SoCal Restaurant Show

“After plenty of research and development with flavors from many of our California cultures, Cali Dumpling has deliciously reinvented the dumpling landscape and created an exciting, one-of-a-kind menu. These are dumplings done different” and are available frozen online, at select grocery outlets or at their new restaurant in Orange. They also wholesale to the foodservice trade via distribution by...

The Great American Beer Festival held annually in Denver (October 10th to 12th, 2024) is the premier U.S. beer competition, crowning the finest beverages in over 100 beer and cider styles. Long Beach has an emerging and vibrant craft beer scene as evidenced by their performance at the Great American this year. The 5-year old Trademark Brewing took home one Gold (West Coast IPA) and one Silver (Ame...

The Great American Beer Festival held annually in Denver (October 10th to 12th , 2024) is the premier U.S. beer competition, crowning the finest beverages in over 100 beer and cider styles. Long Beach has an emerging and vibrant craft beer scene as evidenced by their performance at the Great American this year. The 5-year old Trademark Brewing took home one Gold (West Coast IPA) and one Silver (Am...

“Wine Educator and Wine Journalist Maiah Johnson Dunn tells heart-forward stories about New York wine.” She continues with us uncorking her circuitous path to wine and her current duties at the multi-faceted New York Kitchen culinary and beverage education center in Canandaigua, NY.” “After a 13-year career in experiential and event marketing, Maiah transitioned to the wine and hospitality in...

“Wine Educator and Wine Journalist Maiah Johnson Dunn tells heart-forward stories about New York wine.” She joins us to uncork her circuitous path to wine and her current duties at the multi-faceted New York Kitchen culinary and beverage education center in Canandaigua, NY.” “After a 13-year career in experiential and event marketing, Maiah transitioned to the wine and hospitality industry. H...

Chef Andrew has spoken extensively about continuing supply chain concerns negatively impacting the restaurant industry. He is a big proponent of enhancing the domestic supply chain and the cost benefits therein. Chef Andrew explains.

We’re live today from the Jute Patio overlooking the well-maintained 9-hole golf course at Westdrift Manhattan Beach – an Autograph Collection Hotel and the Official Hotel of the inaugural Manhattan Beach Food & Wine which continues tonight from 7 to 10:00 p.m. (VIP admission at 6:00 p.m.) at Manhattan Village. All of our distinguished chef guests this morning are participants in the Festival....

Chef Andrew Gruel of Calico Fish House on Pacific Coast Highway in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach and the Co-Host of the “SoCal Restaurant Show” for the last eight years joins us to celebrate the 12th Anniversary of the launch of the “SoCal Restaurant Show” on AM 830 KLAA radio reaching all of Southern California. We’re live today from the Jute Patio overlooking the well-maintained 9-ho...

Chris Cosentino is a passionate and thoughtful chef, author, cyclist, and philanthropist. “A graduate of the culinary program at Johnson & Wales University in his home state of Rhode Island, Cosentino got his professional start at some of the country’s most beloved restaurants in Washington, D.C. and then the Bay Area. In his first executive chef position at Incanto, elevating a neighborhood I...

Chef Andrew Gruel of Calico Fish House on Pacific Coast Highway in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach and the Co-Host of the “SoCal Restaurant Show” for the last eight years joins us to celebrate the 12th Anniversary of the launch of the “SoCal Restaurant Show” on AM 830 KLAA radio reaching all of Southern California. We’re live today from the Jute Patio overlooking the well-maintained 9-ho...

“Chef Neal Fraser and Amy Knoll’s flagship restaurant Redbird in Downtown Los Angeles features Modern American cuisine that is refined yet approachable and highlights the multi-cultural influences of Fraser’s native city – Los Angeles. As a follow up to Grace and BLD, Fraser’s menu features seasonal plates ranging from snacks or “kickshaws” to entrees meant to be enjoyed by the whol...

The Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) is the charitable beneficiary of Manhattan Beach Food & Wine. Lisa Fontanesi is the long-time Los Angeles Director. We’ll meet her. “Led by chef, author and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson as national Board Co-chair, Careers C-CAP transforms the lives of underserved high school students and young people around the country by helping them pursue...

We first introduced Chef Eric Klein to the listeners of the “SoCal Restaurant Show” back when he was the high-profile Executive Chef and Partner of Spago Las Vegas in the Forum Shops. In 2016 Chef Eric transitioned (with a major promotion) to Senior Vice President Culinary – Partner at Wolfgang Puck Catering based at The Dolby Theater in Hollywood. Every year for over two-decades Wolfgang Puck Cat...

“Westwood Coast Steakhouse, the newest culinary venture from San Francisco-based Proof Positive, debuted in early July at Triangle Square in Costa Mesa. Proof Positive now makes its debut in Orange County with Westwood Coast Steakhouse by pairing an elevated, chef-driven steakhouse dining experience with lively country entertainment.  At the helm of the kitchen is Executive Chef Jayro Martine...

The Westdrift Manhattan Beach, an Autograph Collection Hotel, is the official hotel of Manhattan Beach Food & Wine. The expansive 26-acre property with a 9-hole, par 3 golf course and pickleball courts is a boutique hotel for travelers of all callings and Westdrift Manhattan Beach delivers the sophistication of a true- blue East Coast classic blended with the laid-back vibe of coastal Californ...

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 joins us in-studio to discuss her work as Food Columnist for Culture OC and highlight her current columns. When we last spoke with Chef Michael H...

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 joins us in-studio to discuss her work as Food Columnist for Culture OC and discuss her current columns. Along the way Anne Marie will highlight...

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 in-studio discussing her work as Food Columnist for Culture OC. Along the way Anne Marie will highlight her recent European sai...

When we last spoke with Chef Michael Hung (ex-Faith & Flower in DTLA) he was the Executive Chef of The Colony Club restaurant located inside The Colony Palms Hotel and SO.PA at L’Horizon Palm Springs. Chef Michael is now surfing the culinary waves at the Palm Springs Surf Club, a destination water oasis in the desert. “Discover a destination in Grea...

When we last spoke with Chef Michael Hung (ex-Faith & Flower in DTLA) he was the Executive Chef of The Colony Club restaurant located inside The Colony Palms Hotel and SO.PA at L’Horizon Palm Springs. Chef Michael is now surfing the culinary waves at the Palm Springs Surf Club, a destination water oasis in the desert. “Discover a destination in Grea...

SoCalGas is hosting the 11th Annual SoCalGas Foodservice Equipment Expo (2 days) on Tuesday, October 22nd and Wednesday, October 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the SoCalGas Energy Resource Center in Downey. “With no-cost registration, the 11th annual Foodservice Equipment Expo provides an opportunity to Reconnect, Rebuild, and Innovate at one of the industry's largest West Coast showcases of...

Lots of premium options available for tastier chicken. What do all the various labels means and which are actually worth the extra cost? What is Jidori chicken and why is it so special? What is the meaning when associated with fresh chicken of words like “All-Natural,” “Free-Range,” “Pasture-Raised” and “Cage-Free” ? Chef Andrew explains…

Chef Dustin Trani represents the 4th generation of the celebrated Trani Family to be an owner/chef cooking in San Pedro. He is best known for J. Trani’s Ristorante which is his Family’s successor restaurant to their original San Pedro establishment, Trani’s Majestic Café opened in 1925 in downtown San Pedro. His latest venture (in the works since 2019) is the ambitious, Trani’s Dockside Station lo...

Living Roots Wine & Co. is a winery in both the Finger Lakes Region of New York (Hammondsport, Keuka Lake, Steuben County) and the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. “Sixth generation winemaker and Adelaide native Sebastian and Rochester native Colleen Hardy make wines with regional and varietal expression, minimal inputs, and maximum quality.” A new Tasting Room debuted one year ago wi...

Living Roots Wine & Co. is a winery in both the Finger Lakes Region of New York (Hammondsport, Keuka Lake, Steuben County) and the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. “Sixth generation winemaker and Adelaide native Sebastian and Rochester native Colleen Hardy make wines with regional and varietal expression, minimal inputs, and maximum quality. A new Tasting Room debuted one year ago wit...