On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is joined by Gary Obligacion, General Manager at Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, CA. Gary has enjoyed a career in luxury hospitality spanning more than 30 years, from a back-of-the-house position at the famed Chez Panisse while a student at the University of California at Berkeley, to food and beverage management roles at San Francisco’s Ritz Carlton and Mandarin Oriental; and being recruited by Coast Luxury Management to help manage food festivals, like Pebble Beach Food & Wine. Prior to Big Sur, Gary's role was Director of Service Operations for Chicago’s Alinea Group, including its namesake Michelin 3-Star-rated restaurant Alinea. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip; Industry News discussion, including COVID-19; and Solo Dining experience at F&F Pizzeria in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NYC. Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Stay safe and well. In March, HRN began producing all of our 35 weekly shows from our homes all around the country. It was hard work stepping away from our little recording studio, but we know that you rely on HRN to share resources and important stories from the world of food each week. It’s been a tough year for all of us, but right now HRN is asking for your help. Every dollar that listeners give to HRN provides essential support to keep our mics on. We've got some fresh new thank you gifts available, like our limited edition bandanas.Keep All in the Industry on the air: become an HRN Member today! Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate. Image courtesy of Gary Obligacion.All in the Industry is powered by Simplecast.