SoCal Restaurant Show

Joshua Albrecht is the Chief Marketing Officer for Visit Milwaukee. He continues with us. Josh previews the new Milwaukee Brew City Trail where “Good Times Are on Tap.” “Follow the Brew City Trail through the breweries, beer gardens, and neighborhoods that keep Milwaukee’s brewing story flowing. Every stop pours a little more flavor into the experience.” Milwaukee is affectionately known as “Brew...

We’re celebrating the 14th Anniversary of the launch of the “SoCal Restaurant Show” on AM 830 KLAA Radio. Thanks to our large and loyal audience of enthusiastic foodies over the years for tuning-in consistently every Saturday morning. We truly couldn’t do it without you. Incredible thanks to Melissa’s World Variety Produce for being the show’s loyal “Presenting Sponsor” since the debut show 14 yea...

Joshua Albrecht is the Chief Marketing Officer for Visit Milwaukee. We’ll meet him. “Sprecher Brewery is an independent craft brewing company founded in 1985 by Randal Sprecher as Milwaukee's first post-Prohibition brewery and a pioneer in modern craft brewing. Originally focused on European-style beers, Sprecher Brewery has grown into a nationally recognized producer of craft soda and premium bev...

“The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame & Museum in Milwaukee is the world’s only museum dedicated entirely to bobbleheads, offering a fun and unique experience for visitors of all ages. With an impressive collection of over 10,000 bobbleheads, the museum showcases a wide range of figures, from sports stars to iconic characters from movies, TV shows, pop culture, politics, and beyond. Whether yo...

“Usinger's Famous Sausage, a cherished culinary landmark in Milwaukee, stands as a testament to the art of traditional sausage making, offering an unparalleled selection of over 75 varieties that have earned them the esteemed recognition of producing America's finest sausages. Their commitment to quality and craftsmanship is evident in every product, crafted using time-honored recipes and premium...

“Freese's Candy Shoppe is a nearly century-old Wisconsin business that brings their candy-making tradition to the Milwaukee Public Market!” “Freese's Candy Shoppe, owned and operated by Wendy and Mike Matel along with their three children, continues the family candy-making tradition started by Otto Freese in 1928. Known for their signature treats like Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Fairy Foo...

“The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame & Museum in Milwaukee is the world’s only museum dedicated entirely to bobbleheads, offering a fun and unique experience for visitors of all ages. With an impressive collection of over 10,000 bobbleheads, the museum showcases a wide range of figures, from sports stars to iconic characters from movies, TV shows, pop culture, politics, and beyond. Whether yo...

“Sprecher Brewery is an independent craft brewing company founded in 1985 by Randal Sprecher as Milwaukee's first post-Prohibition brewery and a pioneer in modern craft brewing. Originally focused on European-style beers, Sprecher Brewery has grown into a nationally recognized producer of craft soda and premium beverages, all made using its signature fire brewing process for richer, more developed...

Joshua Albrecht is the Chief Marketing Officer for Visit Milwaukee. He continues with us. Josh previews the new Milwaukee Brew City Trail where “Good Times Are on Tap.” “Follow the Brew City Trail through the breweries, beer gardens, and neighborhoods that keep Milwaukee’s brewing story flowing. Every stop pours a little more flavor into the experience.” Milwaukee is affectionately known as “Brew...

“Usinger's Famous Sausage, a cherished culinary landmark in Milwaukee, stands as a testament to the art of traditional sausage making, offering an unparalleled selection of over 75 varieties that have earned them the esteemed recognition of producing America's finest sausages. Their commitment to quality and craftsmanship is evident in every product, crafted using time-honored recipes and premium...

Anne Marie Panoringan is Culture OC’s well-informed food columnist. She reports industry news, current events and trends. Anne Marie also contributes regularly to Eater Los Angeles, LAist, TASTE and a host of other well-respected and noteworthy publications. Anne Marie joins us in-studio to discuss her work as Food Columnist for Culture OC, her recent overseas travels to Hong Kong, and some tasty...

“Better Than Grandma’s – Comfort Desserts We Grew Up Loving, is the delightful debut cookbook from baker extraordinaire and social media sensation Justin Ellen (who has over 4 million followers across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube).” “Justin grew up with his nana teaching him that from-scratch is always better. Inspired by everything she taught him, he challenged himself to take the cla...

“Better Than Grandma’s – Comfort Desserts We Grew Up Loving, is the delightful debut cookbook from baker extraordinaire and social media sensation Justin Ellen (who has over 4 million followers across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube).” “Justin's early success - he's only 23! - stems from being a tremendously hard worker (and his enthusiasm is infectious!). Justin speaks about his decision...

Anne Marie Panoringan is Culture OC’s well-informed food columnist. She reports industry news, current events and trends. Anne Marie also contributes regularly to Eater Los Angeles, LAist, TASTE and a host of other well-respected and noteworthy publications. Anne Marie joins us in-studio to discuss her work as Food Columnist for Culture OC and highlight her current culinary journeys. Anne Marie co...

Anne Marie Panoringan is Culture OC’s well-informed food columnist. She reports industry news, current events and trends. Anne Marie also contributes regularly to Eater Los Angeles, LAist, TASTE and a host of other well-respected and noteworthy publications. Anne Marie joins us in-studio to discuss her work as Food Columnist for Culture OC and highlight her culinary adventures. Anne Marie joins us...

Please join us on October 17th as we celebrate the 14th Anniversary of the launch of the “SoCal Restaurant Show” on AM 830 KLAA Radio. We’re live from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Anne Marie Panoringan is Culture OC’s well-informed food columnist. She reports industry news, current events and trends. Anne Marie also contributes regularly to Eater Los Angeles, LAist, TASTE and a host of other well-respect...

“Better Than Grandma’s – Comfort Desserts We Grew Up Loving, is the delightful debut cookbook from baker extraordinaire (He’s 23) and social media sensation Justin Ellen (who has over 4 million followers across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube). Justin grew up with his nana teaching him that from-scratch is always better. Inspired by everything she taught him, he challenged himself to take...

Today Chef Andrew revisits what “ultraprocessed” foods are and somewhat vague new, volunteer labeling requirements coming soon in California. (This is AB 2244 signed by Governor Newsom.) Don’t we really need a coordinated, uniform national framework for this?

“Sip! Extraordinary Drinking Chocolate is a rich, creamy chocolate experience like no other. One Sip! Is all it takes to discover this delightfully Extraordinary Drinking Chocolate created by world-renowned pastry Chef En-Ming Hsu, a previous Gold Medalist for the prestigious World Pastry Cup competition (Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie.) The enterprise is a minority, woman-owned small business ba...

“Sip! Extraordinary Drinking Chocolate is a rich, creamy chocolate experience like no other. One Sip! Is all it takes to discover this delightfully Extraordinary Drinking Chocolate created by world-renowned pastry Chef En-Ming Hsu, a previous Gold Medalist for the prestigious World Pastry Cup competition (Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie.) The enterprise is a minority, woman-owned small business ba...

“Son of legendary Chef Emeril Lagasse, E.J. Lagasse is making a splash in the New Orleans culinary scene in his own way. After graduating from culinary school at Johnson & Wales, he spent time refining his skills in some of the world’s most renowned kitchens including Core by Clare Smyth in London and Frantzén in Stockholm. In 2022, E.J. returned to New Orleans to take the helm as Chef, Co-Own...

“Son of legendary Chef Emeril Lagasse, E.J. Lagasse is making a splash in the New Orleans culinary scene in his own way. E.J. fell in love with food at a very young age. Growing up, he worked in the kitchens of his father’s restaurants, including at Meril in New Orleans and Emeril’s Coastal in Florida.”  “In 2022, E.J. returned to New Orleans to take the helm as Chef, Co-Owner where he leads...

“Son of legendary Chef Emeril Lagasse, E.J. Lagasse is making a splash in the New Orleans culinary scene in his own way. E.J. fell in love with food at a very young age. Growing up, he worked in the kitchens of his father’s restaurants, including at Meril in New Orleans and Emeril’s Coastal in Florida.” “After graduating from culinary school at Johnson & Wales, he spent time refining his skill...

“Son of legendary Chef Emeril Lagasse, E.J. Lagasse is making a splash in the New Orleans culinary scene in his own way. After graduating from culinary school at Johnson & Wales, he spent time refining his skills in some of the world’s most renowned kitchens including Core by Clare Smyth in London and Frantzén in Stockholm. In 2022, E.J. returned to New Orleans to take the helm as Chef, Co-Own...

“Delightful and delicious, L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade brings superstar chefs, brewers, vintners, and mixologists to Los Angeles in support of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) and the fight against childhood cancer. The 2026 event is Saturday, October 17th from 12 Noon to 4:00 p.m. on the UCLA Campus on Royce Quad. Hosted by Chef Suzanne Goin and business partner Caroline Styne (The Lucques...