All in the Industry ®‪️‬ Heritage Radio Network

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 **

Today on our episode #385 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is on-location in NYC at Benoit bistro with her guest, legendary chef Alain Ducasse. Born in 1956 on a farm in the Landes region of France, Chef Ducasse is now at the helm of over thirty restaurants in 9 countries around the world, from prestigious establishments, including Le Meurice Alain Ducasse, Le Louis XV; Alain Ducasse at L'Hôtel de Paris; and Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester; to Parisian bistros and casual brasseries. He became the first chef to have three restaurants awarded with three Michelin stars at the same time in 2005 (Paris, Monaco & New York), and one of just two chefs in the world to have been awarded 21 stars altogether. He currently holds a total of 18 Michelin stars. Chef Ducasse has set up schools, created artisan factories, and is the author of several cookbooks. He now has a new book, Good Taste - A Life of Food and Passion (Gallic Books, 4/16/24), which captures the essence of his illustrious career and the core of his philosophy, inspirations and creative process. Shari and Chef Ducasse are also joined by Emmanuelle, who works with Chef Ducasse and helped translate our conversation. Merci beaucoup!

Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to follow Chef Ducasse's code of honor and its 12 values; Industry News on Michelin announcing 10 New York restaurants up for 2024 awards; and Shari's Solo Dining experience at Chefwise contributor Clare Smyth's CORE by Clare Smyth in London, England.

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

Today on our episode #384 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024, which took place in Seoul, South Korea in late March 2024, with the gala awards ceremony on Tuesday, March 26th. Asia's 50 Best Restaurants is part of the 50 Best brand, which includes The World's 50 Best Restaurants. The 50 Best is a leading authority in global gastronomy and the international drinks scene, showcasing worldwide trends and highlighting great restaurants and bars from all corners of the world. This edition of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants marked the first time the awards were held in the Korean capital, and was the 12th edition of the event program. Shari attended the awards ceremony and #50BestTalks, and has several interviews with chefs who were recognzied at Asia's 2024 awards, including Peter Cuong Franklin, Anan Saigon (#48), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Yoshihiro Narisawa, Narisawa (#14 / #51 World 2023), Tokyo, Japan; Dave Pynt, Burnt Ends (#15 / #65 World 2023), Singapore; Jordy Navarra, Toyo Eatery (#24), Manilla, Philippines; Daniel Calvert, Sezanne (#1 / #37 World 2023), Tokyo, Japan; and Richie Lin, Mume (#45), Taipei City; Taiwan. Congratulations to the #1 award recipient, Daniel Calvert of Sezanne; and all of the chefs, including many who are featured in Shari's new book, CHEFWISE; and many thanks to everyone involved in the 50 Best. It was an outstanding awards celebrations and honor for Shari to be a part of the festivities. For more informaton and the full awards list, go to theworlds50best.com and @theworlds50best #asias50best. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to seek collaborations; Speed Rounds; and Shari's Solo Dining experience at Mingoo Kang's Mingles (#13 / #89 World 2023) in Seoul.

** Check out Shari's new book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), available wherever books are sold! #chefwisebook**

Today on our episode #383 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is on-location in London, England with her guest Jeremy Chan, chef and co-founder of Ikoyi, a two Michelin-starred restaurant, which he opened with his best friend, Iré Hassan-Odukale, in London in 2017. Known for its original, flavor-driven cuisine, inspired by Jeremy’s childhood in Hong Kong, Ikoyi was named the One to Watch by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2021, and then earned the No. 35 spot on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2023. Jeremy’s book, Ikoyi: A Journey Through Bold Heat with Recipes was published in Spring 2023 by Phaidon, and he is also a contributor to Shari's new book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023, #chefwisebook).

Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to be hungry for knowledge; Industry News on The Chef Conference, taking place in Philadelphia from April 12-15; and Shari's upcoming event with Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten at Platform by JBF at Pier 57 in NYC on Sunday, April 14 at 11AM -- a conversation of inspiration and advice, in and out of the kitchen, related to topics in Chefwise, which Jean-Georges is a contributor to. Tickets are available at platformbyjbf.org. Our show closes out with Shari's Solo Dining experience at Ikoyi.

Today on our episode #382 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Nilou Motamed, an Emmy-nominated TV personality, who has been named one of AdWeek’s 30 Most Influential People in Food, and has been shaping the conversation in food and travel for more than 20 years, and has quite literally eaten her way around the planet. Born in Iran and raised in Paris and New York, Nilou is fluent in four languages and has traveled to more than 45 countries. She brings a genuinely global perspective to her work, informed by a love and understanding of foods from around the world. Nilou has served as Editor-in-Chief of Food & Wine as well as Editor-in-Chief of the award-winning food site Epicurious. As the longtime Features Director for Travel + Leisure, Nilou oversaw the magazine’s coverage of restaurants, hotels, and trends in luxury travel. Today, Nilou is a frequent judge on some of the world’s most popular culinary TV shows, including Netflix’s Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend, Food Network’s Chopped and Bravo’s Top Chef. When she isn’t eating delicious food on TV, Nilou is working on Story Collective: a consultancy she co-founded, specializing in brand voice, strategy, and storytelling for the world’s top luxury hotels, restaurants, and travel destinations.

Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to commit to only what you want to do; Industry News on the reopening of NYC's iconic Central Park Boathouse restaurant, which is one of Shari's PR clients with Bayer Public Relations; and Shari's Solo Dining experience at Walrus Rodeo in Miami, FL.

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

Today on our episode #381 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Valerie Chang Cumpa, an award-winning Miami-based chef who along with her family, including her brother Nando, opened Itamae in the Miami Design District, focusing on Nikkei cuisine; and in 2019, the team opened a fast casual off-shoot concept, B-Side, inside popular Asian Food Hall, 1-800-LUCKY. Her latest restaurant is Maty’s in Miami’s Midtown neighborhood, which has a modern take on comida criolla, the traditional Peruvian food of Valerie’s upbringing. Valerie, or Val, quickly garnered praise as one of the city's top young chefs, earning an Eater Young Gun nomination (2018), two James Beard semifinalist nominations for Rising Star Chef (2019, 2020) and nominations for Best Chef South (2022, 2023). And the accolades have continued, including Itamae on The New York Times' coveted Restaurant List in 2021, and as a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2022; Maty's on Bon Appetit's 24 Best New Restaurants in 2023, and The New York Times' Restaurant List; Val and Nando were the first siblings to be named together to Food & Wine Magazine's Best New Chefs Class of 2023. And Val was nominated as a 2024 James Beard Awards semifinalist for Maty’s in the Best Chef: South category. Val participated in SOBEWFF 2024 (South Beach Wine & Food Festival) presented by Capital One, which took place February 22-25, 2024 in Miami, Fl., hosting a wonderful collaboration dinner at Maty's with Chabela Coss and Ana Castro, which Shari attended.

Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to be able to work individually, as well as together with others; Industry News on Michelin adding 8 new Miami restaurants to its guide; and Shari's Solo Dining experience at Mike Puma's new Gotham Burger Social Club, as well as a visit to Hamburger America, both in NYC, in anticipation of Shari's evening at SOBEWFF's popular Burger Bash presented by Schweid & Sons, hosted by Rachael Ray.

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