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)

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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)
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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. 
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Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), available wherever books are sold. #chefwisebook
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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®!