On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Ben Chekroun, General Manager at Bluepoint Hospitality Group in Maryland; and formerly, longstanding maître d’ at Le Bernardin in NYC. Given his formative years in Casablanca and Paris, Ben may have a natural advantage when it comes to gracious hospitality and gastronomic refinements. Add to that a twenty-seven-year career at Le Bernardin, where he honed his talents as an integral member of the team that has consistently earned highest honors from the New York Times, the James Beard Foundation, and the Michelin Guide, and you have, arguably, the paragon of a very competitive industry. As the new General Manager of Bluepoint Hospitality Group, he brings unparalleled expertise – and genuine excitement – to Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip; Industry News discussion; and Solo Dining experience at Rosella in NYC's East Village. 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®. Image courtesy of Ben Chekroun.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support All in the Industry by becoming a member!All in the Industry is Powered by Simplecast.