All in the Industry
All in the Industry
Podcast Description
All in the Industry is an award-winning podcast founded in 2014 by host and producer Shari Bayer of NYC-based Bayer Public Relations, focusing on behind-the-scenes talent in hospitality. On each episode, Shari invites experienced culinary, hospitality and restaurant professionals across the globe to share their story, engaging in inspiring conversations about their careers and our dynamic hospitality industry. Shari also tips off each episode with a PR tip, features a speed round, industry news discussion, solo dining experience, and final question, tying the series together. In addition, Shari travels worldwide to premier culinary and hospitality events, festivals and conferences for her exclusive ‘On the Road’ series. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®!
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The podcast focuses on behind-the-scenes aspects of the hospitality industry, covering topics such as career journeys, culinary innovations, and restaurant trends. Episodes feature discussions about recent industry events like the LATAM 50 Best Restaurants and insights on the impact of environmental issues like the Los Angeles wildfires, emphasizing community resilience and support.

All in the Industry is an award-winning podcast founded in 2014 by host and producer Shari Bayer of NYC-based Bayer Public Relations, focusing on behind-the-scenes talent in hospitality. On each episode, Shari invites experienced culinary, hospitality and restaurant professionals across the globe to share their story, engaging in inspiring conversations about their careers and our dynamic hospitality industry. Shari also tips off each episode with a PR tip, features speed rounds, industry news discussions, and her signature solo dining experiences. In addition, Shari covers premier culinary and hospitality events, festivals and conferences worldwide as part of her exclusive ‘On the Road’ series. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®!
Today on our episode #445 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer's guest is Maksut Aşkar, a Turkish chef and restaurateur with several restaurant concepts, including Neolokal, a one Michelin star and Green star restaurant, which has also earned 3 Knives from The Best Chef Awards, located within the cultural institution SALT Galata in Istanbul, Turkey, known modernizing Anatolian cuisine through sustainable practices, creative interpretation, and deep respect for Turkey’s rich culinary heritage.
Additionally, Maksut's other concepts and partnerships, include Foxy, a bistro focused on local and natural wines; Todos los Dias, an all-day bistro; Kontuar Pera, a wood-fired based restaurant, all located in Istanbul; and O – Anatolian Cafe by Maksut Askar at the Fenix art museum in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Shari loved spending time with Maksut and getting to experience his wonderful city and concepts. Thanks so much for the warm Turkish welcome!
Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to not do anything you're not comfortable doing, and Solo Dining experience at chef Willem Hiele's Restaurant Willem Hiele in Oudenburg, Belgium, a one Michelin star restaurant, which is currently #62 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants, where his seafood-driven cuisine takes center stage with a daily changing menu that is attuned to the rhythms of the sea & the seasons. (42:22)
Thanks to Bilt for supporting this episode. Learn more at biltdining.com/shari
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