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Mickey Bakst and Steve Palmer, Ben's Friends
Mickey Bakst and Steve Palmer, Ben's Friends
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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Jan 13, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guests are Mickey Bakst and Steve Palmer, co-founders of Ben’s Friends, a national support group for members of the hospitality industry struggling with substance abuse and addiction. Mickey, who also serves as the Executive Director of Ben’s Friends, has earned the title of maître d, foodie, fundraiser, philanthropist, career restaurateur, mentor, and Charleston ambassador. He most recently and notably was the General Manager of Charleston Grill at Belmond Charleston Place, Charleston, SC. He played an essential role in helping the restaurant become one of the most acclaimed fine dining destinations in the nation. Steve is a James Beard Foundation Outstanding Restaurateur Award nominee and semifinalist for three consecutive years (’18,’19, & ’20), and the managing partner of The Indigo Road Hospitality Group, a hospitality and consulting company based in Charleston, SC. Founded in 2009, the company now owns and operates more than 24 restaurants throughout the Southeastern U.S., with several upcoming projects in the works. Today's show also includes Shari's PR tip to know that you're not alone; Speed Round; Industry News Discussion on food trend predictions for 2022 , and Solo Dining experience at Chef Michael Lomonaco's Porter House Bar and Grill in Columbus Circle, NYC. Photo Courtesy of Steve Palmer and Mickey Bakst, Ben's Friends.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®. 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.
Released:
Jan 13, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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Episode 1: Steven Kamali: Welcome to the debut episode of All in the Industry, hosted by Shari Bayer of Bayer PR. All in the Industry is dedicated to the behind-the-scenes talents in the hospitality industry. In this series, Shari will take the audience through the process of opening a restaurant by chatting with experienced and dedicated professionals who each provide a unique service for restaurants. This is the ideal show for anyone who dreams of opening a restaurant or simply wants to learn more about what it takes to be a restaurateur. In this episode, Shari sits down with Steven Kamali of Hospitality House. If youre in the restaurant industry and looking for a space, sommelier, or representation, Stevens your guy. Listen in to hear Steven discuss the importance of managing expectations in the industry, and why spaces need to match cuisine. Why did Steven become enamored by the restaurant and hospitality business? Find out on the debut episode of All in the Industry! Thanks to our by All in the Industry ®️