SoCal Restaurant Show

“A family winery and Paso Robles pioneer, Le Vigne Winery has been an integral part of Paso Robles’ wine story for more than four decades. At its core, the winery represents a true marriage—both literal and metaphorical—of heritage and passion. On one side is the family’s deep farming roots in Paso Robles (Sylvia Filippini,) where the land has been cultivated since the 1960’s, with Cabernet Sauvig...

“John Sparr Tavern in Glendale/Montrose was founded by Rick Powell and Dave Fink, ex-Disney Imagineers who have lived in Glendale for the past 30 years. It was their upstate New York roots that brought about the idea to build an East coast neighborhood tavern in Glendale, California. There are few memories of his youth more pleasant to Rick than those he shared at Blessings Tavern, in Colonie, New...

“John Sparr Tavern in Glendale was founded by Rick Powell and Dave Fink, ex-Disney Imagineers who have lived in Glendale for the past 30 years. It was their upstate New York roots that brought about the idea to build an East coast neighborhood tavern in Glendale, California. There are few memories of his youth more pleasant to Rick than those he shared at Blessings Tavern, in Colonie, New York, wh...

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 continues with us in-studio to discuss her work as Food Columnist for Culture OC and highlight her current columns. Of course, mor...

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. Of course, tasty Orange...

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...

“John Sparr Tavern in Glendale/Montrose was founded by Rick Powell and Dave Fink, ex-Disney Imagineers who have lived in Glendale for the past 30 years. It was their upstate New York roots that brought about the idea to build an East coast neighborhood tavern in Glendale, California. There are few memories of his youth more pleasant to Rick than those he shared at Blessings Tavern, in Colonie, New...

Whey, a food additive and a byproduct of cheese-making, is in short supply. It’s popularity as a protein additive has skyrocketed. Guess where the price is going? Chef Andrew shares the intel.

“A family winery and Paso Robles pioneer, Le Vigne Winery has been an integral part of Paso Robles’ wine story for more than four decades. At its core, the winery represents a true marriage—both literal and metaphorical—of heritage and passion. On one side is the family’s deep farming roots in Paso Robles (Sylvia Filippini,) where the land has been cultivated since the 1960’s, with Cabernet Sauvig...

“The newly opened Bacari Long Beach is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes created by Chef Lior Hillel. It’s the 10th restaurant of Bacari Restaurants / Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in Southern California. Alongside inspired small plates, Bacari offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers...

“Chef Chris Yang (2024 James Beard Award nominee for Best Chef: California) of Yang's Kitchen launched a tea and kombucha brand called Joimo late last year. Joimo was born from a simple observation: Better tea makes better kombucha. Built on Taiwanese tea traditions, it starts with the finest single-origin oolong tea, handpicked from the high mountains of Taiwan. Chris did...

“The newly opened Bacari Long Beach is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes created by Chef Lior Hillel. It’s the 10th restaurant of Bacari Restaurants / Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in Southern California. Alongside inspired small plates, Bacari offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers...

“Chef Chris Yang (2024 James Beard Award nominee for Best Chef: California) of Yang's Kitchen  launched a tea and kombucha brand called Joimo late last year.” “Joimo was born from a simple observation: Better tea makes better kombucha. Built on Taiwanese tea traditions, it starts with the finest single-origin oolong tea, handpicked from the high mountains of Taiwan. Chris...

“Now in its eleventh year with award-winning chef Suzanne Goin and restaurateur Caroline Styne, Hollywood Bowl Food + Wine promises exceptional dining for visitors to the iconic venue. Goin and Styne’s culinary history has defined Los Angeles tastes since 1998 when they opened Lucques, their legendary first restaurant. At the Hollywood Bowl, California-inspired offerings are available at thre...

“The newly opened Bacari Long Beach is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes created by Chef Lior Hillel. It’s the 10th restaurant of Bacari Restaurants / Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in Southern California.” “Alongside delicious small plates, Bacari offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic be...

“The newly opened Bacari Long Beach is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes created by Chef Lior Hillel. It’s the 10th restaurant of Bacari Restaurants / Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in Southern California.” “Alongside delicious small plates crafted by Executive Chef & Partner Lior Hillel, Bacari offer a rotatin...

“Celebrity Chef Katie Chin is an award-winning cookbook author, spokesperson, food blogger and the Culinary Ambassador to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. She joins us to talk about her uplifting one-woman show, “Holy Shitake.” Katie’s acclaimed one-woman show, “Holy Shiitake! A Wok Star is Born,” is back locally for a one-night encore at Pico House in DTLA on Thursday, July 16th as a ben...

“Chef Chris Yang (2024 James Beard Award nominee for Best Chef: California) of Yang's Kitchen launched a tea and kombucha brand called Joimo late last year.” “Joimo was born from a simple observation: Better tea makes better kombucha. Built on Taiwanese tea traditions, it starts with the finest single-origin oolong tea, handpicked from the high mountains of Taiwan. Chris didn't start out as a tea...

Beef prices are on the rise yet again. Chef Andrew shares his insights for lesser known cuts of beef that represent great value. Also, what’s the best value in seafood right now? We’ll, of course, “Ask the Chef.”

“At Bianca Sicilian Trattoria (located in a quieter area of the Arts District of DTLA) , Chef Michele Galifi’s philosophy is rooted in the timeless traditions of Sicily - where food is memory, hospitality is instinct, and every meal is an occasion.” 

“They believe true refinement comes not from complexity, but from respect: respect for ingredients, for technique, and for the rhythm of a proper Si...

“At Bianca Sicilian Trattoria (located in a quieter area of the Arts District of DTLA) , Chef Michele Galifi’s philosophy is rooted in the timeless traditions of Sicily - where food is memory, hospitality is instinct, and every meal is an occasion. They believe true refinement comes not from complexity, but from respect: respect for ingredients, for technique, and for the rhythm of a proper Sicili...

“The Garagiste Festival returns to Los Angeles for the eleventh Garagiste Festival: Urban Exposure on Saturday, June 20th, featuring 30+ of the best micro-production wineries from nearly every California AVA, pouring over 150 exceptional and under the radar wines. Angelenos can taste wines from Paso Robles, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County, Napa Valley, Malibu, San Diego, and almost everywhere...

“At Bianca Sicilian Trattoria (located in a quieter area of the Arts District of DTLA) , Chef Michele Galifi’s philosophy is rooted in the timeless traditions of Sicily - where food is memory, hospitality is instinct, and every meal is an occasion. They believe true refinement comes not from complexity, but from respect: respect for ingredients, for technique, and for the rhythm of a proper Sicili...

Acme Hospitality, renowned for its distinctive independent restaurants and boutique hotels across California, has launched its latest endeavor, Picala. Positioned as a landmark dining destination, Picala anchors the innovative Cumulus District, located in the West Adams neighborhood at the crossroads of where Culver City, South Los Angeles, and West Los Angeles come together. “Rooted in the Spanis...

“Acme Hospitality, renowned for its distinctive independent restaurants and boutique hotels across California, has launched its latest endeavor, Picala. Positioned as a landmark dining destination, Picala anchors the innovative Cumulus District, located in the West Adams neighborhood at the crossroads of where Culver City, South Los Angeles, and West Los Angeles come together. “Rooted in the Spani...