Hospitality Forward

In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Kirk Miller, Managing Editor of InsideHook, where he writes about booze, culture, tech and travel. ⁣

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Kirk is a veteran writer and editor in New York with over 25 years of experience. His work has also appeared in Rolling Stone, Time Out New York and other top media outlets.⁣

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⁣⁣Tune in to hear this passionate, curious and thoughtful journalist share his thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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1. How InsideHook’s popularity grew five-fold during the pandemic, with hospitality industry coverage expanding.⁣

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⁣⁣2. ⁣Why he welcomes story pitches from voices he has not heard before, both national and international, who are doing unusual or unexpected things.⁣

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3. Why he thinks drinking will become “healthier” once bars fully reopen and people will indulge in social settings.⁣

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⁣4. Why he hopes the hospitality industry’s embrace of tech innovations during the pandemic, like contactless payments and QR codes, will continue.⁣

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5. Why he praises the work of the U.S. Bartenders’ Guild during the pandemic, especially for destigmatizing mental health issues.⁣

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⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with Kirk via [email protected]. ⁣

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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Christopher Cameron, Real Estate and Travel Editor of the New York Post. ⁣

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Chris is an award-winning journalist with nearly a decade of newsroom experience, writing for publications that include the Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, The New York Observer and The Real Deal. ⁣

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⁣Tune in to hear this wise and witty journalist with a nose for news share his thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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1. Why he thinks New York City’s hospitality industry is about to experience a creative boom.⁣

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⁣2. ⁣What sets the New York Post apart from other newspapers, including its big headlines, strong voice and stories about regular New Yorkers.⁣

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3. Why the New York Post is expanding its coverage of the city’s restaurants and bars.⁣

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4. How, beyond celebrities, he profiles those who are ahead of the curve and setting a trend.⁣

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⁣5. How story ideas that buck expectations and advance the narrative are what catch his eye.⁣

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⁣⁣⁣Connect with Chris by phone at (615) 830-0873 or via [email protected]. ⁣

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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Kat Odell, a freelance writer for Vogue, Thrillist, New York Times’ T Magazine, Eater, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and other top media. She covers a wide range of topics, from food and drink to wellness and travel. ⁣

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Kat is also the author of two books, “Day Drinking,” and “Unicorn Food.” In addition, she is a Taste Hunter for The World's 50 Best Restaurants and The World's 50 Best Bars. Kat has appeared on numerous TV shows, including Bravo’s “Eat Drink Love” and FYI’s “Midnight Feast.” ⁣

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⁣Tune in to hear this jet-setting journalist with an exceptional palate share her thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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⁣1. How being out and about in restaurants and bars, as well as everyday occurrences, often inspire Kat’s stories.⁣

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2. Why she is always on the lookout for something new and novel that she has not experienced before.⁣

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⁣3. Why experiential meals, tasting menus and ticketed dining experiences will lead off the post-pandemic restaurant recovery.⁣

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4. How Instagram is an important marketing tool for restaurants and a driver of media interest.⁣

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5. What being a Taste Hunter for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and The World’s 50 Best Bars entails.⁣

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⁣Connect with Kat via email at [email protected] on IG at @kat_odell.⁣

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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Sean Flynn, Deputy Digital Editor, Departures. Sean is a seasoned multimedia journalist and photographer with 15 years of experience covering travel, food, spirits and culture.⁣

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Over the years, Sean’s work has appeared in publications that include Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, the New York Times, AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler and many more.⁣

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⁣Tune in to hear this well-traveled expert share his thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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⁣1. What sets Departures apart from other travel outlets.⁣

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2. How digital journalism differs from print journalism, with audio and video coming into play.⁣

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3. How Departures pivoted during the pandemic to expand its coverage of wine, spirits and food, as well as home and décor. ⁣

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4. Why he is interested in hearing personal accounts of transformation within the hospitality industry or insights learned that can be implemented long-term.⁣

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5. Why aspiring travel photographers should post their work to Instagram and tag Departures to get on their radar.⁣

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⁣Connect with Sean on IG at @travelingnewyorker.⁣

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⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Noah Rothbaum, Editor of The Daily Beast’s “Half Full” section, which won a Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication. ⁣

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Noah also hosts the podcast, “Life Behind Bars,” with legendary cocktail historian David Wondrich, which earned a Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best Podcast Series. ⁣

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In addition, Noah is the author of “The Art of American Whiskey” and “The Business of Spirits” and he is Associate Editor of “The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails,” which is scheduled to be published this fall.⁣

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⁣Tune in to hear this thoughtful spirits expert share his insights on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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⁣1. How the “Half Full” section focuses on the intersection between cocktails and food with society overall and champions long-form journalism.⁣

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2. How contributors to “Half Full” are respected as the foremost experts on their subject matter.⁣

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3. Why he foresees coverage of culinary topics to expand.⁣

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4. How he chooses those interviewed in the “Going 10 Rounds With” feature.⁣

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5. Why he launched the “Life Behind Bars” podcast with David Wondrich.⁣

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6. Why he thinks the Roaring Twenties will return post-pandemic, but perhaps not as expected.⁣

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Noah also answers a listener question from Daniel Neeson and Adam Millman, founders of DE-NADA Tequila, which is launching in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and California. They ask what the future holds for tequila, especially its premium segment. ⁣

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⁣Connect with Noah on Twitter at @nrothbaum and on IG at @street_bottle.⁣

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⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Jeff Wielgopolan of Forbes Travel Guide. Jeff has traveled to six continents and stayed at more than 250 Forbes Travel Guide 5-star and 4-star rated properties around the world.⁣

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⁣Tune in to hear one of the hospitality industry’s foremost service experts share his insights on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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⁣1. How Forbes Travel Guide came to be and how it operates.⁣

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2. What the differences are between the guide’s 5-star and 4-star ratings.⁣

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3. How Forbes Travel Guide pivoted during the pandemic to serve the hospitality community.⁣

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4. Why hotel bars and lounges in particular play a pivotal role in the ratings.⁣

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5. Why the luxury travel segment will lead the hospitality industry’s post-pandemic recovery.⁣

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Jeff also answers a listener question from Agostino Perrone, Director of Mixology at the 5-star rated Connaught Hotel in London. Its Connaught Bar was named this year’s World’s Best Bar by The World’s 50 Best Bars. Agostino asks what Jeff thinks the future holds for hotel bars.⁣

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Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn at Jeff Wielgopolan and Instagram at @jeffwigs. Follow Forbes Travel Guide on Twitter at @ForbesInspector, Instagram at @forbestravelguide and Facebook at @ForbesTravelGuide.⁣

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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Elise Taylor, Senior Living Writer at Vogue. Elise covers travel, food, design and society. In addition to international destinations, Elise has traveled to nearly every state in the U.S. ⁣

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⁣Tune in to hear this savvy, curious and compassionate writer share her insights on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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⁣1. How she pivoted her working style during the pandemic, when physical “go-sees” of restaurants and hotels have been limited.⁣

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2. How Vogue is focusing on re-emergence in the Roaring Twenties, with coverage devoted to new restaurants, new hotels and off-the-radar travel destinations.⁣

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3. ⁣Why pitches to her should tell a story and answer the question of why she should cover something now.⁣

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4. Why small businesses should focus first on creating local buzz before attempting to get national exposure.⁣

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5. How she leverages social media platforms, like Instagram and Clubhouse, as a journalistic research tool. ⁣

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Elise also answers a listener question from Megan Klein, founder of Little Saints in Michigan that produces fashionable cocktail masks. Megan asks what is her criteria for covering new products and spotlighting entrepreneurs.⁣

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⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with Elise via email at [email protected] and on IG at @ejtay and on Twitter at @ejaytay.⁣

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⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Dan Q. Dao, a freelance writer for Food & Wine, Saveur, Vice and other top media outlets.⁣

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Dan recently relocated from New York City to Houston, his hometown, after 10 years in the Big Apple. He covers food & drink, culture and travel.⁣

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⁣Tune in to hear this thoughtful, next-generation journalist share his insights on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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⁣1. How digital, especially e-commerce, has been so pivotal to the drinks scene during the pandemic.⁣

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2. How he is staying on top of New York while re-embracing his native Texas and why people should view him as a bridge between the two.⁣

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3. Why he is enthusiastic about celebrating the reopenings of bars and restaurants and sees pandemic-honed skills, like at-home bartending, persisting into the future.⁣

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4. How Twitter, Instagram and now Clubhouse are the social platforms he uses for his journalistic research.⁣

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5. Why story pitches that incorporate inclusivity resonate strongly with him.⁣

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Dan also answers a listener question from Shelagh D’Arcy-Hinds of Cliffton Dry, a new sparkling wine, who asks about the proper protocols for sending product samples.⁣

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⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with Dan via email at [email protected] and on Twitter and IG at @danqdao.⁣⁣

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⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Amanda Schuster, a freelance writer for Forbes, SevenFifty Daily and other top media outlets. She is also the author of “New York Cocktails.”⁣

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Tune in to hear this trained sommelier-turned-scribe with 15 years of experience covering cocktails, spirits and wine share her thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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⁣1. How she deals with the challenge of setting the right tone in her coverage during the pandemic.⁣

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2. Why being a subject matter expert is important when pitching. ⁣

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3. Why pitches should be fact-checked, concise and contain all relevant details, like product pricing and photo links that do not expire.⁣

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4. How local craft spirits producers are successfully getting into the ready-to-drink cocktail game.⁣

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⁣5. How innovative craft cocktail bars are launching merchandising programs that are paying big dividends.⁣

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6. What advice she received from cocktail historian and author Dave Wondrich, which forever changed her approach to writing books.⁣

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Amanda also answers a listener question from Deke Dunne, Bar Manager of Allegory, a speakeasy bar at the Eaton Hotel in Washington, D.C., on how bartenders and bars from smaller markets can garner the national media’s attention.⁣

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⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with Amanda on Twitter and IG at @winenshine.⁣

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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Howie Kahn, a freelance writer, author and host of the “Take Away Only” podcast heard in nearly 200 countries. He is a Contributing Editor at WSJ Magazine⁣⁣, and his work has appeared in GQ, Wired, Travel + Leisure and Departures and other top publications.⁣

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Tune in to hear this 20-year veteran journalist, who covers food, restaurants, culture, travel and art, share his thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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1. How stories imbued with feeling, that show change, move him.⁣

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⁣2. Why a pitch should include a measure of scholarship and be worth a journalist’s time.⁣

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3. Why genuine social media posts about the real ups and downs of business are the best way to amplify one’s voice effectively.⁣

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4. What inspired his successful podcast, “Take Away Only,” which kicked into high gear during the pandemic.⁣

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5. Why he thinks Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen is moving hospitality forward.⁣

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Howie also answers a listener question from Chef Shenarri Freeman of Cadence, a new plant-based Southern and soul food restaurant in NYC by Ravi DeRossi’s Overthrow Hospitality. She asks what the best ways are to reach non-vegan guests.⁣

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⁣⁣⁣Connect with Howie at [email protected] and on IG at @howiekahn.⁣⁣⁣⁣

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⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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