SoCal Restaurant Show

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel the Founder of Big Parm (New Jersey-style pizza), Two Birds and the soon to launch, full-service Calico Fish House (in Huntington Beach) provides another timely and informative “ Ask the Chef ” segment where Chef Andrew responds to listeners thoughtful inquiries. Chef Andrew looks back at the year’s highs and lows and what’s on the horizon for Hospitality in 2023. First C...

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel the Founder of Big Parm (New Jersey-style pizza), Two Birds and the soon to launch, full-service Calico Fish House (in Huntington Beach) provides another timely and informative “ Ask the Chef ” segment where Chef Andrew responds to listeners thoughtful inquiries. Chef Andrew continues looking back at the year’s highs and lows and what’s on the horizon for Hospitality in 2...

We’re previewing the show with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris. Meet Chef & Pitmaster Chad Phuong , also known as the Cambodian Cowboy, of Long Beach’s Battambong BBQ . It’s real deal Texas-style BBQ with a kick. No gimmicks here…This is a career change for Chef Phuong and, in a short time, he’s created a tremendous word-of-mouth following for his regular Long Beach BBQ pop-ups se...

Meet Chef & Pitmaster Chad Phuong , also known as the Cambodian Cowboy, of Long Beach’s Battambong BBQ . It’s real deal Texas-style BBQ with a kick. No gimmicks here… This is a career change for Chef Phuong and, in a short time, he’s created a tremendous word-of-mouth following for his regular Long Beach BBQ pop-ups serviced by his rolling smoker. His wide acclaim is such that CBS ’s Carter Ev...

We continue with Chef & Pitmaster Chad Phuong , also known as the Cambodian Cowboy, of Long Beach’s Battambong BBQ . It’s real deal Texas-style BBQ with a kick. No gimmicks here… This is a career change for Chef Phuong and, in a short time, he’s created a tremendous word-of-mouth following for his regular Long Beach BBQ pop-ups serviced by his rolling smoker. His wide acclaim is such that CBS...

“The return of the iconic Tail o’ the Pup (originally located on S. La Cienega Blvd. across from the SLS Hotel ) is a direct reflection of proprietor 1933 Group ’s (Highland Park Bowl, The Formosa Café) dedication to preserving, protecting, and reviving Los Angeles History. Tail o’ the Pup’s giant hotdog shaped building has been attracting visitors to Hollywood since 1946. This ambitious revival i...

“The return of the iconic Tail o’ the Pup (originally located on S. La Cienega Blvd. across from the SLS Hotel ) is a direct reflection of proprietor 1933 Group ’s (Highland Park Bowl, The Formosa Café) dedication to preserving, protecting, and reviving Los Angeles History. Tail o’ the Pup’s giant hotdog shaped building has been attracting visitors to Hollywood since 1946. This ambitious revival i...

“ Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company ’s (Buellton) new Director of Innovation is Victor Novak (ex- Golden Road Brewing .) Victor also serves as Head Brewer for the company’s upcoming Los Angeles taprooms. Novak will help expand the brewing operations for Figueroa Mountain in Los Angeles, bringing his years of experience with brewing at all scales to the organization. Prior to this announcement, Nov...

“ Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company ’s (Buellton) new Director of Innovation is Victor Novak (ex- Golden Road Brewing .) Victor also serves as Head Brewer for the company’s upcoming Los Angeles taprooms. Novak will help expand the brewing operations for Figueroa Mountain in Los Angeles, bringing his years of experience with brewing at all scales to the organization. Prior to this announcement, Nov...

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel the Founder of Big Parm (New Jersey-style pizza), Two Birds and the soon to launch, full-service Calico Fish House (in Huntington Beach) provides another timely and informative “ Ask the Chef ” segment where Chef Andrew responds to listeners thoughtful inquiries. This is a bit curious…The price of proteins has been on the rise yet the price of chicken breasts and wings ha...

We’re previewing the show with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris. It’s an abbreviated show on Saturday as we graciously move aside for UC Irvine Men’s Basketball at 11:00 a.m. Please do join us as usual at 10:00 a.m. The heartiest of congratulations to  Hatchet Hall  (Culver City) and  Yangban Society  (DTLA’s Arts District) on being inducted into the California  Michelin Guide  w...

“ Pyros Wines is the first world-class wine collection exclusively from Argentina’s unique Pedernal Valley ; its beauty, untamed nature, and diverse terroir was an inspiration to the late Mijndert Pon, the founder of Bodegas Salentein, when he visited in 2008. Head Winemaker Paula Gonzalez continues to honor the founder’s legacy and vision since starting at the winery in November 2019, using her t...

Robert Schueller  of  Melissa’s Produce  is our resident authority on all things fruits and vegetables. His knowledge is incredibly vast and Robert is also a serious home cook. We affectionately refer to Robert as “The Prince of Produce.” It fits… Robert is our guest to highlight the Winter season’s best in produce for use in inspired Holiday cooking. Think, for starters, Butterscot...

Robert Schueller  of  Melissa’s Produce  is our resident authority on all things fruits and vegetables. His knowledge is incredibly vast and Robert is also a serious home cook. We affectionately refer to Robert as “The Prince of Produce.” It fits… Robert continues as our guest highlighting the Winter season’s best in produce for use in inspired Holiday cooking. Think grown in Idaho Dutch Yellow Po...

Happy National Cookie Day which is Sunday, December 4th. Anne Marie Panoringan is Voice of OC ’s well-informed food columnist. She reports industry news, current events and trends. The column publishes every other Friday. Anne Marie also contributes regularly to Eater Los Angeles and Travel Costa Mesa . Anne Marie joins us in-studio for her regular bi-monthly visit to talk about her recent Mediter...

Anne Marie Panoringan  is  Voice of OC ’s well-informed food columnist. She reports industry news, current events and trends. The column publishes every other Friday. Anne Marie also contributes regularly to Eater Los Angeles and Travel Costa Mesa . Anne Marie joins us in-studio to talk about her recent Mediterranean cruise aboard Royal Caribbean ’s newest and largest cruise ship, Wonder...

Anne Marie Panoringan  is  Voice of OC ’s  well-informed food columnist. She reports industry news, current events and trends. The column publishes every other Friday Anne Marie continues with us in-studio to talk about her recent Mediterranean cruise aboard Royal Caribbean ’s newest and largest cruise ship,  Wonder of the Seas . Anne Marie also chats about her previe...

“ Yangban Society located in The Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles (in the previous home of Bon Temps Restaurant) draws inspiration from Korean flavors and influences with California ingredients. Together, Chef / Proprietors Katianna & John Hong craft dishes that reveal their distinct perspectives and upbringings as Korean Americans, as well as their nuanced culinary approach, refined from...

“ Yangban Society located in The Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles (in the previous home of Bon Temps) draws inspiration from Korean flavors and influences with California ingredients. Together, Chef / Proprietors Katianna & John Hong craft dishes that reveal their distinct perspectives and upbringings as Korean Americans, as well as their nuanced culinary approach, refined from their shar...

It’s holiday Latke Time at The Spielberg Family ’s (yes, the entertainment Spielberg Family) kosher diary restaurant, The Milky Way , located in the Pico / Robertson neighborhood of Los Angeles. “There will be candles, there will be dreidels – but most importantly there will be latkes! Often called “the best in Los Angeles”, people flock to The Milky Way for this Hanukkah necessity. Made fre...

Linda Kissam (Arizona and Seattle-based) is the immediate past President of the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) , a by-invitation only group of credentialed travel journalists primarily based in North America. Last month Princess Cruises brought Linda to San Pedro to board their newest ship, Discovery Princess , to preview their new VIP amenity, 360: An Extraordinar...

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel the Founder of Big Parm (New Jersey-style pizza), Two Birds and the soon to launch, full-service Calico Fish House (in Huntington Beach) provides another timely and informative “ Ask the Chef ” segment where Chef Andrew responds to listeners thoughtful inquiries. What’s going on with Maine Lobster and having it available at Whole Foods ? Whole Foods has said that they are...

“Elegant man-about-town Paul Feig , the director of “Bridesmaids”, “Spy”, and “A Simple Favor” serves up a beautifully designed cocktail and lifestyle guide, Cocktail Time! – The Ultimate Guide to Grown-Up Fun , with hilarious stories from his life.” Paul is also the co-creator of Artingstall’s Brilliant London Dry Gin , a truly versatile gin fit for a starring role behind any bar and the ideal gi...

“Elegant man-about-town  Paul Feig , the director of “ Bridesmaids”, “Spy”, and “A Simple Favor”  serves up a beautifully designed cocktail and lifestyle guide, Cocktail Time! – The Ultimate Guide to Grown-Up Fun , with hilarious stories from his life.” Paul is also the co-creator of  Artingstall’s Brilliant London Dry Gin , a truly versatile gin fit for a starring ro...

“Elegant man-about-town  Paul Feig , the director of “ Bridesmaids”, “Spy”, and “A Simple Favor”  serves up a beautifully designed cocktail and lifestyle guide, Cocktail Time! – The Ultimate Guide to Grown-Up Fun , with hilarious stories from his life.” Paul is also the co-creator of  Artingstall’s Brilliant London Dry Gin , a truly versatile gin fit for a starring role behind any bar and the idea...