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Mallory Mortier has extensive experience as a Certified Flight Attendant (CFA) and has been a Gulfstream CFA fleet manager for some 17 years. He is the founder of CREWISE, a ground-breaking app designed to support aviation industry professionals by simplifying catering needs, enhancing onboard services, and empowering users to deliver exceptional flight experiences. (https://get-crewise.com/)

JoseMary Piacente,Corporate Flight Attendant for a US based private aviation company with global experience and standards—will talk about the challenges of presenting perfectly crafted dining experiences while flying miles above ground. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/josy-piacente-fa-chef/)

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Mallory Mortier has extensive experience as a Certified Flight Attendant (CFA) and has been a Gulfstream CFA fleet manager for some 17 years. He is the founder of CREWISE, a ground-breaking app designed to support aviation industry professionals by simplifying catering needs, enhancing onboard services, and empowering users to deliver exceptional flight experiences. (<a href="https://get-crewise.com/">https://get-crewise.com/</a>) JoseMary Piacente, Corporate Flight Attendant for a US based private aviation company with global experience and standards—will talk about the challenges of presenting perfectly crafted dining experiences while flying miles above ground. (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/josy-piacente-fa-chef/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/josy-piacente-fa-chef/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1733785016004000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1BHl-JZNkzJd2i7tGlRcUc">https://www.linkedin.com/in/josy-piacente-fa-chef/</a>)

Each week, on CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL, Christina Cates - a seasoned foodie who has worked at some of the New York City's top restaurants, will share her passion for the culinary world. Whether you're a professional chef, a restaurant enthusiast, or a lover of good food, Christina dives into the heart of hospitality - exploring the trends, triumphs, and challenges facing the food service profession...And you won't want to miss her chats with some of the most interesting and influential industry voices. CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL, Sunday nights, at 9PM... exclusively on AM 970 The Answer.

Each week, on CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL, Christina Cates - a seasoned foodie who has worked at some of the New York City's top restaurants, will share her passion for the culinary world.&nbsp;Whether you're a professional chef, a restaurant enthusiast, or a lover of good food, Christina dives into the heart of hospitality - exploring the trends, triumphs, and challenges facing the food service profession...And you won't want to miss her chats with some of the most interesting and influential industry voices.&nbsp;CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL, Sunday nights, at 9PM... exclusively on AM 970 The Answer.

Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates

Mallory Mortier / JoseMary Piacente

This week on Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates travels from the ramen alleys of Tokyo to the hidden izakayas of Manhattan with Massud Ghaussy, the creator of the fast-growing TokyoManhattan platform.

Ghaussy has become a trusted bridge between Tokyo's culinary traditions and a global audience hungry to understand them. Not as trends but as living cultural practices rooted in discipline, precision, and history. His work blends travel, anthropology, and culinary storytelling, offering a rare insight into ramen culture, omakase philosophy, and the quiet rituals that define Japanese dining.

From omotenashi hospitality to the worldwide rise of Japanese food culture, this conversation goes way beyond sushi. It's one of craftsmanship, restraint, storytelling, and the deep respect that shapes every plate.

This week on Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates travels from the ramen alleys of Tokyo to the hidden izakayas of Manhattan with Massud Ghaussy, the creator of the fast-growing TokyoManhattan platform.
Ghaussy has become a trusted bridge between Tokyo's culinary traditions and a global audience hungry to understand them. Not as trends but as living cultural practices rooted in discipline, precision, and history. His work blends travel, anthropology, and culinary storytelling, offering a rare insight into ramen culture, omakase philosophy, and the quiet rituals that define Japanese dining.
From omotenashi hospitality to the worldwide rise of Japanese food culture, this conversation goes way beyond sushi. It's one of craftsmanship, restraint, storytelling, and the deep respect that shapes every plate.

Beyond Sushi: The Real Story of Japanese Cuisine with Massud Ghaussy aka TokyoManhattan

On this week's Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates sits down with Sam Bakhshandehpour, President of Merchants at Bilt, and one of the rare executives who has shaped hospitality from every angle: luxury, lifestyle, loyalty, and the evolving business of belonging.

Sam's path cuts across the modern hospitality map, helping steer the Jose Andrés Group's global rise as CEO, and leading SBE Entertainment as President & CEO in a defining era of lifestyle, dining, and nightlife. But well before that, Sam got his start in the engine room of JPMorgan's real estate and lodging investment banking division, working at the intersection of strategy, scale, culture, and community.

This conversation looks forward. How loyalty shifts from transactions to identity, how technology rewrites the guest journey, how brands build communities that feel lived-in as opposed to manufactured, and why the next era of hospitality will reward connection, trust, and emotional intelligence as much as design and service. Sam brings clarity, candor, and a sharp read on where the industry goes from here!

On this week's Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates sits down with Sam Bakhshandehpour, President of Merchants at&nbsp;Bilt, and one of the rare executives who has shaped hospitality from every angle: luxury, lifestyle, loyalty, and the evolving business of belonging.
Sam's path cuts across the modern hospitality map, helping steer the Jose Andr&eacute;s Group's global rise as CEO, and leading SBE Entertainment as President &amp; CEO in a defining era of lifestyle, dining, and nightlife. But well before that, Sam got his start in the engine room of JPMorgan's real estate and lodging investment banking division, working at the intersection of strategy, scale, culture, and community.
This conversation looks forward. How loyalty shifts from transactions to identity, how technology rewrites the guest journey, how brands build communities that feel lived-in as opposed to manufactured, and why the next era of hospitality will reward connection, trust, and emotional intelligence as much as design and service. Sam brings clarity, candor, and a sharp read on where the industry goes from here!

Sam Bakhshandehpour

Sun-drenched mornings, linen curtains drifting in the breeze, hydrangea-lined lanes that feel like they were pulled from a film reel - that's the world Lucy Swift Lemonides has created at A Room At The Beach, the Bridgehampton hideaway redefining the concept of boutique luxury.

Lemonides has built more than a hotel. She's crafted a unique atmosphere - one that's intimate and quietly indulgent, one where every detail feels intentional, and every moment feels personal. No pretense or overproduction - just serenity, style, and that unmistakable East End ease.

Lucy breaks down why travelers are moving away from mega resorts and towards curated, human scaled escapes, and how the Hamptons have become the blueprint for this new era of elevated travel.

Sunlight, Style, and Serenity. Now that's the Hamptons: redefined.

Sun-drenched mornings, linen curtains drifting in the breeze, hydrangea-lined lanes that feel like they were pulled from a film reel - that's the world Lucy Swift Lemonides has created at <a href="https://www.iwantaroomatthebeach.com/">A Room At The Beach</a>, the Bridgehampton hideaway redefining the concept of boutique luxury.
Lemonides has built more than a hotel. She's crafted a unique atmosphere - one that's intimate and quietly indulgent, one where every detail feels intentional, and every moment feels personal. No pretense or overproduction - just serenity, style, and that unmistakable East End ease.
Lucy breaks down why travelers are moving away from mega resorts and towards curated, human scaled escapes, and how the Hamptons have become the blueprint for this new era of elevated travel.
Sunlight, Style, and Serenity. Now that's the Hamptons: redefined.

Mallory Mortier / JoseMary Piacente

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