12 Ashfer Biju: Culinary Artist, Executive Chef at The Pierre New York

12 Ashfer Biju: Culinary Artist, Executive Chef at The Pierre New York

In today’s conversation, Andy talks with Ashfer Biju, the executive chef and food and beverage director at the iconic The Pierre, A Taj Hotel in New York City, responsible for all things culinary. To Ashfer, however, he’s more than his official job title; he’s a...
11 Colin Cowie: Creating Groundbreaking Luxury Experiences

11 Colin Cowie: Creating Groundbreaking Luxury Experiences

Colin Cowie is a top designer for all things weddings—as well as galas, charitable events, corporate and destination celebrations. He’s beloved by the likes of Oprah, Jerry Seinfeld, Elton John, Michael Jordan, Bruce Willis, Jennifer Aniston, and countless other...
10 JoAnne Brown: Queen Of Caribbean Destination Weddings

10 JoAnne Brown: Queen Of Caribbean Destination Weddings

When planning a dream-come-true wedding on an island getaway, only one name immediately comes to mind: JoAnne Brown. In this week’s conversation, Andy talks to the go-to planner for weddings in the Cayman Islands and beyond. Even before she dominated the...
9 Andy Marcus: A Life in Wedding Photography

9 Andy Marcus: A Life in Wedding Photography

Name any prominent New York socialite, and Andy Marcus has likely worked with them, their parents, and their children, too. As the second of three generations to uphold the Fred Marcus Studio brand, Andy Marcus has grown into his status as one of the rare few wedding...
8 Bill Spinner: Director of Sales & Catering at The Pierre New York

8 Bill Spinner: Director of Sales & Catering at The Pierre New York

An icon of the hospitality industry, Bill Spinner was literally born into it—as a young man, he first learned what it means to make people’s experiences special at his family’s restaurant and inn. Today, Bill is in his 20th year at The Pierre New York as...