Hospitality Forward: Recent Episodes
Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig
Welcome to Hospitality Forward, a podcast for hospitality & travel professionals, where we invite members of the media to share their insights and tips.
My name is Hanna Lee. I’m President of Hanna Lee Communications, an award-winning public relations agency in New York City.
And I’m Michael Anstendig, a food and beverage writer and my work has appeared in publications like the New York Times, Time Out New York, New York magazine online and others. I'm also the Editor in Chief at Hanna Lee Communications.
The hospitality & travel industry is now facing incredible challenges, and we know our community is looking for support and solutions. So we want to provide ways of attracting the media spotlight that can help your business rebuild and prosper.
That is why we created this podcast, where we will interview the smartest, most accomplished journalists who cover hospitality & travel for some of the world’s leading outlets.
Our upcoming episodes featuring media members from the New York Times, Esquire, Fortune, Time Out New York, Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and many others.
And because we understand the power of media coverage, we’ll ask our guests to reveal their insider tips.
They’ll explain how to get the word out about yourself and your business, how to handle media interviews, how to be a great media resource, and how to tell your newsworthy story in a compelling and authentic way.
We are so excited to bring you these insightful interviews to help our industry reset, redirect and rebound.
So subscribe today and join us as we move Hospitality Forward together.
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In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Hamish Smith back to our show. Hamish is an award-winning drinks journalist specializing in the bar industry. Based in London, Hamish edits the UK bartender magazine CLASS and works across sister title Drinks International as Bars Editor. He is also The World’s 50 Best Bars' Chair for the UK and Ireland.
Within his role with CLASS, Hamish hosts and organizes the CLASS Bar Awards, one of the world's longest-running bar awards that started in 2003.
Connect with Hamish Smith:
IG: @hamishssmith
X: @HamishSSmith
LinkedIn: hamish-smith-07907a1b3
That’s a wrap for Season 6. Stay tuned for Season 7!
For all 85+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
IG: @hannaleepr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
IG: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
X: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to following advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment. We will be happy to send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Lucy Simon. Lucy is an Assistant Editor at Food & Wine. She leads the cocktail coverage in the magazine and collaborates with Ray Isle on wine. Having joined the team in 2021, Lucy has worked for print, video and digital. Her written work can be seen in a variety of sections across the magazine.
Lucy has always been infatuated with the world of food and beverage and has worked in restaurants, bars, food nonprofits and food policy. She even spent a summer as a fishmonger. Lucy has completed the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 Award in wine.
Connect with Lucy Simon:
IG: @lucynashsimon
For all 85+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
IG: @hannaleepr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
IG: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
X: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to following advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment. We will be happy to send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Alice Lascelles. Alice has been writing about the drinks industry in all its forms for nearly 20 years. She is probably best known for her column in the Financial Times, which covers wine, spirits and bar culture.
Alice’s articles and columns have also appeared in publications like The Times, The Economist, Wired, Monocle, VICE, Food & Wine and PUNCH. She can often be found talking about drinks on TV and BBC Radio.
Alice is the author of two books, “The Cocktail Edit” and the upcoming book, “The Martini,” both from Quadrille Publishing.
Connect with Alice Lascelles:
IG: @alicelascelles
For all 85+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
IG: @hannaleepr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
IG: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
X: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to following advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment. We will be happy to send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Austa Somvichian-Clausen. Austa is an acclaimed freelance journalist and author, who covers spirits, travel, hospitality, commerce, interior design and fragrance. Her work has appeared in numerous publications such as National Geographic, Travel + Leisure, Hotels Above Par and Men's Journal.
Austa was an honoree of Cherry Bombe Magazine's Future of Food 50 List in 2023 and her book, “The Live Life Now List,” was published by Simon & Schuster in 2022. A dual citizen and proud member of the AAPI and LGBTQ+ communities, Austa is the founder of the sapphic bar concept, grotto.
Connect with Austa Somvichian-Clausen:
IG: @austaclausen
LinkedIn: austaclausen
TikTok: @austasc
For all 85+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
IG: @hannaleepr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
IG: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
X: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to following advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment. We will be happy to send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Jennifer Kester. Jennifer is VP & Executive Editor of Forbes Travel Guide. She covers everything that touches upon luxury travel: food & drink, culture, wellness and hotels.
Jennifer has been an editor and writer for Forbes Travel Guide since 2008 and has served as Executive Editor since 2015. She has visited hundreds of luxury hotels, and her travels have brought her everywhere from Toronto to Tallinn to Tokyo to Tasmania during her more than two-decades-long career.
Connect with Jennifer Kester:
IG: @jennifer.kester
Facebook: jennifer.kester.102
LinkedIn: jenniferlkester
X: @jenniferkester
TikTok: @jennifer.kester
For all 85+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
IG: @hannaleepr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
IG: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
X: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to following advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment. We will be happy to send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Heather Clark, Assistant Managing Editor for Static Media’s food brands: Tasting Table, Mashed, Daily Meal, Food Republic, Chowhound and Foodie.
Previously, Heather was the Senior Editor for Put A Egg On It and freelanced for various food and drink publications such as Edible New York and Yummly.
Connect with Heather Clark:
IG: @heatheralayneclark
TikTok: @heatheralayneclark
For all 80+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
IG: @hannaleepr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
IG: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
X: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to following advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment. We will be happy to send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Sean Evans, an acclaimed freelance writer who contributes to Whisky Advocate, VinePair, Robb Report and a wide array of prestigious outlets. He covers spirits, automotive and longevity.
Sean honed his writing and interviewing skills interviewing thousands of celebrities as a gossip columnist for the New York Daily News.
Connect with Sean Evans:
IG: @angryinparadise
LinkedIn: sean-evans
For all 80+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
IG: @hannaleepr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
IG: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
X: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to following advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment. We will be happy to send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Jillian Dara. Jillian is a lifestyle writer and editor with a particular interest in luxury travel, as well as wine and spirits. She writes for top publications, including Robb Report, Decanter, Michelin Guides, Food & Wine, Forbes, Travel + Leisure, Wine Enthusiast and more.
Jillian holds a Certification in WSET 2. She currently resides in Boston and has also lived in Bermuda, London, New York and Santiago, Chile.
Connect with Jillian Dara:
IG: @jilliandara
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jilliandara/
For all 80+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
IG: @hannaleepr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
IG: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
X: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to following advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment. We will be happy to send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Stinson Carter. Stinson is a freelance contributor to Men's Journal, Fatherly and Maxim. He also writes for other top outlets that include Wired, Gear Patrol, Esquire, Vanity Fair, the Wall Street Journal and WSJ Magazine.
Stinson covers wine & spirits, travel, tech, cars and feature profiles from his home base of Charleston, South Carolina.
Connect with Stinson Carter:
IG: @stinsoncarter
Facebook: stinson.carter
LinkedIn: stinson-carter
For all 80+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
IG: @hannaleepr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
IG: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
X: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to following advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment. We will be happy to send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Joey Hernandez, an award-winning journalist whose career spans more than 20 years. Joey is the Senior Service Editor of The Philadelphia Inquirer, where he covers lifestyle, travel, food and wine. He was formerly Deputy Food Editor at this prominent media outlet and splits his time between the City of Brotherly Love and Brooklyn.
Joey previously served as Research Director at Bon Appétit and is an acclaimed wine and food writer and former editor at the Chicago Tribune, Thrillist, SevenFifty Daily and Wine Enthusiast.
Connect with Joey Hernandez:
IG: @joeybear85
Facebook: joeybear85
For all 80+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
IG: @hannaleepr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
IG: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
X: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to following advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment. We will be happy to send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Betsy Andrews. Betsy is a James Beard, IACP and SATW award-winning food, drink and travel writer. She is a Contributing Editor at Food & Wine and SevenFifty Daily.
Besty also writes for numerous publications, including Imbibe, the Wall Street Journal, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Wine Enthusiast, Serious Eats and Plate.
Her first cookbook, “Coastal: A Road-Trippy California Cookbook,” a collaboration with Chef Scott Clark, comes out from Chronicle in Spring 2025.
Connect with Betsy Andrews:
IG: @betsyandrews
Facebook: betsy.andrews1
X: @betsyandrews
LinkedIn: betsy-andrews
For all 80 media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
IG: @hannaleepr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
IG: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
X: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to following advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment. We will be happy to send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Chloe Frechette. Chloe is the Deputy Editor of PUNCH, where she has worked since 2016, and primarily covers cocktails and spirits.
Chloe is also the author of “Easy Tiki: A Modern Revival With 60 Recipes.” She has a master’s degree in History of Design from the Royal College of Art where she earned distinction for her research on the material culture of cocktail consumption.
Connect with Chloe Frechette:
IG: @chloefrechette
For all 75+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
IG: @hannaleepr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
IG: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
X: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to following advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment. We will be happy to send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Aly Walansky. Aly is a freelance writer for Travel + Leisure, Forbes, Food Network and many other prestigious media outlets. Aly covers lifestyle topics, with a focus on food, cocktails and travel. She has spent the last two decades traveling the world in pursuit of the hottest spices and most delicious cocktails. Her daily substack email newsletter goes out to thousands of media professionals each day.
Connect with Aly Walansky:
IG: @alywalansky
Facebook: @alywalansky
X: @alywalansky
For all 75+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
IG: @hannaleepr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
IG: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
X: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to following advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment. We will be happy to send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Andy Wang. Andy is a contributing writer for Observer, where he published the 2023 Nightlife + Dining Power List. He has written regularly about restaurants and nightlife for publications including Food & Wine, Los Angeles Magazine and Robb Report.
Andy’s work has also appeared in the New York Times, Forbes, New York Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler and many others. He was previously the real estate and travel editor at the New York Post.
Connect with Andy Wang:
IG: @andywangnyla
Facebook: @andyswang
X: @andywangnyla
For all 70+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
IG: @hannaleepr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
IG: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
X: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Larry Olmsted. Larry is an award-winning travel, food and drinks writer who contributes to Forbes, Whisky Advocate, Cigar Aficionado Magazine, MasterCard Luxury Magazine and many other leading media outlets.
Larry specializes in travel-related topics including industry trends, culinary, luxury and sports travel, especially golf, skiing and active and spectator sports travel.
The author of “Real Food, Fake Food,” “FANS” and “Getting Into Guinness,” Larry has personally set three Guinness World Records, including travel.
Connect with Larry Olmsted:
IG: @travelfoodguy
X: @TravelFoodGuy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-olmsted-920b16a/
For all 70+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and TikTok.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
IG: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
X: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Yolanda Evans. Yolanda is an award-winning freelance writer based in Berlin, Germany, who contributes to PUNCH, Imbibe, Thrillist and countless other top media outlets.
Specializing in covering travel and booze, Yolanda earned a prestigious IACP Award for Narrative Beverage Writing with Recipes.
Connect with Yolanda Evans:
IG: @yevans007
X: @yolie007
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yolanda-evans-4630207/
For all 70+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
IG: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
X: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with John Kell. John is a freelance writer who contributes to Fortune, Fast Company and Business Insider. He covers a wide range of topics from beverages to technology to DEI and sustainability.
Previously, John worked as an on-staff reporter for Fortune, the Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswires, where he covered food and beverage, retailers, restaurants and apparel makers.
Connect with John Kell:
IG: @lovebiznews
X: @Johnnerkell
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-kell-3565041a/
For all 70+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
IG: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
X: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to following advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment. We will be happy to send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Claire Stern. Claire is the Digital Director of ELLE.com.
Previously, Claire worked in the editorial departments of InStyle, J.Crew, Bergdorf Goodman and POPSUGAR. She earned her master’s degree from the Columbia Journalism School.
Claire’s penchant for interviewing started with the “Harriet the Spy” notebook she had as a kid.
Connect with Claire Stern:
IG: @clairecstern
X: @clairecstern
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairestern
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairecstern
For all 70+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
IG: @hannaleepr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
IG: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
X: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to following advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment. We will be happy to send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Emma Janzen. Emma is an award-winning journalist and author who writes about spirits and cocktails for outlets including the New York Times, PUNCH, Eater, Good Beer Hunting and more.
Emma won a James Beard Award and a Spirited Award from Tales of the Cocktail for “The Bartender’s Manifesto” co-authored with Toby Maloney, and earned a James Beard Award for “The Way of the Cocktail” co-authored with Julia Momosé. She is also the author of the James Beard Award-nominated book, “Mezcal.”
In addition, Emma serves as the Midwest Academy Chair for The World’s 50 Best Bars and North America’s 50 Best Bars.
Connect with Emma Janzen:
IG: @emmajanzen
X: @emmajanzen
For all 70+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
IG: @hannaleepr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
IG: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
X: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to following advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment. We will be happy to send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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Welcome to the “Hospitality Forward” Podcast by Hanna Lee Communications. We are excited to launch Season 6!
With listeners in more than 160 countries, the weekly interview show is hosted by Hanna Lee, President & Founder of Hanna Lee Communications, an award-winning global PR agency specialized in Hospitality & Travel. Hanna is joined by co-host Michael Anstendig, Editor in Chief of Hanna Lee Communications, co-author of “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail” and a food & beverage writer.
Helping the community has always been part of our agency's mission. For all media guests who kindly shared their insights and tips to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig), Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Marci Waldman, a seasoned network news professional with more than 30 years of experience. Marci is a producer for “CBS Saturday Morning” and the creator of its James Beard award-winning segment, “The Dish.” The segment explores chefs and restaurateurs through the lens of their food and what role it has played in developing their lives and careers.
Connect with Marci Waldman:
IG: @marcibethcbs
Twitter: @MarciBethCBS
For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
IG: @hannaleepr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
Twitter: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
IG: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
Twitter: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
Twitter: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Stacey Leasca, an award-winning freelance Contributing Editor for Travel + Leisure and a Contributing News Editor for Food & Wine. In addition, Stacey writes for Tripadvisor, Hotels Above Par and Men's Health.
Stacey is the co-founder of Be a Travel Writer with Nina Ruggiero of Travel + Leisure. She is also currently pursuing her Ph.D. with a focus on building resiliency to misinformation in early-career journalists.
Connect with Stacey Leasca:
IG: @sleasca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sleasca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleasca
Twitter: @SLeasca
For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
IG: @hannaleepr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
Twitter: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
IG: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
Twitter: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
Twitter: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Kelly McCarthy, a two-time Emmy Award-winning Senior Producer and Food Reporter for ABC “Good Morning America.” As a multi-platform journalist with over 12 years of experience, Kelly covers food, beverage and hospitality. At “Good Morning America,” she leads the food editorial, which includes everything from broadcast cooking segments to original digital features.
Connect with Kelly McCarthy:
IG: @superkellyfragelistic
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellymccarthymedia/
Twitter: @kmcckelly
For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
Instagram: @hannaleepr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
Twitter: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
Instagram: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ Twitter: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
Instagram: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
Twitter: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Sheila Yasmin Marikar, a freelance writer who covers culture, travel and food & beverage for publications such as The New Yorker, New York Times, Air Mail, New York Magazine's “The Cut” and Fortune.
Sheila’s best-selling debut novel, “The Goddess Effect,” came out in October 2022 to rave reviews from The Washington Post, Allure, Marie Claire and others. Her New York Times Magazine profile of Chef Gaggan Anand was selected for the 2021 edition of “Best American Food Writing.”
Connect with Sheila Yasmin Marikar:
IG: @sheilaym
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilamarikar/
Twitter: @SheilaYM
For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
Instagram: @hannaleepr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
Twitter: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
Instagram: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ Twitter: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
Instagram: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
Twitter: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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In this episode, we are excited to chat with Melita Kiely, Editor, The Spirits Business, the world’s only trade magazine dedicated to spirits. A journalist with a decade of experience, Melita covers all spirits categories, the global on-premise scene, non-alcoholic “spirits,” as well as spirits-specific tonic waters and mixers.
Melita is also chair of The Global Spirits Masters Competitions, an internationally recognized blind-tasting series.
Connect with Melita Kiely:
IG: @melitakiely
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melita-kiely-134180a2/
Twitter: @melitakiely
For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
Twitter: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
Instagram: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ Twitter: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
Instagram: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
Twitter: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Hanna McLean, National Food Editor, Daily Hive, one of Canada’s largest online publications.
Hanna leads a team of food-focused writers and a network of contributors who cover hospitality news and the latest trends in food and drink across the country. A Vancouver resident, she is a leading voice in the Canadian culinary scene.
Connect with Hanna McLean:
IG: @hannamclean_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannajmclean/
Twitter: @hannamclean_
For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
Instagram: @hannaleepr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
Twitter: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
Instagram: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ Twitter: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
Instagram: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
Twitter: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Amy Zavatto, Content Director, SouthForker and a freelance writer for Martha Stewart and SevenFifty Daily. Amy’s work has also appeared in Wine Enthusiast, InsideHook, the New York Post, Liquor.com, Imbibe, Men’s Journal and many others.
In addition, Amy is the author of several books, including “The Big Book of Bourbon Cocktails,” “Prosecco Made Me Do It,” “Forager’s Cocktails” and “The Architecture of the Cocktail.” She earned WSET Level III Certification in wine and spirits and is a respected judge for the American Craft Spirits Association’s annual small-production spirits competition.
Connect with Amy:
IG: @amyzeats
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-zavatto-bbb8293/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amy.zavatto
Twitter: @amyzeats
For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
Instagram: @hannaleepr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
Twitter: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
Instagram: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
Twitter: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
Instagram: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
Twitter: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Glenn Haussman, the host of “No Vacancy Live,” the #1 hospitality podcast. Glenn was also named the #1 Global Hospitality Social Media Influencer.
Connect with Glenn:
IG: @travelingglenn
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennhaussman/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glenn.haussman
For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
Instagram: @hannaleepr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
Twitter: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
Instagram: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
Twitter: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
Instagram: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
Twitter: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Beau Hayhoe, a freelance writer covering everything from spirits to luxury travel, menswear to men's grooming, and watches to music. Beau regularly contributes to Maxim, Men's Journal, AskMen, Fatherly and more. He also publishes his own daily style blog, The Style Guide (https://the-style-guide.com/).
Connect with Beau:
IG: @beauhayhoe
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauhayhoe/
Twitter: @BoKnowsClothes
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beau.hayhoe
Website: https://beau-hayhoe.squarespace.com/
For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.
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Michael Anstendig
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
Twitter: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Paul Clarke, Editor in Chief, Imbibe Magazine. The multi-platform media outlet is the go-to guide to drinks, from wine, spirits and beer to coffee, tea and everything in between.
Connect with Paul:
IG: @cocktailchron
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-clarke-086a7b5/
Twitter: @cocktailchron
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=578794683
For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Hanna Lee
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
Twitter: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
Instagram: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
Twitter: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
Hanna Lee Communications
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Twitter: @hannaleepr
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media, thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Nick Guy, Senior Commerce Writer at Buy Side from WSJ, the Wall Street Journal’s product review and recommendation site.
Connect with Nick:
IG: @thenickguy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-guy-58ba6b25/
Twitter: @thenickguy
For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
Twitter: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
Instagram: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ Twitter: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
Instagram: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
Twitter: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media, thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Susannah Skiver Barton, a freelance writer who covers whisky and spirits for publications like Men's Health, Imbibe, PUNCH, Men's Journal and VinePair.
Connect with Susannah:
IG: @whattastesgood
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannah-skiver-barton-909a259/
Twitter: @whattastesgood
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susannah.skiver
For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
Twitter: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
Instagram: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
Twitter: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
Instagram: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
Twitter: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media, thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Jake Emen, a freelance writer who covers travel, hotels, food and drinks for publications like Barron's, InsideHook, Travel + Leisure, Imbibe and VinePair.
Connect with Jake:
IG: @mantalkfood
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mantalkfood/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-emen-69231938/
Twitter: @ManTalkFood
For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
Instagram: @hannaleepr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
Twitter: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
Instagram: @hannaleeny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
Twitter: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
Instagram: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
Twitter: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media, thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Brian Freedman, a freelance writer who covers wine, spirits, travel and food for publications like Food & Wine, Forbes.com, Whisky Advocate and many more.
Brian is also the author of “Crushed,” his first book, which focuses on the impact of climate change on spirits and wine.
Connect with Brian:
IG: @FreedmanReports
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onthefrontvines
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfreedmanphiladelphia/
Twitter: @FDTreport
For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media, thanks to listening to advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Joelle Garguilo, an Emmy Award winning on-air reporter for NBC NY’s “New York Live” and contributor to NBC’s “Today Show.” Joelle covers everything from food to female empowerment, human interest to entertainment and small business to pop culture.
Connect with Joelle:
IG: @joellegarguilo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelle-garguilo-92405813/
Twitter: @JoelleGarguilo
For all media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.
For a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.
In addition, if you were featured in the media, thanks to listening to tips from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment, and we will send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift.
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Welcome to the “Hospitality Forward” Podcast by Hanna Lee Communications. We are excited to launch Season 5!
With listeners in more than 100 countries, the weekly interview show is hosted by Hanna Lee, President & Founder of Hanna Lee Communications, an award-winning global PR agency specialized in Hospitality & Travel. Hanna is joined by co-host Michael Anstendig, Editor in Chief of Hanna Lee Communications, co-author of “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail” and a food & beverage writer.
Helping the community has always been part of our agency's mission. For all media guests who kindly shared their insights and tips to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with hosts Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig), Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Garrett Snyder, a writer and editor based in Los Angeles. As a freelancer, Garrett has covered the resilient bar, Thunderbolt, for the Los Angeles Times, written a bar crawl guide for GQ, and documented the history of Tiki drinks and Chinese food for PUNCH.
Most recently, Garrett was a Staff Reporter at the Los Angeles Times and was the Food Editor of LA Weekly and Los Angeles magazine.
Garrett is also the author of three critically acclaimed cookbooks, including the New York Times-bestselling “Pepper Thai Cookbook” with Pepper Teigen (mother of Chrissy) and “Cook Real Hawai’i” with Top Chef fan-favorite Sheldon Simeon.
On Instagram, please follow Garrett at @g_sny, show hosts Michael Anstendig at @michaelanstendig and Hanna Lee at @hannleeny, and our agency at @hannaleepr.
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Joel Stein, a freelance writer who contributes to many top outlets, including the Financial Times, Food & Wine, the New York Times and many more.
Joel wrote a weekly column for Time magazine for 20 years, along with 22 cover stories. He was a columnist for Entertainment Weekly and The Los Angeles Times, and has written for the New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Washington Post, The New Yorker, Esquire, Vanity Fair, GQ, Travel + Leisure and Town & Country.
The author of two acclaimed books, “Man Made” and “In Defense of Elitism,” Joel has also written on staff for scripted television shows.
On Instagram, please follow Joel at @thejoelstein, show hosts Michael Anstendig at @michaelanstendig and Hanna Lee at @hannleeny, and our agency at @hannaleepr.
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Tim Chan, Senior Director of Commerce for Rolling Stone, where he was hired as its first-ever Lifestyle and Market Editor. Tim covers a wide array of topics, including hospitality, fashion, tech and events.
Tune in to listen to this eloquent journalist, who shares his insights and tips for getting his attention and how to be featured in this legendary magazine, both online and in print.
In addition to being a prolific writer, Tim is also a budding entrepreneur and co-founder of So Gay Rosé, a new canned wine that celebrates freedom and fun. It is available nationwide at https://sogayrose.com/. He is also an editor, producer and creative consultant for a number of publications and brands across the globe.
On Instagram, please follow Tim at @timchan, show hosts Michael Anstendig at @michaelanstendig and Hanna Lee at @hannleeny, and our agency at @hannaleepr.
In this episode, we chat with Ellen Carpenter, Editor in Chief of Hemispheres, United’s inflight magazine.
Tune in to listen to this worldly and well-traveled writer, who shares her insights and tips for getting her attention and how to be featured in this acclaimed international magazine.
For the past six years, Ellen has worked for Ink, where she also helmed Rhapsody, United’s premium-cabin magazine, and The National, Amtrak’s onboard magazine. She also served as the host of the "Hemispheres Travel Show," which earned her the Folio Award for Editor of the Year in 2018.
Prior to Ink, Ellen worked as Deputy Editor at Nylon, Senior Editor at Spin and Style Editor at Rolling Stone. She has written for numerous publications including the New York Times, Marie Claire and InStyle.
In this episode, the first of Season 4, we are delighted to welcome back Robert Simonson, a freelance writer who covers cocktails, spirits, bars and bartenders for the New York Times. Robert recently launched his own spirited e-newsletter, “The Mix with Robert Simonson” on Substack. He was our podcast’s very first guest, and it is great to have him back on the show.
Robert won the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best Cocktail and Spirits Writer in 2019, and his work has also appeared in Imbibe, VinePair and other top media. The Wisconsin native is also the accomplished author of six books: “Mezcal and Tequila Cocktails,” “The Martini Cocktail,” “The Old-Fashioned,” “A Proper Drink,” “3-Ingredient Cocktails” and the upcoming “Modern Classic Cocktails.”
Tune in to listen to this spirited and thoughtful writer and author, and learn how to get his attention and be featured in his stories.
In Episode #51, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Emily Gerard, a writer for NBC’s “TODAY Show” and Today.com. Emily covers the news for this iconic TV morning show, one of the most popular in the U.S. that is watched by millions.
Emily broke into TV journalism at ABC’s “Nightline” as the show’s youngest-ever writer, following a stint at Vanity Fair.
Tune in to this vibrant and empathetic journalist who shares her thoughts on:
- How she got into TV journalism, ultimately finding a home writing for NBC's “TODAY Show.”
- How working with the Today Food team provides her with a means of self-expression and the opportunity to pursue stories that pique her interest.
- Why she is fascinated by the backstories of people, and how they got to where they are today.
- How she likes to work on stories that have a profound transformative effect on entrepreneurial businesses.
- Why she thinks the "Hospitality Forward" Podcast is helping to move hospitality forward by democratizing access to top media and sharing the inner workings of earning coverage.
Follow Emily on IG at @coeurdepirate.
For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.
For a chance to win our agency’s new book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email info@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip from the show.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG, as well as on Facebook and LinkedIn.
This is the final episode of Season 3. We are looking forward to sharing Season 4 in the new year.
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In Episode #50, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Stacey Lastoe, a freelance writer who covers travel and lifestyle topics for Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's Travel, Wine Enthusiast, Food & Wine, American Way, Travel + Leisure and more. She also contributed to Time Magazine's 100 Greatest Places of 2021.
In addition, Stacey is the Lead Editor for Fodor’s Finest Hotels and Fodor’s Go List 2022. A former Senior Editor with CNN Travel, Stacey won an Emmy for her work on Anthony Bourdain’s “Little Los Angeles,” a digital series produced for Explore Parts Unknown.
Tune in to this charming and gracious journalist who shares her thoughts on:
- How she transitioned from being at CNN to a full-time freelance writer covering different topics for various audiences.
- Why she is interested in doing more hotel stories, and why she believes that properties with a great amount of outside space will thrive.
- How her favorite features focus on topics she deeply cares about and involve interviewing multiple sources.
- Why pitches to her should include why the story is relevant right now, statistics and photos for visual storytelling.
- Why she thinks that individuals who are truly passionate about hospitality and not simply well-trained are moving the industry forward.
Follow Stacey on IG at @staceyone9er and on Twitter at @stacespeaks.
For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com. For a chance to win our agency’s new book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email info@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip from the show.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG, as well as on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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In Episode #49, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Kevin Sintumuang, Culture & Lifestyle Director, Esquire.
Kevin oversees food & drink coverage, including the magazine’s Best New Restaurants in America and Best Bars in America lists, among other subjects. He earned his stripes during a 10-year stint at GQ. In addition, Kevin worked at the Wall Street Journal and WSJ Magazine.
Have a listen to this witty and worldly journalist who shares his thoughts on:
- How Esquire covers everything that affects men’s lives, including food & drink, style, cars and health & wellness, along with sports and politics.
- Why surprising narratives and interesting characters make Esquire stories crackle, along with writing that is specific and universal at the same time.
- How Esquire’s Best New Restaurants in America’s criteria, simply put, is a place you want to tell everyone about and you want to go back to.
- Why Esquire’s Best Bars in America has more contributors to have more points of view represented and is a mix of both new and existing venues.
- How Esquire will expand travel coverage and publish its first Best New Hotels list in 2022.
- Why he thinks Yannick Benjamin at Contento, a new restaurant and wine bar in New York City, is moving hospitality forward.
Follow Kevin on IG at @sintumuang and Twitter at @SINTUMUANG.
For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.
For a chance to win our agency’s new book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email info@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip from the show.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG, as well as on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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In Episode #48, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Lilah Raptopoulos, host of the FT Weekend Podcast, which brings the Financial Times’ life & arts coverage to audio.
The podcast explores today’s culture, big ideas, nuanced questions and how to live a good life, and features Financial Times journalists and special guests.
Lilah is also the U.S. Head of Audience Engagement for the Financial Times and writes U.S. culture stories.
Lend an ear to this thoughtful and worldly journalist who shares her thoughts on:
- How the business and economic affairs-focused Financial Times is London-based, yet reaches a global audience through about 700 journalists in 40 countries.
- How FT Weekend revels in long-form storytelling about arts, culture, luxury, food, travel and restaurants, and how the print edition often drives podcast episodes.
- Why she always looks at the big picture and how what interests her always fits into a broader story, or question or trend that impacts listeners and readers around the world.
- How her FT Weekend Podcast episodes always take listeners on a trip, teach them something new, make them think and consider how they lived their lives.
- Why she thinks industry notables, like Alice Waters, Shannon Mustipher, the Migrant Kitchen team and Overthrow Hospitality’s Ravi DeRossi, are moving hospitality forward.
Follow Lilah on IG and Twitter at @lilahrap.
For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com. For a chance to win our agency’s new book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email info@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip from the show.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG, as well as on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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In Episode #47, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Brandon Berkson, Editor in Chief & Founder, Hotels Above Par.
Brandon launched this next-generation hotel & travel media during the pandemic to support hotels at a time when they needed love the most, as well as keep his adoration of travel alive. Its short-form content is distributed across multiple platforms, including Instagram, a website and a newsletter.
Listen to this passionate travel journalist, advocate and entrepreneur who shares his thoughts on:
- Why Hotels Above Par embraces “boutique-oriented” hotels and targets Millennial and Gen X travelers.
- How he created the 1, 2, 3 Destination Guides that spotlight one place to stay, two places to dine and three places to visit at a particular travel spot.
- Why Hotels Above Par also covers bars, restaurants and attractions, along with his criteria for choosing them.
- What HAP Concierge is and how it is making travel agencies hip, cool and alluring.
- Why he thinks Relais & Châteaux is moving hospitality forward through its groundbreaking sustainability initiatives.
Follow Brandon on IG at @hotelsabovepar and @brandonberksonx.
For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com. For a chance to win our agency’s new book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email info@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip from the show.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.
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In Episode #46, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Emily Saladino, Associate Managing Editor, Wine Enthusiast.
Previously, Emily was Editor in Chief of VinePair and worked at Tasting Table. She has also covered food, beverage, travel and culture for Bloomberg, BBC, Bon Appétit, Travel + Leisure and others.
A graduate of the International Culinary Center (ICC), Emily has worked as a recipe tester, an editor at Google, a bartender and a line cook.
Have a listen to this magnetic, seasoned journalist who shares her thoughts on:
- Why having real-world experience both in the kitchen and behind the bar helped her break into journalism.
- How her Wine Enthusiast colleagues have “encyclopedic” knowledge of all things beverage and a devotion to the craft of the space.
- How LinkedIn is a great platform for connecting with other people by sharing business content, but now also personal content, reflecting the merging of the two spheres.
- How becoming a source for her can be as simple as sending her an introductory email with links to your social media platforms.
- Why she thinks Greyston Bakery in Yonkers, N.Y., which does not require background checks of its employees, is moving hospitality forward.
Follow Emily on IG at @emilyjsaladino and on Twitter at @EmilySaladino.
For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com. For a chance to win our agency's new book, "The Japanese Art of the Cocktail," please email info@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip from the show.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.
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In Episode #45, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Holly Graham, Managing Editor, DRiNK Magazine Asia. Holly is currently #12 on the Bar World 100, a list of the world's most influential figures in the bar industry.
She is also an Academy Chair for The World's 50 Best Bars and Asia's 50 Best Bars. In addition, Holly sits on the education and Spirited Awards committees for Tales of the Cocktail.
Having gotten her start bartending at The Old Man Hong Kong, which was ranked #1 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2019, Holly can often be found jumping behind the stick for guest shifts.
Have a listen to this worldly journalist who shares her thoughts on:
- Why she thinks that Asia is becoming a drinks destination due to outside-the-box experimentation, innovation, depth of flavors and access to incredible ingredients.
- How she chooses to profile talent based upon their ability to inspire or teach other bartenders something unique.
- Why pitches to her should have the complete package of information, including a press release and especially photos, given the importance of visual storytelling.
- Why it is vital to articulate a bar’s points of differentiation and selling points to get her attention.
- Why she thinks Asia-based ecoSPIRITS, a sustainable spirits distribution technology, is moving hospitality forward.
Connect with Holly on IG at @hollygrahamdrinks.
For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com. For a chance to win our agency's new book, "The Japanese Art of the Cocktail," please email info@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip from the show.
Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.
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In Episode #44, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with David Graver, Editor in Chief, COOL HUNTING, a design-focused lifestyle publication.
David covers hospitality, travel, art and style and is also a contributor to Vogue.com and Bloomberg Pursuits. His byline has appeared in T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Vanity Fair, Vice, Elle, Surface and Guernica. He also co-hosts “The Accutron Show,” a cultural podcast.
Have a listen to this eloquent and empathetic journalist who shares his thoughts on:
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Why he enjoys being Editor in Chief and mentoring young writers.
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How COOL HUNTING views the world through the lens of design.
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How its writers are generalists who are deeply curious about the world and write from first-hand experience.
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Why it is okay to reach out to him and directly ask for coverage of a breakthrough.
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Why people who support innovation are the ones moving hospitality forward.
Connect with David on Twitter at @DaveyBarrett and on IG at @daveybarrett.
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In Episode #43, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Tara Cox, Executive Managing Editor, Rachael Ray In Season and the new Drew + Jonathan Reveal magazine.
At Rachael Ray In Season, Tara writes the “We Tried It” column, where she samples unusual foods and wacky gadgets. She is also a fan of Spam, the edible kind, and wrote the foreword to “The Ultimate Spam Cookbook.”
From diners to Delmonico’s, Tara levels the playing field between highbrow and lowbrow, celebrating truly delicious and authentic foods in any form. A 24-year veteran of magazine editing, she is also the author of “Airstream: The Silver RV” and will appear in “Alumination,” a documentary about the Airstream trailer community.
Tune in to this fearless and omnivorous journalist who shares her thoughts on:
- Why she finds magazine writing so rewarding by making someone else's life a little bit better and expanding their horizons.
- How Rachael Ray Every Day evolved into Rachael Ray In Season while maintaining its integrity and top quality journalism.
- How the “We Tried It” column came about and some of the quirkier things she has sampled, like cricket cookies and a cocktail-making robot.
- What differentiates Drew + Jonathan Reveal, the new magazine by the hosts of HGTV’s “Property Brothers,” from other home publications.
- Why she thinks everyday, hardworking bar and restaurant workers are moving hospitality forward with their bravery, perseverance and creativity.
Connect with Tara via IG at @misscox.
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In Episode #42, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Wayne Curtis, Drinks Columnist for The Daily Beast, Imbibe and Garden & Gun.
Wayne won the Spirited Award for Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing at this year’s Tales of the Cocktail, where he also earned top accolades in 2017. He is the author of “And a Bottle of Rum: A History of the New World in Ten Cocktails” and was a long-time contributor to The Atlantic.
Lend an ear to this jovial, inquisitive and scholarly journalist who shares his thoughts on:
- How The Daily Beast, Imbibe and Garden & Gun have different editorial points of view and audiences.
- How his stories often come about by posing the simple question, “Why do you do something in the way you do?”
- How rum continues to fascinate him, from its history to its politics to its vast spectrum of flavor profiles.
- Why he believes cocktail books written by bars are a snapshot of our times and provide an important historical record.
- Why he thinks Sazerac Company’s Mark Brown, one of the brightest people in the industry and the author of an indispensable e-newsletter, is bringing hospitality forward.
Connect with Wayne via his website, www.waynecurtis.com, and on IG at @wcurtis.
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In Episode #41, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Kathleen Squires, a freelance food & travel writer for the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Food & Wine, Saveur and many other publications.
Kathleen pens the “Cutting Class” column and contributes “In My Kitchen” profiles in the Wall Street Journal. She earned Les Dames d’Escoffier International’s M. F. K. Fisher Award for Excellence in Culinary Writing. Kathleen is also co-author of several award-winning cookbooks and co-producer of the Emmy Award-nominated documentary, “James Beard: America’s First Foodie.”
Listen to this gregarious, passionate and ever-curious journalist share her thoughts on:
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What the Wall Street Journal’s Off Duty section is all about.
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How “Cutting Class,” her butchery column in the Wall Street Journal, came about.
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Why Eric Wareheim, comedian, actor, writer, director, musician and now cookbook author, was such a compelling choice for her “In My Kitchen” profile in the Wall Street Journal.
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How geographical and cultural diversity are important to her stories.
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Why she thinks ROAR New York, a non-profit organization that advocates for restaurant workers, is moving hospitality forward.
Connect with Kathleen on IG at @ksquiresnyc.
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In Episode #40, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Will Price, Home and Drinks Editor, Gear Patrol, a definitive buying guide for consumer products.
Will is fascinated by Bourbon, houseplants, cheap Japanese pens and cast-iron skillets.
Listen to this insightful, plugged in journalist share his thoughts on:
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How Gear Patrol differentiates itself by vetting a range of products that are a step up from the everyday, yet budget-friendly, including spirits, cars, consumer tech, hiking gear and more
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How, as an editor, he formulates what should be covered in the most thoughtful and authoritative way
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Why pitches to him should “do the legwork” by including relevant research and statistics so that he can focus more on the creative aspects of the story
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Why he loves covering whiskey, given the high engagement and intense interest it generates among readers
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What the genesis was of “Shelf Sleepers,” Gear Patrol’s semi-regular guide to the best booze nobody is buying
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Why he thinks Uncle Nearest Whiskey’s Fawn Weaver, Chef/Food Writer J. Kenji López-Alt and the editorial team at PUNCH are moving hospitality forward
Connect with Will on IG at @willcprice.
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In Episode #39, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Sam Dangremond, a Contributing Digital Editor for Town & Country, where he covers cocktails, restaurants, wine, travel and men’s style.
Sam also holds a J.D. and an M.B.A. and is a newly minted attorney, admitted to the Connecticut, New York and New Jersey Bars. In addition, he is a private pilot and an EMT.
Have a listen as this urbane, curious and multi-talented journalist shares his thoughts on:
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How being a journalist makes him a better lawyer and vice versa and the differences between the two distinct styles of writing
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Why he is interested in both established chefs and younger upstarts who are changing the game in some way
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How Town & Country’s SEO specialists help inspire editorial coverage by sharing what topics are being searched for on Google
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Why design matters and why it is important to include venue photos along with food and beverage
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Why he thinks Delta Airlines is moving hospitality forward
Connect with Sam via email at spcdangremond@gmail.com and on IG at @samdangremond. Follow @townandcountrymag and its Editor in Chief @stellenevolandes.
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In Season 3’s inaugural episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Hamish Smith, Bars Editor of Drinks International, as well as Editor of Class Magazine. Hamish is also The World's 50 Best Bars’ UK and Ireland Chair.
Tune in to hear this worldly, dedicated and spirited drinks journalist share his thoughts on:
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What was the genesis of Drinks International’s Bar World 100, spotlighting the industry’s most influential people, and its inclusive criteria
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How Class Magazine celebrates the best of UK bars and bartenders
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Why story pitches to the media should focus on how you can benefit them rather than how they can benefit you
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How social posts that generate a lot of interaction often contain a story idea worth pitching to the media
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How The World’s 50 Best Bars judging is structured and how the organization pivoted during the pandemic to support the hospitality community
Connect with Hamish via email at hamish.smith@agilemedia.co.uk and follow him on Twitter at @HamishSSmith, Instagram at @hamishssmith and Facebook at Hamish Smith.
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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Kirk Miller, Managing Editor of InsideHook, where he writes about booze, culture, tech and travel.
Kirk is a veteran writer and editor in New York with over 25 years of experience. His work has also appeared in Rolling Stone, Time Out New York and other top media outlets.
Tune in to hear this passionate, curious and thoughtful journalist share his thoughts on:
- How InsideHook’s popularity grew five-fold during the pandemic, with hospitality industry coverage expanding.
2. Why he welcomes story pitches from voices he has not heard before, both national and international, who are doing unusual or unexpected things.
- Why he thinks drinking will become “healthier” once bars fully reopen and people will indulge in social settings.
4. Why he hopes the hospitality industry’s embrace of tech innovations during the pandemic, like contactless payments and QR codes, will continue.
- Why he praises the work of the U.S. Bartenders’ Guild during the pandemic, especially for destigmatizing mental health issues.
Connect with Kirk via kirk@insidehook.com.
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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Christopher Cameron, Real Estate and Travel Editor of the New York Post.
Chris is an award-winning journalist with nearly a decade of newsroom experience, writing for publications that include the Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, The New York Observer and The Real Deal.
Tune in to hear this wise and witty journalist with a nose for news share his thoughts on:
- Why he thinks New York City’s hospitality industry is about to experience a creative boom.
2. What sets the New York Post apart from other newspapers, including its big headlines, strong voice and stories about regular New Yorkers.
- Why the New York Post is expanding its coverage of the city’s restaurants and bars.
- How, beyond celebrities, he profiles those who are ahead of the curve and setting a trend.
5. How story ideas that buck expectations and advance the narrative are what catch his eye.
Connect with Chris by phone at (615) 830-0873 or via ccameron@nypost.com.
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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Kat Odell, a freelance writer for Vogue, Thrillist, New York Times’ T Magazine, Eater, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and other top media. She covers a wide range of topics, from food and drink to wellness and travel.
Kat is also the author of two books, “Day Drinking,” and “Unicorn Food.” In addition, she is a Taste Hunter for The World's 50 Best Restaurants and The World's 50 Best Bars. Kat has appeared on numerous TV shows, including Bravo’s “Eat Drink Love” and FYI’s “Midnight Feast.”
Tune in to hear this jet-setting journalist with an exceptional palate share her thoughts on:
1. How being out and about in restaurants and bars, as well as everyday occurrences, often inspire Kat’s stories.
- Why she is always on the lookout for something new and novel that she has not experienced before.
3. Why experiential meals, tasting menus and ticketed dining experiences will lead off the post-pandemic restaurant recovery.
- How Instagram is an important marketing tool for restaurants and a driver of media interest.
- What being a Taste Hunter for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and The World’s 50 Best Bars entails.
Connect with Kat via email at kat@katodell.com on IG at @kat_odell.
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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Sean Flynn, Deputy Digital Editor, Departures. Sean is a seasoned multimedia journalist and photographer with 15 years of experience covering travel, food, spirits and culture.
Over the years, Sean’s work has appeared in publications that include Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, the New York Times, AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler and many more.
Tune in to hear this well-traveled expert share his thoughts on:
1. What sets Departures apart from other travel outlets.
- How digital journalism differs from print journalism, with audio and video coming into play.
- How Departures pivoted during the pandemic to expand its coverage of wine, spirits and food, as well as home and décor.
- Why he is interested in hearing personal accounts of transformation within the hospitality industry or insights learned that can be implemented long-term.
- Why aspiring travel photographers should post their work to Instagram and tag Departures to get on their radar.
Connect with Sean on IG at @travelingnewyorker.
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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Noah Rothbaum, Editor of The Daily Beast’s “Half Full” section, which won a Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication.
Noah also hosts the podcast, “Life Behind Bars,” with legendary cocktail historian David Wondrich, which earned a Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best Podcast Series.
In addition, Noah is the author of “The Art of American Whiskey” and “The Business of Spirits” and he is Associate Editor of “The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails,” which is scheduled to be published this fall.
Tune in to hear this thoughtful spirits expert share his insights on:
1. How the “Half Full” section focuses on the intersection between cocktails and food with society overall and champions long-form journalism.
- How contributors to “Half Full” are respected as the foremost experts on their subject matter.
- Why he foresees coverage of culinary topics to expand.
- How he chooses those interviewed in the “Going 10 Rounds With” feature.
- Why he launched the “Life Behind Bars” podcast with David Wondrich.
- Why he thinks the Roaring Twenties will return post-pandemic, but perhaps not as expected.
Noah also answers a listener question from Daniel Neeson and Adam Millman, founders of DE-NADA Tequila, which is launching in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and California. They ask what the future holds for tequila, especially its premium segment.
Connect with Noah on Twitter at @nrothbaum and on IG at @street_bottle.
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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Jeff Wielgopolan of Forbes Travel Guide. Jeff has traveled to six continents and stayed at more than 250 Forbes Travel Guide 5-star and 4-star rated properties around the world.
Tune in to hear one of the hospitality industry’s foremost service experts share his insights on:
1. How Forbes Travel Guide came to be and how it operates.
- What the differences are between the guide’s 5-star and 4-star ratings.
- How Forbes Travel Guide pivoted during the pandemic to serve the hospitality community.
- Why hotel bars and lounges in particular play a pivotal role in the ratings.
- Why the luxury travel segment will lead the hospitality industry’s post-pandemic recovery.
Jeff also answers a listener question from Agostino Perrone, Director of Mixology at the 5-star rated Connaught Hotel in London. Its Connaught Bar was named this year’s World’s Best Bar by The World’s 50 Best Bars. Agostino asks what Jeff thinks the future holds for hotel bars.
Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn at Jeff Wielgopolan and Instagram at @jeffwigs. Follow Forbes Travel Guide on Twitter at @ForbesInspector, Instagram at @forbestravelguide and Facebook at @ForbesTravelGuide.
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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Elise Taylor, Senior Living Writer at Vogue. Elise covers travel, food, design and society. In addition to international destinations, Elise has traveled to nearly every state in the U.S.
Tune in to hear this savvy, curious and compassionate writer share her insights on:
1. How she pivoted her working style during the pandemic, when physical “go-sees” of restaurants and hotels have been limited.
- How Vogue is focusing on re-emergence in the Roaring Twenties, with coverage devoted to new restaurants, new hotels and off-the-radar travel destinations.
- Why pitches to her should tell a story and answer the question of why she should cover something now.
- Why small businesses should focus first on creating local buzz before attempting to get national exposure.
- How she leverages social media platforms, like Instagram and Clubhouse, as a journalistic research tool.
Elise also answers a listener question from Megan Klein, founder of Little Saints in Michigan that produces fashionable cocktail masks. Megan asks what is her criteria for covering new products and spotlighting entrepreneurs.
Connect with Elise via email at elise_taylor@condenast.com and on IG at @ejtay and on Twitter at @ejaytay.
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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Dan Q. Dao, a freelance writer for Food & Wine, Saveur, Vice and other top media outlets.
Dan recently relocated from New York City to Houston, his hometown, after 10 years in the Big Apple. He covers food & drink, culture and travel.
Tune in to hear this thoughtful, next-generation journalist share his insights on:
1. How digital, especially e-commerce, has been so pivotal to the drinks scene during the pandemic.
- How he is staying on top of New York while re-embracing his native Texas and why people should view him as a bridge between the two.
- Why he is enthusiastic about celebrating the reopenings of bars and restaurants and sees pandemic-honed skills, like at-home bartending, persisting into the future.
- How Twitter, Instagram and now Clubhouse are the social platforms he uses for his journalistic research.
- Why story pitches that incorporate inclusivity resonate strongly with him.
Dan also answers a listener question from Shelagh D’Arcy-Hinds of Cliffton Dry, a new sparkling wine, who asks about the proper protocols for sending product samples.
Connect with Dan via email at dan@danqdao.com and on Twitter and IG at @danqdao.
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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Amanda Schuster, a freelance writer for Forbes, SevenFifty Daily and other top media outlets. She is also the author of “New York Cocktails.”
Tune in to hear this trained sommelier-turned-scribe with 15 years of experience covering cocktails, spirits and wine share her thoughts on:
1. How she deals with the challenge of setting the right tone in her coverage during the pandemic.
- Why being a subject matter expert is important when pitching.
- Why pitches should be fact-checked, concise and contain all relevant details, like product pricing and photo links that do not expire.
- How local craft spirits producers are successfully getting into the ready-to-drink cocktail game.
5. How innovative craft cocktail bars are launching merchandising programs that are paying big dividends.
- What advice she received from cocktail historian and author Dave Wondrich, which forever changed her approach to writing books.
Amanda also answers a listener question from Deke Dunne, Bar Manager of Allegory, a speakeasy bar at the Eaton Hotel in Washington, D.C., on how bartenders and bars from smaller markets can garner the national media’s attention.
Connect with Amanda on Twitter and IG at @winenshine.
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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Howie Kahn, a freelance writer, author and host of the “Take Away Only” podcast heard in nearly 200 countries. He is a Contributing Editor at WSJ Magazine, and his work has appeared in GQ, Wired, Travel + Leisure and Departures and other top publications.
Tune in to hear this 20-year veteran journalist, who covers food, restaurants, culture, travel and art, share his thoughts on:
- How stories imbued with feeling, that show change, move him.
2. Why a pitch should include a measure of scholarship and be worth a journalist’s time.
- Why genuine social media posts about the real ups and downs of business are the best way to amplify one’s voice effectively.
- What inspired his successful podcast, “Take Away Only,” which kicked into high gear during the pandemic.
- Why he thinks Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen is moving hospitality forward.
Howie also answers a listener question from Chef Shenarri Freeman of Cadence, a new plant-based Southern and soul food restaurant in NYC by Ravi DeRossi’s Overthrow Hospitality. She asks what the best ways are to reach non-vegan guests.
Connect with Howie at howie@freetimemedia.world and on IG at @howiekahn.
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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Katie Lockhart, a freelance writer based in Brooklyn who now resides in Vietnam. Katie covers travel and food for Rachael Ray, National Geographic, CNN, Zagat, AFAR and other top media outlets.
Tune in to hear this globetrotting reporter, who has traveled to 50 countries and all seven continents, share her thoughts on:
- How a three-month visit to Vietnam turned into a stay of more than a year and how the country has effectively pivoted during the pandemic.
- How writing a story for CNN differs from one for Rachael Ray.
- Why her stories often go deeply into the personal aspects of her interviewees’ stories to really bring them to life.
- How sharing behind-the-scenes content on social media is important for spurring media coverage.
- Why Namibia will be her top destination choice once travel restrictions are lifted.
Katie also answers a listener question from Pete Weiss, Marketing Manager at Town Branch Distillery in Lexington, Ky. Pete asks about the future of distillery tourism and what distilleries should do to boost their visibility to attract visitors.
Connect with Katie at klockhart14@gmail.com and on IG at @findyourhappyplate.
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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Susan Kostrzewa, Editor in Chief, Wine Enthusiast. Susan has more than 20 years of experience as a reporter and editor with deep expertise in all things related to wine, beer and spirits. She has also contributed to several books on wine, food and travel.
Tune in to hear this veteran reporter share her thoughts on:
- How Wine Enthusiast caters to the “cross drinker” who enjoys not only wine, but also spirits and beer as well.
- How she describes her role as Editor in Chief.
- Why both casual and fine dining will have a place in the post-pandemic world.
- How industry talent can earn the magazine’s coveted, annual Wine Star Awards.
- How Wine Enthusiast is open to pitches directly from beverage industry professionals who have important stories to share.
- Why Italy’s Amalfi Coast will be her first destination when travel resumes.
Susan also answers a listener question from Aaron Thompson and Jessica King of Sapphire in Knoxville, Tenn. They ask what consumer behaviors or culture shifts she foresees emerging from the pandemic for bars and restaurants.
Connect with Susan on IG and Twitter at @suskostrzewa and Wine Enthusiast’s editorial team at editor@wineenthusiast.net.
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In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with David Kaplan, Adweek’s Performance Marketing Editor and interim Brand Marketing Editor. It is the first time the duo interviews a journalist from an advertising and marketing publication.
David’s areas of coverage include how brands drive awareness, affinity and identity, while maximizing interactivity in their campaigns.
Tune in to hear this savvy reporter share his thoughts on:
- How this 40 year old brand maintains its startup mentality DNA and stays on the cutting edge.
- Why Adweek has increased its coverage of the hospitality and travel industry.
- How the “mobile first” trend has accelerated due to consumers increasingly using their smartphones to help make purchasing decisions, for example, QR codes for restaurant menus.
- Why the “spray and pray” approach to pitching stories is not effective and why a pitch to him should offer a unique insight.
- How Adweek is open to stories about independent small businesses, not just major advertisers.
David also answers a listener question from Amanda Stackman, Marketing Director of Fever-Tree USA, who asks what beverage brands should be doing to market themselves most effectively in a post-COVID world.
Connect with David at david.kaplan@adweek.com and on IG and Twitter at @davidakaplan.
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In this episode, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Laura Itzkowitz, a freelance writer for Vogue, Architectural Digest, Departures, Travel + Leisure, AFAR and other top publications. Her topics of coverage include hotels, travel, arts and culture, lifestyle, design, food and wine.
Laura is based in Rome, having lived previously in New York City and Paris. She is fluent in both French and Italian.
Tune in to hear this worldly reporter share her thoughts on:
- Why she moved to Rome and became an expert on all things Italian.
- What it is like being one of a few American journalists in Italy during the pandemic.
- Why first-person narratives are her favorite stories to write.
- How she uses social media to stay current on what her sources are up to.
- Why sustainable travel is a topic that fascinates her.
- How travelers will make fewer trips, but stay longer at their destinations.
- Why the Island of Procida, recent winner of Italy’s Center of Culture 2022, is a must-visit travel destination.
Laura answers a listener question from Tim and Natasha Drisdelle, who are opening a new hotel, Lord & Liberty, in Nashville, Tenn. They ask how the design of hotels, restaurants and bars will adapt to the “new normal.”
Connect with Laura on www.lauraitzkowitz.com and follow her at @lauraitzkowitz on IG and Twitter.
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In this episode, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee chat with Sandrae Lawrence and Gary Sharpen, founders of The Cocktail Lovers magazine in the U.K. We are delighted to interview our first international media guests who bring unique perspectives on the global bar scene.
Tune in to hear this exuberant and loving couple share their thoughts on:
- How they are keeping the publication upbeat and positive, despite the challenges of the pandemic.
- What the rewards are of being a working couple.
- How The Cocktail Lovers came about to share the couple’s passion for cocktail culture and celebrate the bar industry.
- Why low and no-alcohol cocktails are here to stay.
- What are the three questions listeners should answer prior to pitching their story ideas.
- Why they want to hear from bar community members all over the world.
- Why providing a safe environment will be paramount for bars as lockdowns lift.
Sandrae and Gary also answer a listener question from Noah Yongjin Kwon, co-founder and bartender at ZEST Seoul, a new craft cocktail bar in Korea’s dynamic capital.
Connect with Sandrae and Gary: www.thecocktaillovers.com, @thecocktaillovers (IG) and @meet.thecocktaillovers (FB).
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Welcome to Season 2 of the “Hospitality Forward” Podcast by Hanna Lee Communications!
In our season’s first episode, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee chat with Leslie Sbrocco, a wine and food writer, award-winning television show host, author and global wine and spirits competition judge. Leslie is a regular guest on NBC's “Today Show” on all things wine-related and the author of two acclaimed wine books. She is also the host of two PBS shows, “Check, Please! Bay Area” and “100 Days, Drinks, Dishes, and Destinations.”
Tune in to hear this sunny and engaging wine expert share her thoughts on:
- Why she misses the “discovery” aspect of travel.
- How she’s staying on top of the wine scene during the pandemic.
- Why it is important to grab her attention in the first paragraph of a pitch and to be persistent.
- How the growing popularity of smaller formats, like half bottles, is emerging from the current lockdowns.
- Why she created “Leslie Live” on social media.
Leslie also answers a listener question from Jeany Cronk of Mirabeau Wine.
Connect with Leslie at leslie@lesliesbrocco.com or leslie@thirstygirl.com.
Follow “Hospitality Forward” Podcast hosts Hanna Lee at @hannaleeny, Michael Anstendig at @michaelanstendig and our agency at @hannaleepr on IG.
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Welcome to “Hospitality Forward” Podcast’s Season 2!
Hosted by Hanna Lee Communications' Founder Hanna Lee and Editor in Chief Michael Anstendig, our new trailer is out.
As journalists and PR professionals ourselves, we understand the power of media coverage and its impact on someone's career and business. That's why we launched our podcast to help our hospitality & travel industry rebuild and rebound by interviewing top journalists who share their insights and tips for gaining the media's attention.
We thank our Season 1 media guests who enchanted listeners in 39 countries. And we also thank our audience for tuning in and giving us 5-star reviews.
In Season 2 starting next week, we are expanding our focus to interview journalists from around the world, as well as digital experts and social media mavens.
Join us as we move hospitality forward together!
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In Episode #21, the Season 1 finale, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee chat with Jonah Flicker, a freelance writer for Esquire, CNN, Robb Report, Departures, USA Today and other top media outlets. Jonah covers spirits, travel, food and lifestyle.
Tune in to hear this worldly journalist share his thoughts on:
1) How he started his career as a documentary filmmaker, and later, a music writer, when a trip to Scotland captured his imagination and reshaped his career.
2) How Esquire encourages its writers to use their voices and express a point of view, and how CNN is more news-driven, requiring timely information.
3) How he approaches “best of” roundup stories and curates the bottles he features, with an upcoming piece on Japanese whisky.
4) Why small spirits brands should pitch him and why spirits samples are an indispensable part of his writing process.
5) How he monitors Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date on product launches, bar and restaurant openings and new hotel initiatives.
6) Why he is dreaming of visiting France post-pandemic for its excellent whiskies.
Jonah also answers a listener question from Anthony Baker, Cocktail Professor at Momentum Mixology in New York City. He asked what under-the-radar spirits categories consumers will discover in 2021.
Connect with Jonah at jdflicker@gmail.com and on Twitter and Instagram at @gustatoryonline.
Follow “Hospitality Forward” Podcast hosts Hanna Lee at @hannaleeny, Michael Anstendig at @michaelanstendig and our agency at @hannaleepr on IG.
In this week’s “HLC Innovation Report,” we feature:
#1: What We Are Reading This Week - “Drinking French: The Iconic Cocktails, Apéritifs, and Café Traditions of France, with 160 Recipes” by David Lebovitz. Our agency celebrates book authors we admire through our #AskTheAuthor series. Check out @hlcbookmedia on Instagram for our full interview on how David and Ten Speed Press brought his spirited book to life (https://www.instagram.com/hlcbookmedia/).
#2: Who We Are Honoring This Week - Chef Esther Choi, the owner of two Korean restaurants, mökbar and Ms. Yoo, in New York City. She is also the host of the “Get Down with K-Town” podcast. Chef Esther’s inspiring quote is, “Don’t be discouraged by failure. Think of it as a door and with every door you close, there are several more to open." We celebrate pioneering women via our digital channels, so check out our website (https://www.hannaleecommunications.com/inspiring-women).
#3: What We Are Celebrating This Week - Town Branch Distillery, our client in Lexington, Ky., which is known for its award-winning Bourbon, rye and single malt whiskeys and was the first distillery to open in that city since Prohibition (https://www.lexingtonbrewingco.com/).
#4: What Podcast We Are Listening to This Week - “This Is Working with Daniel Roth.” Daniel, LinkedIn’s Editor in Chief, recently interviewed Chef David Chang, founder of Momofuku Group. They discussed his new book, “Eat a Peach,” the plight of small restaurants, the quest for innovative revenue streams, Chef David’s struggles with depression and destigmatizing mental illness. Give it a listen (https://apple.co/3nMbVB6).
#5: Who Is Inspiring Us This Week - Summerlong Supper Club, a 100% charitable dinner subscription service to help restaurants survive. In partnership with ROAR NY, it provides invaluable support to the industry and access to dishes from top New York City restaurants across 14 cuisines. Please support by visiting (https://summerlongsupperclub.com/) or (https://www.roarnewyork.org/).
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In Episode #20, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee chat with John McCarthy, a freelance writer for Men’s Health, Forbes, Gear Patrol and other top media outlets.
John is also the author of two books, “The Modern Gentleman” and the upcoming “Whiskey Rebels,” and is co-founder of the John Barleycorn Awards, a spirits taste and marketing competition, and serves as its Director of Judging.
Tune in to hear this spirited journalist share his thoughts on:
1) Why a story for Men’s Health is all about practical advice, whereas one for Forbes is business-focused and often driven by statistics.
2) Why the idea of “terroir” in spirits intrigues him, with impassioned distillers on both sides of the issue.
3) How the water source used to make whiskey has an enormous influence on the spirit’s ultimate flavor.
4) How he helped to create the John Barleycorn Awards and what sets them apart from other spirits competitions.
5) Why Islay in Scotland would be the first place he travels to once pandemic restrictions are lifted for its legendary, peated malt whiskies and rugged natural beauty.
6) How he managed to write his upcoming book, “Whiskey Rebels,” while in-person visits to distilleries were largely curtailed.
7) How his first book, “The Modern Gentleman,” is a breezy beginner’s guide that provides a deeper understanding of food and drink that are enjoyed every day.
John also answers a listener question from Harrison Kahn, VP of Marketing at Caledonia Spirits, which produces Barr Hill Gin in Vermont. He asked what it will take for American gin to earn a leadership position in the global spirits landscape.
Connect with John at @john_just_roams on IG and via email at johnmccarthy8628@gmail.com.
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In this week’s “HLC Innovation Report,” we feature:
1: What We Are Reading This Week - "Spirits of Latin America: A Celebration of Culture & Cocktails, with 100 Recipes” by Ivy Mix. Our agency celebrates book authors we admire through our #AskTheAuthor series. Check out @hlcbookmedia on Instagram for our full interview on how Ivy and Ten Speed Press brought her spirited book to life (https://www.instagram.com/hlcbookmedia/).
2: Who We Are Honoring This Week - Kara Newman, a freelance writer and editor for Wine Enthusiast, Bloomberg and PUNCH and also the author of many beloved cocktail books, including “Cocktails with a Twist,” “Nightcap” and more. Kara’s inspiring quote is "If it was easy, everyone would do it." We celebrate pioneering women via our digital channels, so check out hannaleecommunications.com for more than 270 women’s words of wisdom (https://www.hannaleecommunications.com/inspiring-women).
3: What We Are Celebrating This Week - Canned Cocktail Company. Kelly Levison, a 20-year industry expert, has helped over 100 bars in NYC and beyond by offering a cocktail canning service during these challenging times. Popular canned cocktails include Gin & Tonics, Negronis, Old-Fashioneds, Margaritas and more. Now drinks enthusiasts can enjoy these craft cocktails from their favorite bars at home (http://bit.ly/2LRP74U).
4: What Podcast We Are Listening to This Week - “The Speakeasy.” Hosted by Sother Teague, Damon Boelte and Greg Benson, they recently interviewed Jordis Unga, the multi-talented General Manager of Katana Kitten in New York City. They talked about her Grammy Award-winning music career, how she caught the hospitality bug early on from her family and later pivoted from one kind of performing to another. Be sure to give it a listen to hear about her colorful career journey (http://bit.ly/3h9QNCt).
5: Who Is Inspiring Us This Week - Miracle Manning. This beautiful little girl held a sign saying “Save My Daddy’s Business” at a recent rally in Times Square where she accompanied her dad, Chris Manning. Organized by the New York City Hospitality
Alliance (https://www.thenycalliance.org/) and the New York State Latino Restaurant, Bar & Lounge Association (https://nysrbla.org/), the rally was a plea for Congress to pass the RESTAURANTS Act. We are keeping our fingers crossed.
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In Episode #19, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee chat with Devorah Lev-Tov, a freelance writer for the New York Times, National Geographic, Vogue, Saveur, Eater, Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Thrillist and other top outlets. Devorah covers food, drink and travel.
Devorah has visited 50 countries and 41 U.S. states. Her adventures include crossing salt flats in Bolivia, skiing down the Swiss Alps, climbing a Himalayan peak in northern India, tasting dried reindeer in Arctic Sweden and walking along the Great Wall of China.
Tune in to hear this worldly journalist share her thoughts on:
1) How perseverance in the face of rejection is essential for a freelance writer and why sometimes she has to pitch a story numerous times to different publications before it finds a home.
2) Why she loves hearing pitches from new and diverse voices because she wants to provide people with a platform.
3) How simply introducing yourself via email can be a great way to build a new relationship with her.
4) How she leverages Instagram to find potential stories, including breaking the news on Oishii strawberries in Eater.
5) Why pitches should convince her why she should care about a particular story and want to write about it right now.
6) Why hospitality & travel professionals who want to break into writing on these topics have a competitive advantage because of their real life experience and expertise.
7) How she misses being exposed to different cultures due to travel restrictions.
8) Why making guests feel safe and protected is the number one order of business in the COVID-19 era.
Devorah also answers a listener question from Lindsey Johnson, co-owner of Expo, a cocktail bar in Louisville, Kentucky, and founder of Portland Cocktail Week and Camp Runamok. She asked what bartenders should do to stay relevant and visible to the media during mandated shutdowns.
Connect with Devorah at @devoltv on IG and via email at devorahlevtov@gmail.com.
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In this week’s “HLC Innovation Report,” we feature:
1: What We Are Reading This Week - “Drunk in China: Baijiu and the World’s Oldest Drinking Culture” by Derek Sandhaus. Our agency celebrates book authors we admire through our #AskTheAuthor series. Check out @hlcbookmedia on Instagram for our full interview on how Derek and Potomac Books brought his book to life (https://www.instagram.com/hlcbookmedia/).
2: Who We Are Honoring This Week - Doris Sun, Tastehunter for The World’s 50 Best Bars & The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Her inspiring motto: “Know what it means to grind, but also know when to pause and have a cocktail.” We regularly toast pioneering women via our digital channels, so check out hannaleecommunications.com for over 270 women’s words of wisdom (https://www.hannaleecommunications.com/inspiring-women).
#3: What We Are Celebrating This Week - The New York Institute of Technology. Starting in January 2021, this progressive university’s Debra Vogel Student Advancement Program is adding our “Hospitality Forward” podcast to their curriculums on their U.S. and Canadian campuses. We thank Dr. Robert Koenig for recognizing the importance of the podcast medium as a critical part of educating the next generation (https://www.nyit.edu/).
4: What Podcast We Are Listening to This Week - “The Tim Ferriss Show.” Tim recently interviewed Daniel Ek, the visionary CEO of Spotify, who went deeply into the art of seeing around corners, how his job as a CEO has been reimagined multiple times, the importance of balancing tasks that give energy and take energy, as well as his favorite books, like “The Alchemist” (https://bit.ly/33PAXHy).
#5: Who Is Inspiring Us This Week - Chris Patino, spirits expert and brand strategist. Chris is a partner at Raised by Wolves, an award-winning craft cocktail bar in San Diego and co-founder of Bartender’s Weekend. He is also the co-creator of Simple Serve, a trade marketing agency. Chris is currently battling stage 4 cancer with humor and resilience. He is such a true inspiration for all of us. Please support his fundraising initiative by visiting https://thistshirtfightscancer.com/pages/about.
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In Episode #18, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee chat with Wendy Gillette, anchor for CBS News Radio, and correspondent, anchor and producer for CBS Newspath, which provides national and international stories to CBS television stations. In 2020, Wendy launched a new travel series, “Travel Tuesday,” for TV, radio and digital.
As an avid traveler, Wendy has visited 60 countries and reported travel stories from the Maldives, Vietnam, the Seychelles, South Africa, Alaska and Iceland.
Tune in to hear this globetrotting broadcast journalist share her thoughts on:
1) How she balances her multiple roles, both on-air and behind the scenes, spanning TV and radio.
2) What she likes most about travel and why it is her calling to get more people to go out and experience the world.
3) How her new “Travel Tuesday” series came about.
4) Why getting back to nature via road trips, RV excursions and cabin rentals will remain popular forms of travel for the foreseeable future.
5) Why flying by private jet is no longer just for the very wealthy.
6) Why story ideas for broadcast media have to be of interest to a general audience, rather than just those in the trade.
7) How newbies should get their feet wet with local broadcast media first, rather than start off with national outlets.
8) Why cultivating relationships with local broadcast media members is critical and how following them on social media and commenting on their work is a great way to start building a rapport.
Wendy also answers a listener question from António Saldanha de Oliveira of Nimb Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark on the steps hotels should take to safely welcome international travelers once travel restrictions are lifted.
Connect with Wendy on IG at @wendygilletteny and via email at WGillette@cbs.com.
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In this week’s “HLC Innovation Report,” we feature:
#1: What We Are Reading This week - Our agency celebrates book authors we admire through our #AskTheAuthor series. This week, we are reading “Behind the Bar: 50 Cocktail Recipes from the World’s Most Iconic Hotels” by Alia Akkam. Check out @hlcbookmedia on IG for our full interview on how Alia and Hardie Grant Books brought her book to life (https://www.instagram.com/hlcbookmedia/).
#2: Who We Are Honoring This Week - Daniela Curiel, Engagement Manager of Pernod Ricard USA. Her inspiring motto is “Spend all your energy on what makes you extraordinary.” Each week, we celebrate pioneering women via our digital channels, so check out http://www.hannaleecommunications.com/inspiring-women for over 250 women’s words of wisdom.
#3: What We Are Celebrating This Week - The Bathtub Whiskey Pop-Up in New York City by Bathtub Gin’s Dave Oz and Head Bartender Brendan Bartley. Starting this week, the two-month pop-up brings this beloved Chelsea speakeasy bar to the Financial District with whiskey-focused cocktails, Gin & Tonics and bacon & whiskey pairing flights. This cozy spot is definitely worth checking out (https://bathtubginnyc.com/).
#4: What Podcast We Are Listening to This Week - “A Hotel Life Live,” hosted by Ben Pundole. Ben recently interviewed Ian Schrager, the legendary hotelier behind The EDITION, the PUBLIC Hotel and other iconic brands. Amidst the pandemic, Ian shares his wise advice, “We have to look at this as an opportunity of a new beginning in everything.” Have a listen to Ian’s inspiring insights on the future of hospitality (https://bit.ly/3gtGFUL).
#5: Who Is Inspiring Us This Week - Tony Abou-Ganim, a master mixologist, book author and leading light of the Cocktail Renaissance. Tony is also the founder of The Helen David Relief Fund at the USBG National Charity Foundation that supports bartenders battling breast cancer. This fall, he led Team Negroni to cycle 4,000 miles and raised $50,000 for this worthy cause. Thanks, Tony, for your continued support of the industry and this meaningful initiative (https://bit.ly/3lRYbTJ).
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In Episode #17, we speak with Joshua M. Bernstein, a freelance writer covering beer, spirits, food and travel for the New York Times, Bon Appétit, Imbibe, Wine Enthusiast and top trades, like Draft.
Joshua is also author of 5 books on beer: “Drink Better Beer,” “Brewed Awakening,” “The Complete Beer Course,” “Complete IPA” and “Homebrew World.”
Tune in to hear this expert on all things beer-related share his thoughts on:
1) Why experimentation is still important in the craft beer space, despite consumers embracing the comfortable and familiar.
2) What the success of the hazy IPA style of beer says about the evolution of the American palate.
3) Why the language surrounding craft beer, including the association of hops with bitterness, is a barrier to reaching more consumers.
4) Why a story idea shared with him might not be an immediate fit, yet could ultimately result in coverage.
5) Why direct-to-door shipments are boosting sales of non-alcoholic beers by encouraging convenient discovery and trial.
6) How educational initiatives to bring more diversity to the craft beer scene will bear fruit in the coming years.
7) Why optimizing outdoor drinking experiences will be critical for success now and moving forward.
Joshua also answers a listener question from Chris Herron, CEO of Creature Comforts Brewing Co., on craft brewing and the hard seltzer category.
Connect with Joshua on IG at @joshmbernstein and via his website, www.joshuambernstein.com.
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In this week’s “HLC Innovation Report,” we feature:
1: What We Are Reading This Week - Our agency celebrates book authors we admire through our #AskTheAuthor series. This week, we are reading “Drink Like a Bartender” by Thea Engst and Lauren Vigdor. Check out @hlcbookmedia on IG for our interview on how Thea, Lauren and Adams Media brought their book to life (https://www.instagram.com/p/CH_XKU4l08g/).
2: Who We Are Honoring This Week - Gemma Bell, Founder of Gemma Bell and Company, a leading hospitality PR agency based in London. Her business motto is “Don’t underestimate the transformational power of sharing your table with others.” Each week, we celebrate pioneering women via our digital channels, so check out www.hannaleecommunications.com for over 250 women’s words of wisdom.
3: What We Are Celebrating This Week - The 90th birthday of our beloved mom, Harriet Anstendig. Time after time, she shows us that age is just a number. Here’s to many more. We thank her for her unconditional love, guidance and wisdom.
4: What Podcast We Are Listening to This Week - Social Media Marketing Podcast with Michael Stelzner. Michael recently interviewed one of our favorite social media experts, Alex Tooby, an Instagram strategist specialized in helping female entrepreneurs (https://apple.co/3qgavk0).
5: Who Is Inspiring Us This Week - Sother Teague, the renowned bartender behind Amor y Amargo in New York City. Sother recently pivoted to deal with the pandemic with a new concept, General Store, a retail operation selling bottled cocktails, books and barware. (https://bit.ly/3mpCbk7).
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In our 16th episode, we speak with Kristen Bieler, Editor in Chief of SevenFifty Daily and Beverage Media. Kristen brings more than 20 years of beverage experience to her readers.
Tune in to hear this expert on all things related to the business of spirits, cocktails, beer and wine share her thoughts on:
1) How SevenFifty Daily and Beverage Media’s merger has created a formidable audience of 140,000 trade members across all three tiers of the industry.
2) Why personality-driven pitches should be illustrative of broader, timely topics.
3) Why regionality, e-commerce, premiumization and a renewed interest in discovery will continue to be trends to watch.
4) How beverage science articles are popular with her readership.
5) How the bar pros in the “Bartenders to Watch” feature are chosen.
6) Why practical how-tos, like starting a spirits brand without a distillery or launching a line of canned cocktails, get her attention.
7) How the pandemic is creating an opportunity for the hospitality industry to reimagine itself in a more balanced and equitable way.
8) What lessons can be learned from South Africa to help create sustainable diversity in the U.S. wine scene.
9) Why large-scale trade events, like VinItaly, VinExpo and ProWein, are ultimately irreplaceable, even in the Zoom era.
Kristen also answers a listener question from Anthony Baker, cocktail professor at Momentum Mixology, who wants to know if she foresees a reversal of the tariffs that have been so damaging to the beverage trade.
Connect with Kristen via email at editor@sevenfifty.com and on Instagram at @bielerkristen.
In this week’s “HLC Innovation Report,” we feature:
1: What We Are Reading This Week - Our agency celebrates book authors we admire through our #AskTheAuthor series. This week, we are reading “Wine Girl” by Victoria James. Check out @hlcbookmedia on Instagram for our interview on how Victoria and Ecco Books/HarperCollins brought her compelling book to life (https://bit.ly/3fz1ihJ ).
2: Who We Are Honoring This Week - Conley Fitzpatrick, Chief Marketing Officer of 21 Seeds Tequila (https://www.21seeds.com/), whose motto is “Vision without action is a daydream.” Each week, we celebrate pioneering women via our digital channels, so check out www.hannaleecommunications.com for over 250 women’s words of wisdom.
3: Who We Are Celebrating This Week - Kate Hudson. She inspires us as Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations World Food Program that provides assistance to more than 90 million people in more than 80 countries (https://www.wfpusa.org/).
4: What Podcast We Are Listening to This Week - “Post Shift with Shawn Soole.” Shawn recently interviewed Charles Gibb, CEO of Fever-Tree North America. Listen to this 30-year beverage veteran on his globetrotting career, the importance of mixers and how he is leading Fever-Tree USA during the pandemic (https://apple.co/3l4iTiI).
5: Who Is Inspiring Us - Tobin Ellis of Barmagic in Las Vegas. This star bartender launched the Hospitality Relief Dashboard, a portal of support for the hospitality industry with more than 700 helpful resource links via an interactive map (https://www.barmagic.com/relief).
Follow “Hospitality Forward” Podcast hosts Hanna Lee at @hannaleeny, Michael Anstendig at @michaelanstendig and our agency @hannaleepr on Instagram.
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In our 15th episode, we speak with Aaron Goldfarb, a novelist, author and journalist who frequently writes about the spirits industry and drinking culture for Esquire, the New York Times, PUNCH, VinePair, Whisky Advocate and many other top media outlets.
Aaron has written four novels, a short story collection, an essay collection and three books on the drinks industry. His two most recent books are “Hacking Whiskey” and “Gather Around Cocktails.”
In this episode, he breaks some exciting news about his upcoming new book.
This year, Aaron won the “Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing” Spirited Award by the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation.
Tune in to hear this booze writer share his thoughts on:
1) How he transitioned from being an aspiring filmmaker and novelist to covering the world of spirits, beer and drinks
2) How writing for the New York Times and Esquire differs from publications with more of a trade audience
3) Why his New York Times story on Cecil B. DeMille’s whiskey collection broke through to a mainstream audience, including non-drinkers
4) Why it is a better strategy to build relationships with 10 to 20 key booze writers, rather than try to target thousands of them
5) How he scours the Internet to uncover the geekiest beverage trends and translates them for general readers
6) Why pitches to him should take into account his past stories and offer a customized angle
7) Why follow-ups to pitches via multiple channels, e.g., email, DMs, cold calling, texting, etc., are not a good way to ingratiate oneself to him
Aaron also answers a listener question from Iain McPherson of the acclaimed Panda & Sons and other Edinburgh, Scotland bars, who is curious to know what it will take to place Scotch whisky at the forefront of the cocktail repertoire.
Connect with Aaron on Instagram and Twitter at @aarongoldfarb.
In this week’s “HLC Innovation Report,” we feature:
1: What We Are Reading This Week - “On the Road with Flavor Forays: An Insider’s Tour of Four of America’s Hottest Food Cities: Austin, Charleston, Portland, New Orleans” by Barbara Mathias and Beverly Stephen. Check out @hlcbookmedia for the full interview on how Barbara, Beverly and Kindle Direct Publishing brought their book to life (https://bit.ly/35HdJVo).
2: Who We Are Honoring This Week - Cha McCoy, a global sommelier and wine authority who joined Cherry Bombe as Beverage Director and is the force behind Cherry Bombe Drinks (https://bit.ly/3nzDtcp).
3: What We Are Celebrating This Week - Double Chicken Please, a new bar on New York City’s Lower East Side by two alums of The World’s 50 Best Bars, GN Chan and Faye Chen, that serves complex, multilayered cocktails on tap. The duo explores the concept of “hacking design,” where cocktails and food are deconstructed, redefined and rebuilt in inventive ways (https://www.doublechickenplease.com/).
4: What Podcast We Are Listening to This Week - “Bartender at Large,” hosted by Erick Castro. He recently interviewed Mark Sansom of The World’s 50 Best Bars and the dynamic trio of Agostino Perrone, Giorgio Bargiani and Maura Milia of Connaught Bar in London, which took the #1 spot this year (https://apple.co/38VuX3l).
5: Who Is Inspiring Us This Week - John deBary, Co-Founder of the Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation, an advocacy and action nonprofit created by and for restaurant workers. John is working non-stop to help those in the industry impacted by the pandemic through its COVID-19 Relief Fund (https://www.restaurantworkerscf.org/).
Follow “Hospitality Forward” Podcast hosts Hanna Lee at @hannaleeny and Michael Anstendig at @michaelanstendig on Instagram. For our agency, follow @hannaleepr and visit http://www.hannaleecommunications.com/.
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In our 14th episode, we chat with Charu Suri, freelance writer for the New York Times, Architectural Digest, Condé Nast Traveler and many other top outlets. She is also Editor of Wellness Lounge, a new e-magazine devoted to health.
Charu is the first female Indian-American jazz composer to premiere work at Carnegie Hall and a Grammy Awards voter.
Tune in to hear this reflective writer and editor with a keen eye for a good story share her thoughts on:
1) Why music is her way of making sense of the world and is her sanctuary
2) How she finds the news first, then determines the news outlet to pitch later
3) Why “What is the story?” and “Why now?” are her two main questions to answer before pitching a story to her editors
4) How she got an exclusive in Architectural Digest on Jean Nouvel’s new hotel project located in the Saudi Arabian desert
5) Why interviewing a person means getting into their head, the same way a musician who plays Beethoven has to “be” Beethoven
6) What a “syndicated” story is and what it takes for a story to be picked up for syndication and reach a much broader audience
7) How she is seeing incredible creativity and innovation in the hospitality industry during the pandemic that she sees continuing well into the future
8) How savvy hotels are reordering their priorities to attract locals
Charu also addresses a listener question from West Chin of West Chin Architects and Interior Designers (https://www.wcarchitect.com/), who wants to know how she selects architectural projects to feature.
Connect with Charu via email at charu@charusuri.com, on Instagram and Twitter at @charusurimusic and on Facebook at Charu Suri Trio.
In this week’s “HLC Innovation Report,” we feature:
Innovation #1: What We Are Reading This Week - “Good Drinks: Alcohol-Free Recipes for When You're Not Drinking for Whatever Reason” by Julia Bainbridge, a journalist and fellow podcaster (https://amzn.to/32ByGPT).
Innovation #2: Who We Are Honoring This Week - Kamala Harris, the first woman and the first person of color elected to the country’s second-highest office.
Innovation #3: What We Are Celebrating This Week - The election of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and our hope for greater bipartisan cooperation.
Innovation #4: What Podcast We Are Listening to This Week - “Problem Solvers,” hosted by Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief, Entrepreneur, who we interviewed in Episode #9. His recent episode highlighted five entrepreneurs forced to cut back during COVID who discovered new opportunities for growth (https://apple.co/3eNYGMI).
Innovation #5: Who Is Inspiring Us This Week - Andrew Rigie, Executive Director, New York City Hospitality Alliance, who has tirelessly advocated on behalf of the industry, while offering viable solutions (https://www.thenycalliance.org/).
Follow “Hospitality Forward” Podcast hosts Hanna Lee at @hannaleeny and Michael Anstendig at @michaelanstendig on Instagram. For our agency, follow @hannaleepr and visit http://www.hannaleecommunications.com/.
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In our 13th episode, we chat with Brad Japhe, freelance writer for Bloomberg, CNN, Wall Street Journal, Forbes and many other leading outlets.
Tune in to hear this globetrotting writer with an unquenchable thirst for news share his thoughts on:
1) How living in Hawaii for six months grounded him during the pandemic and provided him with a fresh perspective
2) How his stories for Forbes and Bloomberg, which target a business readership, differ than those for PUNCH and Liquor.com
3) Why covering wines and spirits created by pop culture icons, like Post Malone, Snoop Dogg and Peyton Manning, will continue to engage readers, as well as his thoughts on the future of celebrity brands
4) How he is approaching covering distilleries in far-flung locations, despite travel being largely on pause
5) Why he finds social media essential for doing and promoting his work
6) How personalizing a pitch is critical to winning him over
7) Why resorting to “tricks” to get him to open emails is a sure-fire way to undercut his interest in a pitch
8) Why Scotland is capturing his imagination as a destination when it is safe to resume traveling
Brad also addresses a listener question from Maura O’Connell Foley, Chef & Owner, Shelburne Lodge in Kenmare, Ireland, and author of “My Wild Atlantic Kitchen,” who wants to know if the Emerald Isle is on his travel agenda and, if so, why.
Connect with Brad on Instagram at @journeys_with_japhe. Follow “Hospitality Forward” Podcast hosts Hanna Lee at @hannaleeny and Michael Anstendig at @michaelanstendig on Instagram. For our agency, follow @hannaleepr and visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.
The Weekly HLC Innovation Report
In this episode, we unveil our new weekly report from Hanna Lee Communications where we share updates on our agency’s series, “HLC Innovation 15.” The series spotlights hospitality & travel industry innovators who are moving hospitality forward. These pioneers are breaking new ground in brand building and storytelling.
Innovation #1: What We Are Reading This Week -“Recipes from the President's Ranch” by Chef Matthew Wendel, who cooked for President George W. Bush at Camp David and the family’s ranch in Texas.
Innovation #2: Who We Are Honoring This Week - Ivy Woo, Managing Director, Food News, an integrated marketing agency in Singapore.
Innovation #3: What We Are Celebrating This Week - The PR News Platinum PR Awards, the Oscars equivalent, where our agency won the Best Marketing Communications Award for our PR campaign on behalf of iichiko Saiten Shochu from Japan and 12 Honorable Mentions.
Innovation #4: What We Are Listening to This Week - The inaugural episode of “The Michelle Obama Podcast” featuring President Obama.
Innovation #5: Who Is Inspiring Us This Week - Mark Brown, Publisher, Industry News Update e-newsletter.
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In our 12th episode, we chat with Shivani Vora, freelance writer for the New York Times, CNN, Forbes, American Airlines’ Celebrated Living and many more. Her recent exploits include camping with the Maasai in Tanzania, gorilla trekking in Rwanda, hiking on the Assynt Coast in Scotland and exploring Cambodia’s new Riviera.
Tune in to hear this unstoppable frequent flyer share her thoughts on:
1) How she writes for different audiences in her work for the New York Times, CNN and Forbes
2) Why she is interested in interviewing and profiling people who are driving change
3) How her coverage is expanding to “closer to home” travel
4) How the pandemic is driving travelers to more secluded and private destinations
5) How she harnesses traveling with her family to enrich her coverage
6) Why pitches to her have to be short and direct
7) How her stories generally evolve once she is on location at a travel destination
8) How she chooses particular spirits categories and brands to review
9) Why social media is indispensable in her work for identifying sources and story ideas
Shivani also addresses a listener question from Amy Morris of The Morris Project on how much visual aspects, like interior design and branding, draw her to a particular restaurant, bar or hotel.
Connect with Shivani via email at shivanivora@gmail.com and on Instagram at @shivanivora78.
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In our 11th episode, we chat with Kara Newman, Contributing Spirits Editor, Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Kara also frequently writes for Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal, PUNCH and other leading media outlets.
She is the acclaimed author of “Cocktails with a Twist,” “Nightcap,” “Road Soda,” “Shake. Stir. Sip.” “Cocktails for a Crowd,” “The Secret Financial Life of Food” and “Spice & Ice.”
Tune in to hear this thoughtful cocktail and spirits scribe share her thoughts on:
1) What it is like to cover hard liquor and libations for a leading wine publication that reaches both consumers and trade
2) How the closure of bars, even temporarily, will deeply impact cocktail culture overall
3) Why people rather than products are at the heart of a good story
4) How cocktail recipes shared with her should be straightforward and easily replicated by home bartenders
5) Why sending sample spirits bottles is always key
6) Why she prefers tasting spirits on her own, rather than at deskside briefings or via Zoom
7) How self-published books by bartenders inspire her
8) Why embargoed press releases might not be the best way to get her attention
9) How “omakase” cocktail and bar bites experiences are an innovation worth watching
Kara also addresses a listener question from GN Chan, Master Mixologist & Founder of Double Chicken Please, a new New York City bar, on whether craft cocktail bar pop-ups and canned cocktails by craft bars are here to stay.
Connect with Kara on Twitter at @karanewman and on Instagram at @newman_kara.
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In our 10th episode, we chat with Adam Teeter, VinePair’s CEO & Co-Founder and Erica Duecy, its Editor in Chief & Chief Content Officer. Adam and Erica also co-host VinePair’s podcast. Through its dynamic multimedia content, VinePair reaches 32 million alcohol and beverage fans a month, making it the largest outlet in the category.
Tune in to hear this vibrant duo share their thoughts on:
1) Who is VinePair’s audience and what they are interested in hearing about
2) How VinePair was one of the first publications in the space to pivot during COVID-19 by pioneering their live blog with the latest information
3) Why VinePair takes pride in not shying away from being opinionated or tackling controversial topics
4) How the “Ask Adam” column answers readers’ oft-times basic questions that even professionals are sometimes self-conscious about asking
5) How canned cocktails may become a means by which the general consumer gets introduced to craft cocktails designed by top bartenders
6) Why op-eds with unconventional points of view are a great way to get published in VinePair
7) Why having real data to back up trends is critical when pitching VinePair
8) How canned cocktails, branded online events and other ancillary revenue streams can help bars survive until the on-premise channel fully reopens
Adam and Erica also address a listener question from Amy Racine, Advanced Sommelier, JF Restaurants, who asks about the kinds of spirits, wine and cocktails that Millennials are gravitating towards as they begin their journey in the libations realm.
Email Adam and Erica at editor@vinepair.com. Connect with Adam on Instagram at @adamteeter and Erica on Twitter and Instagram at @ericaduecy.
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In our ninth episode, we chat with Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief, Entrepreneur Magazine. He is also the host of three podcasts: “Problem Solvers,” “Pessimists Archive” and “Hush Money.”
Tune in to hear Jason share his thoughts on:
1) How he defines his role as Editor in Chief of the magazine
2) Why some stories make the most sense for print, some for online and others for podcasts
3) How Entrepreneur’s stories always provide readers and listeners with lessons they can apply to solve similar problems in their own businesses
4) How to pitch the appropriate writers at the magazine and why email is still one of the best ways to reach out to them
5) Why developing cordial, real relationships with journalists is a critical part of the pitching process
6) Why the overturning of antiquated alcohol sales and outdoor dining regulations is one of the silver linings of the pandemic
Jason also addresses a listener question from Cory Fitzsimmons and Jessica McGlinchey, co-founders of Method Spirits, which is launching a New York State vermouth, on the kinds of entrepreneurs the magazine spotlights.
Connect with Jason on Instagram at @heyfeifer and visit https://www.jasonfeifer.com/.
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In our eighth episode airing on International Podcast Day, we chat with Bao Ong, Food and Drink Editor, Time Out New York.
Tune in to hear Bao share his thoughts on:
1) How his start as a newspaper reporter and culinary education enriched his food writing
2) How he finds off-the-beaten-path restaurants and food businesses to cover
3) Why he thinks independent restaurants are spearheading New York City’s dining revival
4) What are some Do’s and Don’ts for getting his attention when pitching
5) How private dining rooms may soon be in demand as restaurant guests seek out socially-distanced indoor settings
6) How Time Out New York is grappling with its “Best of” roundups
7) How restaurants and bars are continuing to open in New York City and why they remain a key priority of his coverage
8) Why accompanying photos are a critical part of any pitch
Bao also addresses a listener question from Ed Schoenfeld, co-owner of RedFarm and Decoy in New York City and Chinese culinary authority with 50 years of experience, on the future of the city’s restaurants post-pandemic.
Connect with Bao on Instagram and Twitter at @baohaus.
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In our seventh episode, we chat with Ray Isle, Executive Wine Editor, Food & Wine and Wine & Spirits Editor for Travel + Leisure and Departures. Ray has twice won the IACP Award for Narrative Beverage Writing and the Gold Award from the North American Travel Journalists Association.
Tune in to hear Ray share his thoughts on:
1) How covering wine, spirits and cocktails differ
2) How consumers are sticking to what they know when buying wine at retail during the pandemic
3) Why diversity in the wine industry is an even greater imperative now
4) How technologies, like Zoom, and online delivery services, such as Wine.com, are transforming the wine experience
5) How the personalities behind the wines are what fascinate him and enrich his coverage
6) What are the Do’s and Don’ts for getting his attention
7) How he chooses the wines he recommends to readers and his advice to wine producers who want to be featured in his stories
8) How he balances his coverage between affordable wines that are widely available and those that are more of a stretch
Ray also addresses a listener question from Doreen Winkler, Founder, Orange Glou, a wine subscription service, on whether orange wine is ready for a broader audience.
Connect with Ray on Twitter at @islewine and on Instagram at @rayisle.
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In our sixth episode, we chat with Kate Krader, Food Editor, Bloomberg Pursuits. Kate, a culinary authority, has covered food and restaurants for more than 20 years.
Tune in to hear Kate share her thoughts on:
1) Why you should listen to you father for career advice
2) How tasting a raspberry in Burgundy changed her life
3) How her culinary training at La Varenne impacted her food writing
4) Why data and numbers are always important for a Bloomberg story
5) How she spearheads Bloomberg’s new "Lunch Break" column and chooses cookbooks to spotlight
6) What Bloomberg’s readership is interested in hearing about
7) What NYC outdoor dining destinations are especially worth checking out
8) What are the three most important things to keep in mind when pitching her
9) Why relevant subject lines, inclusivity and sustainability grab her attention
Kate also addresses a listener question from Chef NduvoAkim Abdus-Salaam of Nduvo Kitchen on whether the Golden Age of Restaurants will ever return.
Connect with Kate on Twitter and Instagram at @kkrader.
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In our fifth episode, we chat with Mark Ellwood, Contributing Editor for Condé Nast Traveler, Editor at Large for Robb Report and co-host of Bloomberg’s “Travel Genius” podcast. Mark is a regular guest on NBC’s TODAY Show and the author of the book, “Bargain Fever.”
Tune in to hear Mark share his thoughts on:
1) Why flexibility is key, both for the hospitality & travel industry and for him, during COVID-19
2) How this industry plays such a vital role in the economy
3) How hotel F&B goes beyond hotel guests by creating ties with the all-important local community
4) Why people should take a vacation, even now, and in the future
5) What are the Do’s and Don’ts for pitching stories to him
6) Why social media is an excellent tool for reporting and researching
7) How great story ideas arise out of the zeitgeist and are best told by actual people
Mark also addresses a listener question from Chris Lauber, F&B Director, The James New York - SoHo in New York City, on the kinds of COVID-19 driven changes that are likely to remain in place post-pandemic.
Connect with Mark on Twitter at @markjellwood and on Instagram at @markellwood.
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In our fourth episode, we chat with Rachel King, an editor at Fortune overseeing coverage of travel, luxury and books. She also reports on the food and drinks industries.
Tune in to hear Rachel share her thoughts on:
1) How the pandemic has changed Fortune’s coverage
2) How she comes up with compelling story ideas and the best ways to pitch her
3) Why Fortune launched the “Startup Year One” special series on entrepreneurs
4) What kinds of books she is open to reviewing and what to avoid when pitching a book
5) Why cocktails-to-go and outdoor dining should continue
6) Where she is currently dreaming of traveling to post-pandemic
Rachel also addresses a listener question from Shannon Mustipher, noted bartender and author of “Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails” on the kinds of books that will resonate with the public in the coming months.
The Fortune editor is also pet mom to the adorable Dash, who has his own Instagram account, @thedoodledash. He’s a clever and witty writer, too, just like his mom. Dash makes a cameo appearance on the show by playing with his squeaky toy during our interview.
Connect with Rachel on Twitter at @rachelking and Instagram at @rachelking25.
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In our third episode, we chat with Jacqueline Gifford, Editor in Chief, Travel + Leisure, the only monthly travel magazine in the U.S. Born in Japan and raised in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Philadelphia, Jacqui has traveled the world extensively.
Jacqui shares her thoughts on:
1) Why the future of travel and hospitality looks bright
2) How Travel + Leisure’s coverage is adapting to this ever-changing landscape
3) What makes a great Travel + Leisure story
4) Why analyzing the masthead is the best way to know which section editors to pitch at the magazine
5) Why the magazine’s highly-anticipated “World’s Best” issue is proceeding as usual, despite the constraints on travel
6) How Travel + Leisure’s new “Let’s Go Together” podcast hosted by Kellee Edwards came about
Jacqui also addresses a listener question from Tetsuro Miyazaki, General Manager, iichiko USA, on the magazine’s plans for covering the rescheduled Tokyo Summer Olympics, including dining and drinking options.
Follow Jacqui on Instagram at @jacquigiff.
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In our second episode, we chat with Jeff Gordinier, Esquire’s Food & Drinks Editor and a frequent contributor to the New York Times.
Jeff is also the author of "Hungry," where he chronicles the four years he spent traveling with the iconoclastic Chef René Redzepi of Noma, which was named the best restaurant in the world four times by The World's 50 Best Restaurants.
During our episode, Jeff shares his thoughts on:
1) What he misses most during lockdown
2) How restaurants are embracing innovation in ways that manifest love and care
3) How his impassioned article on the Trump Administration galvanized the restaurant community
4) Why diversity has always been important to his coverage and even more so now
5) How hospitality thought leaders can have their voices showcased in Esquire
6) How his book, “Hungry,” became a time capsule of a bygone era of trailblazing, high-wire gastronomy
7) How his lovely wife, Lauren Fonda, convinced him to get on Instagram
8) Why social media is deepening his understanding of ideas
Jeff also answers a listener question from Mike Kennedy of Olmsted and Maison Yaki in Brooklyn on how he is managing Esquire's 2020 Best New Restaurants list, despite the current limitations on travel and indoor dining.
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In our first episode, we speak with Robert Simonson, a cocktail and bar writer for the New York Times, PUNCH and Imbibe, as well as a noted author of four books, "The Martini Cocktail," "3-Ingredient Cocktails," "A Proper Drink" and "The Old-Fashioned."
Robert chats with us about:
1) Why he loves writing about cocktails and bartenders
2) Why cocktails-to-go and outdoor dining should stay
3) How creativity, innovation and resilience in the bar community are inspiring him during this challenging time
4) How pitches to him should be tailored to a major national newspaper or an industry-specific outlet
5) What kind of bar personalities he is looking to profile, whether young craft bartenders or lifelong career veterans
6) Why he continues to spotlight diverse voices in the bar and spirits world, which is even more important at this time
7) What his upcoming new cocktail book is all about (Spring 2021 publication date by Ten Speed Press)
8) What the bar community should be doing to move hospitality forward
Robert also addresses a listener question from Dave Oz of Bathtub Gin and The 18th Room on the future of sustainability in bars.
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Welcome to Hospitality Forward, a podcast for hospitality and travel professionals to raise their media visibility. Meet the show's hosts, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig, who are doing this to help their community.
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