“On the Road” at the 2023 James Beard Awards in Chicago

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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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