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)

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Today on our episode #424 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special show with leading chefs from South Africa, who she visited at their wonderful restaurants and properties in Durban and Cape Town earlier this year on a once in a lifetime trip. Shari's guests are:

Johannes Richter, chef and owner of The LivingRoom at Summerhill Guest Estate in Durban, one of Kwa-Zulu Natal’s best dining destinations, and family run businesses; showcasing the province’s culinary diversity from garden to plate, expressed through Johannes’ fine French training and passion for Asian techniques. (9:55)

Peter Tempelhoff, chef and owner of FYN, Beyond, Ramenhead and Sushiya in Cape Town. FYN, Africa’s 1st Relais & Chateaux stand alone restaurant, is driven by passion, and tempered by precision; known for blending local ingredients with Japanese techniques. (28:53)

Kieran Whyte, head chef at Curate at Ellerman House in Cape Town, a beautiful Relais + Chateux property with 2 Michelin keys in Bantry Bay with breathtaking ocean views. Curate offers a taste of South Africa’s finest; a culinary journey through the terroir of the Western Cape, drawing inspiration from its sculptural Terroir Wall. (55:06)

Many thanks to Johannes, Peter and Kieran, and their amazing teams, as well as Steve Steinfeld and Fissore + Barker, and Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, in Cape Town. Truly grateful for your warm, South Africa hospitality!

Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to have a sense of place; Speed Rounds; & Solo Dining experience at Jont, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Washington DC, which is breaking barriers with its progressive tasting menu; led by chef and owner Ryan Ratino, chef de cuisine Tyler LeBlanc, and director of operations Jhonatan Cano. Plus, Shari shares details about her pre-dinner snacks at Bresca, and additional DC dining! (1:18:38)

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Today on our episode #423 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer's guest is Paolo Montanaro of Tartuflanghe, a family-owned truffle company founded in 1950 in Alba, Italy, by Giuseppe “Beppe” Montanaro; known for its truffle production and gourmet specialties. Beppe was driven by a passion for the rich flavors of his homeland in the Langhe hills, and in 1968, opened Da Beppe in Alba, a restaurant that soon became a Michelin-recognized reference for mushroom and truffle cuisine. Together with his wife, Domenica Bertolusso, Beppe founded Tartuflanghe in 1975 to select, process, and export the prized Alba truffles around the world, while exploring new ways to preserve and enhance their flavor. Today, Paolo, along with his sister Stefania Montanaro, and his wife Veronica Gaudio, lead their family business, continuing the family tradition of excellence while expanding their international reach and product innovation.

Grazie mille, Paolo, for sharing his wonderful story (and white truffles!) with us. To learn more, visit Ilovetruffle.com or tartuflanghe.com, and follow @tartuflanghe.

Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to celebrate the season; Industry News on El Chato, Chef Álvaro Clavijo's contemporary Colombian restaurant in Bogota, Colombia, being named #1 on Latin America's Best Restaurants 2025 at an Awards ceremony in Antigua, Guatemala, which Shari attended (stay tuned for our upcoming "On the Road" show from the event); and Solo Dining experience at Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca, one of NY’s most iconic Italian restaurants, which has returned to its historic carriage house with a renewed spirit prolific, helmed by prolific restaurateur Stephen Starr of Starr Restaurants, Executive Chef Mark Ladner (formerly of Del Posto, during which time he received a James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef in NYC, two Michelin Stars, and four stars by The New York Times), and Maître d’ Tizzy Beck (49:09).

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Today on our episode #422 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from The Best Pizza Awards 2025, which took place in Milan, Italy on June 25, 2025. This 3rd edition brought the global pizza community together for an immersive celebration of pizza’s tradition, creativity, & future, led by The Best Chef Awards' Cristian Gadau & Joanna Slusarczyk; & powered by Molini Pizzuti.

The top Best Pizza Chef Awards 2025: Francesco Martucci, I Masanielli, Caserta, Italy (#1); Franco Pepe, Pepe in Grani, Calazza, Italy (#2); & Gabriele Bonci, Pizzarium, Rome, Italy (#3). Notable winners, included Best Street Pizza: Massimo Laveglia & Nick Baglivo (#34), L'Industrie, NYC. Congrats, all!

Shari has two interviews:
Vaughan Mabee, Executive Chef of Amisfield, Queenstown, New Zealand (3 Knives), who participated in the Awards' Pizza Party. At Amisfield, Vaughan creates innovative dishes using the freshest local ingredients, showcasing NZ’s diverse produce. (9:49)

And, Yuichi Ito, Executive Pizza Chef of Crosta Pizzeria in Makati, Philippines (#25), known for his innovative & distinctive creations, who was part of Beyond: Culture & Origin – Experience in Pizza panel. (31:31)

Visit thebestchefpizza.com & follow @thebestpizzawards.

Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to be spontaneous; & Solo Dining experience at Confine Pizza e Cantina, an ambitious pizzeria by Chef Francesco Capece & his long-time friend Mario Ventura in Milan. Confine combines expert dough craftsmanship with a world-class wine cellar. Spoiler: Shari loved it! (38:36)

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Today on our episode #421 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer's guest is Jorge Vallejo, chef and owner of Quintonil in Mexico City, a 2 Michelin star restaurant, which is currently ranked #3 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025. Jorge opened Quintonil in 2012 along with his wife Alejandra Flores (Ale), who is responsible for the restaurant’s exceptional hospitality; and is leading the charge of new-wave Mexican gastronomy, focusing on fresh, local ingredients and traditional Mexican flavors and techniques weaved into modern preparations. Shari was thrilled to dine again at Quintonil since her first visit in 2018, when she initially met Jorge, and sit down with him for this in-person conversation. She is also proud that Jorge is a contributor to her Chefwise book.

In addition, today's show features Shari's PR tip to be a good person; and wonderful solo dining experience at Maximo, a contemporary Mexican restaurant in Mexico City, led by Eduardo 'Lalo' Garcia and his wife Gabriela Lopez. Shari also shares details about additional dining experiences on her trip to CDMX, including her outstanding lunch at Quintonil with n/a pairings; delicious tacos at Santiago Moctezuma's Maizajo – 100% nixtamal taco bar; a seafood extravaganza at Tomas Bermudez's La Docena; late night eats at Botanico's lush outdoor terrace; incredible pastries at Panaderia Rosetta, & Cafe Nin – both beautiful locations by Elena Reygadas, who is also a #chefwisechef. Plus, authentic Mexican breakfast at El Cardenal Ciudadela; churros at Churreria El Moro; wine cellar lunch at the Intercontinental Mexico City; and fabulous drinks at Handshake Speakeasy – #1 The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 and Best Bar in North America 2025; as well as local entertainment at Lucha Libre. (47:22)

Many thanks and congratulations to Jorge, Ale, and their entire team and friends for their outstanding hospitality. Loved visiting your city!

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Today on our episode #420 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer is on location in Lower Manhattan at Nobu Downtown with her guest, Drew Nieporent, one of the most influential figures in modern American dining, known for shaping the trajectory of New York’s restaurant scene over the last four decades. The driving force behind iconic concepts like Montrachet, Tribeca Grill, Bâtard, Rubicon, & Nobu in NY & London, Drew helped redefine fine dining & bring it to a wider audience. As the founder of Myriad Restaurant Group, Drew has helped launch the careers of celebrated chefs & collaborated with longtime partners like Robert De Niro, Francis Ford Coppola, & Robin Williams. His concepts have earned critical acclaim from The New York Times, & he is also the recipient of numerous James Beard Awards.

Drew is the author of a new book, I’m Not Trying to Be Difficult: Stories from the Restaurant Trenches, a behind-the-scenes memoir of grit, glamour, & what it really takes to build a hospitality empire in New York & beyond, now available wherever books are sold. Drew was previously our guest in May 2018 (episode #176, which gets a brief mention in his book on pg 250), & we were thrilled to have him back on our show to discuss his memoir, co-authored by Jamie Feldmar. Congrats! Drew, we're proud to call you a friend.

Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to have self-confidence; Speed Round; Industry News on the inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025, which took place Sept 25 at Wynn Las Vegas, naming JP & Ellia Park's Atomix in NYC as the #1 restaurant (our guests on episode #417). Congrats, all! Stay tuned for Shari's upcoming interviews from the Awards, & Revelry Las Vegas 2025, which she recorded at Sirius XM Studios at Wynn. (47:07)

Our show concludes with Shari's Solo Dining experience at Nuyores, a new restaurant in NYC's West Village by Chef/Owner Oscar Lorenzzi & Jonathan Charnay, celebrating Peruvian & South American flavors. (56:40)

Support for this episode comes from the Institute of Culinary Education. 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.

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

Today on our episode #419 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, which took place in Turin, Italy on June 19, 2025. Big congratulations to Mitsuharu “Micha” Tsumura & his team at Maido in Lima, Peru, which was named the #1 restaurant, as well as all of the chefs & restaurants recognized! Shari loved celebrating with all of you!

The World’s 50 Best has reflected & celebrated the richness & diversity of the world's culinary landscape since 2002, honoring the very best global gastronomic talent from 22 territories across five continents, & creating a unique opportunity to bring together a wonderful community of chefs worldwide. Our coverage features conversations from the #50BestTalks at OGR Torino; awards gala reception, ceremony & press conference hosted at Lingotto Fiere, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna; & post-day closing party at NH Collection Torino Piazza Carlina.

Shari's exclusive interviews include Mindy Woods, Karkalla, Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia – Champions of Change; Mingoo Kang, Mingles, Seoul, South Korea (#29); JP & Ellia Park, Atomix, NYC (#12); Jeremy Chan, Ikoyi, London, England – Highest Climber (#15); Supaksorn ‘Ice’ Jongsiri, Sorn, Bangkok, Thailand (#17); William Drew, Director of Content, 50 Best; & Mitsuharu “Micha” Tsumura, Maido, Lima, Peru (#1). Shari also shares excerpts from the press conference with William & Micha, which took place immediately following the awards announcements.

The celebration continued at an After Party co-hosted by Massimo Bottura with iconic Italian electro house DJ Benny Benassi, & pizzas from legendary Franco Pepe.

For more 50 Best information & the full awards list, go to theworlds50best.com, & follow @theworlds50best #worlds50best.

Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to dare to dream big; & Solo Dining experience at DiverXO (#4) – Chef Dabiz Munoz's 3-Michelin-star restaurant in Madrid, Spain, featuring The Flying Pig's Cuisine tasting menu; known for its avant-garde culinary artistry where the impossible becomes reality. (47:03)

Stay tuned for our upcoming coverage on the inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 taking place on September 25th at Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas.

Support for this episode comes from the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE). To learn more, visit ICE.edu today

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.

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

Today on our episode #418 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from the 2025 James Beard Restaurant & Chef Awards, which took place on Monday, June 16, 2025 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago in Chicago, IL. This was Shari's 5th year covering the awards on the red carpet, & she has exclusive interviews with presenters, nominees & winners, along with video coverage, including David Bowen, Toni Tipton-Martin (Lifetime Achievement Award), Junghyun “JP” Park & Ellia Park (Outstanding Hospitality), CEO Clare Reichenbach, Nyesha Arrington, Rick Bayless, Amanda Shulman, Dale DeGroff, Sarah Thompson, Dan Richer, Tristen Epps, Chad Williams, Sherry Yard, Matthew Kammerer, Daniel Boulud, & Adam Richman.

Shari's coverage continues in the press room with interviews including #JBFA winners Phila Lorn (Emerging Chef), Ignacio “Nacho” Jimenez (Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service), Arjav Ezekiel (Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service), Julia Momose (Outstanding Bar), Jon Yao (Best Chef: California), Nando Chang (Best Chef: South), Vijay Kumar (Best Chef: New York State), Karyn Tomlinson (Best Chef: Midwest), Lee Hanson & Riad Nasr (Outstanding Restaurateur), Bobby Stuckey (Outstanding Restaurant), & Jungsik Yim (Outstanding Chef).

Shari also has two interviews from the Media Awards, which took place on Saturday, June 14 at Columbia College Chicago, with Peter Miller for Marcella film (Best Documentary), & Ashok Selvan from Eater Chicago (Jonathan Gold Local Voice Award).

Congratulations to all! Shari once again loved being a part of the celebration! Follow links for 2025 James Beard Awards Restaurant & Chef Nominees, Winners, & Media Award Winners. Check out our "All in the Industry" YouTube Channel for our Awards video content.

Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to practice patience; and Solo Dining experience at Maxwells Trading in Chicago (Nominee: Best Chef: Great Lakes). (1:31:52)

Support for this episode comes from the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE). To learn more, visit ICE.edu today.

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