Dining with Dills

80,000 Facebook views. One photograph, One big controversial subject. A Pasadena Chinese Pop up has has stirred up more than dinner.

After more than 20 years reviewing restaurants, Peter Dills has a confession to make. He's breaking the rules. First he order fish on a Monday , then despite his passion for local restaurants he has happy hour at BJ's in Monrovia.

From the Peter Dills archives: Betty Porto shares her remarkable story of how her family came from Cuba and built Porto's bakery into a Southern California institution. We talk food and family and recipes that make Porto's famous.

"In case you missed it" I joined KNX to talk about Eat Local-why we need to support independent restaurants-what we can do to help them thrive and survive. Listen and share and eat Local!

Peter Dills its down with Alex, she is the owner of Antonio's Pizzeria and Italian restaurant, discussion includes loyal customers, street cart , and the challenges of running a neighborhood restaurant

Its rewind time! During Covid, Jeff Maxwell best known as private IGOR on Mas*H and I recorded this interview via remote. Jeff shares stories and with National Mai Tai Day coming up what better way to celebrate, my email is thechefknows@yahoo.com

A quick interview on KRTH 101 with Gary Bryan talking about foods that our friends make that just arent that good + gary reminds us that all the restaurants that Elmer Dills recommend are all closed now

Before Podcasts there were great radio interviews. O this edition of rewind, Peter Dills interviews BJ Thomas, unforgettable voice behind "rain Drops keep fallin" and "Hooked on a Feeling". This more than a look back, this is your soundtrack of the 70's.

Cheech joins Peter Dills for a conversation that goes beyond Cheech and Chong. We talk stories, comedy and yes Clam Chowder.

Featured Host Peter Dills with co-host David McMonigle guest is Danny Seraphine weather your a long time Chicago fan, or hearing CTA for the first time, this an entertaining conversation, if you enjoy the rewind let me know.

Peter Dills sits down with Eric Chan the Mayor of San Gabriel, talks food, bits and politics

Juan the GM at the world famous Boat (The galley) joins me, Peter Dills to discuss life after the World Cup and the effects of minimum wage

Peter Dills sits down with Candie Brown, a familiar face from Pei Wei and PF Changs management days reinvented herself into fitness and nutrition focused trainer. From restaurant life to runs at the Rose Bowl.

Peter Dills sits down with Bob Michero and Tom Anderson at Talon Wine Bar in Eagle Rock and discuss, Whats Next. Tom and Bob discuss wine and food trends

Peter Dill sits down with restauranteur Kirk Cartozian, the man Behind the Gaucho Grill with another episode of LA's favorite Food Show Whats Next?

When you should you send back food at a restaurant-and when you should just let it go? In this episode, Peter Dills breaks down the real rules of dining out, including his famous two bite rule. Wherever you are listening the same rules apply. Real talk from the diner table.

This weeks podcast we dig into the awards business of restaurants I pull back the curtain to see the hows of this shaddy business, plus a $19 smoothie at Erewhon

Peter Dills sits down with outgoing President of the Monrovia Chamber of Commerce Donna Baker and her partner Gina Ammon to talk real estate, local dining and what makes Monrovia a destination city. This episode highlights community, business and lifestyle that makes San Gabriel Valley so special. #2026

In this episode of Dining with Dills, Peter sits with Richard Binder from Philippe The Original to uncover the true story behind the invention of the French Dip Sandwich. As Peter says, "It still matters".

The Cheeseburger is the most democratic food in America, this week my hometown of Pasadena celebrates the cheeseburger

Jason Bergman is a South Pasadena real estate agent who knows the city's restaurants, neighborhoods, and housing market. We talk about what makes South Pasadena so special. Jason also shares what he sees going on in the housing market in South Pasadena

Peter Dills shares first hand take on Dry January-what he misses and he doesn't, and why 31 day reset might be worth it after all. Real talk, no preaching. Just Peter checking in after five days

Just two guys talking about food, polish food this time

Peter Dills talks Turkey and wine, plus Pizza in Pasadena

Join Peter and Lauren Dills for part 1 exploring North Carolina where seafood sunsets and Southern Charm all meet