SoCal Restaurant Show

“October is Freaky Fruit® month, highlighting the most exotic and intriguing of Mother Nature’s sweet bounty. Melissa’s “Prince of Produce,” Robert Schueller, continues as our well-informed guide. A bit creepy to look at, but surprisingly delectable to eat, Freaky Fruit® is a must for the entire month leading up to a frightening finale on Halloween.”

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“October is Freaky Fruit® month, highlighting the most exotic and intriguing of Mother Nature’s sweet bounty. Melissa’s “Prince of Produce,” Robert Schueller, is our always well-informed guide. A bit creepy to look at, but surprisingly delectable to eat, Freaky Fruit® is a must for the entire month leading up to a frightening finale on Halloween.”

“Eaten out-of-hand, or added to de...

The Wine Exchange has always been known for their forward-thinking innovations in wine retailing. Last Weekend they celebrated their long-in-the-works Wine Bar with a festive Grand Opening. Chef John English pizzas and a selection of cheese from the renown Cheese Store of Beverly Hills were on the menu to compliment the wine tasting. The Wine Tasting Experience at Wine Exchange features 24 wines a...

“Chile Verde Mexican Food is celebrating their 25th Anniversary in November. It’s a proudly family-owned gem founded in 1999 by the Bahena family, and has been engaging the Los Angeles community with value-priced, high-quality regional Mexican cuisine for over two decades.” “Jose & Israel Bahena’s journey from ambitious immigrants to successful restaurateurs is the heartwarming tale of dreams...

“Lively Run Dairy in Interlaken, Cayuga Lake, Finger Lakes, NY, is one of the longest operating commercial goat dairies in the country, beginning production in New York in 1982 and pioneering goat cheese in the American marketplace. Lively Run is a family-owned and operated creamery located in the Finger Lakes Region of NY. Steve and Susanne Messmer, and their two sons, Pete and Dave Messmer,...

The Wine Exchange has always been known for their forward-thinking innovations in wine retailing. Last Weekend they celebrated their long-in-the-works Wine Bar with a festive Grand Opening. Chef John English pizzas and a selection of cheese from the renown Cheese Store of Beverly Hills were on the menu to compliment the wine tasting. The Wine Tasting Experience at Wine Exchange features 24 wines a...

Thanksgiving is fast approaching and it’s high anxiety time in the home kitchen. Chef Andrew is a fountain of genuinely useful Thanksgiving cooking tips (stress-free) which he always graciously shares with the listening audience. Also, Chef Andrew enthusiastically explains why the Spork (combination of a spoon & fork) may be the most underutilized, and unappreciated, tool in the home kitchen.

The Great American Beer Festival held annually in Denver is the premier U.S. beer competition, crowning the finest beverages in over 100 beer and cider styles. Long Beach has an emerging craft beer scene as evidenced by their performance at the Great American this year. The 5-year old Trademark Brewing took home one Gold and one Silver. Ian McCall of ISM Brewing was awarded a Bronze (their first y...

Winemaker Paul Warson oversees the operations of Moraga Bel Air, a 16 -acre estate vineyard and winery unusually located in the exclusive Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles. On Saturday, October 26 area wine aficionados will have the very special opportunity to visit the estate from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a Harvest Boot Camp. It’s a “Crush Course” with Winemaker Paul for an up-close and in-d...

Winemaker Paul Warson oversees the operations of Moraga Bel Air, a 16 -acre estate vineyard and winery unusually located in the exclusive Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles. On Saturday, October 26 local wine aficionados will have the very special opportunity to visit the estate from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a Harvest Boot Camp. It’s a “Crush Course” with Winemaker Paul Warson providing an up-...

Winemaker Paul Warson oversees the operations of Moraga Bel Air, a 16 -acre estate vineyard and winery unusually located in the exclusive Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles. On Saturday, October 26 area wine aficionados will have the very special opportunity to visit the estate from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a Harvest Boot Camp. It’s a “Crush Course” with Winemaker Paul for an up-close and in-d...

“After plenty of research and development with flavors from many of our California cultures, Cali Dumpling has deliciously reinvented the dumpling landscape and created an exciting, one-of-a-kind menu. These are dumplings done different” and are available frozen online, at select grocery outlets or at their new restaurant in Orange. They also wholesale to the foodservice trade via distribution by...

The Great American Beer Festival held annually in Denver (October 10th to 12th, 2024) is the premier U.S. beer competition, crowning the finest beverages in over 100 beer and cider styles. Long Beach has an emerging and vibrant craft beer scene as evidenced by their performance at the Great American this year. The 5-year old Trademark Brewing took home one Gold (West Coast IPA) and one Silver (Ame...

The Great American Beer Festival held annually in Denver (October 10th to 12th , 2024) is the premier U.S. beer competition, crowning the finest beverages in over 100 beer and cider styles. Long Beach has an emerging and vibrant craft beer scene as evidenced by their performance at the Great American this year. The 5-year old Trademark Brewing took home one Gold (West Coast IPA) and one Silver (Am...

“Wine Educator and Wine Journalist Maiah Johnson Dunn tells heart-forward stories about New York wine.” She continues with us uncorking her circuitous path to wine and her current duties at the multi-faceted New York Kitchen culinary and beverage education center in Canandaigua, NY.” “After a 13-year career in experiential and event marketing, Maiah transitioned to the wine and hospitality in...

“Wine Educator and Wine Journalist Maiah Johnson Dunn tells heart-forward stories about New York wine.” She joins us to uncork her circuitous path to wine and her current duties at the multi-faceted New York Kitchen culinary and beverage education center in Canandaigua, NY.” “After a 13-year career in experiential and event marketing, Maiah transitioned to the wine and hospitality industry. H...

Chef Andrew has spoken extensively about continuing supply chain concerns negatively impacting the restaurant industry. He is a big proponent of enhancing the domestic supply chain and the cost benefits therein. Chef Andrew explains.

We’re live today from the Jute Patio overlooking the well-maintained 9-hole golf course at Westdrift Manhattan Beach – an Autograph Collection Hotel and the Official Hotel of the inaugural Manhattan Beach Food & Wine which continues tonight from 7 to 10:00 p.m. (VIP admission at 6:00 p.m.) at Manhattan Village. All of our distinguished chef guests this morning are participants in the Festival....

Chef Andrew Gruel of Calico Fish House on Pacific Coast Highway in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach and the Co-Host of the “SoCal Restaurant Show” for the last eight years joins us to celebrate the 12th Anniversary of the launch of the “SoCal Restaurant Show” on AM 830 KLAA radio reaching all of Southern California. We’re live today from the Jute Patio overlooking the well-maintained 9-ho...

Chris Cosentino is a passionate and thoughtful chef, author, cyclist, and philanthropist. “A graduate of the culinary program at Johnson & Wales University in his home state of Rhode Island, Cosentino got his professional start at some of the country’s most beloved restaurants in Washington, D.C. and then the Bay Area. In his first executive chef position at Incanto, elevating a neighborhood I...

Chef Andrew Gruel of Calico Fish House on Pacific Coast Highway in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach and the Co-Host of the “SoCal Restaurant Show” for the last eight years joins us to celebrate the 12th Anniversary of the launch of the “SoCal Restaurant Show” on AM 830 KLAA radio reaching all of Southern California. We’re live today from the Jute Patio overlooking the well-maintained 9-ho...

“Chef Neal Fraser and Amy Knoll’s flagship restaurant Redbird in Downtown Los Angeles features Modern American cuisine that is refined yet approachable and highlights the multi-cultural influences of Fraser’s native city – Los Angeles. As a follow up to Grace and BLD, Fraser’s menu features seasonal plates ranging from snacks or “kickshaws” to entrees meant to be enjoyed by the whol...

The Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) is the charitable beneficiary of Manhattan Beach Food & Wine. Lisa Fontanesi is the long-time Los Angeles Director. We’ll meet her. “Led by chef, author and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson as national Board Co-chair, Careers C-CAP transforms the lives of underserved high school students and young people around the country by helping them pursue...

We first introduced Chef Eric Klein to the listeners of the “SoCal Restaurant Show” back when he was the high-profile Executive Chef and Partner of Spago Las Vegas in the Forum Shops. In 2016 Chef Eric transitioned (with a major promotion) to Senior Vice President Culinary – Partner at Wolfgang Puck Catering based at The Dolby Theater in Hollywood. Every year for over two-decades Wolfgang Puck Cat...

“Westwood Coast Steakhouse, the newest culinary venture from San Francisco-based Proof Positive, debuted in early July at Triangle Square in Costa Mesa. Proof Positive now makes its debut in Orange County with Westwood Coast Steakhouse by pairing an elevated, chef-driven steakhouse dining experience with lively country entertainment.  At the helm of the kitchen is Executive Chef Jayro Martine...