All in the Industry ®

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Gail Simmons , a trained culinary expert, food writer, cookbook author, and TV personality. Since the show’s inception in 2006, Gail has lent her expertise as a permanent judge on BRAVO’s Emmy and James Beard Award-winning series Top Chef , now in its 19th successful season. She is a co-host of the new daily syndicated series, The...

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Suzanne Barr , a chef, restaurateur, and advocate for marginalized people in the food industry. Suzanne is based in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and has a new book, My Ackee Tree, A Chef’s Memoir of Finding Home in the Kitchen (out 4/5/22), which is a memoir (with recipes!) Suzanne is one of Canada’s most respected chefs, with a flair for f...

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Ayesha Nurdjaja , executive chef and partner at Shuka and Shukette in NYC, and Culinary Director of The Bowery Group . We are on-location at Shukette, Ayesha’s neighborhood restaurant in Chelsea, which focuses on locally sourced and sustainable Middle Eastern food, and the sequel to Shuka, which she opened in Soho in 2015 with owne...

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Dan Ryan , founder and CEO of Agency 967 , a company that provides the best furniture solutions to the top hotels in the world. Dan has worked in all facets of the hospitality industry, including design, purchasing, and manufacturing since age 19. Dan is also the host of Defining Hospitality podcast . Dan loves what he does and is...

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is back at Heritage Radio Network's studio in Brooklyn, and her guest is Hallie Meyer , founder and owner of Caffè Panna , an Italian inspired ice cream and coffee shop in NYC’s Gramercy neighborhood. Before opening the shop, Hallie worked in savory kitchens stateside and in Italy, and in one of Rome's most beloved gelaterias. She began makin...

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Laura Lashley , the National On-Premise Manager for Diageo Non-Alc, where she leads the brand’s training and advocacy programs in the US. Laura began her career in drinks working in NYC bars, notably as the Head Bartender and Bar Manager at Avroko’s Madam Geneva, as well as Bar Manager at The Breslin and Ace Hotel Lobby Bar. She ha...

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Hillary Sterling , Executive Chef at Ci Siamo , which is part of Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group , and we are on-location at her restaurant, located in Manhattan West, NYC. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Hillary first felt the pull of the industry as a teenager bussing tables during summers in Montauk, NY. Her career has...

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Allen Salkin , a world-renowned writer on politics, culture and trends. Allen is the author, or co-author, of three books, including From Scratch: The Uncensored History of the Food Network  (2013), and he’s the reporter behind numerous memorable articles in major newspapers and magazines, as well as a frequent guest on news progra...

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Timon Balloo , a South Florida-based chef and owner of The Katherine , Mrs. Balloo , and Balloo Wallah . Timon, who was born to Chinese and Trinidadian parents, made his mark as Chef and Partner of SUGARCANE Raw Bar Grill , earning numerous accolades including "Best New Restaurant," and Timon was dubbed "Best Up-and-Coming Chef" by...

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Lynn House , National Spirits Specialist and Portfolio Mixologist for Heaven Hill Brands , a role she’s been at since 2019. Lynn has had a long and extensive career in the beverage industry. Her previous roles at Heaven Hill include National Brand Educator and National PAMA Brand Ambassador. She was a 2019 National Finalist for Bes...

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Joanna James, Founder & CEO of MAPP (Mentorship, Advocacy, Pandemic relief, and the Power of women), a non-profit supporting women-led food organizations, empowering women to lead through mentorship and advocacy, which is having its first MAPP Restaurant Reset conference in South Florida from April 24-26. Joanna is also a first...

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Zod Arifai, Chef/Owner of Wicked Jane , his first NYC restaurant located in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village, featuring Modern American cuisine with a tasting menu and a la carte options. A veteran of several top New Jersey restaurants, Zod has been leading highly regarded kitchens for over twenty years. He most recently was the consu...

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Jim Meehan , bartender, journalist, and author of The PDT Cocktail Book and Meehan’s Bartender Manual , who has worked in nearly every capacity of the hospitality business for the latter half of his 40 years on the planet. A Chicago area native schooled in Wisconsin who achieved acclaim for his work behind bars in New York City, he...

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Ariel Palitz , Senior Executive Director, Office of Nightlife , NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, and the first-ever appointed in this position. A lifelong New Yorker and nightlife professional, Ariel came to the role with deep experience in both nightlife and community building. She previously owned and operated Sutra...

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Beatrice Stein , Founder and CEO of Beatrice Stein Hospitality Consulting ; and Founder and Program Director of Hospitality Pathways , training the next generation of hospitality professionals. A New York City-based restaurant consultant and strategist with decades of training and development experience, Beatrice’s mission has been...

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...

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 restaurateu...

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...

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,...

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 f...

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 thro...

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...

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, excep...

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 G...

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 v...