SoCal Restaurant Show

We’ve live from the Westdrift Manhattan Beach, An Autograph Collection Hotel by Marriott, the official Hotel of the 2nd Annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine. Tonight (9/13/25) is the 2nd, and concluding, night of the Festival. “This evening at Manhattan Village again brings together the industry’s top tastemakers and culinary enthusiasts and beverage connoisseurs to celebrate an all-star lineup...

We’ve live from the Westdrift Manhattan Beach, An Autograph Collection Hotel by Marriott, the official Hotel of the 2nd Annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine. Tonight (9/13/25) is the 2nd, and concluding, night of the Festival. “This evening at Manhattan Village again brings together the industry’s top tastemakers and culinary enthusiasts and beverage connoisseurs to celebrate an all-star lineup...

Chef Sherry Yard is a multiple James Beard Award winner. She is the proprietor of Bakery by the Yard in Manhattan Beach and is also a long-time resident. Sherry, among many other accomplishments, is the author of the award-winning, and best-selling, cookbooks, Desserts by the Yard and Secrets of Baking. For Opening Night of Manhattan Beach Food & Wine she hosted a standout gourmet cookie and s...

We’ve live from the Westdrift Manhattan Beach, An Autograph Collection Hotel by Marriott, the official Hotel of the 2nd Annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine. Tonight (9/13/25) is the 2nd, and concluding, night of the Festival. “This evening at Manhattan Village again brings together the industry’s top tastemakers and culinary enthusiasts and beverage connoisseurs to celebrate an all-star lineup...

Since we last spoke with Celebrity Chef Chris Cosentino he has launched his eagerly anticipated restaurant on Maui, KOAST. It’s unusually a freestanding establishment not connected to a luxury hotel. He also is the host of the podcast, “How the Sausage is Made with Chris Cosentino.”

“Larry Schaffer, the founder and winemaker of tercero wines went back to school later in life to pursue his passion, taking classes at community colleges with kids who literally could have been his kids, and then received his MS in Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis. He moved to the Santa Barbara County wine region, and that is where he has remained since 2005, starting on the winemaking team a...

“Chef Brendan Collins is perhaps best known in Los Angeles as the Chef-Owner of celebrated restaurants Waterloo & City, Larry’s, Fia, and Market Tavern where he intertwined his British culinary background with California’s bountiful produce, seducing a lively clientele. Collins’ early background includes accolades and Michelin Stars spanning from London’s Oxo Tower Restaurant to Josiah Citrin’...

“The Culinary Careers Program (C•CAP), the charitable beneficiary of Manhattan Beach Food & Wine, is a national workforce development nonprofit dedicated to training and supporting the next generation of food and hospitality leaders. They provide culinary arts education, job skills, apprenticeships, scholarships, and career opportunities to under-resourced high school students and adults.” C•C...

Chef Christopher (Chris) Feldmeier of Manhattan Beach’s Love & Salt began cooking as a child when he simply asked his mother to make breakfast. She replied by saying, “I will buy you anything you want to cook, but you are going to make it yourself.” That first breakfast sparked a passion and adoration for cooking, which grew into an undeniable desire to learn more. Feldmeier then began to cook...

“For travelers seeking an inspired Southern California escape, Westdrift Manhattan Beach, Autograph Collection, (the official Hotel of Manhattan Beach Food & Wine) is a lifestyle hotel that captures the essence of coastal living. Guests can drift into an endless summer with experiences that balance relaxation and connection—from their nine-hole golf course and pickleball to Jute Coastal Bar, w...

“Since 2004, Zin American Bistro in Palm Springs has been a popular spot for locals in the downtown area. Zin offers crafted cocktails, brunch, and dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients. They are proud to have received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence year-after-year for their extensive wine list which boasts over 545 selections. In addition to inside bar and table seating Zin offers...

“Since 2004, Zin American Bistro in Palm Springs has been a popular spot for locals in the downtown area. Zin offers crafted cocktails, brunch, and dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients. They are proud to have received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence year-after-year for their extensive wine list which boasts over 545 selections. In addition to inside bar and table seating Zin offers...

“Get ready to feast for a cause as the Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) proudly presents the return of its beloved Tastemakers of Orange County on Wednesday, September 24, from 6 to 9:00 p.m. at the vibrant Julianne & George Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. This high-energy culinary celebration spo...

“Since 2004, Zin American Bistro in Palm Springs, a consistently top-rated establishment, has been a popular spot for locals in the downtown area. Zin offers crafted cocktails, brunch, and dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients.” They are proud to have received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence year-after-year for their extensive wine list which boasts over 545 selections. In addition t...

“Moraga Vineyards is one of the most unique wine estates in California. Located at a 550-900 foot elevation in the Santa Monica Mountains in the Los Angeles community of Bel Air, the winery and vineyard is the source of remarkably refined wines that perfectly reflect a union of distinctive terroir and the gentle guidance of focused winemaking. The historic property is now owned by Rupert Murdoch.”...

“Moraga Vineyards is one of the most unique wine estates in California. Located at a 550-900 foot elevation in the Santa Monica Mountains in the Los Angeles community of Bel Air, the winery and vineyard is the source of remarkably refined wines that perfectly reflect a union of distinctive terroir and the gentle guidance of focused winemaking. The historic property is now owned by Rupert Murdoch.”...

“Get ready to feast for a cause as the Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) proudly presents the return of its beloved Tastemakers of Orange County on Wednesday, September 24, from 6 to 9:00 p.m. at the vibrant Julianne & George Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. This high-energy culinary celebration spo...

“LA Chef Conference 2025 at Redbird and the Vibiana Events Center in Downtown Los Angeles on Monday, October 6th is an event for the chef and restaurant industry community. The organizers, Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions Hospitality Recruitment, invite attendees to come hungry for information, inspiration, delicious food and drinks. It’s also a great opportunity to see industry friends and to me...

“Get ready to feast for a cause as the Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) proudly presents the return of its beloved Tastemakers of Orange County on Wednesday, September 24, from 6 to 9:00 p.m. at the vibrant Julianne & George Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. This high-energy culinary celebration spo...

What happens to a successful, fast-growing, multi-unit restaurant concept founded by hands-on entrepreneurs when it’s sold for mad money to a private equity fund. Chef Andrew shares his informed thoughts.

“From the BBQ Hall of Famer and New York Times bestselling author of Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling comes The Meathead Method, a masterclass in the science and art of outdoor cooking. Meathead offers readers an informative, comprehensive, and fun guide to BBQ, grilling, and griddling, all backed by the latest culinary science. With more than 110 creative and no...

“Set against the stunning coastal backdrop of one of America’s most beautiful cities, Manhattan Beach Food & Wine (the 2nd Annual) is a spectacular two-night strolling culinary extravaganza with an Opening Night Celebration on Friday, September 12th, 2025, and Grand Tasting on Saturday, September 13th, 2025. Each evening will bring together the industry’s top tastemakers and culinary enthusias...

“From the BBQ Hall of Famer and New York Times bestselling author of Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling comes The Meathead Method, a masterclass in the science and art of outdoor cooking. Meathead offers readers an informative, comprehensive, and fun guide to BBQ, grilling, and griddling, all backed by the latest culinary science. With more than 110 creative and no...

“From the BBQ Hall of Famer and New York Times bestselling author of Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling comes The Meathead Method, a masterclass in the science and art of outdoor cooking. Meathead offers readers an informative, comprehensive, and fun guide to BBQ, grilling, and griddling, all backed by the latest culinary science. With more than 110 creative and no...

“From the BBQ Hall of Famer and New York Times bestselling author of Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling comes The Meathead Method, a masterclass in the science and art of outdoor cooking. Meathead offers readers an informative, comprehensive, and fun guide to BBQ, grilling, and griddling, all backed by the latest culinary science. With more than 110 creative and no...