On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Zod Arifai, Chef/Owner of Wicked Jane, his first NYC restaurant located in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village, featuring Modern American cuisine with a tasting menu and a la carte options. A veteran of several top New Jersey restaurants, Zod has been leading highly regarded kitchens for over twenty years. He most recently was the consulting chef and partner at The Duke and Elephant in Bridgewater, NJ. Wicked Jane is an accumulation of Zod's vast worldwide experiences. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to allow music to inspire us; Speed Round; Industry News Discussion on a potential avocado shortage; and Solo Dining experience at Chef/Owner Laurent Tourendel's Skirt Steak at the Kimpton Hotel Eventi in Midtown, NYC. Photo Courtesy of Zod Arifai.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.