Today on our episode #426 of All in the Industry, we take you to Portugal!

Shari Bayer's first guest is Vasco Coelho Santos of Euskalduna Group in Porto, Portugal, one of Portugal’s most respected and forward-looking chefs. Vasco’s professional journey began in Lisbon, & includes time in Spain where he worked in some of the world’s most influential kitchens, including Mugaritz, Arzak, & legendary El Bulli, as well as London & Singapore; all experiences that helped shape his technical rigor, sense of discipline, & creative freedom. Returning to Porto in 2016, Vasco opened Euskalduna Studio, a chef’s counter omakase with Portuguese flavors & worldly inspiration, which earned its first Michelin star in 2022. In less than a decade, Vasco's Groupo Euskalduna has built a portfolio that also includes Seixo in the Douro Valley, Kaigi, Peixaria by Euskalduna, Ogi by Euskalduna, & a space under his own name at Porto’s Time Out Market. Among his accolades, Vasco has received 2 Knives at The Best Chef Awards in 2024 & 2025.(7:39)

Shari's second guest is José Avillez, Portuguese & a chef dedicated to promoting Portuguese gastronomy & contributing to establishing Portugal as a top gastronomic destination. José, who is widely regarded as a luminary in Portuguese gastronomy, has earned acclaim for his entrepreneurial spirit & unwavering drive to push boundaries. He has several restaurants in Portugal in Lisbon, Porto & Cascais, as well as Dubai & Macau, including 2 Michelin star Belcanto, currently #42 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants; & Encanto, which has 1 Michelin star & 1 green star, both in Lisbon; plus, Mare, Bairro do Avilez, Taberna, Pateo, Mini Bar, Pizzeria Lisboa, Caninho do Avilez, 1 Michelin star Tasca, & Mesa. In 2023, alongside his wife, Sofia Ulrich, José unveiled Casa Nossa — The Lake Farmhouse, an extraordinary estate located in Alentejo, nestled along the shores of the Alqueva, offering both comfort & complete privacy with breathtaking views. José is also a renowned author, host, & judge on television & radio programs. (32:45)

Thank you so much, Vasco & José! Loved our conversations and spending together in beautiful Portugal!

Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to gain a variety of experience; & Solo Dining experience at Sunny's, an acclaimed & inviting steakhouse in Miami, FL with a fabulous setting and great vibes. (1:14:15).

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Today on our episode #425 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from The Best Chef Awards 2025, which took place in Milan, Italy on October 2, 2025. The Top 3 honors: #1 Rasmus Munk, Alchemist, Copenhagen, Denmark; #2 Ana Ros, Hisa Franko, Kobarid, Slovenia; #3 Himanshu Saini, Tresind Studio, Dubai, UAE. For the full list, go to thebestchefawards.com, & follow @thebestchefawards. Congrats to all the chefs & restaurants recognized!

Our show features conversations with:

Riccardo Camanini, chef/owner of Lido 84 in Gardone Riviera, Italy. Lido 84 received 3 Knives, has a Michelin star, is #16 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, & Riccardo is in Chefwise. @ristorantelido84 (10:19)

Santiago Lastra, chef/owner of KOL & Fonda in London, UK. KOL received 3 Knives, has a Michelin star, & is #49 on The World’s Best Restaurants 2025. Santiago is also in Chefwise. @santiagolas @kol.restaurant @fondarestaurant (15:45)

Maksut Askar, chef/owner of Neolokal in Istanbul, Turkey. Neolokal received 3 Knives, has a Michelin Star, & is #100 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025. @maksutaskar @neolokal (21:33)

Thanks to Riccardo, Santiago & Maksut, & TBC's Joanna Slusarczyk, Cristian Gadau & team!

Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to know that you bring the weather; & Solo Dining experience at Chef Dani Garcia's 2 Michelin-star Smoked Room in Madrid, Spain, led by Executive Chef Massimiliano Delle Vedove. @smokedroom.dg (27:49)

Support for this episode comes from the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE). To learn more, visit ICE.edu.

Find all of our new & archived shows at AllintheIndustry.com. Listen at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts; subscribe & leave us a rating/review.

Follow us @allindustry & @sharibayer on Instagram, & "All in the Industry" on Facebook & our YouTube Channel.

Interested in collaborating with us? Please reach out via our contact page at AllintheIndustry.com, or on social. We'd love to hear from you!

Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), available wherever books are sold. #chefwisebook

Thanks, as always, for being a part of All in the Industry®!

Today on our episode #424 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special show with leading chefs from South Africa, who she visited at their wonderful restaurants and properties in Durban and Cape Town earlier this year on a once in a lifetime trip. Shari's guests are:

Johannes Richter, chef and owner of The LivingRoom at Summerhill Guest Estate in Durban, one of Kwa-Zulu Natal’s best dining destinations, and family run businesses; showcasing the province’s culinary diversity from garden to plate, expressed through Johannes’ fine French training and passion for Asian techniques. (9:55)

Peter Tempelhoff, chef and owner of FYN, Beyond, Ramenhead and Sushiya in Cape Town. FYN, Africa’s 1st Relais & Chateaux stand alone restaurant, is driven by passion, and tempered by precision; known for blending local ingredients with Japanese techniques. (28:53)

Kieran Whyte, head chef at Curate at Ellerman House in Cape Town, a beautiful Relais + Chateux property with 2 Michelin keys in Bantry Bay with breathtaking ocean views. Curate offers a taste of South Africa’s finest; a culinary journey through the terroir of the Western Cape, drawing inspiration from its sculptural Terroir Wall. (55:06)

Many thanks to Johannes, Peter and Kieran, and their amazing teams, as well as Steve Steinfeld and Fissore + Barker, and Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, in Cape Town. Truly grateful for your warm, South Africa hospitality!

Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to have a sense of place; Speed Rounds; & Solo Dining experience at Jont, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Washington DC, which is breaking barriers with its progressive tasting menu; led by chef and owner Ryan Ratino, chef de cuisine Tyler LeBlanc, and director of operations Jhonatan Cano. Plus, Shari shares details about her pre-dinner snacks at Bresca, and additional DC dining! (1:18:38)

Support for this episode comes from the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE). To learn more, visit ICE.edu.

Find all of our new & archived shows at AllintheIndustry.com. Listen at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts; subscribe & leave us a rating/review.

Follow us @allindustry & @sharibayer on Instagram, & "All in the Industry" on Facebook & our YouTube Channel.

Interested in collaborating with us? Please reach out via our contact page at AllintheIndustry.com, or on social. We'd love to hear from you!

Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), available wherever books are sold. #chefwisebook

Thanks, as always, for being a part of All in the Industry®!