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Hospitality Forward

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

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Episode #102: Tim Latterner, Freelancer for Vogue...

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2025/11/05

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Tim Latterner. Tim is a freelance features writer and editor who covers travel, food and pop culture for a variety of outlets, including Vogue Living, Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor’s and Surface.A former editor at Architectural Digest and Travel + Leisure, Tim covered restaurant openings, hotel stays and broader cultural features. In addition to travel writing, Tim is also a comedy writer and producer who has worked on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” MAD

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Episode #101: Amy Rosner, Co-Founder, Fluent Mag

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2025/09/03

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Amy Rosner, Co-Founder of Fluent Mag, the first social media-coded magazine born in New York City.A former lifestyle editor turned content creator, Amy’s career spans Gotham Magazine, Modern Luxury, WWD and People, where she honed her editorial eye and love for storytelling. But Amy always knew she wanted to tell stories that felt closer to home. After years of pitching, posting and powering through closed doors, she stopped waiting for a seat at the

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Episode #100: Kate Krader, Food Editor, Bloomberg...

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2025/08/20

For our 100th episode, we are delighted to welcome back Kate Krader, who was one of our very first guests during Season 1.Kate is the Food Editor at Bloomberg Pursuits, where she writes about news and trends around the world for the website and Businessweek magazine. She also contributes to the Bloomberg business division.The former Restaurant Editor at Food & Wine, Kate oversaw its news, trend and restaurant coverage. During her long tenure at the monthly magazine, Kate led Food & Wine's

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27:27

Episode #99: Dan Macsai, Chief Strategy Officer &...

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2025/08/14

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Dan Macsai, Time Magazine’s Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Editor.Dan leads the creation of world-renowned editorial franchises, such as the TIME100, TIME100 Next and The World’s Greatest Places, and oversees TIME’s global events, including the Women of the Year Gala in L.A., the TIME100 Impact Awards in Dubai and the TIME100 Impact Dinner in Davos.Dan’s work drives global conversation and generates more than 15 billion media impressions

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Episode #98: Kaitlyn Rosati, Freelancer for AFAR, BBC...

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2025/07/23

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Kaitlyn Rosati, a freelance travel and food writer.Kaitlyn is best known for her New York Daily News dining column, “NYC Hidden Dining Gems,” which ran for two and a half years. She has also been published in PopSugar, the BBC, AFAR, Business Insider, Matador Network, Cool Material, Time Out, Forbes Advisor and other publications.Kaitlyn also runs the blog No Man Nomad, where she documents her solo travels around the globe. She has visited all seven

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Episode #97: Caroline Hatchett, Freelancer for the...

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2025/07/16

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Caroline Hatchett. Caroline is a Southern-born freelance writer and editor living in New York City.With 15 years of journalism experience, Caroline writes about restaurants, Southern culture, cocktails and food history for the New York Times, Robb Report, BBC, The Washington Post, Food & Wine, Garden & Gun and The Bitter Southerner. A two-time James Beard Award nominee, Caroline is a former editor at Plate and StarChefs and is currently

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26:58

Episode #96: David Farley, Freelancer for the New...

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2025/07/09

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with David Farley, a New York City-based food and travel writer. David covers the restaurant and bar scene in New York City, as well as food and drinks around the world. He regularly writes for the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, BBC, Food & Wine, Saveur and National Geographic. David is the author of three books, including "An Irreverent Curiosity: In Search of the Church's Strangest Relic in Italy's Oddest Town," which was

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Episode #95: Michele Herrmann, Freelancer for Forbes,...

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2025/07/02

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Michele Herrmann. Michele is a features and lifestyle writer with nearly three decades of experience in print and digital, covering travel, food & beverage and hotels. Her writing has appeared in Forbes, USA Today, InsideHook, VinePair, Lonely Planet, Smithsonian Magazine and Livability, among others.Michele's adventures have taken her as far as Fiji. Next stop, Scotland!Connect with Michele:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣IG: @micheleherrmannX: @micheleherrmannBluesky:

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34:27

Episode #94: Adam Erace, Freelancer for Travel +...

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2025/06/25

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Adam Erace. Adam is an award-winning food and travel writer whose work has been featured in Travel + Leisure, Fortune, Virtuoso and many other publications.Adam is the co-author of the Laurel and Palizzi Social Club cookbooks and four cocktail books. His latest, "In Session: Low-Proof Cocktails for High-Quality Occasions," will be published on Nov. 11, 2025. Adam lives in Philadelphia with his wife and two maniacal rescue dogs.Connect with Adam

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31:22

Episode #93: Adam Reiner, Freelancer for Eater, Bon...

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2025/06/18

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Adam Reiner. Adam is a James Beard Award-winning food and drinks writer with over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry. He worked at many of New York City’s most popular restaurants, like Carbone, The Grill and Babbo.Adam's writing has appeared in Eater, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, New York Magazine and others. His upcoming book, “The New Rules of Dining Out: An Insider’s Guide to Enjoying Restaurants,” is scheduled for release this

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Episode #92: Amber Gibson, Freelancer for Chicago...

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2025/06/11

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Amber Gibson. Amber is a nomadic freelance journalist who spends 340 nights a year in hotels. She has more than a decade of experience as a full-time freelancer covering luxury travel, food, wine and wellness.Amber's byline has appeared in dozens of publications, including the Chicago Tribune, Artful Living, Fine Dining Lovers, Food & Wine, Robb Report, The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, TIME, Thrillist, Saveur and many others.A

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Episode #91: Paul Brady, News Director, Travel + Leisure

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2025/06/05

Welcome to Season 7 of the "Hospitality Forward" Podcast. In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Paul Brady, News Director, Travel + Leisure. Paul has been covering the travel industry for more than 15 years for outlets including Condé Nast Traveler, Skift and The Huffington Post.His reporting focuses on how consumers can have better trips and the trends shaping the future of the industry.⁣⁣Connect with Paul Brady:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣IG: @pbbrady1LinkedIn: paul-brady-51104499⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣For all 90+ media

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Hospitality Forward Podcast Season 7 Trailer

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2025/05/28

Welcome to the “Hospitality Forward” Podcast! Each week, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee interview top journalists who share their insights and tips for being featured in their stories.The duo is so excited to launch Season 7.Hanna is President & Founder of Hanna Lee Communications, an award-winning public relations agency in New York.The agency builds national and global brands for luxury hotels, travel destinations, restaurants, bars, spirits and wine brands. Michael is Editor in Chief of

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Episode #90: Hamish Smith, Editor, CLASS & Bars...

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2024/05/09

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

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Episode #89: Lucy Simon, Assistant Editor, Food & Wine

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2024/05/01

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

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Episode #88: Alice Lascelles, Freelancer, Financial...

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2024/04/24

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

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Episode #87: Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Freelancer for...

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2024/04/10

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

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32:05

Episode #86: Jennifer Kester, VP & Executive Editor,...

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2024/04/03

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

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28:21

Episode #85: Heather Clark, Assistant Managing...

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2024/03/27

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

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33:47

Episode #84: Sean Evans, Freelancer for Whisky...

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2024/03/21

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

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