SoCal Restaurant Show

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel , the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (in Huntington Beach) and also the founder of Big Parm (New Jersey-style pizza) in the Mess Hall in Tustin provides another timely and informative “ Ask the Chef ” segment where Chef Andrew responds to listeners thoughtful inquiries. California and New York are evaluating a ban on five common food additives that,...

In April 2018, Huntington Beach’s award-winning riip Beer Co hired Ian McCall as their newest head brewer and to run day to day operations. That year at the Great American Beer Festival , riip was awarded its second medal, silver for black the riipper black IPA. Before the end of the year riip expanded again by dropping two more fermenters and hiring Danny Priddy as an assistant brewer.  The riip...

In April 2018, Huntington Beach’s award-winning riip Beer Co. hired Ian McCall as their newest head brewer and to run day to day operations. That year at the Great American Beer Festival , riip was awarded its second medal, silver for black the riipper black IPA. Before the end of the year riip expanded again by dropping two more fermenters and hiring Danny Priddy as an assistant brewer. The riip...

When we last spoke with Dr. Shica Little of Dr. Shica’s Bakery she was operating a mini retail bakery full of deliciousness out of a kiosk at Westfield Culver City . Her decadent “Almost Famous Brownies” were a signature. She was just introducing a companion line of tasty vegan desserts. Dr. Shica’s Bakery recently exhibited her expanded gourmet line of plant-based vegan desserts at Natural Produc...

A bit over two years ago Vegas Test Kitchen located in Downtown Las Vegas debuted under the direction of Vegas food entrepreneur Jolene Mannina . “It’s purpose during the pandemic was to provide a creative space for chefs to test out restaurant concepts, host popup dinners and stage events. Over 50 chefs have participated in Vegas Test Kitchen.” Their lease is not being renewed and VTK will have a...

A bit over two years ago Vegas Test Kitchen located in Downtown Las Vegas debuted under the direction of Vegas food entrepreneur Jolene Mannina . “It’s purpose during the pandemic was to provide a creative space for chefs to test out restaurant concepts, host popup dinners and stage events. Over 50 chefs have participated in Vegas Test Kitchen.” Their lease is not being renewed and VTK will have a...

PBS ’s celebrity vegan chef, Laura Theodore , is back with us to celebrate the 10 th Anniversary Edition of Jazzy Vegetarian – Lively Vegan Cuisine That’s Easy and Delicious . “This 10 th Anniversary Edition of the cookbook features over 120 dazzling vegan recipes, including 25 new recipes from Season Ten of Laura’s popular PBS television series. With more full-color photos, modernized cooling tip...

“ Mike and Rhonda Pollard’s Honoka’a Chocolate Co. is located on the Hamakua coast of the Big Island of Hawai’i at Kahi Ola Mau Farm. Their farm has a rich history in Hamakua district town of Honoka’a. Located mauka (towards Mauna Kea) from Honoka’a in an area known as Ahualoa, the 5 acres the Pollards call home was first purchased by the sugar plantation doctor sometime in the 1...

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel , the menu-maker behind the recently launched, full-service Calico Fish House (in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) and also the founder of Big Parm (New Jersey-style pizza) in the Mess Hall in Tustin provides another timely and informative “ Ask the Chef ” segment where Chef Andrew responds to listeners thoughtful inquiries. Chefs still prefer to cook with natur...

Aloha from the 10 th Big Island Chocolate Festival at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii. After a four-year hiatus we’re delighted to be back at this educational and entertaining celebration of all decadent things chocolate and cacao! “The inaugural, first of its kind Pizza City Fest Los Angeles takes place April 29-30, 2023 at L.A. LIVE – Downtown Los Angeles’ Sports a...

“The inaugural, first of its kind Pizza City Fest Los Angeles takes place April 29-30, 2023 at L.A. LIVE – Downtown Los Angeles’ Sports and Entertainment District – offering fans the unique opportunity to sample pizzas from Southern California’s best pizza makers all in one location over two days. Steve Dolinsky – a 13-time James Beard Award -winning food reporter and “The Food Guy” at NBC 5 Chica...

The celebrated Kanekoa Family (“The Cooking Kanekoas”) on The Big Island of Hawaii have been cooking professionally for 3 generations. Jason Kanekoa is the long-time Executive Chef at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort . His son, Ocean Kanekoa , is a past poke champion of the Hawaii Island Aloha Festival. During the pandemic Ocean created baskets of local farmers fruits and vegetables that he sold...

Kona Cacao Association is the creator of The Big Island Chocolate Festival . “The mission and goal of KCA is to promote the cacao industry on the Island of Hawai‘i by presenting the Big Island Chocolate Festival as an educational and outreach opportunity for local cacao farmers, the hospitality industry and cacao enthusiasts.” “This year’s beneficiaries of The Big Island Chocolate Festival include...

Master Pastry Chef and Chocolatier Stephane Treand is again participating in the Big Island Chocolate Festival on Saturday with the creation of a magnificent all chocolate showpiece designed to stun party guests and serve as a stunning buffet centerpiece at the Saturday Night Gala. Tréand’s prestigious Pastry School in Tustin, California instructs students of all abilities in the pastry and baking...

The talented Culinary Team at the Fairmont Orchid is one of the returning participating restaurants in the Saturday Night Gala at the Big Island Chocolate Festival . They are preparing both savory and sweet chocolate items. “The vistas alone are worth a leisurely evening at Brown’s Beach House , The Fairmont Orchid’s AAA Four Diamond signature restaurant. Perched above Pauoa Bay, the celebrated fi...

Executive Chef Jayson Kanekoa heads the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort ’s progressive culinary program overseeing all food and beverage outlets, including the signature Hawaii Calls restaurant. His expertise permeates all the resort’s restaurant and catering menus. Chef Jayson is the Host Chef for the Big Island Chocolate Festival . Unusually 95 per cent of the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort’s foo...

“Located on the Kohala Coast, and just a short drive from the Kona airport, the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa (the host Hotel for The Big Island Chocolate Festival ) provides guests a complete Hawaii Island experience not to be found anywhere else.” “At the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa , this Big Island resort offers the best of Hawaii Island, however you want to enjoy it. F...

What’s a new season of Angels Baseball without a home run of new food items to contemplate and savor. Joining us to make us incredibly hungry is new Executive Chef Dennis Radcliffe of Legends Hospitality at Angel Stadium . We’re chatting about what’s new in the concession stands , at Brewery X , and the Premium Suites. Angel Stadium also has an in-house pastry chef. Think fresh-baked brownie bites...

What’s a new season of Angels Baseball without a home run of new food items to contemplate and savor. Joining us to make us incredibly hungry is new Executive Chef of Legends Hospitality at Angel Stadium , Dennis Radcliffe . We’ll be chatting about what’s new in the concession stands, at Brewery X , and the Premium Suites. Angel Stadium also has an in-house pastry chef. Think fresh-baked brownie b...

What’s a new season of Angels Baseball without a home run of new food items to contemplate and savor. Continuing with us to make us incredibly hungry is new Executive Chef Dennis Radcliffe of Legends Hospitality at Angel Stadium . We’ll be chatting about what’s new in the concession stands, at Brewery X , and the Premium Suites. Angel Stadium also has an in-house pastry chef. Think fresh-baked bro...

When we last visited Luchador Brewing Co . they were just operating their original craft brewery and restaurant in Chino Hills. A new location in Cathedral City has joined the collection last year. “Co-owner Brent Miller was inspired by the nostalgia of the Luchador wrestling he watched as a child and co-owner Jaime Benson had strong connections to both Chino Hills and the Coachella Valley, and th...

When we last visited Luchador Brewing Co . they were just operating their original craft brewery and restaurant in Chino Hills. A new location in Cathedral City has joined the collection last year. “Co-owner Brent Miller was inspired by the nostalgia of the Luchador wrestling he watched as a child and co-owner Jaime Benson had strong connections to both Chino Hills and the Coachella Valley, and th...

“As a former professional athlete and a self-proclaimed health junkie Cristina Kown and Christian Gerloff were always trying to keep up with the latest health trends and best new wellness products. But when they started looking closely at labels and saw the amount of artificial ingredients, sugar, coloring and junk that was going into drinks that were made “healthy and natural” they just knew that...

SoCalGas  is hosting the 10 th  Annual  SoCalGas Foodservice Equipment Expo  (2 days) on Tuesday, April 25 th and Wednesday, April 26 th  from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the SoCalGas Energy Resource Center in Downey. “With no-cost registration, the 10th annual Foodservice Equipment Expo provides an opportunity to Reconnect, Rebuild, and Innovate at one...

Our own  Chef Andrew Gruel , the menu-maker behind the recently launched, full-service Calico Fish House (in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) and also the founder of Big Parm  (New Jersey-style pizza) in the Mess Hall in Tustin provides another timely and informative “ Ask the Chef ” segment where Chef Andrew responds to listeners thoughtful inquiries. If hard-working servers (...