SoCal Restaurant Show

Looking ahead in 2025 are Smashburgers still a trend? How about more pickling of various vegetables? Chef Andrew shares his informed thoughts. Andrew Gruel’s Family Cookbook (newly published) is also available with signed copies at his Calico Fish House on Pacific Coast Highway in Sunset Beach.

Anne Marie Panoringan is Culture OC’s well-informed food columnist. She reports industry news, current events and trends. Anne Marie also contributes regularly to Eater Los Angeles, LAist, TASTE and a host of other well-respected and noteworthy publications. Anne Marie joins us in-studio to discuss her work as Food Columnist for Culture OC and highlight her current columns, including dining advice...

Al Mancini is our always in-the-know guest with highlights of what’s new on the dynamic Las Vegas dining scene. Al joins us sharing some dining tidbits including the upcoming surprising move of Jose Andres’ celebrated Bazaar Meat from the Sahara to The Venetian and the ever-popular Chicken Fingers with Fries served in a eye-catching miniature Zamboni at Vegas Golden Knights games. The 3rd year ann...

Anne Marie Panoringan is Culture OC’s well-informed food columnist. She reports industry news, current events and trends. Anne Marie also contributes regularly to Eater Los Angeles, LAist, TASTE and a host of other well-respected and noteworthy publications. Anne Marie joins us in-studio to discuss her work as Food Columnist for Culture OC and highlight her current columns, including dining advice...

Anne Marie Panoringan is Culture OC’s well-informed food columnist. She reports industry news, current events and trends. Anne Marie also contributes regularly to Eater Los Angeles, LAist, TASTE and a host of other well-respected publications. Anne Marie continues with us us in-studio to discuss her work as Food Columnist for Culture OC and highlight her current columns, including dining advice na...

Anne Marie Panoringan is Culture OC’s well-informed food columnist. She reports industry news, current events and trends. Anne Marie also contributes regularly to Eater Los Angeles, LAist, TASTE and a host of other well-respected and noteworthy publications. Anne Marie joins us in-studio to discuss her work as Food Columnist for Culture OC and highlight her current columns, including dining advice...

Al Mancini is our always in-the-know guest with highlights of what’s new on the dynamic Las Vegas dining scene. Al shares some dining tidbits including a Chef Michael Mina update, the surprising move of Jose Andres’ celebrated Bazaar Meat from the Sahara to The Venetian and the ever-popular Chicken Fingers with French Fries served in a eye-catching miniature Zamboni at Vegas Golden Knights home ga...

Al Mancini is our always in-the-know guest with highlights of what’s new on the dynamic Vegas dining scene. Al shares some dining tidbits including the surprising upcoming move of Jose Andres’ celebrated Bazaar Meat from the Sahara to The Venetian and an update on a new Chef Michael Mina restaurant, Bourbon Steak, at The Four Seasons. Al continues with us. The 3rd year anniversary of notable Las V...

“Winemaker Cecil Park of WineFornia and INNOVATUS wines is widely known as Napa Valley’s first Korean winemaker and viticulturist. Her journey from Yonsei University in Biotechnology Engineering to U.C. Davis in Viticulture and Enology has set her apart as a cultural and professional pioneer. Her background brings diversity to a traditionally Western-dominated field, and she has become an inspirat...

Winemaker Cecil Park of WineFornia and INNOVATUS wines is widely known as Napa Valley’s first Korean winemaker and viticulturist. Her journey from Yonsei University in Biotechnology Engineering to U.C. Davis in Viticulture and Enology has set her apart as a cultural and professional pioneer. Her background brings diversity to a traditionally Western-dominated field, and she has become an inspirati...

From a chef and restaurateur’s perspective what is Chef Andrew optimistic about and, conversely, what’s of particular concern as we enter 2025? Meanwhile egg prices are still on the rise and there are reported spot shortages at retail. Andrew Gruel’s Family Cookbook (newly published) is also available with signed copies at his Calico Fish House on Pacific Coast Highway in Sunset Beach.

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel, the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) provides another timely and informative pre-Holiday “Ask the Chef” segment where he responds to listeners’ thoughtful inquiries. We’re bringing him on a little early…Chef Andrew is back to his regular time of 11:45 a.m. on December 28th. What’s going on with the rising...

Taco Mesita in Tustin is the effort of third generation chef & restauranter Ivan Calderon (Taco Rosa & Taco Mesa) and his son Nico. “A chef-driven fast-food shop with a wood-fired grill serving gourmet Mexican cuisine with house made everything including freshly pressed blue corn tortillas. This gourmet taco shop with a drive-thru and patio seating offers breakfast, rotisserie chicken, and...

Taco Mesita in Tustin is the effort of third generation chef & restauranter Ivan Calderon (Taco Rosa & Taco Mesa) and his son Nico. “A chef-driven fast-food shop with a wood-fired grill serving gourmet Mexican cuisine with house made everything including freshly pressed blue corn tortillas. This gourmet taco shop with a drive-thru and patio seating offers breakfast, rotisserie chicken, and...

Taco Mesita in Tustin is the effort of third generation chef & restauranter Ivan Calderon (Taco Rosa & Taco Mesa) and his son Nico. “A chef-driven fast-food shop with a wood-fired grill serving gourmet Mexican cuisine with house made everything including freshly pressed blue corn tortillas. This gourmet taco shop with a drive-thru and patio seating offers breakfast, rotisserie chicken, and...

One of the early pioneers in the Temecula Valley in growing premium wine grapes, producing award-winning wines and later offering deluxe accommodations for guests is Jim Carter of Carter Hospitality. His properties in Temecula include South Coast Winery Resort and Spa and Carter Estate Winery and Resort. Today Jim Carter’s son, Jeff, continues the family legacy. “South Coast Winery Resort & Sp...

One of the early pioneers in the Temecula Valley in growing premium wine grapes, producing award-winning wines and offering deluxe accommodations for guests is Jim Carter of Carter Hospitality. His properties in Temecula include South Coast Winery Resort and Spa and Carter Estate Winery and Resort. Today Jim Carter’s son, Jeff, continues the family legacy. South Coast Winery Resort & Spa and C...

If you’ve been to Solvang, USA (the Danish Capital of America) you’ve no doubt tasted the sweet version of the delightful Aebleskivers. Author Pim Pauline Overgaard’s first cookbook, Aebleskiver – A New Take on Traditional Danish Pancakes “reimagines the traditional Danish pancake with new flavors (both sweet and savory) and creative spins, making it a must-have for any kitchen. These versatile tr...

“From Jessica B. Harris, the award-winning author of High on the Hog—inspiration for the “energetic, emotional, and deeply nuanced” (The New York Times) Netflix series of the same name—comes a new and updated edition of A Kwanzaa Keepsake and Cookbook, another important exploration of African American culture, food, and family, featuring recipes and stories to help this generation create unique ho...

“From Jessica B. Harris, the award-winning author of High on the Hog—inspiration for the “energetic, emotional, and deeply nuanced” (The New York Times) Netflix series of the same name—comes a new and updated edition of A Kwanzaa Keepsake and Cookbook, another important exploration of African American culture, food, and family, featuring recipes and stories to help this generation create unique ho...

“From Jessica B. Harris, the award-winning author of High on the Hog—inspiration for the “energetic, emotional, and deeply nuanced” (The New York Times) Netflix series of the same name—comes a new and updated edition of A Kwanzaa Keepsake and Cookbook, another important exploration of African American culture, food, and family, featuring recipes and stories to help this generation create unique ho...

If you’ve been to Solvang, USA (the Danish Capital of America) you’ve no doubt tasted the sweet version of the delightful Aebleskivers. Author Pim Pauline Overgaard’s first cookbook, Aebleskiver – A New Take on Traditional Danish Pancakes “reimagines the traditional Danish pancake with new flavors (both sweet and savory) and creative spins, making it a must-have for any kitchen. These versatile tr...

Master Baker Dean Kim’s OC Baking Co’s eagerly anticipated Christmas Market returns on Monday, December 23rd from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the production bakery in Orange. In addition to Dean’s incredible breads a collection of local artisan food producers will also be in attendance. Look for Leslie Nguyen’s Miss Mini Donuts and yummy holiday pastries (Christmas cookies and pies) from Crema Artis...

If you’ve been to Solvang, USA (the Danish Capital of America) you’ve no doubt tasted the sweet version of the delightful Aebleskivers. Author Pim Pauline Overgaard’s first cookbook, Aebleskiver – A New Take on Traditional Danish Pancakes “reimagines the traditional Danish pancake with new flavors (both sweet and savory) and creative spins, making it a must-have for any kitchen. These versatile tr...

“The Helms Bakery, a modern interpretation of the original (closed in 1969) including a multi-space layout with a (soon-to-open) full-service restaurant, Dinette, for breakfast and lunch (to open at a later date), a dedicated bakery with takeaway counter for prepared foods, as well as a retail section of specialty products, is now open in the soft open phase.” Hours are limited from 8:00 a.m. to 2...