Today on our episode #445 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer's guest is Maksut Aşkar, a Turkish chef and restaurateur with several restaurant concepts, including Neolokal, a one Michelin star and Green star restaurant, which has also earned 3 Knives from The Best Chef Awards, located within the cultural institution SALT Galata in Istanbul, Turkey, known modernizing Anatolian cuisine through sustainable practices, creative interpretation, and deep respect for Turkey’s rich culinary heritage.

Additionally, Maksut's other concepts and partnerships, include Foxy, a bistro focused on local and natural wines; Todos los Dias, an all-day bistro; Kontuar Pera, a wood-fired based restaurant, all located in Istanbul; and O – Anatolian Cafe by Maksut Askar at the Fenix art museum in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Shari loved spending time with Maksut and getting to experience his wonderful city and concepts. Thanks so much for the warm Turkish welcome!

Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to not do anything you're not comfortable doing, and Solo Dining experience at chef Willem Hiele's Restaurant Willem Hiele in Oudenburg, Belgium, a one Michelin star restaurant, which is currently #62 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants, where his seafood-driven cuisine takes center stage with a daily changing menu that is attuned to the rhythms of the sea & the seasons. (42:22)

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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)

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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!

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Thanks, as always, for being a part of All in the Industry®!