All in the Industry

Today on our episode #444 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from the 2026 James Beard Restaurant & Chef Awards , which took place on Monday, June 15, 2026 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago in Chicago, IL. This was Shari's 6th year covering the awards on the red carpet and media room, and she has exclusive interviews with presenters, finalists and winners, along with video coverage on our "All in the Industry" YouTube Channel . Congratulations to everyone recognized, and the James Beard Foundation for another amazing production. As always, Shari loved being a part of the celebration! Shari's interviews include Sarah Thompson, Casa Playa, Wynn Las Vegas - Winner, Best Chef: Southwest; Chris Shepherd, Southern Smoke Foundation - Honoree: Impact Award; Andrew Zimmern - Presenter, Chef, & Media Personality; Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit - Editor in Chief & Presenter; Michael Cimarusti, Providence - Winner: Outstanding Hospitality; Clare Reichenbach, James Beard Foundation - Chief Executive Officer; Dave Beran, Seline - Winner: Best Chef California; Serigne Mbaye, Dakar NOLA - Best Chef: South; Nancy Silverton, Mozza Restaurant Group - Honoree: Lifetime Achievement Award; Annie Shi, Lei - Winner: Best New Restaurant; and Nok Suntaranon, Kalaya - Winner: Outstanding Restaurant; and many more! For more information about the Awards and a full list of the finalists and winners, go to jamesbeard.org/awards and follow on social @beardfoundation #JBFA. And be sure to check out our "All in the Industry" YouTube Channel for our Awards video content. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to have fun with everything; and Solo Dining experience at Smyth , Chef John Shields and Karen Urie Shields' 3 Michelin star restaurant in Chicago, which showcases an ever-changing expression of pristine products so that every exceptional experience feels like a first. Smyth is currently No. 1 on North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 , which Shari covered on our episode #440 . (1:01:46) Thanks to Bilt for supporting this episode. Learn more at biltdining.com/shari Find all of our new & archived shows at AllintheIndustry.com . Listen at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts; subscribe & leave us a rating/review. Follow us @allindustry & @sharibayer on Instagram, & "All in the Industry" on Facebook & our YouTube Channel . Interested in collaborating with us? Please reach out via our contact page at AllintheIndustry.com , or on social. We'd love to hear from you! Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), available wherever books are sold. #chefwisebook Thanks, as always, for being a part of All in the Industry® !

Today on our episode #443 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer 's guests are wife and husband team, chef Tássia Magalhães and sommelier Danyel Steinle of Nelita in São Paulo, Brazil, a fine dining restaurant which opened in 2021; as well as Lita , their wine bar which opened in 2025 with more than 400 labels and complementary bistro-style food; and Mag Market , their bakery which opened in 2023, inspired by French patisseries using Brazilian ingredients. As a Brazilian chef known for her dedication, precision, and passion for knowledge, Tássia has been championing female talent and reinterpreting Italian cuisine with local Brazilian ingredients at Nelita , which is named after her mother, Lita, and features an all-female kitchen team. The restaurant first debuted on Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants the year after it opened, and in 2025, it climbed to the No. 12 spot. That same year, Tássia received Latin America's Best Female Chef Award . Danyel is a profound researcher, scholar and wine lover who graduated from the Brazilian Association of Sommeliers in São Paulo. He has a Wine & Spirits Education Trust Level 3 Award, and has conducted numerous drinks-related research projects with producers around the world. At Nelita, Danyel presents a wide-ranging wine list showcasing classics, new products from inside and outside the country, also paying attention to natural, organic and biodynamic wines. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to not be intimidated to learn another language, and Solo Dining experience at Nelita for its special Festejo Latino , a collaborative culinary event in São Paulo, bringing together top chefs and sommeliers from across Latin America to celebrate the continent's diverse ingredients, cultures, and contemporary cooking traditions. (32:59) Shari loved visiting Tássia & Danyel's restaurants and hearing their story. Thanks so much for the warm welcome! Obrigada! Thanks to Bilt for supporting this episode. Learn more at biltdining.com/shari Find all of our new & archived shows at AllintheIndustry.com . Listen at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts; subscribe & leave us a rating/review. Follow us @allindustry & @sharibayer on Instagram, & "All in the Industry" on Facebook & our YouTube Channel . Interested in collaborating with us? Please reach out via our contact page at AllintheIndustry.com , or on social. We'd love to hear from you! Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), available wherever books are sold. #chefwisebook Thanks, as always, for being a part of All in the Industry® !

Today on our episode #442 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show on the 2026 James Beard Media Awards , which took place in Chicago on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at The Art Institute of Chicago, which was the first time the Awards were held at this venue. The Awards, which highlight excellence in Books, Broadcast Media and Journalism covering food or drink-related content, were hosted this year by Andrew Zimmern, a James Beard Winner, Chef, Writer, Emmy-Winning Creator, Cultural Anthropologist, and our past guest on episode #380 . This event preceded the Impact Awards and Restaurant & Chef Awards, which Shari covered for the 6th time on the red carpet and in the media room, and we will be broadcasting that show soon. Also new to this year, the Awards were presented by American Express and Resy. Our guests today are with the following James Beard Media Award winners, who Shari spoke with at the Awards ceremony: Melissa King , chef/author/TV Personality; and JJ Goode, Co-Writer Cook Like a King: Recipes from My California Chinese Kitchen (Ten Speed Press) Professional and Restaurant (Book Award) (6:11) Ryan King , Producer/Host Heard Podcast: Become a Better Chef; “Lessons Learned” Airs on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple and Castbox Audio Programming (Broadcast Award) (9:06) Kareen Raoul, Director; Proprietor, Raoul’s ; Greg Olliver , Director; Kathleen Squires, Writer; Co-Producer Raoul’s, A New York Story Documentary Visual Media (Broadcast Award) Airs on: Vimeo (12:29) Brian McGinn , Director/EP/Showrunner Chef’s Table: Legends Docuseries Visual Media (Broadcast Award) Airs on: Netflix (15:13) Nathan Thornburgh , Co-Founder/Publisher; Charly Wilder , Executive Editor Roads & Kingdoms Food Coverage in a General Interest Publication (Journalism Award) (21:59) Congratulations to all! For the full list of nominees and winners, go to jamesbeard.org/awards , and follow @beardfoundation #JBFA. Today's show also includes Shari's PR tip to know that remote work can be a great option; & #SoloDining experience at Creepies , Executive Chef David Posey and Pastry Chef Anna Posey's new neighborhood bistro in Chicago's Fulton Market District. (29:42) Thanks to Bilt for supporting this episode. Learn more at biltdining.com/shari Find all of our new & archived shows at AllintheIndustry.com . Listen at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts; subscribe & leave us a rating/review. Follow us @allindustry & @sharibayer on Instagram, & "All in the Industry" on Facebook & our YouTube Channel . Interested in collaborating with us? Please reach out via our contact page at AllintheIndustry.com , or on social. We'd love to hear from you! Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), available wherever books are sold. #chefwisebook Thanks, as always, for being a part of All in the Industry® !

Today on our episode #441 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer 's guest is Manoella " Manu " Buffara, Chef & Owner of Restaurante Manu in Curitiba, Brazil, which features a tasting menu inspired by Manu's story, staff and suppliers. Dedicated to a farm-to-table approach and fresh products concept, Manu ranks sustainability high among her priorities, working closely with local producers to create a seasonally paired tasting menu with a strong focus on plant-based dishes. Since its first year of operations, Restaurante Manu has garnered many accolades, including being consistently ranked on Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards, most recently being named No. 80 in 2025. ln 2018, Manu received the prestigious ‘One to Watch’ Award, and in 2022, Latin America’s Best Female Chef Award . Manu has been involved in sustainability actions aimed at causes since her restaurant opened in 2011, such as preserving native Brazilian bees and incentivizing young producers not to abandon the areas of fishing and agriculture in Paraná. Since 2016, she has participated in the Urban Gardens project with the city government of Curitiba. Manu is the author of Manu: The Recipes and Stories of my Brazil (Phaidon, 2023), where she tells the story of a culinary career founded on a commitment to indigenous ingredients and underserved communities, as showcased within her restaurant. She is also a contributor to Shari's book, Chefwise , which was also published by Phaidon in the same year. Shari was thrilled to dine at Restaurante Manu in Curitiba before sitting down with Manu to hear her story, and spend a few days exploring her city with her and her team, and an intimate group of international culinary journalists. Thank you so much, Manu, and your team, for such a special experience, and congratulations on all of your success. Obrigada! Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to believe in yourself, & Solo Dining experience at Sip & Guzzle in NYC -- a fine place to sip or guzzle (or indulge in a fine burger!), currently No. 1 on North America's 50 Best Bars 2026 by The World's 50 Best. Congrats! (31:57) Find all of our new & archived shows at AllintheIndustry.com . Listen at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts; subscribe & leave us a rating/review. Follow us @allindustry & @sharibayer on Instagram, & "All in the Industry" on Facebook & our YouTube Channel . Interested in collaborating with us? Please reach out via our contact page at AllintheIndustry.com , or on social. We'd love to hear from you! Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), available wherever books are sold. #chefwisebook Thanks, as always, for being a part of All in the Industry® !

Today on our episode #440 of All in the Industry , Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show on North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 , sponsored by S. Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, which took place on May 28, 2026 at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans. This was the second edition of the North America ranking, following its inaugural event in Las Vegas in September 2025, which was launched to shine a spotlight on the best dining experiences and culinary talent across the USA, Canada and parts of the Caribbean. Congratulations to John Shields, Karen Urie Shields and their team at Smyth in Chicago for being named the #1 Restaurant in North America 2026! And congratulations to all of the chefs & restaurants recognized on this year's list, as well as special awards. So happy for all of you. Loved being a part of the celebration! Today's show features interviews with the following guests who Shari spoke with during the Awards & ancillary events: Fidel Caballero, Corima, NYC (#36) - Meet the Chefs Paul Carmichael, Kabawa, NYC (#14) - #50BestTalks; #chefwisechef Alon and Emily Shaya, Saba & Safta’s Table, New Orleans (EP 181) Fredrik Berselius, Aska, NYC (#23) Matt Conroy, Isabel Coss & The Popal Group, Pascual, Washington DC (#42) Ana Castro, Acamaya, New Orleans (#30) Ti Martin, Commander’s Palace, New Orleans Chris Hannah, Jewel of the South (NA’s 50 Best Bars #6; The World’s 50 Best Bars #44) Marc-Olivier Frappier, Mon Lapin, Montreal (#5) Ramsey Diba & Daeik Kim, Jungsik, NYC (#18) John Shields, Smyth, Chicago (#1) For the full list & more information, go to theworlds50best.com/northamerica & follow @theworlds50best #northamericas50best & #50bestrestaurants. Today's show also includes Shari's PR tip to work hard; & Solo Dining experience at Emeril's (#20), a 2 Michelin star restaurant helmed by E.J. Lagasse & founded by Emeril Lagasse (2026 Icon Award), located in the heart of the Warehouse District of New Orleans, offering an elegant tasting menu dining experience. (1:06:04) Thanks to 50 Best, Becca PR and New Orleans & Company . Find all of our new & archived shows at AllintheIndustry.com . Listen at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts; subscribe & leave us a rating/review. Follow us @allindustry & @sharibayer on Instagram, & "All in the Industry" on Facebook & our YouTube Channel . Interested in collaborating with us? Please reach out via our contact page at AllintheIndustry.com , or on social. We'd love to hear from you! Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), available wherever books are sold. #chefwisebook Thanks, as always, for being a part of All in the Industry® !

Today on our episode #439 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show on South Beach Wine & Food Festival® (SOBEWFF), celebrating its 25th Anniversary! The festival took from February 19-22, 2026, in South Beach, Miami, FL, and Shari was thrilled to return for its big milestone year. Congratulations and thanks to Lee Schrager , the founder and executive director of SOBEWFF, and everyone involved in the amazing production. Loved being a part of the celebration! Shari's guests, who she spoke with at the Tribute Dinner honoring Michelle Bernstein and Sacha Lichine hosted by Master of Ceremonies Bobby Flay , on February 21st at Loews Miami Beach Hotel , include Bobby , Michael Symon , Scott Conant , Lee , Timon Balloo , and Michelle ; plus, Shari sat down with Zac Young of PieCaken Bakeshop , to talk about his career and role at the festival. Many thanks to everyone who joined Shari on this special episode, and congratulations on all of your impressive careers! To learn more, visit sobewff.org and follow @SOBEWFF /#SOBEWFF. (11:56) Today's show also includes Shari's PR tip to stay curious; & #SoloDining experience at Boia De , an intimate, chef-driven restaurant in Miami that specializes in modern American cooking with a strong Italian influence. (58:21) Thanks to Bilt for supporting this episode. Learn more at biltdining.com/shari Find all of our new & archived shows at AllintheIndustry.com . Listen at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts; subscribe & leave us a rating/review. Follow us @allindustry & @sharibayer on Instagram, & "All in the Industry" on Facebook & our YouTube Channel . Interested in collaborating with us? Please reach out via our contact page at AllintheIndustry.com , or on social. We'd love to hear from you! Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), available wherever books are sold. #chefwisebook Thanks, as always, for being a part of All in the Industry® !

Today on our episode #438 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer 's guest is Matt Orlando , chef and owner of ESSE in Copenhagen, Denmark, his latest restaurant focusing on Regenerative Organic practices in farming as its starting point. Shari was thrilled to be on location at ESSE in early February to chat with Matt about his career and new restaurant, and get to experience dining there as well. (4:28) A California native, Matt worked at some of the world’s most decorated kitchens, including Aureole and Per Se in NYC, and Noma in Copenhagen, where he was the restaurant’s first chef de cuisine before opening his sustainably-focused, fine dining restaurant, Amass, in Copenhagen in 2013 along with wife Julie. After an impressive 10-year run, Amass closed in 2022; and that same year, Matt embarked on a new project, opening AIR (Awareness, Impact, Responsibility) in Singapore, where he applied his conscious cooking to a tropical palate of ingredients. He returned to Copenhagen to open his dream restaurant, ESSE, which name means “to be" or "to exist" or "to self-reflect,” expressing the circular cuisine that has been at the core ethos that he has been championing throughout his career. Matt is also the co-founder of Endless Food Co. , focusing on food system sustainability and its alternative chocolate, THIC. In addition, he is a contributor to Shari's book, Chefwise , and a past guest of our show – episode #213 (April 2019). Many thanks to Matt for the wonderful conversation and hospitality at ESSE. Shari can't wait to return! Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to self-reflect; and Solo Dining experience at Kadeau , head chef and co-owner Nicolai Nørregaard 's New Nordic tasting menu restaurant in Copenhagen rooted in Bornholm, which has two Michelin stars & one green star, & is currently #41 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 . Shari loved returning to Kadeau and grateful for the warm welcome back. (48:04) Thanks to Bilt for supporting this episode. Learn more at biltdining.com/shari Find all of our new & archived shows at AllintheIndustry.com . Listen at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts; subscribe & leave us a rating/review. Follow us @allindustry & @sharibayer on Instagram, & "All in the Industry" on Facebook & our YouTube Channel . Interested in collaborating with us? Please reach out via our contact page at AllintheIndustry.com , or on social. We'd love to hear from you! Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), available wherever books are sold. #chefwisebook Thanks, as always, for being a part of All in the Industry® !

Today on our episode #437 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show on CONVERGENCE, a five-day global event that took place from January 29 - February 2, 2026 in Copenhagen, Denmark, hosted by Alchemist, featuring over 60 of the world’s best chefs, coming together for a unique collaboration with the idea that sharing a culinary language connects people across continents. All of the participating chefs are in the top tier of international cuisine, ranked on the Top 100 list by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, representing restaurants from 26 countries & 6 continents. Shari was thrilled to attend this inaugural event, which included Talks at Spora – a global food research center founded by Rasmus Munk in 2023; & the Convergence Symposium at DR Koncerthuset, exploring the intersection of gastronomy, art, & culture. Shari's 1st guest is Neil Perry , Australian chef, restaurateur, author, & TV personality based in Sydney, Australia, who participated in CONVERGENCE & was Guest of Honor at the dinner that Shari attended. Neil is a culinary icon who changed the way Australians – & the world – see Australian cuisine. He was awarded the Woodford Reserve Icon Award at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024, & is responsible for era-defining Australian restaurants, including Bluewater Grill, Rockpool, Rockpool Bar and Grill, Spice Temple, & now Margaret , ranked No. 2 on the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants, & No. 1 in Australia 2026. The Margaret Family includes Margaret, Cafe Margaret, Gran Torino, Bar Torino & Events by Neil Perry. Neil is also Qantas' F&B Director. (10:51) Shari's 2nd guest is Rasmus Munk , head chef & co-owner of Alchemist in Copenhagen, & initiator of CONVERGENCE. The Alchemist experience consists of up to 50 impressions accompanied by a beverage pairings with the notion to expect the unexpected. Alchemist has received 2 Michelin stars, 3 Knives & No. 1 on The Best Chef Awards 2024/2025, No. 5 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025, & No. 1 on OAD. (38:40) Today's show also includes Shari's PR tip to understand the value of collaboration; & Solo Dining experience on the 4th eve of CONVERGENCE at Alchemist. (1:02:38) Many thanks to Neil, Rasmus, the entire CONVERGENCE team & chefs at #convergencecph. Thanks to Bilt for supporting this episode. Learn more at biltdining.com/shari Find all of our new & archived shows at AllintheIndustry.com . Listen at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts; subscribe & leave us a rating/review. Follow us @allindustry & @sharibayer on Instagram, & "All in the Industry" on Facebook & our YouTube Channel . Interested in collaborating with us? Please reach out via our contact page at AllintheIndustry.com , or on social. We'd love to hear from you! Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), available wherever books are sold. #chefwisebook Thanks, as always, for being a part of All in the Industry® !

Today on our episode #436 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025, which took place in Antigua, Guatemala on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. This was the 13th edition of this list which launched in 2013 to celebrate gastronomy across the region and to provide diners around the globe with local insight and culinary recommendations. Since its inception, it has quickly grown to become the premier gastronomic ranking in the continent with its annual gathering of chefs, restaurateurs, media and food industry VIPs. Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants is part of the 50 Best brand, which includes The World's 50 Best Restaurants. Shari was thrilled to be attending these Awards for the 3rd time, and has several interviews from Antigua, including Jaime Rodriguez, Celele, Cartagena, Colombia (#5); Juan Luis Martínez, Mérito, Lima, Peru (#4); Rodolfo Guzman, Borago, Santiago, Chile, (#6); David Castro Hussong, Fauna, Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico (#17); Tassia Magalhães, Nelita, Sao Paolo, Brazil (#12 & Latin America’s Best Female Chef 2025); & Álvaro Clavijo, El Chato, Bogota, Colombia (#1)! Congratulations Álvaro and El Chato team, and all of the chefs and restaurants recognized! Wonderful celebrating with all of you! Thanks & congratulations to the entire LATAM 50 Best team. For more information & the full list, go to theworlds50best.com & follow @theworlds50best #latam50best. Today's show also includes Shari's PR tip to believe in community; Speed Round with Celele's Jaime Rodriguez; & Shari's Solo Dining experience at Ana, a contemporary Latino restaurant in Guatemala City, led by Chef Nicolas Solanilla, currently #94 & American Express One to Watch Award 2025 (53:05) Support for this episode comes from Bilt. Learn more at biltdining.com/shari Find all of our new & archived shows at AllintheIndustry.com . Listen at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts; subscribe & leave us a rating/review. Follow us @allindustry & @sharibayer on Instagram, & "All in the Industry" on Facebook & our YouTube Channel . Interested in collaborating with us? Please reach out via our contact page at AllintheIndustry.com , or on social. We'd love to hear from you! Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), available wherever books are sold. #chefwisebook Thanks, as always, for being a part of All in the Industry® !

Today on our episode #435 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show, which is the last part of our three episode series on Ein Prosit 2025 , an extraordinary multi-day event that took place from October 15-20, 2025 in Udine, Italy, featuring some of the greatest Italian & worldwide chefs. This was Ein Prosit's 26th edition, which included outstanding collaboration dinners, tastings, food trucks and more, bringing together the hospitality community. Shari's guests are Chef Patron Norbert Niederkofler and Executive Chef Mauro Siega of Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler , a 3 Michelin star and green star restaurant, currently #20 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants , located in the small town of Brunico, Italy, between the Alps and the Dolomites, where we recorded this interview after an outstanding lunch on their beautiful property. As we discuss, Norbert’s ‘cook the mountain’ philosophy, using only hyper-local Tyrolean terroir ingredients, drives every aspect of the restaurant’s sustainability-forward culinary narrative. He believes in inspiring the world with the spark of ethical cuisine, in order to change the way we eat, collaborate and live; and collaborates on this mission with his team, including Mauro, and Restaurant Manager and Wine Director Lukas Gerges. (5:28) Many thanks to Norbert, Mauro and their wonderful team, and everyone at Ein Prosit and Fissore + Barker. What an extraordinary experience. Truly grateful. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire; & Solo Dining experience at Venissa , Chefs Chiara Pavan and Francesco Brutto 's one Michelin star and green star restaurant on Mazzorbo island, plus, Osteria, and Casa Burano on neighboring Burano island, offering an incredible immersive experience on Italy's Venice Lagoon. Thank you for the amazing hospitality. (22:39) To learn more, visit Einprosit.org & follow @einprosit2025 . Check out our episodes #433 & #434 for more "On the Road" coverage on Ein Prosit 2025. Find all of our new & archived shows at AllintheIndustry.com . Listen at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts; subscribe & leave us a rating/review. Follow us @allindustry & @sharibayer on Instagram, & "All in the Industry" on Facebook & our YouTube Channel . Interested in collaborating with us? Please reach out via our contact page at AllintheIndustry.com , or on social. We'd love to hear from you! Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), available wherever books are sold. #chefwisebook Thanks, as always, for being a part of All in the Industry® !

Today on our episode #434 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show, which is part of our three episode series on Ein Prosit 2025 , an extraordinary multi-day event that took place from October 15-20, 2025 in Udine, Italy, featuring some of the greatest Italian & worldwide chefs. This was Ein Prosit's 26th edition, which included outstanding collaboration dinners, tastings, food trucks and more, bringing together the hospitality community. During the event, Shari sat down with the following participating chefs to talk about their culinary backgrounds & experiences at Ein Prosit: Eric Robertson , Canadian co-chef & co-owner of Restaurant Pearl Morissette , a two Michelin star restaurant, which he opened with chef Daniel Hadida in 2017 in the Niagara region of Southern Ontario, offering an ambitious fine dining experience. Known for its farm-to-table philosophy, the restaurant is highly celebrated for its seasonal tasting menus & onsite regenerative farming, earning accolades, including a Michelin Green Star, #3 on the inaugural North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 , & #1 on Canada's 100 Best 2025 . The property also includes RPM Bakehouse , Cafe & Shop, & Winery. (5:58) And, Diego Rossi , chef & co-owner of Trippa Milano in Milan, Italy, an acclaimed Milanese trattoria, which he established in 2015 with his business partner Pietro Caroli. Known for modernizing traditional Italian offal-based dishes, Diego blends fine-dining techniques with casual, sustainable, & ingredient-focused cooking. As its name suggests, the restaurant always has its eponymous tripe on the menu, along with a seasonal dishes focused on the Lombardy region. (36:08) Many thanks to Eric & Diego, & all of the chefs & teams involved in Ein Prosit, & everyone at Fissore + Barker. What an extraordinary event! Congrats! To learn more, visit Einprosit.org & follow @einprosit2025 . Check out our episode #433 for the first part of this special "On the Road" series on Ein Prosit 2025. Find all of our new & archived shows at AllintheIndustry.com . Listen at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts; subscribe & leave us a rating/review. Follow us @allindustry & @sharibayer on Instagram, & "All in the Industry" on Facebook & our YouTube Channel . Interested in collaborating with us? Please reach out via our contact page at AllintheIndustry.com , or on social. We'd love to hear from you! Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), available wherever books are sold. #chefwisebook Thanks, as always, for being a part of All in the Industry® !

Today on our episode #433 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show, which is part of our three episode series on Ein Prosit 2025 , an extraordinary multi-day event that took place from October 15-20, 2025 in Udine, Italy, featuring some of the greatest Italian & worldwide chefs. This was Ein Prosit's 26th edition, which included outstanding collaboration dinners, tastings, food trucks and more, bringing together the hospitality community. Today's show features the following chefs who participated in Ein Prosit, who Shari sat down with during the event to chat about their culinary backgrounds & experiences: Willem Hiele , chef & owner of Restaurant Willem Hiele in Oudenburg, Belgium, a one Michelin star restaurant, which is currently #62 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants and has received 2 Knives from The Best Chef Awards. Willem is a self-taught, Belgian chef whose cooking is deeply rooted in the North Sea & the coastal landscapes surrounding Belgium. His restaurant's seafood-driven cuisine takes center stage with a daily changing menu that is attuned to the rhythms of the sea & the seasons. (9:30) And, Mattia Agazzi , formerly executive chef of Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, which was part of a series of contemporary restaurants under the Gucci Osteria umbrella, promoting modern Italian cuisine while embracing Californian ingredients. The one Michelin star restaurant, which has closed since the event, was led by Mattia under the guidance of Massimo Bottura of three Michelin star Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy, who also participated in Ein Prosit. Although it has closed, other Gucci Osteria locations are still open in Florence, Italy; Tokyo, Japan; and Seoul, Korea. We look forward to seeing what Mattia does next! (37:03) Many thanks to Willem and Mattia, and all of the chefs & teams involved in Ein Prosit, and everyone at Fissore + Barker. What an extraordinary event! Congratulations! To learn more, visit Einprosit.org & follow @einprosit2025 . Stay tuned for our next episode on this special "On the Road" series on Ein Prosit 2025! Find all of our new & archived shows at AllintheIndustry.com . Listen at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts; subscribe & leave us a rating/review. Follow us @allindustry & @sharibayer on Instagram, & "All in the Industry" on Facebook & our YouTube Channel . Interested in collaborating with us? Please reach out via our contact page at AllintheIndustry.com , or on social. We'd love to hear from you! Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), available wherever books are sold. #chefwisebook Thanks, as always, for being a part of All in the Industry® !

Today on our episode #432 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show, which is part of our 6 episode series on Revelry Las Vegas 2025 and the inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 , which we recorded live at the Sirius XM Studios at Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas in late September 2025. Revelry Las Vegas 2025 featured once-in-a-lifetime culinary experiences with the world’s best chefs, including The Icons Dinner at PISCES Bar & Seafare at Wynn Las Vegas, & Shari's guests are most of its "Icons": Marcus Samuelsson , chef, restaurateur, author & activist of Red Rooster Harlem & Hav & Mar in NYC, & more restaurants worldwide; Emeril Lagasse , chef, TV personality, author & founder of The Emeril Group , including flagship Emeril’s (#30) in New Orleans; Elizabeth Blau , Las Vegas-based restaurateur & founder/CEO of Blau + Associates, including Honey Salt in Las Vegas; Jacques Torres , aka, Mr. Chocolate — master pastry chef, chocolatier & founder of Jacques Torres Chocolate ; & Alfred Portale, chef, author & restaurateur of Portale in NYC, as well as culinary director at Sartiano’s in NYC and Sartiano's Italian Steakhouse at Wynn Las Vegas. Many thanks to all of our guests, as well as Wynn Las Vegas, 50 Best & Sirius XM Studios teams. To learn more, visit theworlds50best.com @theworlds50best #northamericas50best; lasvegasrevelry.com @lasvegasrevelry @wynnlasvegas Check out our "All in the Industry" YouTube channel for our show's video content from Sirius XM Studios. (EP 6/6) Find all of our new & archived shows at AllintheIndustry.com . Listen at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts; subscribe & leave us a rating/review. Follow us @allindustry & @sharibayer on Instagram, & "All in the Industry" on Facebook & our YouTube Channel . Interested in collaborating with us? Please reach out via our contact page at AllintheIndustry.com , or on social. We'd love to hear from you! Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), available wherever books are sold. #chefwisebook Thanks, as always, for being a part of All in the Industry® !

Today on our episode #431 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show, which is part of our 6 episode series on Revelry Las Vegas 2025 and the inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 , which we recorded live at the Sirius XM Studios at Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas in late September 2025. Revelry Las Vegas 2025 featured once-in-a-lifetime culinary experiences with the world’s best chefs, including a stellar “Revelry All-Star Chefs Dinner” at Delilah at Wynn Las Vegas, and Shari's guests are those all-stars, including Christopher Lee, VP of culinary operations & restaurant development at Wynn Las Vegas; Angela “Angie” Mar, chef/owner of Restaurant Le B. & founder of Mar Hospitality Group in NYC; Jonathan Bauman, host chef at Delilah at Wynn; JJ Johnson, chef/owner of Fieldtrip in NYC; & Fariyal Abdullahi, executive chef of Hav & Mar in NYC. Many thanks to all of our guests, as well as Wynn Las Vegas, 50 Best & Sirius XM Studios teams. To learn more, visit theworlds50best.com @theworlds50best #northamericas50best; lasvegasrevelry.com @lasvegasrevelry @wynnlasvegas Check out our "All in the Industry" YouTube channel for our show's video content from Sirius XM Studios. (EP 5/6) Find all of our new & archived shows at AllintheIndustry.com . Listen at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts; subscribe & leave us a rating/review. Follow us @allindustry & @sharibayer on Instagram, & "All in the Industry" on Facebook & our YouTube Channel . Interested in collaborating with us? Please reach out via our contact page at AllintheIndustry.com , or on social. We'd love to hear from you! Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), available wherever books are sold. #chefwisebook Thanks, as always, for being a part of All in the Industry® !

Today on our episode #430 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show, which is part of our 6 episode series on Revelry Las Vegas 2025 and the inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 , which we recorded live at the Sirius XM Studios at Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas in late September 2025. The Awards honored 50 restaurants on The World's 50 Best Restaurant's new North America list, including JP and Ellia Park's Atomix in NYC, which was named the #1 restaurant in 2025. Big congratulations to JP, Ellia, & the Atomix team, & all of the chefs & restaurants recognized! We loved being a part of the celebration! Shari's interviews take place throughout the Awards ceremony, beginning at the opening reception with Dominique Crenn of Atelier Crenn (#46) in San Francisco; Kwame Onwuachi and David Paz-Grusin of Fifth Floor Hospitality, which includes Dogon (#37) in DC; and Gregory Gourdet of Kann (#27) in Portland, OR. Then immediately following the ceremony, Shari speaks with Chutatip ‘Nok’ Suntaranon of Kalaya (#7; Best Female Chef 2025) in Philadelphia; JP Park of Atomix (#1); & William Drew, (formerly) Director of Content for 50 Best. Many thanks & congratulations to all! Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to not to be afraid to share something that’s imperfect; & Solo Dining experience at Dogon by Kwame Onwuachi at the Salamander Washington DC in DC (26:46). Many thanks to all of our guests, as well as Wynn Las Vegas, 50 Best & Sirius XM Studios teams. To learn more and for the full restaurant list, visit theworlds50best.com @theworlds50best #northamericas50best; lasvegasrevelry.com @lasvegasrevelry @wynnlasvegas. Check out our "All in the Industry" YouTube channel for video content from Sirius XM Studios. (EP 4/6) Find all of our new & archived shows at AllintheIndustry.com . Listen at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts; subscribe & leave us a rating/review. Follow us @allindustry & @sharibayer on Instagram, & "All in the Industry" on Facebook & our YouTube Channel . Interested in collaborating with us? Please reach out via our contact page at AllintheIndustry.com , or on social. We'd love to hear from you! Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), available wherever books are sold. #chefwisebook Thanks, as always, for being a part of All in the Industry® !

Today on our episode #429 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show, which is part of our 6 episode series on Revelry Las Vegas 2025 and the inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 , which we recorded live at the Sirius XM Studios at Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas in late September 2025. Revelry Las Vegas 2025 featured once-in-a-lifetime culinary experiences with the world’s best chefs, including an exceptional “From Farm to Knife” collab lunch at Mizumi at Wynn Las Vegas with our guests: owner-head farmer Katina Connaughton & owner-chef Kyle Connaughton of 3-Michelin star SingleThread (#8 - NA 50 Best 2025; #80 The World's 50 Best 2025) in Healdsburg, CA; host chef Jeff Ramsey of Mizumi (50 Best Discovery) at Wynn Las Vegas; and pastry chef/owner Eunji Lee of Lysée (Best New Chef, Food & Wine 2023) in NYC. Congratulations, all! Many thanks to all of our guests, as well as Wynn Las Vegas, 50 Best, & Sirius XM Studios teams. To learn more, visit theworlds50best.com @theworlds50best #northamericas50best; lasvegasrevelry.com @lasvegasrevelry @wynnlasvegas. Also, check out our "All in the Industry" YouTube channel for video content from today's show at Sirius XM Studios. (EP 3/6) Find all of our new & archived shows at AllintheIndustry.com . Listen at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts; subscribe & leave us a rating/review. Follow us @allindustry & @sharibayer on Instagram, & "All in the Industry" on Facebook & our YouTube Channel . Interested in collaborating with us? Please reach out via our contact page at AllintheIndustry.com , or on social. We'd love to hear from you! Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), available wherever books are sold. #chefwisebook Thanks, as always, for being a part of All in the Industry® !

Today on our episode #428 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show, which is part of our 6 episode series on Revelry Las Vegas 2025 and the inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 , which we recorded live at the Sirius XM Studios at Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas in late September 2025. Our show features a lively conversation with two of North America's 50 Best Restaurants Academy Chairs 2025: Virginia Miller, USA West Academy Chair & founder of The Perfect Spot ; and Lindsay C. Green, USA Midwest Academy Chair and dining & restaurant critic at the Detroit Free Press . Many thanks to our guests, as well as Wynn Las Vegas, 50 Best, & Sirius XM Studios teams. To learn more, visit theworlds50best.com @theworlds50best #northamericas50best; l asvegasrevelry.com @lasvegasrevelry @wynnlasvegas. Also, check out our "All in the Industry" YouTube channel for our show's video content from Sirius XM Studios. (EP 2/6) Find all of our new & archived shows at AllintheIndustry.com . Listen at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts; subscribe & leave us a rating/review. Follow us @allindustry & @sharibayer on Instagram, & "All in the Industry" on Facebook & our YouTube Channel . Interested in collaborating with us? Please reach out via our contact page at AllintheIndustry.com , or on social. We'd love to hear from you! Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), available wherever books are sold. #chefwisebook Thanks, as always, for being a part of All in the Industry® !

Today on our episode #427 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show, which is part of our 6 episode series on Revelry Las Vegas 2025 and the inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 , which we recorded live at the Sirius XM Studios at Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas in late September 2025. Revelry Las Vegas 2025 featured once-in-a-lifetime culinary experiences with the world’s best chefs, including an outstanding “A Twist of Plates” dinner at Casa Playa at Wynn, with our show guests: chef/co-founder Junghyun ‘JP’ Park of Na:eun Hospitality, which includes Atomix — named #1 on North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025; host chef Sarah Thompson of Casa Playa at Wynn Las Vegas; and executive pastry chef Jennifer Yee of Wynn Las Vegas. Congratulations, JP, Ellia & Atomix team! Many thanks to all of our guests, as well as Wynn Las Vegas, 50 Best, & Sirius XM Studios teams. To learn more, visit theworlds50best.com @theworlds50best #northamericas50best; lasvegasrevelry.com @lasvegasrevelry @wynnlasvegas Be sure to also check out our "All in the Industry" YouTube channel for video content on today's show from Sirius XM Studios. (EP 1/6) Find all of our new & archived shows at AllintheIndustry.com . Listen at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts; subscribe & leave us a rating/review. Follow us @allindustry & @sharibayer on Instagram, & "All in the Industry" on Facebook & our YouTube Channel . Interested in collaborating with us? Please reach out via our contact page at AllintheIndustry.com , or on social. We'd love to hear from you! Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), available wherever books are sold. #chefwisebook Thanks, as always, for being a part of All in the Industry® !

Today on our episode #426 of All in the Industry, we take you to Portugal! Shari Bayer's first guest is Vasco Coelho Santos of Euskalduna Group in Porto, Portugal, one of Portugal’s most respected and forward-looking chefs. Vasco’s professional journey began in Lisbon, & includes time in Spain where he worked in some of the world’s most influential kitchens, including Mugaritz, Arzak, & legendary El Bulli, as well as London & Singapore; all experiences that helped shape his technical rigor, sense of discipline, & creative freedom. Returning to Porto in 2016, Vasco opened Euskalduna Studio, a chef’s counter omakase with Portuguese flavors & worldly inspiration, which earned its first Michelin star in 2022. In less than a decade, Vasco's Groupo Euskalduna has built a portfolio that also includes Seixo in the Douro Valley, Kaigi, Peixaria by Euskalduna, Ogi by Euskalduna, & a space under his own name at Porto’s Time Out Market. Among his accolades, Vasco has received 2 Knives at The Best Chef Awards in 2024 & 2025.(7:39) Shari's second guest is José Avillez , Portuguese & a chef dedicated to promoting Portuguese gastronomy & contributing to establishing Portugal as a top gastronomic destination. José, who is widely regarded as a luminary in Portuguese gastronomy, has earned acclaim for his entrepreneurial spirit & unwavering drive to push boundaries. He has several restaurants in Portugal in Lisbon, Porto & Cascais, as well as Dubai & Macau, including 2 Michelin star Belcanto, currently #42 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants; & Encanto, which has 1 Michelin star & 1 green star, both in Lisbon; plus, Mare, Bairro do Avilez, Taberna, Pateo, Mini Bar, Pizzeria Lisboa, Caninho do Avilez, 1 Michelin star Tasca, & Mesa. In 2023, alongside his wife, Sofia Ulrich, José unveiled Casa Nossa — The Lake Farmhouse, an extraordinary estate located in Alentejo, nestled along the shores of the Alqueva, offering both comfort & complete privacy with breathtaking views. José is also a renowned author, host, & judge on television & radio programs. (32:45) Thank you so much, Vasco & José! Loved our conversations and spending together in beautiful Portugal! Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to gain a variety of experience; & Solo Dining experience at Sunny's , an acclaimed & inviting steakhouse in Miami, FL with a fabulous setting and great vibes. (1:14:15). Find all of our new & archived shows at AllintheIndustry.com . Listen at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts; subscribe & leave us a rating/review. Follow us @allindustry & @sharibayer on Instagram, & "All in the Industry" on Facebook & our YouTube Channel . Interested in collaborating with us? Please reach out via our contact page at AllintheIndustry.com , or on social. We'd love to hear from you! Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), available wherever books are sold. #chefwisebook Thanks, as always, for being a part of All in the Industry® !

Today on our episode #425 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from The Best Chef Awards 2025 , which took place in Milan, Italy on October 2, 2025. The Top 3 honors: #1 Rasmus Munk, Alchemist , Copenhagen, Denmark; #2 Ana Ros, Hisa Franko , Kobarid, Slovenia; #3 Himanshu Saini, Tresind Studio , Dubai, UAE. For the full list, go to thebestchefawards.com , & follow @thebestchefawards . Congrats to all the chefs & restaurants recognized! Our show features conversations with: Riccardo Camanini, chef/owner of Lido 84 in Gardone Riviera, Italy. Lido 84 received 3 Knives, has a Michelin star, is #16 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, & Riccardo is in Chefwise . @ristorantelido84 (10:19) Santiago Lastra, chef/owner of KOL & Fonda in London, UK. KOL received 3 Knives, has a Michelin star, & is #49 on The World’s Best Restaurants 2025. Santiago is also in Chefwise. @santiagolas @kol.restaurant @fondarestaurant (15:45) Maksut Askar, chef/owner of Neolokal in Istanbul, Turkey. Neolokal received 3 Knives, has a Michelin Star, & is #100 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025. @maksutaskar @neolokal (21:33) Thanks to Riccardo, Santiago & Maksut, & TBC's Joanna Slusarczyk, Cristian Gadau & team! Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to know that you bring the weather; & Solo Dining experience at Chef Dani Garcia's 2 Michelin-star Smoked Room in Madrid, Spain, led by Executive Chef Massimiliano Delle Vedove. @smokedroom.dg (27:49) Support for this episode comes from the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE). To learn more, visit ICE.edu . Find all of our new & archived shows at AllintheIndustry.com . Listen at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts; subscribe & leave us a rating/review. Follow us @allindustry & @sharibayer on Instagram, & "All in the Industry" on Facebook & our YouTube Channel . Interested in collaborating with us? Please reach out via our contact page at AllintheIndustry.com , or on social. We'd love to hear from you! Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), available wherever books are sold. #chefwisebook Thanks, as always, for being a part of All in the Industry® !