Today on our episode #412 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from Ojai Food + Wine 2025, presented by Food & Wine, California's premier epicurean weekend, which took place at the beautiful Ojai Valley Inn in Ojai, CA from March 13-16, 2025. Curated by Ojai Valley Inn’s General Manager Ben Kephart, the weekend featured an all-star lineup of chefs, & food & beverage personalities, including Nancy Silverton, Alice Waters, Jeremiah Tower, Mei Lin, Christopher Kostow, Grant Achatz, Sherry Yard, & more! Shari participated as a speaker as “Host” of a Cooking Demonstration: Foothills Cuisine of Blackberry Farm with Chef Cassidee Dabney; and an interview-style conversation with Farmer Lee Jones of The Chef's Garden (ep #36). It was a glorious weekend of delicious eats, drinks & conversations.
Shari sat down with two Ojai F+W participants to talk about their careers & roles:

- William Bradley, Chef/Director of Addison by William Bradley, Southern California’s first three-star Michelin restaurant in San Diego. At Addison, William showcases the beauty & allure of California Gastronomy through an experience that celebrates regional ingredients & influences. William participated in Ojai's A Star-Studded Affair. (13:07) And,
- Nancy Silverton, chef/co-owner of Mozza Restaurant Group, including Pizzeria Mozza in LA & Newport Beach, as well as Osteria Mozza, Mozza2Go & chi SPACCA in LA. Nancy also founded the world-renowned La Brea Bakery, & Campanile Restaurant. Early in her career, Nancy was named Food & Wine Magazine’s “Best New Chef.” In 2014, she received the highest honor given by the James Beard Foundation for “Outstanding Chef.” Nancy graced Ojai Food + Wine's magazine cover, & participated in its Opening Night Reception, Best of Rome Dinner with Jonathan Waxman & Evan Funke, Book Signing & Conversation with Phil Rosenthal & Ruth Reichl, & Sunday Grand Tasting. (29:11)
Many thanks & congrats to William & Nancy, Cassidee & Farmer Lee, Ben & the Ojai Valley Inn team, Food & Wine, OpenTable, & everyone involved in the epic weekend! For more info, go to ojaifoodandwine.com & follow @ojaifoodandwine. And mark your calendars for next year's event: March 5-8, 2026!
Today's show also includes Shari's PR tip to aspire for greatness; Speed Round with William; & Shari's Solo Dining experience at Rory's Place in Ojai, CA. (48:28)

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