On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from the 2023 James Beard Awards, which took place June 3-5 in Chicago, IL. Shari's coverage includes exclusive red carpet and media lounge interviews with nominees, winners, and presenters at the Chef and Restaurant Awards at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. In addition to asking what everyone was looking most forward to at the Awards, Shari found out some favorite drinks of choice, and a lot of chef advice, tying with her new book, CHEFWISE – Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023), which explores the topic in depth. It was an amazing awards weekend celebration. Congratulations to all! Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to know it's never too late to go after your dreams; and Solo Dining experience at Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranan's Kalaya in Philadelphia, PA, who was this year's JBFA winner for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic. Listen at Heritage Radio Network, and check out Shari's YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@sharibayer) to view our video coverage from #JBFA, including our long format and highlight reels.

** Check out Shari's new book, CHEFWISE – Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023), now available at Phaidon.com, Amazon.com and wherever books are sold! #chefwisebook ** 

2023 James Beard Awards -- Shari's red carpet and awards ceremony interviews in chronological order:

Kris Moon
President and COO, James Beard Foundation

Salvador Alamilla, Amano, Caldwell, ID
Nominee: Best Chef: Mountain

Olivia Watkins and Karen Washington, Black Farmer Fund
2023 Humanitarian of the Year Award Honorees

David and Jennifer Uyger, Lucia, Dallas, TX
Nominee: Outstanding Restaurant

Aaron Verzosa, Archipelago, Seattle, WA
Nominee: Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific

Ana Castro, Lengua Madre, New Orleans, LA
Nominee: Best Chef: South

Paul Smith, 1010 Bridge, Charleston, WV
Nominee: Best Chef: Southeast

Gloria Varney, Nezinscot Farm, Turner, Maine
Winner: Restaurant and Chef America’s Classics Award

Junghyun Park and Ellia Park, Atomix, New York, NY
Winner: Best Chef: New York State

Gail Simmons
Co-Host; Judge, Top Chef; Author, TV Personality

Andrew Zimmern
Co-Host; James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, writer

Alex Perry and Kumi Omori, Vestige, Ocean Springs, MS
Nominee: Best Chef: South

Macarena and Grecia Ludena, Coracora, West Hartford, CT
Nominee: Outstanding Restaurant

Eric Adjepong
Co-Host; Chef and TV Personality

Carla Hall
Presenter; Author, Chef and TV Personality

Mary Attea, The Musket Room, New York, NY
Nominee: Best Chef: New York State

Ellen Yin, High Street Hospitality Group
Winner: Outstanding Restaurateur

Gregory Gourdet, Kann, Portland, OR
Winner: Best New Restaurant 

Justin Pichetrungsi, Anajak Thai, Sherman Oaks, CA
Winner: Best Chef: California

Aaron Hoskins and Sarah Simmons, CITY GRIT Hospitality Group
Nominee: Outstanding Restaurateur

Stephanie Leichtle-Chalklen, Kuluntu Bakery, Dallas, TX
Nominee: Outstanding Bakery

Simon Kim, Victoria James, and Mia Van De Water, COTE, New York, NY
Nominee: Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program

Valentine Howell, Krasi, Boston, MA 
Nominee: Best Chef: Northeast

Damarr Brown, Virtue, Chicago, IL 
Winner: Emerging Chef

Rob Rubba, Oyster, Oyster, Washington, DC
Winner: Outstanding Chef

Jonathan Sawyer, Kindling, Chicago, IL
Former Winner: Best Chef: Great Lakes 2015

Kaley Shannon, on behalf of Margarita Manzke, Republique, Los Angeles, CA
Winner: Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker

Marissa Gencarelli, Yoli Tortilleria, Kansas City, MO
Winner: Outstanding Bakery

Justin Park and Tom Park, Bar Leather Apron, Honolulu, HI 
Winner: Outstanding Bar

Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranan, Kalaya, Philadelphia, PA
Winner: Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic

Junghyun “JP” Park, Atomix, New York, NY 
Winner: Best Chef: New York State

Justin Pichetrungsi, Anajak Thai, Sherman Oaks, CA
Winner: Best Chef: California

Ellen Yin, High Street Hospitality Group
Winner: Outstanding Restaurateur

Full List of 2023 JBFA Winners: 
https://www.jamesbeard.org/blog/the-2023-james-beard-award-winners
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Photo Courtesy of Shari Bayer.

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