SoCal Restaurant Show

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 creative mini cupcakes, cookies, cakes and custom cakes changes monthly. They do ship cookies by the dozen anywhere in the United States. Tsp is known for the “Dirty Cookie.” Baker Kari Garcia puts down her whisk to join us. “Futbol fever is t...

Our resident produce, guru, Robert Schueller (also known as the Prince of Produce) of Melissa’s, joins us for a salivating preview of produce highlights for the upcoming Summer Season. It’s where fresh ingredients, vibrant flavors and effortless entertaining come together. For Memorial Day Weekend think Smoked Sausage and Sweet Pepper Stuffed Tomatoes, BBQ Pulled Mushroom Sliders and Smoked Baby B...

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 creative mini cupcakes, cookies, cakes and custom cakes changes monthly. They do ship cookies by the dozen anywhere in the United States. tsp is known for the “Dirty Cookie.” Baker Kari Garcia puts down her whisk to join us. “Futbol fever is t...

It’s the start of the great BBQ & Grilling season. Some of the great specialty produce items to consider for Memorial Day Weekend and Father’s Day are Variety Watermelons (mini, yellow and Orange,) Ojai Pixie Tangerines (season ends soon) and Colada Royale Pineapples from Honduras. Melissa’s “Prince of Produce,” Robert Schueller, continues as our well-informed guide.

It’s the start of the great BBQ & Grilling season. Some of the great specialty produce items to consider for Memorial Day Weekend and Father’s Day are Baby Dutch Potatoes, Hatch Sweet Onions, Rhubarb, and Harry’s Berries Strawberries. Melissa’s has appealing, home-kitchen tested recipes for Memorial Day Weekend, Father’s Day and 4th of July on their easy-to-navigate website. Melissa’s well-inf...

“Futbol fever is taking over Downtown Los Angeles as Boomtown Brewery will become Los Angeles’ premier destination to watch the FIFA World Cup™ 2026, transforming its iconic DTLA Arts District brewery and Tap Room into a high-energy soccer celebration throughout the tournament.” “Boomtown Brewery is hosting Group Stage Watch Parties for Team USA, Mexico, and Brazil matches and Boomtown Brewery wil...

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 mini cupcakes, cookies, cakes and custom cakes changes monthly. They do ship cookies by the dozen in the United States. They are known for the “Dirty Cookie.” Tsp’s official slogan is : “Happiness is Served Here!” Tsp Baking Company was the de...

“Fuil Wines is a small production, boutique winery, specializing in the wines of the Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara County. All their wines are sourced from sustainably managed, certified organic, or biodynamically farmed vineyards. The goal is to join the beautiful aromas and flavors the California Coast has to offer with the structure and complexity of Old World winemaking.” “Fuil is a Gaeli...

“Fuil Wines is a small production, boutique winery, specializing in the wines of the Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara County. All their wines are sourced from sustainably managed, certified organic, or biodynamically farmed vineyards. The goal is to join the beautiful aromas and flavors the California Coast has to offer with the structure and complexity of Old World winemaking.” “Fuil is a Gaeli...

“Henrietta is an all-day deli, market and kitchen located in Los Angeles’ Echo Park neighborhood, which launched in November 2025. Owner Max Lesser remarks this “California Bistro” was inspired by the salumerias and cucinas of Rome and do-it-all deli and provisions shops of main street America. Local produce, ethically sourced meats, and sustainable seafood fill the always changing lunch and dinne...

Terranea Resort located on 102-ocean front acres in luxurious Rancho Palos Verdes features a world-class culinary program led by Executive Chef Andrew Vaughan. With Memorial Day Weekend on the horizon Chef Vaughn joins us to talk about the wide variety of Summer culinary offerings including a new chef de cuisine at bashi, their acclaimed Asian-inspired restaurant. “Located on Southern California’s...

“Henrietta is an all-day deli, market and kitchen located in Los Angeles’ Echo Park neighborhood, set to open in November 2025. Owner Max Lesser observes this “California Bistro” was inspired by the salumerias and cucinas of Rome and do-it-all deli and provisions shops of main street America. Local produce, ethically sourced meats, and sustainable seafood fill the always changing lunch and dinner...

“Henrietta is an all-day deli, market and kitchen located in Los Angeles’ Echo Park neighborhood, which launched in November 2025. Owner Max Lesser remarks this “California Bistro” was inspired by the salumerias and cucinas of Rome and do-it-all deli and provisions shops of main street America. Local produce, ethically sourced meats, and sustainable seafood fill the always changing lunch and dinne...

“Henrietta is an all-day deli, market and kitchen located in Los Angeles’ Echo Park neighborhood, which launched in November 2025. Owner Max Lesser remarks this “California Bistro” was inspired by the salumerias and cucinas of Rome and do-it-all deli and provisions shops of main street America. Local produce, ethically sourced meats, and sustainable seafood fill the always changing lunch and dinne...

Terranea Resort located on 102-ocean front acres in luxurious Rancho Palos Verdes features a world-class culinary program led by Executive Chef Andrew Vaughn. With Memorial Day Weekend on the horizon Chef Vaughn joins us to talk about the variety of Summer culinary offerings including a new chef de cuisine at bashi, their acclaimed Asian-inspired restaurant. “Located on Southern California’s Palos...

El Guero y la flaca is one of the prominent BBQ creators participating in the 4th Annual Long Beach BBQ Fest. We’ll meet pitmaster Justin Escobedo. “Pitmaster Justin Escobedo and his wife are El Guero y La Flaca Craft Barbecue and Desserts. They started their barbecue venture in March of 2023 and it's been amazing. El Guero has done numerous Markets, Catering Events and Breweries all over Southern...

The 4th Annual Long Beach BBQ Fest returns on the Weekend of May 23rd and 24th to Rainbow Lagoon celebrating enticing styles of the Pitmasters’ craft. May is National BBQ month! “Organized by Ian and Qiana Mafnas, proprietors of the ever popular Axiom Kitchen Smoked Meats & BBQ, sponsored by non-profit NoahS's Arc Foundation, dozens of BBQ and other vendors will gather at Rainbow Lagoon Park f...

Terranea Resort located on 102-ocean front acres in luxurious Rancho Palos Verdes features a world-class culinary program led by Executive Chef Andrew Vaughn. With Memorial Day Weekend on the horizon Chef Vaughn stays with us talking about the variety of Summer culinary offerings including Crabby Sundays on the Sunset Bluff at Nelson’s “Located on Southern California’s Palos Verdes Peninsula, Terr...

There is a blanket quarantine on all recreationally harvested mussels along the California coastline. Flash-frozen mussels of high quality are recommended and readily available. Chef Andrew explains…We’ll revisit rising credit card fees becoming a national concern for restaurants and State legislation that is on the horizon. Restaurants pay the credit card processing fees on tips and taxes (neithe...

“Mike Solomonov is Philadelphia's beloved champion of Israeli cuisine and is widely credited with helping to introduce Israel's extraordinarily diverse culinary landscape to American diners. Along with Steve Cook, he is the co-owner of CookNSolo Restaurants, including the trailblazing Zahav, recipient of the 2019 James Beard Award for "Outstanding Restaurant" (the first Israeli-American restaurant...

“Chef Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook, co-owners of CookNSolo Restaurants, have redefined Israeli cuisine in the U.S. and beyond. With five James Beard Awards, including Zahav’s “Outstanding Restaurant” accolade in 2019, they are celebrated for honoring Israel’s diverse culinary traditions through innovative flavors and vibrant settings. Their Philadelphia-based group includes beloved concepts l...

“Master Baker Chef Alex Peña preserves generations of Mexican Pan Dulce techniques in the groundbreaking cookbook, The Mexican Bakery. "Some of the best conversations of my life happened over the bakery bench," says Master Baker Chef Alex Peña, recalling the rhythm of work at his family's Cypress Park bakery, La Morenita. "It was a harmony of hands and hearts, built around old-world dough. For gen...

“Chef Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook, co-owners of CookNSolo Restaurants, have redefined Israeli cuisine in the U.S. and beyond. With five James Beard Awards, including Zahav’s “Outstanding Restaurant” accolade in 2019, they are celebrated for honoring Israel’s diverse culinary traditions through innovative flavors and vibrant settings. Their Philadelphia-based group includes beloved concepts l...

“Master Baker Chef Alex Peña preserves generations of Mexican Pan Dulce techniques in the groundbreaking cookbook, "The Mexican Bakery"” “In The Mexican Bakery, Chef Alex has created the industry's first comprehensive guide to Mexican pan dulce and its evolution in North America. This 333-page cookbook captures over 50 traditional recipes spanning the five categories of pan dulce that have been th...

“Master Baker Chef Alex Peña preserves generations of Mexican Pan Dulce techniques in the groundbreaking cookbook, "The Mexican Bakery"” "Some of the best conversations of my life happened over the bakery bench," says Master Baker Chef Alex Peña, recalling the rhythm of work at his family's Cypress Park bakery, La Morenita. "It was a harmony of hands and hearts, built around old-world dough. “For...