SoCal Restaurant Show

“The Helms Bakery, a modern interpretation of the original (closed in 1969) including a multi-space layout with a (soon-to-bee) full-service restaurant, Dinette, for breakfast and lunch (to open at a later date), a dedicated bakery with takeaway counter for prepared foods, as well as a retail section of specialty products, is now open in the soft open phase.” Hours are limited from 8:00 a.m. to 2:...

Listeners have been asking for it and, now, it’s finally, at long last, here. It’s Chef Andrew Gruel’s first cookbook – Andrew Gruel’s Family Cookbook. Chef Andrew has all the particulars.
 “Chef Andrew shares over fifty specially designed, family-focused recipes. Covering every meal, including snacks and desserts, these recipes will be loved by all ages! Andrew and his family enjoy making these r...

“Welcome to Sarah Simms’ and Boo Simms’ (twin sisters) Lady & Larder, your destination in Santa Monica and Carmel for the finest artisanal cheese and charcuterie boards. Driven by their commitment to 100% domestic and sustainable food practices, the Simms’ champion a culture of food and entertaining that they hope will flourish for many generations to come. Their ethos is simple: deliver...

“Surrounded by 63 acres of carefully tended vines, South Coast Winery Resort in Temecula elevates the Southern California winery experience to perhaps Napa levels and possibly even beyond. What makes their grapes so special is the combination of the rich Southern California soil and generous Temecula Valley sunshine. Pair this stunning atmosphere with South Coast Winery's talented winemakers and y...

“Welcome to Sarah Simms’ and Boo Simms’ (twin sisters) Lady & Larder, your destination in Santa Monica and Carmel for the finest artisanal cheese and charcuterie boards. Driven by their commitment to 100% domestic and sustainable food practices, the Simms’ champion a culture of food and entertaining that they hope will flourish for many generations to come. Their ethos is simple: deliver...

“Welcome to Sarah Simms’ and Boo Simm’s (twin sisters) Lady & Larder, your destination in Santa Monica and Carmel for the finest artisanal cheese and charcuterie boards. Driven by their commitment to 100% domestic and sustainable food practices, the Simms’ champion a culture of food and entertaining that they hope will flourish for many generations to come.” “Their ethos is simple: delive...

“Welcome to Sarah Simms’ and Boo Simms’ (twin sisters) Lady & Larder, your destination in Santa Monica and Carmel for the finest artisanal cheese and charcuterie boards. Driven by their commitment to 100% domestic and sustainable food practices, the Simms’ champion a culture of food and entertaining that they hope will flourish for many generations to come.” “Their ethos is simple: delive...

“Surrounded by 63 acres of carefully tended vines, South Coast Winery Resort in Temecula elevates the Southern California winery experience to perhaps Napa levels and possibly beyond. What makes their grapes so special is the combination of the rich Southern California soil and generous Temecula Valley sunshine. Pair this stunning atmosphere with South Coast Winery's talented winemakers and you ge...

“Surrounded by 63 acres of carefully tended vines, South Coast Winery Resort in Temecula elevates the Southern California winery experience to perhaps Napa levels and possibly beyond. What makes their grapes so special is the combination of the rich Southern California soil and generous Temecula Valley sunshine. Pair this stunning atmosphere with South Coast Winery's talented winemakers and you ge...

“The Joint is a seafood market and cafe located in the heart of Sherman Oaks and overseen by proprietor Liwei Liao. Their unexpected mantra is “Fresh is boring.” They specialize in dry ageing seafood which minimizes waste while maximizing quality.” Their customers are both serious home cooks and high-profile restaurateurs. “Born in Taiwan, Liao grew up in Queens, New York, and refers to himself as...

“The 4th Annual Long Beach International Tamale Festival  is set for December 14, 2024. The always popular event takes place at Long Beach City College PCH campus located at 1350 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and will include music, food, drinks, performances, Best Homemade Tamale Contest and more.” “Organized by Playa Larga, a lo...

“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...

“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...

“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...

“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...