SoCal Restaurant Show

It’s Summer… Think specialty grapes and seasonal watermelon. “Red Muscatos™ Grapes are Melissa’s signature red table grape, known for their sweet, floral flavor and satisfying crunch. These seedless grapes are perfect for snacking, adding to fruit salads, or serving with cheese. Their vibrant red color and deliciously juicy texture make them a standout addition to any snack, appetizer or meal.”&nb...

“Foodies already know that authentic New Mexico Hatch Peppers make everything better — burgers, pizzas, tacos, omelets, guacamole, salsa …” It’s the always anticipated fresh Hatch Chile season for the next month. Check the Melissa’s Website for the schedule of Weekend roasting near you. “Named after the original growing area in Hatch, New Mexico, authentic Hatch Peppers are truly a Southwestern fa...

Outrageous Fair Food is always a mouthwatering highlight. What crazy edible will they next put on a stick? One of the all-star, Fair Food personalities is the well-traveled Midway Gourmet, Chef Dominic Palmieri of Biggy’s fame on the RCS Carnival Midway. We’ll find out what indulgent deliciousness Chef Dominic is cooking up now for The OC Fair (“Your Adventure Awaits!”) running through Sunday, Aug...

Outrageous Fair Food is always a mouthwatering highlight. What crazy edible will they next put on a stick? One of the all-star, Fair Food personalities is the well-traveled Midway Gourmet, Chef Dominic Palmieri of Biggy’s fame on the RCS Carnival Midway. We’ll find out what indulgent deliciousness Chef Dominic is cooking up now for The OC Fair (“Your Adventure Awaits!”) running now through Sunday,...

Outrageous Fair Food is always a mouthwatering highlight. What crazy edible will they next put on a stick? One of the all-star, Fair Food personalities is the well-traveled Midway Gourmet, Chef Dominic Palmieri of Biggy’s fame on the RCS Carnival Midway. We’ll find out what indulgent deliciousness Chef Dominic is cooking up now for The OC Fair (“Your Adventure Awaits!”) running now through Sunday,...

“Foodies already know that authentic New Mexico Hatch Peppers make everything better — burgers, pizzas, tacos, omelets, guacamole, salsa …” It’s the always anticipated fresh Hatch Chile season for the next month. Check the Melissa’s Website for the schedule of Weekend roasting near you. “Named after the original growing area in Hatch, New Mexico, authentic Hatch Peppers are truly a Southwestern fa...

California avocado growers (typically small family farmers growing premium fruit) are being squeezed by sometimes inferior Mexican avocados flooding the US market during California’s peak harvest season of June and July. Chef Andrew explains why California Haas Avocado farmers merit our support8

“The House of An restaurant group (Beverly Hill’s Crustacean) has cooked up a new and highly interactive buffet brunch concept at AnQi at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa called Bia Hoi Marketplace (pronounced bee-ah hoy. ) The next dates are Saturday & Sunday, August 1st & 2nd. (Sunday, August 2nd is sold out.) “Bia Hoi is inspired by the lively street-side beer and food cul...

Remember the confusing “Sell By” labels? In California it’s now “best if used by” or “best if frozen by.” Still uncertain ? Chef Andrew unravels it all.

“Where can you enjoy an enormous, loaded potato and live jazz? Where can you find LA’s only floating restaurant for a bowl of chowder? Where can you eat in a historic, fully restored streetcar where Hollywood legends and mobsters once dined? Unique Eats and Eateries of Los Angeles: The People and Stories Behind the Food by journalist Danny Jensen answers these questions and more.” “Whether you’re...

It was a short today as at 11:00 a.m. AM 830 KLAA moved over to the Angels Pregame Show with Terry Smith and Mark Langston. The Halos had an early road game on the 11th with the Minnesota Twins. “Where can you enjoy an enormous, loaded potato and live jazz? Where can you find LA’s only floating restaurant for a bowl of chowder? Where can you eat in a historic, fully restored streetcar where Hollyw...

“Where can you enjoy an enormous, loaded potato and live jazz? Where can you find LA’s only floating restaurant for a bowl of chowder? Where can you eat in a historic, fully restored streetcar where Hollywood legends and mobsters once dined? Unique Eats and Eateries of Los Angeles: The People and Stories Behind the Food by journalist Danny Jensen answers these questions and more.” Danny Jensen joi...

Can you cook a hamburger patty on the stove top or grill from a frozen state with juicy results? What about flavor and texture? Chef Andrew tested this twice with 8 oz. burger patties (one was flash-frozen) cooked in the same carbon steel pan. Chef Andrew reveals the surprising finding as well as the science behind it.

“Where can you enjoy an enormous, loaded potato and live jazz? Where can you find LA’s only floating restaurant for a bowl of chowder? Where can you eat in a historic, fully restored streetcar where Hollywood legends and mobsters once dined? Unique Eats and Eateries of Los Angeles: The People and Stories Behind the Food by journalist Danny Jensen answers these questions and more.” “Whether you’re...

The original Zov’s Café, Bakery & Bistro has been the anchor restaurant in Tustin’s Enderle Center for 37 years. The founding family owners of Enderle Center have sold the property and it’s being ambitiously upgraded (with a residential component) into Campo on 17th. Zov’s will continue to serve their guests as always during the reconstruction and will eventually relocate to a new, expanded sp...

“Dave and Michele Harrington have always had a great love for their Family, their Country and wine! Together they started THIN BLUE WINE to share their love with the world. Dave is a retired Sheriff’s Sergeant (29 years) and Michele is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps (KC-130 Mechanic). To share their passion for wine and Country, they create award winning wines from their new vineyard...

“Black Trumpet Bistro has been a Ferraro family run restaurant in the heart of Huntington Beach for 13 years. Preparing fresh sauces, soups and dessert daily makes Black Trumpet Bistro a highlight of the vibrant Huntington Beach dining scene. Chef Dino’s goal is to combine fresh ingredients, great recipes and friendly service at a fair price.” 

“The Black Trumpet Bistro specializes in Medite...

The original Zov’s Café, Bakery & Bistro has been the anchor restaurant in Tustin’s Enderle Center for 39 years. The founding family owners of Enderle Center have sold the property and it’s being ambitiously upgraded (with a residential component ) into Campo on 17th. Zov’s will continue to serve their guests as always during the reconstruction and will eventually relocate to a new, expanded s...

“The original Zov’s Café, Bakery & Bistro has been the anchor restaurant in Tustin’s Enderle Center for 39 years. The founding family owners of Enderle Center have sold the property and it’s being ambitiously upgraded (with a residential component) into Campo on 17th. Zov’s will continue to serve their guests as always during the reconstruction and will eventually relocate to a new, expanded s...

Happy 250th, America. Keep in mind patriotism is neither red or blue. It’s colorblind. We’re all Americans. The original Zov’s Café, Bakery & Bistro has been the anchor restaurant in Tustin’s Enderle Center for 37 years. The founding family owners of Enderle Center have sold the property and it’s being ambitiously upgraded (with a residential component) into Campo on 17th. Zov’s will continue...

“Grab your pith helmet and prepare for an unforgettable expedition as the Concern Foundation's 51st Annual Block Party, themed "Concern on Safari: Lions, Tigers & Cures," transforms the legendary backlot of Paramount Studios Hollywood into a wild adventure of culinary discovery, entertainment, and philanthropy on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 6:00 p.m.to 11:00p.m.” “For more than five decades,...

Huntington Meats (Master Butcher Jim Cascone) at the Original Farmers Market is again running their impactful Back-to-School, School Supply Drive this July benefiting local kids in need. Jim joins us with all the specifics of this ambitious volunteer effort. “There’s just something about new school supplies that helps kids get excited about learning, and Huntington Meats is doing their part to mak...

“Dave and Michele Harrington have always had a great love for their Family, their Country and wine! Together they started THIN BLUE WINE  to share their love with the world. Dave is a retired Sheriff’s Sergeant (29 years) and Michele is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps (KC-130 Mechanic).” “To share their passion for wine and Country, they make award winning wines from their ne...

“Black Trumpet Bistro has been a Ferraro family run restaurant in the heart of Huntington Beach for 13 years. Preparing fresh sauces, soups and dessert daily makes Black Trumpet Bistro a highlight of the vibrant Huntington Beach dining scene. Chef Dino’s goal is to combine fresh ingredients, great recipes and friendly service at a fair price.” “The Black Trumpet Bistro specializes in Mediterranean...

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 columns. “John Sparr Tavern in G...