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 and winners (see list below), along with video coverage. Congratulations to all! Shari loved being a part of the celebration! Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to dress up; and Solo Dining experience at Clover Hill in Brooklyn, NYC -- a Michelin star restaurant led by Chef/Partner Charlie Mitchell, JBFA Winner: Best Chef: NY State, who recently announced that he has become a Chef/Partner with Kent Hospitality Group, taking over Saga -- the late, beloved Chef/Founder Jamal James Kent's 2-star Michelin restaurant on the 63rd floor of 70 Pine Street, NYC. Listen at Heritage Radio Network or wherever you get your podcasts, and check out Shari's YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@sharibayer) to view our Awards video content, including our long format and highlight reels. ** Check out Shari's book, CHEFWISE – Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023), available wherever books are sold! #chefwisebook ** 2024 James Beard Restaurant & Chef Awards interviews (in chronological order):RED CARPETElizabeth FalknerPresenterT’MARO Christa BarfieldFarmerJawn, West Chester, PAHonoree: Leadership AwardsBrandon CunninghamSocial Haus, Greenough, MTNominee: Best Chef: MountainTracy Malechek-EzekielBirdie’s, Austin, TXNominee: Best Chef: TexasVinnie CiminoCordelia, Cleveland, OHNominee: Best Chef: Great LakesDavid BowenExecutive ProducerBowen & CompanyClare ReichenbachCEOJames Beard FoundationMarcus SamuelssonCo-hostRed Rooster, Hav & Mar, Metropolis; New York, NYJarrett WrisleyShan Restaurant, Bozeman, MTNominee: Best New RestaurantKaren AkunowiczPresenterFox & the Knife, Boston, MAFariyal AbdullahiHav & Mar, New York, NYNominee: Emerging ChefBirch Shambaugh and Fayth PreyerWoodford Food & Beverage, Portland, MENominee: Outstanding HospitalityBarak OlinsZU Bakery, Portland, MEWinner: Outstanding BakeryRico Torres and Diego GaliciaMixtli, San Antonio, TXNominee: Outstanding RestaurantValerie ChangMaty's, Miami, FLWinner: Best Chef: SouthKevin TienMoon Rabbit, Washington, D.C.Nominee: Best Chef: Mid-AtlanticPaul Kahan and Donnie MadiaPresentersOne Off Hospitality, Chicago, ILAtsushi KonoKono, New York, NYNominee: Best Chef: New York StateHollis Wells SilvermanEastern Point Collective, Washington, D.C.Nominee: Outstanding RestaurateurAnna PoseyElske, Chicago, ILNominee: Outstanding Pastry Chef or BakerJason HammelLula Cafe, Chicago, ILWinner: Outstanding HospitalityPRESS ROOMMasako MorishitaPerry’s, Washington, D.C.Winner: Emerging ChefAtsuko FujimotoNorimoto Bakery, Portland, MEWinner: Outstanding Pastry Chef or BakerBarak OlinsZU Bakery, Portland, MEWinner: Outstanding BakeryEdward LeeLEE InitiativeHonoree: Humanitarian of the YearValerie ChangMaty's, Miami, FLWinner: Best Chef: SouthHarley PeetBas Rouge, Easton, MDWinner: Best Chef: Mid-AtlanticDavid StandridgeThe Shipwright’s Daughter, Mystic, CTWinner: Best Chef: NortheastGregory GourdetKann, Portland, ORWinner: Best Chef: Northwest and PacificLord Maynard LleraKuya Lord, Los Angeles, CAWinner: Best Chef: CaliforniaRuth ReichlWriter, editor, novelist, and television personalityHonoree: Lifetime Achievement AwardErika Whitaker and Kelly WhitakerID EST, Boulder, COWinner: Outstanding RestaurateurMichael RafidiAlbi, Washington, D.C.Winner: Outstanding ChefPOST-AWARDS CELEBRATIONCharlie MitchellClover Hill, Brooklyn, NYWinner: Best Chef: New York State••• Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support All in the Industry by becoming a member!All in the Industry is Powered by Simplecast.
