SoCal Restaurant Show

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel , the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) and also the founder and pizzaiola of the fast-casual Big Parm (New Jersey-style pizza) located in the Mess Hall in Tustin provides another timely and informative “ Ask the Chef ” segment where he responds to listeners’ thoughtful inquiries. We planned to chat with Ch...

OTOTO in Echo Park operated by the dynamic team of Courtney Kaplan and Chef Charles Namba (wife and husband) is Los Angeles’ premier sake bar, the little brother to Tsubaki located next door. It opens at 5:00 p.m. nightly and it’s walk-ins only. OTOTO, launched in 2019, offers 50 plus sakes by the glass along with an enticing full menu of creative and classic Japanese dishes. OTOTO was the recipie...

OTOTO in Echo Park is operated by the dynamic team of Courtney Kaplan and Chef Charles Namba (wife and husband) is Los Angeles’ premier sake bar, the little brother to Tsubaki located next door. It opens at 5:00 p.m. nightly and it’s walk-ins only. “OTOTO, launched in 2019, offers 50 plus sakes by the glass with an enticing full menu of creative and classic Japanese dishes. A standout item is the...

OTOTO in Echo Park is operated by the dynamic team of Courtney Kaplan and Chef Charles Namba (wife and husband) is Los Angeles’ premier sake bar, the little brother to Tsubaki located next door. It opens at 5:00 p.m. nightly and it’s walk-ins only. “OTOTO, launched in 2019, offers 50 plus sakes by the glass with an enticing full menu of creative and classic Japanese dishes. A standout item is the...

Spaghettini Restaurant in Seal Beach is celebrating their 35 th Anniversary this year. “Since its inception in 1988, business partners, Laurie Sisneros and Cary Hardwick , have grown Spaghettini to be one of the top restaurants and entertainment lounges in the country. Spaghettini has had hundreds of incredible artists grace their stage. Dave Koz , Poncho Sanchez , John Mayall , and Kenny Loggins...

Spaghettini Restaurant in Seal Beach is celebrating their 35 th Anniversary this year. “Since its inception in 1988, business partners, Laurie Sisneros and Car y Hardwick , have grown Spaghettini to be one of the top restaurants and entertainment lounges in the country. Spaghettini has had hundreds of incredible artists grace their stage. Dave Koz , Poncho Sanchez , John Mayall , and Kenny Loggins...

“ A-Sha Noodles is the cult-favorite imported noodle brand known for its patented, 100-year-old legacy noodle recipe from Tainan, Taiwan. All of A-Sha’s noodles are simply made with wheat, salt and water, and receive a unique 18-hour air-drying technique (never fried or frozen).” This is a big (and healthier) departure from the familiar instant noodles which are fried. A-Sha noodles are made with...

“ A-Sha Noodles is the cult-favorite imported noodle brand known for its patented, 100-year-old legacy noodle recipe from Tainan, Taiwan. All of A-Sha’s noodles are simply made with wheat, salt and water, and receive a unique 18-hour air-drying technique (never fried or frozen).” This is a big (and healthier) departure from the familiar instant noodles which are fried. A-Sha noodles are made with...

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel , the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) and also the founder and pizzaiola of the fast-casual Big Parm (New Jersey-style pizza) located in the Mess Hall in Tustin provides another timely and informative “ Ask the Chef ” segment where he responds to listeners’ thoughtful inquiries. Chef Andrew has just retur...

Andy Harris , Executive Producer and Co-host previews the show. We’re packing a lot into Saturday’s hour show as we graciously stepped aside for the Angel Pre-Game Show at 11:00 a.m. so please do join us. The Halos are on the road in Toronto for a matinee game with the Blue Jays . “After a three-year hiatus, L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Culinary Cookout , hosted by James Beard Foundation award -winn...

“After a three-year hiatus, L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Culinary Cookout , hosted by James Beard Foundation award -winners Chef Suzanne Goin and partner Caroline Styne ( The Lucques Group ) along with Chef David Lentz (ex-The Hungry Cat,) returns on Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. on UCLA’s Royce Quad. Goin, Styne and Lentz have again enlisted the support and generosity of thei...

“At  Red Car Brewery and Restaurant  in Old Town Torrance, the first craft brewery in Torrance, Brewmaster and owner  Bob Brandt  oversees the brewing of every barrel of Red Car ale enjoyed by their loyal patrons since 2000. From classics to their seasonal offerings, their fun variety of beers are imbued with personality and crafted with care.” “Red Car beers are quintessential...

“ Melissa’s , the renowned provider of specialty fruits and vegetables, is participating in a captivating collaboration dinner with THE RANCH Restaurant & Saloon’s Event Center in Anaheim featuring the beloved Hatch peppers . This exclusive event promises to be a culinary experience like no other, as two industry leaders join forces to showcase the exceptional flavors of these high...

“ Handpicked Wines is a family-owned Australian Winery that specializes in crafting wines that offer a true sense of place, but fundamentally not from a single place. The Mornington Peninsula in Victoria is home to their Winery and flagship vineyard Capella, but winemaking spreads to five more fully owned, top-site vineyards across in Tasmania , Yarra Valley , and Barossa Valley . They are advocat...

“ Handpicked Wines is a family-owned Australian Winery that specializes in crafting wines that offer a true sense of place, but fundamentally not from a single place. The Mornington Peninsula in Victoria is home to their Winery and flagship vineyard Capella, but winemaking spreads to five more fully owned, top-site vineyards across in Tasmania , Yarra Valley , and Barossa Valley .” “With several t...

“ Handpicked Wines is a family-owned Australian Winery that specializes in crafting wines that offer a true sense of place, but fundamentally not from a single place. The Mornington Peninsula in Victoria is home to their Winery and flagship vineyard Capella, but winemaking spreads to five more fully owned, top-site vineyards across in Tasmania , Yarra Valley , and Barossa Valley .” “Their ethos ha...

“Chef Luladey “Lula” Moges is the author of the newly released, Enebla – Recipes from an Ethiopian Kitchen . It’s a collection of 65 plus recipes, vivid photography and family anecdotes in an accessible, authentic introduction to Ethiopian cuisine. Learn to make injera, wot stews, hearty tibs, and more.” “Growing up, first in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa and then in the United States, Lula...

“Chef Luladey “Lula” Moges is the author of the newly released, Enebla – Recipes from an Ethiopian Kitchen . It’s a collection of 65 plus recipes, vivid photography and family anecdotes in an accessible, authentic introduction to Ethiopian cuisine. Learn to make injera, wot stews, hearty tibs, and more.” “Growing up, first in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa and then in the United States, Lula...

In previewing Long Beach Black Restaurant Week earlier in the year in January we chatted with the founders of Miller Butler , a grassroots mobile wood-fired pizza and catering company based in San Pedro and owned and operated by husband-wife team Ahmad Butler and Chef Jillana Miller . There is exciting news from Miller Butler. Co-founder and pizzaiolo , Ahmad Butler , has been selected as one of t...

Long Beach residents and visitors alike are in for a treat as dozens of local restaurants and pop-ups will offer unique over-the-top Burgers and value-priced Burger Offers when the 3rd annual Long Beach Burger Week returns July 23-30, 2023. Organized by local non-profit Long Beach Food & Beverage , the organization felt that in addition to encouraging local and surrounding “foodies” to e...

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel , the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) and also the founder and pizzaiola of the fast-casual Big Parm (New Jersey-style pizza) located in the Mess Hall in Tustin provides another timely and informative “ Ask the Chef ” segment where he responds to listeners’ thoughtful inquiries. Antibiotics have long been...

Outrageous Fair Food (also crave-worthy) is always a mouthwatering highlight of a visit to the OC Fair in Costa Mesa. What crazy edible will they next put on a stick? One of the all-star, Fair Food personalities is the well-traveled Midway Gourmet , Chef Dominic Palmieri of Biggy’s and Enzo’s Pizza fame on the RCS Carnival Midway . We’ll find out what indulgent deliciousness Chef Dominic is cookin...

Outrageous Fair Food (also crave-worthy) is always a mouthwatering highlight of a visit to the OC Fair in Costa Mesa. What crazy edible will they next put on a stick? One of the all-star, Fair Food personalities is the well-traveled Midway Gourmet , Chef Dominic Palmieri of Biggy’s and Enzo’s Pizzeria fame on the RCS Carnival Midway . We’ll find out what indulgent deliciousness Chef Dominic...

Outrageous Fair Food (also crave-worthy) is always a mouthwatering highlight of a visit to the OC Fair in Costa Mesa. What crazy edible will they next put on a stick? One of the all-star, Fair Food personalities is the well-traveled Midway Gourmet , Chef Dominic Palmieri of Biggy’s and Enzo’s Pizzeria fame on the RCS Carnival Midway . We’ll find out what indulgent deliciousness Chef Dominic is coo...

It’s Summer and time to revisit our “always in the know” resident produce authority,  Robert Schueller , of  Melissa’s World Variety Produce . When it comes to knowledge of the season’s best there is no better resource than Robert (also known as “The Prince of Produce.”) Robert will brief us on the newest and freshest produce items that are available right now. Contemplate the three varieties of D...