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to celebrate the industry; Speed Round; Industry News Discussion on the first-ever ranking of The World's 50 Best Hotels taking place in London in September 2023, and recently released annual list of The 50 Best Bars in North America; plus, Shari's Solo Dining experience flashback to 2013 at Andoni Luis Aduriz's Mugaritz in San Sebastian, Spain (recipient of the Icon Award 2023/ 50 Best, and featured chef in Chefwise); and the final question.

** Check out Shari's new book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023), now available at Phaidon.com, Amazon.com and wherever books are sold! #chefwisebook **

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer has a special episode from her recent trip to Santiago, Chile, with Carolina Bazán, chef-owner of Ambrosia and Ambrosia Bistro in Santiago. Carolina opened Ambrosia with her family in 2003. With the help of her partner, sommelier Rosario Onetto, she began the Hidden Kitchen movement in 2012, focusing on market produce and seasonal ingredients, which led to Ambrosia’s new location and concept; a modern family bistro, outside of the classic gastronomic circuit, where fresh market products leads a seasonal menu that changes daily. In 2017, Carolina and Rosario opened their own restaurant, Ambrosia Bistro, located downtown with a very hip vibe and simple, seasonal menu. Carolina was named Best Female Chef by Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019, and Ambrosia Bistro is currently #72 on The Worlds 50 Best Restaurants. Carolina is a contributor to Shari's new book, CHEFWISE: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023). Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to have confidence in yourself; Speed Round, and Shari's Solo Dining experience at Ambrosia Bistro in Santiago, Chile.

** Check out Shari's new book, CHEFWISE: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023), now available at Phaidon.com, Amazon.com and wherever books are sold! #chefwisebook **

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer has a special episode from her recent trip to Santiago, Chile, with Rodolfo Guzmán, a Chilean chef who opened Boragó in Santiago in 2006. Famed for its sustainable approach deeply rooted in southern Chile’s ingredients and indigenous culture, Boragó earned the inaugural Latin America’s 50 Best Sustainable Restaurant Award in 2018 from the World’s 50 Best Restaurants and the Flor de Cana Sustainable Restaurant Award in 2021. Boragó is currently ranked No. 10 on Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants and No. 43 on the World’s 50 Best. Rodolfo is the author of Borago: Coming from the South Hardcover (Phaidon, Fall 2017), and a contributor to Shari's new book, CHEFWISE: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023). Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to never stop learning; Speed Round, and Shari's Solo Dining experience at Boragó in Santiago, Chile.

** Check out Shari's new book, CHEFWISE: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023), now available at Phaidon.com, Amazon.com and wherever books are sold! #chefwisebook **

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer has a special "On the Road" show focusing on her new, and first book, CHEFWISE: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), which is officially out today, 5.3.23 in the US, and launched in the UK/Worldwide on 4.20.23. Chefwise features invaluable advice from over 100 leading chefs on topics not typically taught in culinary school, both in and out of the kitchen. The participating chefs—including Michelin-star veterans, up-and-coming professionals, and casual restaurant owners—share in their own words what’s essential in a chef’s everyday life. Featured chefs include Gaggan Anand, Carolina Bazan, Massimo Bottura, Jeremy Chan, Mauro Colagreco, Nina Compton, Dominique Crenn, Helene Darroze, Michael Elegbede, Will Goldfarb, David Kinch, Virgilio Martinez, Niki Nakayama, Yoshihiro Narisawa, Enrique Olvera, Elena Reygadas, Eric Ripert, Missy Robbins, Clare Smyth, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and Alice Waters. Chefwise has been a dream project for Shari! She is so grateful to all of her chef contributors and publisher, Phaidon, and thrilled to share her book with you and the world!

** For today's show, Shari has a special "On the Road" broadcast, which previews Chefwise at an exclusive event during the Philly Chef Conference with Sisterly Love Collective at The Study at University City in Philadephia on Sunday, April 16th. The program began with a cocktail reception, and then panel, starting with restaurateur Ellen Yin’s introduction, following Shari's reading from Chefwise and discussion on topics in the book with three Philly-based chefs: Owner Sofia Deleon of El Merkery; Chef/Co-founder Cybille St. Aude-Tate of Honeysuckle Provisions and Honeysuckle Projects (whose partner/husband Chef Omar Tate is a Chefwise contributor); and Chef Melissa McGrath of Sweet Amalia Market & Kitchen in NJ; ending with a Q&A and book signing. Special thanks to Sisterly Love Collective, The Study at University City, CO-OP Restaurant & Bar, Philly Chef Conference, Foxglove Communications, Phaidon, Heritage Radio Network, our panelists and everyone who came out to support our event!

** Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to be Chefwise; Industry Event Announcement about the 4th Annual Celebrity Chefs & Friends Golf and Tennis Tournament Benefiting City Harvest on May 8, 2023 at Alpine Country Club, NJ; plus, Shari's Solo Dining experience at Palizzi Social Club, a private social club in Philadelphia that first opened its doors in 1918.

** Check out Shari's new book, Chefwise – Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023), now available at Phaidon.com, Amazon.com, and wherever books are sold! Pub dates: 4.20.23 UK / 5.3.23 US #chefwisebook **

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Chip Wade, Chief Executive Officer of Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG), which was founded by Danny Meyer with the opening of Union Square Café in 1985, and now extends beyond the walls of its eateries, offering event services, partnerships, and business development. As CEO, a title he has had since 2022, Chip is responsible for further enhancing and evolving the company’s culture, driving an even greater experience for guests, and bolstering the excellence and growth of its businesses. Chip joined the USHG Executive team as President, in 2019, following a rich 30-year career in operational leadership in the hospitality industry. Prior to joining USHG, Chip spent 17 years in leadership with Darden Restaurants, where he oversaw all operating functions, drove best-in-industry people metrics, and enhanced financial performance for a number of Darden’s high-growth brands. He also served as Chief Operating Offer for Legal Sea Foods in Boston, Massachusetts, in which capacity he led all operations for the family-owned group’s 31 restaurants, and oversaw the launch of the Legal Test Kitchen concept. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to endorse endorsements; Industry News Discussion on the 2023 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards Nominees; plus, Shari's Solo Dining experience at Bad Roman, a new, modern, maximalist Italian restaurant from Quality Branded in Columbus Circle, NYC.

** Check out Shari's new book, CHEFWISE – Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023), now available for pre-order at Phaidon.com, Amazon.com, and wherever books are sold! Pub dates: 4.20.23 UK / 5.3.23 US #chefwisebook ** And if you're in the Philly area, please join Shari on Sunday, April 16th for a panel previewing her book, CHEFWISE, in a discussion through the lens of women in hospitality with Sisterly Love Collective members. The complimentary panel will take place during Philly Chef Conference from 3PM to 4:30PM at The Study at University City (20 S. 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA). RSVPs required. For more information, go to: thestudyatuniversitycity.com. Hope to see you there! **