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n Monday, January 27, 2020 at The William Vale in Williamsburg, over 250 hospitality professionals attended H.O.S.T. SUMMIT + SOCIAL, an all-day, inspirational, interactive and educational conference focusing on its dynamic industry. At this inaugural event, Host/Producer Shari Bayer, Founder of Bayer Public Relations, brought her All in the Industry podcast to life in a new live format, bringing behind-the-scenes talent in hospitality to the forefront. Presented by All in the Industry®, a new media and production company, H.O.S.T. – HOSPITALITY. OPERATIONS. SERVICES. TECHNOLOGY, featured leaders in the hospitality and culinary space, who were all past guests on Bayer’s popular, weekly podcast on Heritage Radio Network, in informative panels and one-onone interviews, creating a forum for the exchange of ideas, innovation and networking opportunities. Panels included:
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THE MAKING OF A DEAL: A REAL ESTATE APPROACH TO HOSPITALITY Panelists were Keith Durst, Principal & Founder, FOC, Graceanne Jordan, Hospitality, Partnerships & Investments, Milstein Companies and Jasmine Moy, Founder, Jasmine Moy Law P.C. with Moderator Kathleen Squires, Food & Travel Writer; Columnist, The Wall Street Journal; Co-Producer, James Beard: America’s First Foodie
BRANDING IN THE DIGITAL AGE Panelist were Erik Bruner-Yang, Chef/Owner of Foreign National (Maketto, Brothers And Sisters, Spoken English, Shopkeepers, ABC Pony, Hometown Newsstand), Melanie Dunea, Photographer, Author & Project Queen, Krystle Mobayeni, Co-Founder & CEO, BentoBox, Jen Pelka, Founder & Owner, The Riddler (SF & NYC) / Founder, Magnum PR with Moderator Dana Cowin, Chief Brand Advisor, Dig Food Group; Host, Speaking Broadly
RESTAURANTS & RISKS: AN INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE Panelists were JJ Johnson, ChefFounder, FieldTrip, Didier Elena, Executive Director of Food Quality & Culture, Hogsalt Hospitality, Alison Arth, Founder & Principal, Salt & Roe with Moderator Jeff Gordinier, Food &
CHANGING NEIGHBORHOODS, CHANGING NEEDS - BROOKLYN AND BEYOND Panelists were Alice Cheng, Founder & CEO, Culinary Agents, Sean Feeney, Co-Founder, Grovehouse; Owner, Lilia & Misi, and Brandon Hoy, Co-Owner, Roberta’s with Moderator Marie Elena Martinez, Founder, Meets NYC; CoFounder, New Worlder PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE OF RESTAURANTS: LESSONS FROM A LEGENDARY RESTAURATEUR Featured Shari Bayer in Conversation with Drew Nieporent, Founder, Myriad Restaurant Group BEHIND THE DESIGN: A COLLABORATION BETWEEN FRONT- AND BACK-OFHOUSE Featured Glen Coben, Founder & President, Glen & Co Architecture in Conversation with Jimi Yui, Founding Partner, YuiDesign
INDUSTRY NEWS DISCUSSION: THE STATE OF OUR HOSPITALITY BUSINESS Panelists were Aaron Arizpe, Principal, Pocketfork LLC, Lori Balter, CEO of Balter Sales Company, Rita Jammet, Chief Bubble Officer, La Cara-
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velle Champagne, andwith Moderato Salvatore Rizzo, Owner & Director, De GustibusCooking School H.O.S.T. showcased outstanding food and drink throughout the day from partners, including a grand buffet provided by Breads Bakery, Du’s Donuts and Coffee, and Ora King Salmon, paired with Afficionado Coffee; delectable sweets from Caffè Panna, and savory bites by La Palapa Cocina Mexicana, Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co. and The Meatball Shop at the energetic closing reception. Guests sipped on specialty cocktails from Woodford Reserve and Our/ New York Vodka, along with La Caravelle Champagne, Curious Elixirs, and more! In addition, many attendees joined in a special “Curated Conversations” Luncheon at Andrew Carmellini’s Southern Italian restaurant, Leuca, at The William Vale, allowing for additional time to dine with conference speakers and discuss specific, hospitality-related topics. “It was such a rewarding experience to bring my All in the Industry show to life and gather our industry together for important conversations led by our hospitality leaders,” explains Bayer, who also gave the conference’s keynote address. “We can’t wait to do it again next year!” H.O.S.T. partners also included Bayer Public Relations, The William Vale, Heritage Radio Network, Balter Sales Company, Cuisinart, OpenTable, S. Pellegrino® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water, Acqua Panna® Natural Spring Water, Studio Industria, Baked by Melissa, Curious Elixirs, Ithaca Beer, Kim Crawford Wines, The Matzo Project, RAMONA, Ruffino Wines, Total Food Service and Via. All photo credit to Ken Goodman Photography.
The Making Of A Deal: A Real Estate Approach To Hospitality
Drew Nieporent and Shari Bayer
H.O.S.T.’S Welcome Reception
Behind the Design with Jimi Yui and Glen Coben