SoCal Restaurant Show

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. She highlights the just announced Orange County...

“Chef Eileen Elizabeth is a published, award-winning vegan chef based in Los Angeles California. Her newest cookbook, The Vegan Blueprints, is the culmination of her decade-long career. Whether she is feeding celebrities, helping people manage disease, cooking for wellness retreats or developing menus for restaurants, Chef Eileen really is taking the culinary world by storm. Proving that plant-bas...

“Chef Eileen Elizabeth is a published, award-winning vegan chef based in Los Angeles California. Her newest cookbook, The Vegan Blueprints, is the culmination of her decade-long career. Whether she is feeding celebrities, helping people manage disease, cooking for wellness retreats or developing menus for restaurants, Chef Eileen really is taking the culinary world by storm. Proving that plant-bas...

“Vegas Unstripped producers Eric Gladstone & Chef & Restaurateur James Trees have finalized the list of chefs and bartenders participating in this year’s Vegas Unstripped food festival. As always, the festival will gather many of Las Vegas’ most acclaimed and creative culinary leaders, who will each create a new dish or drink for one night only, taking place from 6-9 p.m. on Sunday, April...

We’re revisiting the costly and somewhat controversial subject of 3rd Party Delivery for restaurants. Chef Andrew will give his insight on the new option to “Buy Now, Pay Later” for home-delivered restaurant fare. Also the expensive and unfair hidden system of the 3rd party delivery companies assessing chargebacks to restaurants that might not be justified and are hard, and time-consuming, for the...

“Vegas Unstripped producers Eric Gladstone & Chef & Restaurateur James Trees have finalized the list of chefs and bartenders participating in this year’s Vegas Unstripped food festival. As always, the festival will gather many of Las Vegas’ most acclaimed and creative culinary leaders, who will each create a new dish or drink for one night only, taking place from 6-9 p.m. on Sunday, April...

Craft Breweries from around the state and country (25 states) have joined together to create some 180 versions of “We Love L.A.” craft beer with proceeds going to benefit victims of the Eaton and Pacific Palisades wildfires. A portion of the Proceeds are donated to United Way’s L.A. Wildfire Response Fund. ISM Brewery in Long Beach has crafted “We Love L.A.” Hazy DIPA. “With a pillowy body, this h...

“A bit secluded in the vibrant neighborhood of Glassell Park, Wife and the Somm is more than just an intimate dining destination: it is a love letter to food, wine, and warm hospitality, brought to life by Owners and Restaurateurs Christy and Chris Lucchese. Their journey from the world of film to the realm of culinary excellence is a testament to their shared passion for bringing people...

“Levain Bakery the iconic, award-winning bakery known for its decadent, 6-ounce beloved cookies, is excited to announce its second Los Angeles bakery in Venice, California, anticipated to open early next month. The Westside location will be located at 1661 Abbot Kinney Boulevard.” All cookies and breads are baked fresh daily throughout the day with all doughs prepared from scratch in-house. “Found...

Craft Breweries from around the state and country (25 states) have joined together to create some 180 versions of “We Love L.A.” craft beer with proceeds going to benefit victims of the Eaton and Pacific Palisades wildfires. A portion of the Proceeds are donated to United Way’s L.A. Wildfire Response Fund. ISM Brewery in Long Beach has crafted “We Love L.A.” Hazy DIPA. “With a pillowy body, this h...

“Levain Bakery the iconic, award-winning bakery known for its decadent, 6-ounce beloved cookies, is excited to announce its second Los Angeles bakery in Venice, California, anticipated to open early next Month. The Westside location will be located at 1661 Abbot Kinney Boulevard.” All cookies and breads are baked fresh daily throughout the day with all doughs prepared from scratch in-house. “Found...

“A bit secluded in the vibrant neighborhood of Glassell Park, Wife and the Somm is more than just an intimate dining destination: it is a love letter to food, wine, and warm hospitality, brought to life by Owners and Restaurateurs Christy and Chris Lucchese. Their journey from the world of film to the realm of culinary excellence is a testament to their shared passion for bringing people...

“A bit secluded in the vibrant neighborhood of Glassell Park, Wife and the Somm is more than just an intimate dining destination: it is a love letter to food, wine, and warm hospitality, brought to life by Owners and Restaurateurs Christy and Chris Lucchese. Their journey from the world of film to the realm of culinary excellence is a testament to their shared passion for bringing people...

“French Bloom organic sparkling (non-alcoholic) wine reinvents the codes of conviviality for moments of pleasure shared between everyone - family and friends from all walks of life. Made from organic Chardonnay wines and Organic Pinot Noir wines that have been dealcoholized, French Bloom alcohol-free French Sparkling cuvées embody the incomparable intersection of French tradition and innovation.”...

We’re resuming last week’s truncated but provocative conversation about the benefits of butter versus margarine. Chefs clearly prefer to cook with butter and a little can go a long way in terms of adding extra flavor. Margerine is neutral in flavor and hydrogenated to create spreadability.

“Due to the devastating impact of the Los Angeles wildfires, Masters of Taste has made the difficult decision to postpone the highly anticipated 8th Annual Masters of Taste event. However, in the spirit of resilience, generosity, and community, Masters of Taste is proud to introduce Generous Plates – A Benefit for Union Station Homeless Services, a one-night-only premier dining experience set to t...

“Sadaf Foods based locally in Vernon, CA has been a family business since 1982 when two brothers immigrated to Los Angeles from Iran. Once settled, they began to long for the comforting and familiar aromas and tastes of home. They found it challenging to locate traditional Middle Eastern ingredients in American supermarkets. To address this, the brothers founded Sadaf, aiming to help the community...

“WillaKenzie Estate is a family-owned, estate-driven winery located in the heart of Oregon’s Northern Willamette Valley. Since breaking ground more than 25 years ago, they have been passionate about crafting Pinot Noirs that convey a sense of place. They coined the moniker “Place Matters” - the Oregonian answer to the French concept of terroir. True to the vision of their Burgundian founder, terro...

“Sadaf Foods based in Vernon, CA has been a family business since 1982 when two brothers immigrated to Los Angeles from Iran. Once settled, they began to long for the comforting and familiar aromas and tastes of home. They found it challenging to locate traditional Middle Eastern ingredients in American supermarkets. To address this, the brothers founded Sadaf, aiming to help the community experie...

“Sadaf Foods based locally in Vernon, CA has been a family business since 1982 when two brothers immigrated to Los Angeles from Iran. Once settled, they began to long for the comforting and familiar aromas and tastes of home. They found it challenging to locate traditional Middle Eastern ingredients in American supermarkets. To address this, the brothers founded Sadaf, aiming to help the community...

“Sadaf Foods based in Vernon, CA has been a family business since 1982 when two brothers immigrated to Los Angeles from Iran. Once settled, they began to long for the comforting and familiar aromas and tastes of home. They found it challenging to locate traditional Middle Eastern ingredients in American supermarkets. To address this, the brothers founded Sadaf, aiming to help the community experie...

“WillaKenzie Estate is a family-owned, estate-driven winery located in the heart of Oregon’s Northern Willamette Valley. Since breaking ground more than 25 years ago, they have been passionate about crafting Pinot Noirs that convey a sense of place. They coined the moniker “Place Matters” - the Oregonian answer to the French concept of terroir. True to the vision of their Burgundian founder, terro...

“WillaKenzie Estate is a family-owned, estate-driven winery located in the heart of Oregon’s Northern Willamette Valley. Since breaking ground more than 25 years ago, they have been passionate about crafting Pinot Noirs that convey a sense of place. They coined the moniker “Place Matters” - the Oregonian answer to the French concept of terroir. True to the vision of their Burgundian founder, terro...

“Regarding Her is celebrating Women’s History Month this March with its 5th annual festival designed to support women-owned and led food and beverage businesses in Los Angeles. The festival is a vibrant celebration honoring the remarkable achievements of women shaping the food and beverage industry.” “Ayara Thai in the Westchester area of Los Angeles is hosting a one-day brunch event (NumHERology,...

“Regarding Her is celebrating Women’s History Month this March with its 5th annual festival designed to support women-owned and led food and beverage businesses in Los Angeles. The festival is a vibrant celebration honoring the remarkable achievements of women shaping the food and beverage industry.” “Ayara Thai in the Westchester area of Los Angeles is hosting a one-day brunch event (NumHERology,...