Tyler Akin, Bastia, Philadelphia

Welcome to All in the Industry hosted & produced by Shari Bayer on our new All in the Industry® platform. Since launching in 2014, our show has been dedicated to behind-the-scenes talent in hospitality. We've broadcast 401 episodes to date with our past guests, including Danny Meyer, Massimo Bottura, Thomas Keller, Ruth Reichl, Alain Ducasse, Carla Hall, Virgilio Martinez, & Drew Nieporent.We’re excited to be continuing our series with episode #402 with Tyler Akin, founder of Form-Function Hospitality & chef-partner of Bastia at the Hotel Anna & Bel in Philly’s Fishtown neighborhood — recently named one of The Best New Restaurants in America 2024 by Esquire. Tyler also oversees the hotel’s cocktail bar, Caletta, & is a chef-partner at French brasserie Le Cavalier at the historic Hotel Du Pont in Wilmington, DE. His own previous ventures include the acclaimed Stock & Res Ipsa Cafe in Philly. Our show also features Shari's PR tip to embrace the new; Speed Round; Industry News on Esquire's list; Michelin Guide 2024 for NY, Chicago, & D.C., including naming Jungsik as NY's 1st new 3-star Michelin restaurant in 12 years; & sad news about the passing of longtime industry friend, journalist & connector, Francine Cohen, on 12/4/24 at age 58 — our guest on episode #114 in 2016, on her career & Tales of the Cocktail. Our sincerest condolences to Francine's family, & friends. #RIPShari also shares her Solo Dining experience at The Sportsman on the outskirts of London; a one-star Michelin restaurant from chef-owner Stephen Harris, who is featured in Shari's Chefwise book.Support for this episode comes from Bayer Public Relations. BPR – B Seen. B Heard. B Known. Learn more at BayerPublicRelations.com.Bayer Public RelationsA full-service PR, consulting & marketing agency based in NYC specializing in culinary & hospitalityDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Find all of our new & archived shows at AllintheIndustry.com.  Listen at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts; subscribe & leave us a rating/review. Follow us @allindustry & @sharibayer on Instagram, & "All in the Industry" on Facebook & our YouTube Channel.Interested in collaborating with us?  Please reach out via our contact page at AllintheIndustry.com, or on social.  We'd love to hear from you!Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), available wherever books are sold. #chefwisebookThanks, as always, for being a part of All in the Industry®!