SoCal Restaurant Show

“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 Camarota of MC Hospitality . Balla’s regional, seasonal menu offers fresh and vibrant plates to Las Vegas locals and visitors alike.” “Balla Italian Soul restaurant offers everything you know...

“Located on Main St in Las Vegas’ booming Arts District, SoulBelly touts killer creative regional bbq from the mind of a chef, with a strong emphasis on Central Texas. Additionally offering deliciously simple cocktails, hyper-local beer, and live entertainment in a bustling venue. Their mission is simple – use the most responsibly raised, high-quality ingredients to create the best possible bbq, a...

“ SAHARA Las Vegas on the fabled Las Vegas Strip epitomizes the timeless soul of Las Vegas. With a bold, sophisticated flair and a boutique approach to personal service, SAHARA provides guests an intimate and unexpected experience that sets a new standard for Las Vegas. Completely remodeled and reimagined for a new era after a $200 million dollar renovation, SAHARA offers three distinctive hotel t...

“If you’ve been searching for a better hot dog, Snap-O-Razzo Hot Dogs have arrived to save the day! Created during the Covid pandemic by Las Vegas-based Chef Ralph Perrazzo , Snap-O-Razzo is a 100% American-owned company that has grown quickly from its humble beginnings. From early experiments in his former restaurants and home kitchen, Chef Ralph went through months of trials with large scale pro...

“ Bazaar Meat® by José Andrés at SAHARA Las Vegas is a groundbreaking culinary experience. Bazaar Meat by José Andrés is the James Beard award -winning chef’s wild and wonderful celebration of everything carnivorous. This restaurant is memorable and made to impress. Enjoy nuanced, playful cuisine and cocktails for which Bazaar Meat by José Andrés has become known on both coasts, in a strikingly se...

“In 1905 Gennaro Lombardi established the first Pizzeria in America. It was located on Spring Street in the heart of New York’s Little Italy. By good fortune, when Las Vegas’ Metro Pizza ’s founders’ ( cousins John Arena and Sam Facchini ) grandparents came to America they settled just 50 yards away. Ever since those early days, pizza has been at the center of their family life. John’s and S...

“In 1905 Gennaro Lombardi established the first Pizzeria in America. It was located on Spring Street in the heart of New York’s Little Italy. By good fortune, when Las Vegas’ Metro Pizza ’s founders’ ( cousins John Arena and Sam Facchini ) grandparents came to America they settled just 50 yards away. Ever since those early days, pizza has been at the center of their family life. John’s and S...

“Hospitality entrepreneurs, Karen and Jimmy Loizides , launched late last year the family’s newest Santa Ynez Valley venture, Vega Vineyard & Farm . The working winery, farm, and event venue, located on historic land most recently home to Mosby Winery & Vineyards, was renamed “Vega” in honor of the ranch’s initial identity, Rancho La Vega, and its important place in the heart and history o...

“Hospitality entrepreneurs, Karen and Jimmy Loizides , launched late last year the family’s newest Santa Ynez Valley venture, Vega Vineyard & Farm . The working winery, farm, and event venue, located on historic land most recently home to Mosby Winery & Vineyards, was renamed “Vega” in honor of the ranch’s initial identity, Rancho La Vega, and its important place in the heart and history o...

“Hospitality entrepreneurs, Karen and Jimmy Loizides , launched late last year the family’s newest Santa Ynez Valley venture, Vega Vineyard & Farm . The working winery, farm, and event venue, located on historic land most recently home to Mosby Winery & Vineyards, was renamed “Vega” in honor of the ranch’s initial identity, Rancho La Vega, and its important place in the heart and history o...

“The inaugural Long Beach Cambodian Restaurant Week launches March 19-26, 2023. “Long Beach Cambodian Restaurant Week will be a occasion to bring everyone to the table, from all walks of life, to showcase the city’s delicious Cambodian food scene.” “Organized by United Cambodian Community of Long Beach (UCC) a California registered 501(c)3 non-profit, along with  Chef “T” Visoth Ouk , a...

“The inaugural Long Beach Cambodian Restaurant Week launches March 19-26, 2023. “Long Beach Cambodian Restaurant Week will be a occasion to bring everyone to the table, from all walks of life, to showcase the city’s delicious Cambodian food scene.” “Organized by United Cambodian Community of Long Beach (UCC) a California registered 501(c)3 non-profit, along with  Chef “T” Visoth Ouk , a...

“ Mijenta is an award-winning, additive-free, premium sustainable tequila from the highlands of Jalisco that celebrates the traditions of Mexican culture and embodies the best of the land and its people.” “Using only the best ingredients and a meticulous process, Mijenta is inspired by a vision of what tequila should be: complex, balanced and gastronomic.” They distill and bottle Blanco , Reposado...

“ Mijenta is an award-winning, additive-free, premium sustainable tequila from the highlands of Jalisco that celebrates the traditions of Mexican culture and embodies the best of the land and its people.” “Using only the best ingredients and a meticulous process, Mijenta is inspired by a vision of what tequila should be: complex, balanced and gastronomic.” They distill and bottle Blanco , Reposado...

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. Earlier in the week in Boston was the...

We’re previewing the show with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris. “The delicious flavors and aromas of chocolate will “Indulge the Senses” at the  Big Island Chocolate Festival  April 28-29 at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa . The “Indulge the Senses with Chocolate” theme marks the festival’s 10th anniversary. In-person activities include culinary demonstrations for the hom...

“The delicious flavors and aromas of chocolate will “Indulge the Senses” at the Big Island Chocolate Festival  April 28-29 at the  Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa . The “Indulge the Senses with Chocolate” theme marks the festival’s 10 th anniversary.” “In-person activities include culinary demonstrations for the home cook, cacao growing and processing seminars by industry e...

The inaugural Long Beach Cambodian Restaurant Week launches March 19-26, 2023. “Long Beach Cambodian Restaurant Week will be a occasion to bring everyone to the table, from all walks of life, to showcase the city’s delicious Cambodian food scene.” “Organized by United Cambodian Community of Long Beach (UCC) a California registered 501(c)3 non-profit, along with Chef “T” Visoth Ouk , a r...

The inaugural Long Beach Cambodian Restaurant Week launches March 19-26, 2023. “Long Beach Cambodian Restaurant Week will be a occasion to bring everyone to the table, from all walks of life, to showcase the city’s delicious Cambodian food scene.” “Organized by United Cambodian Community of Long Beach (UCC) a California registered 501(c)3 non-profit, along with Chef “T” Visoth Ouk , a r...

The Formosa Café in West Hollywood first opened its doors in 1939 making its new, revitalized debut in its 80th year in 2019 under the stewardship of the 1933 Group known for impressive and thoughtful historic renovations of iconic restaurants including, most recently, Tail o’the Pup . “Located in 1939 across from the then-Samuel Goldwyn studio (now known as The Lot ,) stars like Frank Sinatra, Hu...

The Formosa Café in West Hollywood first opened its doors in 1939 making its new, revitalized debut in its 80th year in 2019 under the stewardship of the 1933 Group known for impressive and thoughtful historic renovations of iconic restaurants including, most recently, Tail o’the Pup . “Located in 1939 across from the then-Samuel Goldwyn studio (now known as The Lot ,) stars like Frank Sinatra, Hu...

The inaugural Long Beach Cambodian Restaurant Week launches March 19-26, 2023. “Long Beach Cambodian Restaurant Week will be a occasion to bring everyone to the table, from all walks of life, to showcase the city’s delicious Cambodian food scene.” “Organized by United Cambodian Community of Long Beach (UCC) a California registered 501(c)3 non-profit, along with Chef “T” Visoth Ouk , a r...

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 you have a successful restaurant c...

We first introduced Chef Eric Klein to the listeners of the “SoCal Restaurant Show” when he was the high- profile Executive Chef and Partner of Spago Las Vegas in the Forum Shops . Later 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 Catering...

We first introduced Chef Eric Klein to the listeners of the “SoCal Restaurant Show” when he was the high- profile Executive Chef and Partner of Spago Las Vegas in the Forum Shops . Later 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 Catering...