On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Adam “George” Fournier, a LA-based bartender who was named the 2021 US Bartender of the Year by the United States Bartenders’ Guild (USBG) Presents World Class sponsored by Diageo. Adam’s experience includes running the bar program at Steingarten LA, Areal Restaurant in Santa Monica, and the award winning program at Faith & Flower in Downtown, LA. In 2018, he was one of the opening Bar Managers at the new NoMad Los Angeles, helping to lead the team to being named Time Out LA’s Best New Bar in LA, among other accolades. And, in 2019, he made was one of fifteen National Finalists for the Diageo World Class competition. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to be competitive; Speed Round; Industry News Discussion; and Solo Dining experience at Sona at the Manhattan's Flatiron District.  REMINDER: We have new All in the Industry® merch available, including All in the Industry hats & totes, and H.O.S.T. notebooks & pens. Through May 31, 2021, 100% of the proceeds from our hat sales (less shipping/handling) will be donated to the Independent Restaurant Coalition (IRC) to help with their continued efforts to #saverestaurants. Go to allintheindustry.com/merch to get your AITI swag today! #allintheindustry #allindustry #sharibayer #podcast #foodradio #hrn #diageo #diageobaracademy #bartending #usbg #nycImage courtesy of Adam FournierListen 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®. 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.