SoCal Restaurant Show

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 Saturday. Anne Marie also contributes regularly to Eater Los Angeles and other well-respected publications. Anne Marie joins us in-studio for her regular bi-monthly visit to discuss specialty food products that caught her attention at the rece...

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 Saturday. Anne Marie also contributes regularly to Eater Los Angeles and other well-respected publications. Anne Marie joins us in-studio for her regular bi-monthly visit to discuss specialty food products that caught her attention at the rece...

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 Saturday. Anne Marie also contributes regularly to Eater Los Angeles and other well-respected publications. Anne Marie continues with us in-studio for her regular bi-monthly visit. We move on to highlighting a limited-time Afternoon Tea in the...

The Ecology Center ’s (San Juan Capistrano) ever popular Community Table Dinner series is back on Friday evenings. “Guests enjoy a multicourse dinner prepared by accomplished guest chefs under the stars surrounded by the 28-acre Regenerative Organic Certified farm and education center.” “This intimate, family-style feast brings a rotating list of renowned guest chefs to the farm to design a though...

The Ecology Center ’s (San Juan Capistrano) ever popular Community Table Dinner series is back on Friday evenings. “Guests enjoy a multicourse dinner prepared by accomplished guest chefs under the stars surrounded by the 28-acre Regenerative Organic Certified farm and education center.” “This intimate, family-style feast brings a rotating list of renowned guest chefs to the farm to design a though...

“ K + M Chocolate and K + M Extra Virgin Chocolate (Napa-based) is the result of an unusual collaboration between Chef Thomas Keller and Armando Manni . As the first and only American-born chef to hold multiple three-star ratings from the prestigious Michelin Guide , Thomas Keller has established a reputation for excellence unparalleled in American cuisine. In Tuscany, Armando Manni has forged a s...

“ Juliet , the new seafood-forward, Parisian-inspired restaurant and patio in Culver City, Los Angeles, is now serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. From the team behind the popular restaurants Margot and Norah , Juliet is an ode to the way Parisians are dining now. The bright French-inspired menu highlights seasonal ingredients and seafood from Southern California, and is complemented by a curated...

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. What’s happened to cash in restaurant...

It’s Spring and time to revisit our “always in the know” resident produce authority, Robert Schueller , of Melissa’s World Variety Produce . When it comes to knowledge of the season’s best there is no better resource than Robert (also known as “The Prince of Produce.”) Robert will brief us on the newest produce items that are sure to be trendy this year . He’ll also discuss trends in fruits for 20...

It’s Spring and time to revisit our resident produce authority,  Robert Schueller , of Melissa’s World Variety Produce . When it comes to knowing the season’s best there is no better resource than Robert (also known as “The Prince of Produce.”) Robert will brief us on the newest produce items that are sure to be trendy this year. He’ll also discuss trends in fruits and veggies for 2023. The incred...

It’s Spring and time to revisit our resident produce authority,  Robert Schueller , of Melissa’s World Variety Produce . When it comes to knowing the season’s best there is no better resource than Robert (also known as “The Prince of Produce.”) Robert will brief us on the newest produce items that are sure to be trendy this year. He’ll also discuss trends in fruits and veggies for 2023. Yellow Dra...

MacLeod Ale Brewing Co . is a distinguished Craft Brewery and Pizzeria located in the heart of industrial Van Nuys. They serve a full range of beer styles from British traditional cask ale to the hazy IPAs, nitro beers and lagers. Guest taps, wine, cider and hard kombucha are available as well! They also have a new MacLeod Taproom and Pizzeria in Highland Park. “Whatever your preferences are, MacL...

MacLeod Ale Brewing Co . is a distinguished Craft Brewery and Pizzeria located in the heart of industrial Van Nuys. They serve a full range of beer styles from British traditional cask ale to the hazy IPAs, nitro beers and lagers. Guest taps, wine, cider and hard kombucha are available as well! They also have a new MacLeod Taproom and Pizzeria in Highland Park. “Whatever your preferences are, MacL...

The Careers through Culinary Arts Program has been quietly transforming lives since its creation in 1990. “Long co-chaired by chef Marcus Samuelsson , Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP ) is a grass-roots workforce development nonprofit that provides underserved teens a pathway to success.” “Annually, C-CAP provides culinary, job and life skills to over 20,000 middle-and-high school stud...

The Careers through Culinary Arts Program has been quietly transforming lives since its creation in 1990. “Long co-chaired by chef Marcus Samuelsson , Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP ) is a grass-roots workforce development nonprofit that provides underserved teens a pathway to success.” “Annually, C-CAP provides culinary, job and life skills to over 20,000 middle-and-high school stud...

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. How about Maine meets California with...

“By opening a plant-based butcher and deli (along with her husband, Joe Egender) in Highland Park, Maciel Banales Luna is combining her education in nutrition, passion for health, concern for animals and the environment, and pride in her Mexican heritage. Born and raised in Durango, Mexico, Maciel grew up with parents who were ahead of their time: her father was environmentally-conscious long befo...

“By opening a plant-based butcher and deli in Highland Park, Maciel Banales Luna is combining her education in nutrition, passion for health, concern for animals and the environment, and pride in her Mexican heritage. Born and raised in Durango, Mexico, Maciel grew up with parents who were ahead of their time: her father was environmentally-conscious long before Maciel was born and her mother made...

Knox & Dobson crafts premium, ready-to-drink cocktails expertly designed to be shared and enjoyed anywhere. Their multi-award-winning bottled cocktails are made with an uncompromising commitment to excellence in quality, craftsmanship, and taste, featuring the highest quality ingredients including premium barrel-aged whiskies, Maraska Maraschino Liqueur, and authentic Angostura Bitters . Wheth...

“Founded on hard work and self-made prosperity, Robert Hall Winery embodies the hard-working spirit that turned one man’s vision into a truly world-class winery.” “A small-business visionary, Robert had a life-long passion for wine and the winery lifestyle. He viewed all his business success as a well-earned opportunity to venture west in search of the perfect landscape, and the perfect partner to...

“Founded on hard work and self-made prosperity, Robert Hall Winery embodies the hard-working spirit that turned one man’s vision into a truly world-class winery.” “A small-business visionary, Robert had a life-long passion for wine and the winery lifestyle. He viewed all his business success as a well-earned opportunity to venture west in search of the perfect landscape, and the perfect partner to...

“Grace Kelly May’s newly launched GK Cafe & Provisions located in the heart of Downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana offers crave-worthy handmade pastries, artisanal breads, local groceries, and more. Find them on the corner of Berry & Harrison, open daily! Particularly known for their outstanding cinnamon rolls and croissants.” “GK Baked Goods opened in 2015 by Executive Pastry Chef/Owner Grace Ke...

“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 rii...

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. The California coastal salmon season is off for 2023. This applies to both commer...

We’re previewing the show with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris. We’re live today from Balla Italian Soul at the iconic SAHARA Las Vegas located on the fabled Las Vegas Strip. “A recent addition to SAHARA’s award-winning culinary lineup is Balla Italian Soul , a reimagined Italian restaurant concept from James Beard award-winning Chef Shawn McClain and partners Richard and Sarah Camaro...