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On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Jim Meehan, bartender, journalist, and author of The PDT Cocktail Book and Meehan’s Bartender Manual, who has worked in nearly every capacity of the hospitality business for the latter half of his 40 years on the planet.
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Ariel Palitz, Senior Executive Director, Office of Nightlife, NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, and the first-ever appointed in this position. A lifelong New Yorker and nightlife professional, Ariel came to the role with deep experience in both nightlife and community building. She previously owned and operated Sutra Lounge, a nightclub on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, for ten years.
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Beatrice Stein, Founder and CEO of Beatrice Stein Hospitality Consulting; and Founder and Program Director of Hospitality Pathways, training the next generation of hospitality professionals.
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guests are Claudine Pépin, co-founder and President of the Jacques Pépin Foundation, and the only daughter of iconic chef, TV host and cookbook author Jacques Pépin; and Rollie Wesen, co-founder and Executive Director of the Jacques Pépin Foundation and the husband of Claudine Pépin.
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guests are Mickey Bakst and Steve Palmer, co-founders of Ben’s Friends, a national support group for members of the hospitality industry struggling with substance abuse and addiction. Mickey, who also serves as the Executive Director of Ben’s Friends, has earned the title of maître d, foodie, fundraiser, philanthropist, career restaurateur, mentor, and Charleston ambassador.