SoCal Restaurant Show

“Southern California’s luxury Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes has transformed its breathtaking oceanfront setting into a holiday wonderland for the 2024 season, offering enchanting events and festive activities for guests of all ages. On November 30 the resort unveiled its Gingerbread Lounge against the backdrop of the Pacific, showcasing a 7-by-7-foot gingerbread masterpiece where visitors...

“Southern California’s luxury Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes has now transformed its breathtaking oceanfront setting into a holiday wonderland for the 2024 season, offering enchanting events and festive activities for guests of all ages. On November 30 the resort unveiled its Gingerbread Lounge against the backdrop of the Pacific, showcasing a 7-by-7-foot gingerbread masterpiece where visi...

“Restaurateur, Chef, Sommelier & 2nd Generation Winemaker Christopher Bates of F.L.X. Hospitality in the Finger Lakes, New York has spent over 25 years excelling in all aspects of the hospitality industry. His years of experience have taken Bates around the world to perfect his craft and realize his passion for all things hospitality. His well-rounded perspective has been shaped by his extensi...

“Melissa's Produce invites shoppers to join the Family Baking Challenge this Holiday Season. Melissa’s Produce is excited to announce its Family Baking Challenge, a fun engagement campaign inviting to connect with consumers through Melissa's signature specialty ingredients at retail produce departments across the USA. Set to run from now to December 28, 2024 this contest is geared t...

“Nestled in the heart of San Juan Capistrano within the historic Los Rios District, La Vaquera, an Acme Hospitality property, pays homage to the region's rich heritage, drawing inspiration from the original Californio ranchero lifestyle. Its meticulously curated menu reflects the essence of San Juan Capistrano, capturing its local terrain and the diverse tapestry of individuals who have calle...

“The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach has transformed their all-day restaurant – Pete’s Sunset Grille – into an over-the-top holiday bar, dubbed Pete’s Christmas Vacation (Nov. 27 - Dec. 31). Inspired by the 1989 Christmas movie comedy classic with the Griswold family (National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,) the pop-up includes an exclusive holiday menu with festive cocktails and Exec...

What to do creatively with those ample Thanksgiving leftovers? How about Chef Andrew’s creation of a layered Dagwood Sandwich on fresh sourdough. If California restaurants aren’t already struggling enough payroll taxes recently mysteriously increased on an unexpected, one-time basis. Chef Andrew explains.

“In early 2022, with the support of Chef David LeFevre and Simms Restaurants, Chef Ray Hayashi embarked on his most ambitious culinary adventure to date, opening his very own restaurant in Hermosa Beach with his wife Cynthia Hetlinger (formerly sous chef at Providence) as chef de cuisine. RYLA serves Hayashi’s take on seasonal Los Angeles cuisine driven by seasonal produce from local farms and a m...

“Ghost Hill Cellars is a fifth-generation farm, vineyard estate, and unforgettable event destination, sustainably tended by the Bayliss-Bower family (and, perhaps, the ghost of a murdered gold miner) since 1906. Neighboring the vineyards of Ken Wright, Tony Soter, and other Willamette Valley luminaries in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, the family’s highly prized soils produce Pinot Noir of exceptional f...

“In early 2022, with the support of Chef David LeFevre and Simms Restaurants, Chef Ray Hayashi embarked on his most ambitious culinary adventure to date, opening his very own restaurant in Hermosa Beach with his wife Cynthia Hetlinger (formerly sous chef at Providence) as chef de cuisine. RYLA serves Hayashi’s take on seasonal Los Angeles cuisine driven by seasonal produce from local farms and a m...

Going to Las Vegas to celebrate Thanksgiving? “Once again The Golden Tiki is inviting everyone to kick off the Thanksgiving holiday weekend with the return of their annual “Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” celebration on Wednesday, November 27th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.! This night has become a pre-game ritual for Las Vegans and visitors in town for the holiday and is truly one of the best...

“Chef Ray Hayashi’s regard for excellence and passion for food can be traced back to the produce on his family’s farm in Kyoto, Japan, which required meticulous maintenance to supply the Michelin starred restaurants in the area. Closer to home, Hayashi’s understanding of discipline and success were formed at his parents’ Japanese restaurant in Gardena, CA and stayed with him through his...

“Ghost Hill Cellars is a fifth-generation farm, vineyard estate, and unforgettable event destination, sustainably tended by the Bayliss-Bower family (and, perhaps, the ghost of a murdered gold miner) since 1906. Neighboring the vineyards of Ken Wright, Tony Soter, and other Willamette Valley luminaries in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, the family’s highly prized soils produce Pinot Noir of exceptional f...

California Wine Country for the Holidays? “Experience the warmth of the holiday season at the Allegretto Vineyard Resort’s annual 12 Days of Holiday celebration. Taking place from December 20 to December 31, 2024, this vibrant event transforms the Paso Robles luxury resort into a holiday wonderland, offering seasonal delights and joyful experiences sure to make the season bright.”  “The...

“Ghost Hill Cellars is a fifth-generation farm, vineyard estate, and unforgettable event destination, sustainably tended by the Bayliss-Bower family (and, perhaps, the ghost of a murdered gold miner) since 1906. Neighboring the vineyards of Ken Wright, Tony Soter, and other Willamette Valley luminaries in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, the family’s highly prized soils produce Pinot Noir of exceptional f...

“Zov's Restaurant Group (Tustin) has transformed the former Roxy’z restaurant into a premier private event space, now reimagined as 1801 Private Events by Zov’s. Located in the heart of Anaheim at the corner of E. Katella Ave. and S. State College Blvd., the newly branded 1801 Private Events offers a versatile venue perfect for a variety of special occasions, from intimate gatherings to large...

Thanksgiving is now upon us. Chef Andrew is a fountain of genuinely useful, stress-free Thanksgiving cooking tips which he generously shares. This week’s final tips offer creative ideas for winning stuffing and musings on cooking the bird so all parts are evenly cooked. All good wishes to our listeners for a stress-free and memorable Thanksgiving celebration.

For the curious traveler consider a very special fully escorted VIP journey to Morocco from October 29th to November 11th, 2025 with a local expert. “Step into the magical world of Morocco with Broadway By Amar Santana with Village Travel Laguna Beach’s local host Ahmed Labbate (CEO & Partner of The Vaca Group) who is a native from this enchanting land, where every moment is a shimmering gem w...

Georgia’s Restaurant (“Soul Delicious”) welcomed the launch of its fourth Southern California location on Friday, October 18 at its new home at the Irvine Spectrum Center in Irvine. “As we celebrate the opening of our Irvine Spectrum Center location, we simultaneously applaud 10 successful years since the opening of our first location, which is at the Packing House,” says...

Georgia’s Restaurant (“Soul Delicious”) celebrated the launch of its fourth Southern California location on Friday, October 18 at its new home at the Irvine Spectrum Center in Irvine. “As we celebrate the opening of our Irvine Spectrum Center location, we simultaneously applaud 10 successful years since the opening of our first location, which is at the Anaheim Packing Hou...

Georgia’s Restaurant (“Soul Delicious”) welcomed the launch of its fourth Southern California location on Friday, October 18 at its new home at the Irvine Spectrum Center in Irvine. “As we celebrate the opening of our Irvine Spectrum Center location, we simultaneously applaud 10 successful years since the opening of our first location, which is at the Packing House,” says...

Georgia’s Restaurant (Soul Delicious) welcomed the launch of its fourth Southern California location on Friday, October 18 at its new home at the Irvine Spectrum Center in Irvine. “As we celebrate the opening of our Irvine Spectrum Center location, we simultaneously applaud 10 successful years since the opening of our first location, which is at the Packing House,” says Ni...

For the curious traveler consider a very special fully escorted VIP journey to Morocco from October 29th to November 11th, 2025 with a local expert and a native of Morocco. “Step into the magical world of Morocco with Broadway By Amar Santana with Village Travel Laguna Beach’s local host Ahmed Labbate (CEO & Partner of The Vaca Group) who is a native from this enchanting land, where every mome...

“Sidereus Vineyard & Winery in Cornelius, Tualatin Valley Oregon, which opened in 2021, is a boutique winery in the Laurelwood District AVA. The established estate-grown vineyards produce Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Riesling.” “Winemaker Jason Bull, who has earned acclaim as a winemaker from several wineries in the Willamette Valley, makes complex wines that truly reflect the region...

For the curious traveler consider a very special fully escorted VIP journey to Morocco from October 29th to November 11th, 2025 with a local expert. “Step into the magical world of Morocco with Broadway by Amar Santana with Village Travel Laguna Beach’s local host Ahmed Labbate (CEO & Partner of The Vaca Group) who is a native from this enchanting land, where every moment is a shimmering gem w...