SoCal Restaurant Show

“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...

It’s Summer Grilling Season and Chef Andrew continues recapping his newly published series from American Gravy of “Grilling Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Cookout.” Sound advice for Father’s Day.

“At Bianca Sicilian Trattoria (located in 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 Sicilian table. Chef...

“Smorgasburg operates the largest open air food markets in the country, with locations in New York, Los Angeles, Jersey City, Sao Paulo, and most recently Miami and Toronto.” “Smorgasburg L.A., celebrating it’s 10th Anniversary on June 21st, provides a platform for nearly 100 small businesses curated from the next wave of SoCal’s food, beverage and shopping scene. With a family friendly beer garde...

It’s the last Weekend of Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week and Wildest Restaurant + Bar in Palm Desert is participating. Co-Proprietress & Executive Chef Trilby Tatro takes a break from her busy kitchen to join us. For Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week Wildest Restaurant is showcasing a three-course, prix fixe dining experience (with options for each course) for $49.95. Entrée options ar...

It’s the last Weekend of Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week and Wildest Restaurant + Bar in Palm Desert is participating. Co-Proprietress & Executive Chef Trilby Tatro takes a break from her busy kitchen to join us. For Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week Wildest Restaurant is showcasing a three-course, prix fixe dining experience (with options for each course) for $49.95. Entrée options ar...

It’s the last Weekend of Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week and Wildest Restaurant + Bar in Palm Desert is participating. Co-Proprietress & Executive Chef Trilby Tatro takes a break from her busy kitchen to join us. For Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week Wildest Restaurant is showcasing a three-course, prix fixe dining experience (with options for each course) for $49.95. Entrée options ar...

Restaurateur Dustin Trani of Trani’s Dockside Station, J. Trani’s Ristorante and Majestic in San Pedro is one of the high-profile participating chefs in Hollywood on the Coast. We’ll meet him. Coastline Pizzeria in Mission Viejo is far more ambitious than your typical neighborhood pizza joint. It’s an effort of brothers Jason Martin and Gabe Wood. Their tagline is “East Coast Inspired and West Coa...

It’s the last Weekend of Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week and Wildest Restaurant + Bar in Palm Desert is participating. Co-Proprietress & Executive Chef Trilby Tatro takes a 2nd break from her busy kitchen to continue the conversation about Wildest Restaurant + Bar. “Wildest Restaurant & Bar is a chef-driven, award-winning dining destination on El Paseo. Led by Chef Trilby Tatro, Owner...

“Culinary Host and Restaurateur/Chef Neal Fraser and Event Producer Shelby Russell are presenting the inaugural Hollywood on the Coast Food & Wine set for Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the iconic Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica.” Shelby Russell joins us with all the event’s mouthwatering details. “Conceived as a premier, one-night-only strolling culinary celebration at the...

Coastline Pizzeria in Mission Viejo is far more ambitious than your typical neighborhood pizza joint. It’s an effort of brothers Jason Martin and Gabe Wood. Their tagline is “East Coast Inspired and West Coast Crafted.” Rising above the pack they use no seed oils. The pizza dough is made in-house daily from scratch and allowed to properly rest and ferment. Coastline’s house-made mozzarella sticks,...

Coastline Pizzeria in Mission Viejo is far more ambitious than your typical neighborhood pizza joint. It’s an effort of brothers Jason Martin and Gabe Wood. Their tagline is “East Coast Inspired and West Coast Crafted.” Rising above the pack they use no seed oils. The pizza dough is made in-house daily from scratch and allowed to properly rest and ferment. Their house-made mozzarella sticks, wings...

“Conceived as a premier, one-night-only strolling culinary celebration at the intersection of entertainment, culinary artistry, and philanthropy, Hollywood on the Coast Food & Wine will host on Saturday, June 11th at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica 750 distinguished guests from across the entertainment industry and Los Angeles’ thriving food and beverage community. This exclusive ga...

It’s Summer Grilling Season and Chef Andrew recaps his newly published series from American Gravy of “Grilling Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Cookout.” Sound advice for Father’s Day.

“Thrifty® ice cream was launched in 1940 at a small dairy production facility in West Hollywood. Angelenos soon flocked to the flagship Thrifty Drug Store in downtown Los Angeles to sample ice cream from the soda fountain. The high-quality, small-batch ice cream even snagged awards from the L.A. County Fair. By the 1970s, Thrifty ice cream had attained cult status along the West Coast, with signif...

“Thrifty® ice cream was launched in 1940 at a small dairy production facility in West Hollywood. Angelenos soon flocked to the flagship Thrifty Drug Store in downtown Los Angeles to sample ice cream from the soda fountain. The high-quality, small-batch ice cream even snagged awards from the L.A. County Fair. By the 1970s, Thrifty ice cream had attained cult status along the West Coast, with signif...

“Hello, You’re Welcome is a (female-owned) neighborhood specialty café and bakery located in the heart of the playhouse district of Pasadena, CA, where neighbors and visitors gather for specialty coffees, teas, and baked goods. There is always something for all eaters- including gluten-free and vegan options. Featuring their famous breakfast biscuit Sammie to fuel your morning and sammies on house...

What is bromated flour and why are New York bagel bakers and pizzaiolos concerned about pending legislation that might make it an illegal ingredient. Potassium Bromate (a possible carcinogen) will be banned from food products in California as of January 1, 2027. Chef Andrew explains.

“Enjoy a slice of paradise at Waters Café at Agua Caliente Resort Ranch Mirage, a participating restaurant in Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week. This bright, comfortable eatery has a beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the pool at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage. Executive Chef Juan Morales has developed an exquisite menu for an unforgettable dining experience. It’s classic comfor...

“Food lovers are invited to savor the very best of the region as Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week returns from May 29 to June 7, 2026. Presented by Agua Caliente Casinos, this highly anticipated ten-day event celebrates the area’s culinary scene, welcoming both locals and visitors to explore outstanding dining experiences across the Coachella Valley.” “Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week is a...

“Hello, You’re Welcome is a (female-owned) neighborhood specialty café and bakery located in the heart of the playhouse district of Pasadena, CA, where neighbors and visitors gather for specialty coffees, teas, and baked goods. There is always something for all eaters- including gluten-free and vegan options. They feature their famous breakfast biscuit Sammie to fuel your morning and sammies on ho...

“Hello, You’re Welcome is a (female-owned) neighborhood specialty café and bakery located in the heart of the playhouse district of Pasadena, CA, where neighbors and visitors gather for specialty coffees, teas, and baked goods. There is always something for all eaters- including gluten-free and vegan options. They feature their famous breakfast biscuit Sammie to fuel your morning and sammies on ho...

“Thrifty® ice cream was launched in 1940 at a small factory in West Hollywood. Angelenos soon flocked to the flagship Thrifty Drug Store in downtown Los Angeles to sample ice cream from the soda fountain. The high-quality, small-batch ice cream even snagged awards from the L.A. County Fair. By the 1970s, Thrifty ice cream had attained cult status along the West Coast, with significant celebrity sh...

“Thrifty® ice cream was launched in 1940 at a small factory in West Hollywood. Angelenos soon flocked to the flagship Thrifty Drug Store in downtown Los Angeles to sample ice cream from the soda fountain. The high-quality, small-batch ice cream even snagged awards from the L.A. County Fair. By the 1970s, Thrifty ice cream had attained cult status along the West Coast, with significant celebrity sh...

tsp Baking Company (a proudly female-owned enterprise) in North Las Vegas is the realized dream of home baker turned pro, Kari Garcia. Their diverse menu of properly decadent mini cupcakes, cookies, cakes and custom cakes changes monthly. They do ship cookies by the dozen (personally packed by Baker Kari) anywhere in the United States. They are known for the “Dirty Cookie.” Tsp’s slogan is : “Happ...