SoCal Restaurant Show

Jason Moore is the winemaker and founding partner of  Modus Operandi   Cellars (2004)  in the Napa Valley, a limited production boutique winery. “For Jason wine is one of those things that to many people can incite a tremendous amount of feelings and emotions. Wine is enchanting and mysterious, gives joy, confuses, and inspires. In many cases, these complexities lead to a love which...

“ El Cholo , perhaps Los Angeles’ most iconic, honored and beloved Mexican Restaurant is now gearing up for its 100 th Anniversary during 2023 under the watchful eye of Ron Salisbury , 3 rd generation proprietor of The El Cholo Family of Restaurants. Ron Salisbury will also celebrate his 90 th Birthday during 2023. Mr. Salisbury has been working with the El Cholo restaurant chain for 68-years! Sev...

“ El Cholo , perhaps Los Angeles’ most iconic, honored and beloved Mexican Restaurant is now gearing up for its 100 th Anniversary during 2023 under the watchful eye of Ron Salisbury , 3 rd generation proprietor of The El Cholo Family of Restaurants. Ron Salisbury will also celebrate his 90 th Birthday during 2023. Mr. Salisbury has been working with the El Cholo restaurant chain for 68-years! Sev...

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. The countdown to Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 24 th is on. As an experienced restaurant chef with a lot...

“On the heels of celebrating its first anniversary, Fountain Valley-based  ARTISAN  has introduced new hand-crafted pizzas to its celebrated menu. The elevated, fast-casual restaurant and café, a marriage of Orange County-born concepts,  7 Leaves Café and Crema Bakery , has gained a loyal following for its energetic and unique teas, and focused, chef-driven menu of brunch-focused anytime dishes an...

“On the heels of celebrating its first anniversary, Fountain Valley-based ARTISAN has introduced new, hand-crafted pizzas to its celebrated menu. The elevated fast-casual restaurant and café, a marriage of Orange County-born concepts, 7 Leaves Café and Crema Bakery , has gained a loyal following for its energetic and unique teas, and focused, chef-driven menu of brunch-focused anytime dishes and p...

“On the heels of celebrating its first anniversary, Fountain Valley-based ARTISAN has introduced new, hand-crafted pizzas to its celebrated menu. The elevated fast-casual restaurant and café, a marriage of Orange County-born concepts, 7 Leaves Café and Crema Bakery , has gained a loyal following for its energetic and unique teas, and focused, chef-driven menu of brunch-focused anytime dishes and p...

Gleason Family Vineyards (GFV) is the corporate umbrella for 3, separate, distinct wineries located in the Santa Ynez Valley under the leadership of two generations of the Gleason Family . Their Winemaker is Max Marshak . The properties are Roblar Winery & Vineyard , Refugio Ranch Vineyards , and their most recent acquisition, the historic Buttonwood Winery & Vineyard . Director of Marketi...

Gleason Family Vineyards (GFV) is the corporate umbrella for 3, separate, distinct wineries located in the Santa Ynez Valley under the leadership of two generations of the Gleason Family . Their Winemaker is Max Marshak . The properties are Roblar Winery & Vineyard , Refugio Ranch Vineyards , and their most recent acquisition, the historic Buttonwood Winery & Vineyard . Director of Marketi...

Georgia’s Restaurant returned “Nana” Gretchen Shoemaker ’s mouthwatering Gumbo to their menu at Georgia’s Restaurant at the Long Beach Exchange and the Anaheim Packing District just in time to celebrate National Gumbo Day back on October 12 th , 2022 and for the remainder of 2022! “Nana Gretchen Shoemaker’s “soul-delicious” signature Gumbo has been a guest favorite since it was first introduced an...

Georgia’s Restaurant returned “Nana” Gretchen Shoemaker ’s mouthwatering Gumbo to their menu at Georgia’s Restaurant at the Long Beach Exchange and the Anaheim Packing District just in time to celebrate National Gumbo Day back on October 12 th , 2022 and for the remainder of 2022! “Nana Gretchen Shoemaker’s “soul-delicious” signature Gumbo has been a guest favorite since it was first introduced an...

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. Is ubiquitous Candy Corn (basically just corn syrup and food coloring) really the most popular Halloween candy...

“The fun and family-friendly atmosphere a guest experiences in any Anna Maria Oyster Bar location comes from the warm smiles and gratitude their wonderful and loyal staff bring to the guests. Their dedication to keeping their restaurants fresh and fun for all who dine with Anna Maria Oyster Bar stems from the desire to make the guest experience memorable. From their managers and servers, cooks and...

“The fun and family-friendly atmosphere a guest experiences in any Anna Maria Oyster Bar location comes from the warm smiles and gratitude their wonderful and loyal staff bring to the guests. Their dedication to keeping their restaurants fresh and fun for all who dine with Anna Maria Oyster Bar stems from the desire to make the guest experience memorable. From their managers and servers, cooks and...

“The fun and family-friendly atmosphere a guest experiences in any Anna Maria Oyster Bar location comes from the warm smiles and gratitude their wonderful and loyal staff bring to the guests. Their dedication to keeping their restaurants fresh and fun for all who dine with Anna Maria Oyster Bar stems from the desire to make the guest experience memorable. From their managers and servers, cooks and...

“This year Philly’s Best  celebrates 30 years of true Philly flavor in California. The company was started by native Philadelphians Bob and Andrea Levey , who wanted to bring the flavors of Philadelphia to their new home of Southern California. In 1992, they opened their first Philly’s Best location in Fountain Valley (which still operates in its original location.)” “The company’s authentic...

“This year Philly’s Best  celebrates 30 years of true Philly flavor in California. The company was started by native Philadelphians Bob and Andrea Levey , who wanted to bring the flavors of Philadelphia to their new home of Southern California. In 1992, they opened their first Philly’s Best location in Fountain Valley (which still operates in its original location.)” “The company’s authentic...

“ ForFriends Inn & Village is situated in downtown Santa Ynez, California and just five minutes from Los Olivos & Solvang. This immaculately detailed eight-room boutique bed & breakfast lies in the heart of the Santa Barbara County Wine Country and is surrounded by rolling hills, cattle ranches, horse farms and over 200 gorgeous vineyards and wineries. ForFriends Inn is within a short...

The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar located in The District in Tustin is celebrating its 15th Anniversary this month . Founding Partners William Lewis and Executive Chef Yvon Goetz join us with Champagne flutes in hand to celebrate this achievement. There are now also thriving sister Winery Restaurants on the water in Newport Beach and in La Jolla . All have slightly different looks and personali...

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. It’s no secret that finding reliable employees for both the front and back-of-the-house in the restaurant busi...

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 joins us in-studio to talk about her recent evening at the relocated and reopened fine-dining Cyrus in Geyserville in the Alexander Valley of Sonoma County. Before the restaurant went on an unexpected hiatus 10-years ago Own...

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 joins us in-studio to talk about her recent evening at the relocated, reopened and very exclusive fine-dining Cyrus in Geyserville in the Alexander Valley of Sonoma County. Before the restaurant went on an unexpected h...

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 current column highlighting the culinary activities of Chefs Ross Pangilinan  and  Nick Weber at both South Coast Plaza and the nearby newly opened Orange County...

“Nestled in an oak tree-studded 40-acre vineyard located in the heart of Santa Barbara County , Roblar Winery and Vineyards reflects the spirit of Santa Ynez Wineries — rustic, authentic, and bold. Their philosophy is to showcase the variety and beauty that only Santa Ynez vineyards have to offer. With their diverse lineup of delicious wines, Roblar’s truly farm-to-table paired delights, a locally...

“Nestled in an oak tree-studded 40-acre vineyard located in the heart of Santa Barbara County , Roblar Winery and Vineyards reflects the spirit of Santa Ynez Wineries — rustic, authentic, and bold. Their philosophy is to showcase the variety and beauty that only Santa Ynez vineyards have to offer. With their diverse lineup of delicious wines, Roblar’s truly farm-to-table paired delights, a locally...