Series All in the Industry ®️

Dedicated to behind-the-scenes talent in hospitality

Hosted and produced by Shari Bayer of Bayer Public Relations, All in the Industry® is an award-winning podcast focused on behind-the-scenes talent in the hospitality industry. Shari invites experienced culinary, hospitality and restaurant professionals across the globe to share their story, engaging in inspiring conversations about our dynamic industry. Shari also tips off each episode with a PR tip, features a speed round game, industry news discussion, solo dining experience, and final question – asking the current guest for a question to the next, tying the series together. In addition, Shari travels worldwide to premier culinary events, festivals and conferences for her exclusive ‘On the Road’ coverage.

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Lee Anne Wong, Koko Head Cafe

Lee Anne Wong, Koko Head Cafe

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Today on our episode #397 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Lee Anne Wong, Executive Chef and Owner of Koko Head Cafe in Honolulu, Hawaii. A native of Troy, NY, Lee Anne graduated from the International Culinary Center (ICC), formerly known as the French Culinary Institute, in NYC, and began her culinary training at Marcus ...
“On the Road” at the 2024 James Beard Awards in Chicago

“On the Road” at the 2024 James Beard Awards in Chicago

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Today on our episode #396 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from the 2024 James Beard Restaurant & Chef Awards, which took place on Monday, June 10, 2024 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago in Chicago, IL. Shari's coverage includes exclusive red carpet and press room interviews with #JBFA presenters, nominees ...
Erick Williams, Virtue Hospitality Group

Erick Williams, Virtue Hospitality Group

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Today on our episode #395 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Erick Williams, Chef and Founder of Virtue Hospitality Group based in Chicago, which includes Virtue Restaurant & Bar, Mustard Seed Kitchen, Daisy’s Po-Boy & Tavern, and Top This Mac & Cheese. Erick has carved a special niche in the restaurant industry with ...
Wolfgang Puck

Wolfgang Puck

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Today on our episode #394 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Wolfgang Puck, famed chef, restaurateur, TV personality 'and author, who has built a brand that encompasses three companies: Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, Wolfgang Puck Catering, and Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc. The name Wolfgang Puck is synonymous with the best of ...
A Tribute to Naomi Pomeroy

A Tribute to Naomi Pomeroy

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Today on our episode #393 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer has a special show in honor of Naomi Pomeroy, an award-winning chef and restaurateur, who tragically passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, in a tubing accident in Oregon at age 49. As a tribute, we are sharing Shari's recorded interview with Naomi from June 3, 2022, focusing on ...
“On the Road” at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 in Las Vegas

“On the Road” at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 in Las Vegas

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Today on our episode #392 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2024, which took place in Las Vegas in early June 2024, with its gala awards ceremony on Wednesday, June 5th at the Wynn Las Vegas, sponsored by S. Pellegrino & Acqua Panna. The 50 Best is a leading ...
Rasmus Munk, Alchemist

Rasmus Munk, Alchemist

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Today on our episode #391 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Rasmus Munk, head chef and co-owner of Alchemist in Copenhagen, Denmark, where Shari dined in late April and interviewed Rasmus on-location. Shari also has a follow-up interview with Rasmus in Las Vegas in June during The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2024. Alchemist was ...
Christina Grdovic, Wonder

Christina Grdovic, Wonder

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Today on our episode #390 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Christina Grdovic, or Chris, an influential and inspiring leader in America’s culinary world. Chris was previously the Publisher of Food & Wine for over a decade, and is currently the Head of Partnerships at Marc Lore’s Wonder, a new kind of food hall, transforming ...