SoCal Restaurant Show

Bub and Grandma’s Restaurant and Bakery is a phenomenally popular breakfast and lunch establishment in the Glassell Park neighborhood of northeast Los Angeles. It’s the retail home for the acclaimed Bub and Grandma’s Bread and serve daily pastries, sandwiches, salads, sides, chips and other “really good stuff.” They also offer an eclectic collection of craft beer and premium wines. On Sunday and M...

“L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade Stand returns for their 12th annual cookout in Los Angeles at UCLA’s Royce Quad scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2024, and tickets are now on sale.” “The 2023 event was an overwhelming success raising more than $1.3 million for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. Presented at Royce Quad on the campus of UCLA, the cookout is always a perfect day for chefs...

“L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade Stand returns for their 12th annual cookout in Los Angeles at UCLA’s Royce Quad scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2024, and tickets are now on sale. The 2023 event was an overwhelming success raising more than $1.3 million for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. Presented at Royce Quad on the campus of UCLA, the cookout is always a perfect day for chefs an...

“L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade Stand returns for their 12th annual cookout in Los Angeles at UCLA’s Royce Quad scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2024, and tickets are now on sale.” “The 2023 event was an overwhelming success raising more than $1.3 million for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. Presented at Royce Quad on the campus of UCLA, the cookout is always a perfect day for chefs...

When we last left Team USA 2025 on the road to Lyon, France they were on the way to New Orleans for the Americas competition. “The U.S. is now heading to Lyon, France in January 2025 to compete at the Bocuse d’Or, the world’s most prestigious culinary competition! Team USA Head Chef Stefani De Palma and Commis Bradley Waddle secured their spot on the international stage following a 5-hour and 30-m...

“The Bartolotta Restaurants is a nationally recognized restaurant and catering organization co-founded by the late restaurateur Joe Bartolotta and his brother, two-time James Beard Award-winning Chef Paul Bartolotta. Since the opening of its flagship restaurant, Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993, The Bartolotta Restaurants has grown to become the premier culinary brand in the Greater Milwaukee region...

When we last left Team USA 2025 on the road to Lyon, France they were on the way to New Orleans for the Americas competition. “The U.S. is now heading to Lyon, France in January 2025 to compete at the Bocuse d’Or, the world’s most prestigious culinary competition! Team USA Head Chef Stefani De Palma and Commis Bradley Waddle secured their spot on the international stage following a 5-hour and 30-m...

“The Bartolotta Restaurants is a nationally recognized restaurant and catering organization co-founded by the late restaurateur Joe Bartolotta and his brother, two-time James Beard Award-winning Chef Paul Bartolotta. Since the opening of its flagship restaurant, Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993, The Bartolotta Restaurants has grown to become the premier culinary brand in the Greater Milwaukee region...

The short and always eagerly anticipated Hatch Chile season has arrived. Chef Andrew discusses why these flavorful peppers from New Mexico have such an enthusiastic and loyal following.

Opening the show with a brief visit with Evan Papadakis the Co-owner of Zuzu’s Petals in the East Village area of Long Beach and a participant in Long Beach Burger Week. Chef Jessie Franco’s (Co-owner) creation for LBBW is a Brie-stuffed Kobe Burger with bacon onion jam, fig aioli and lemon vinaigrette tossed arugula. “Long Beach residents and visitors alike are in for a treat as dozens of local r...

Outrageous Fair Food is always a mouthwatering highlight of a fair visit. What crazy edible will they next put on a stick? One of the all-star, Fair Food personalities is the well-traveled Midway Gourmet, Chef Dominic Palmieri of Biggy’s fame on the RCS Carnival Midway. We’ll find out what indulgent deliciousness Chef Dominic is cooking up now for The OC Fair (“Always a Good Time”) running through...

Fair Food personalities is the well-traveled Midway Gourmet, Chef Dominic Palmieri of Biggy’s fame on the RCS Carnival Midway. We’ll find out what indulgent deliciousness Chef Dominic is cooking up now for The OC Fair (“Always a Good Time”) running through Sunday, August 18th We’re taking Fair Food at its tastiest best with The Midway Gourmet. On Chef Dominic’s menus are Peaches and Cream Funnel C...

The Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge located on The Strip in Las Vegas was one of six recipients this year from all over the United States of the prestigious James Beard Foundation Award as an America’s Classic. Joining us to celebrate this honor is Executive Chef Nicholas Orth who has been working there since high school. “Opened in 1972 by Nat Carasali and Bill Paganetti, the Peppermill...

“At Lustig in the Helms Bakery District in Culver City they speak FOOD – the language of the world. A casual neighborhood spot, serving a modern twist on dishes that you know and love. There is an Austrian vein running through the culinary offerings with Chef Bernhard Mairinger (ex-BierBeisl in Beverly Hills) combining the flavors of the world in an innovative way. Enjoy a whole new dining experie...

The Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge located on The Strip in Las Vegas was one of six recipients this year from all over the United States of the prestigious James Beard Foundation Award as an America’s Classic. Continuing with us celebrating this honor is Executive Chef Nicholas Orth who has been cooking there since his Sophomore year in high school. “Opened in 1972 by Nat Carasali and B...

“At Lustig in the Helms Bakery District in Culver City they speak FOOD – the language of the world. A casual neighborhood spot, serving a modern twist on dishes that you know and love. There is an Austrian vein running through the culinary offerings with Chef Bernhard Mairinger (ex-BierBeisl in Beverly Hills) combining the flavors of the world in an innovative way. Enjoy a whole new dining experie...

Robotics and labor-saving automation are coming to restaurants particularly in the back-of-the house. Would you believe a robot that cuts, cores and peels avocados before prep cooks then mash them into guacamole? Chef Andrew gives you his informed perspective for what’s on the horizon from a chef’s and restaurateur’s POV.

Opening the show with a brief visit with James Beard Award-winning Chef Tim Hollingsworth of Otium in Downtown Los Angeles. Chef Tim is at the center of the documentary, “Chain Food : All-Star Dishes” released on the Roku Channel (and available to everyone at no charge) starting on July 12th. Chef Tim is also the co-founder of Chain with actor and comedian B.J. Novak, which reimagines familia...

The Bear (based in Chicago) is back on Hulu for Season 3 and already attracting a lot of attention and, of course, controversy. Given that Chicago is a great food town it was only a matter of time before a savvy tour operator in the Windy City created a “The Bear” Chicago Food Tour. This has now happened with the launch of Chicago Food & City Tour’s “Yes, Chef! Chicago : A Bear – Inspired Food...

Terranea Resort’s (Rancho Palos Verdes) inaugural Food and Wine Festival is being held on Sunday, July 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “This oceanfront event, taking place at the scenic resort’s The Meadows, has been created to celebrate the culinary talents of some of Terranea’s talented chefs, as well as to host a glorious summer gourmet experience – showcasing local and regional eateries,...

“Jambalaya Girl (Kristen Preau Moore) by Cook Me Somethin’ Mister is a family and women owned business that brings an authentic taste of New Orleans to the world with easy to prepare food products, inspired by Jambalaya Girl's family recipes. Drawing from her family’s upbringing in the New Orleans cooking scene and her creation of a nationwide tailgating fundraiser following Hurricane Ka...

“Jambalaya Girl (Kristen Preau Moore) by Cook Me Somethin’ Mister is a family and women owned business that brings an authentic taste of New Orleans to the world with easy to prepare food products, inspired by Jambalaya Girl's family recipes. Drawing from her family’s upbringing in the New Orleans cooking scene and her creation of a nationwide tailgating fundraiser following Hurricane Ka...

“Long Beach residents and visitors alike are in for a treat as dozens of local restaurants and pop-ups will offer unique over-the-top Burgers and value-priced Burger Offers when the 4th annual Long Beach Burger Week returns July 21-28, 2024.”  “Organized by local non-profit Long Beach Food & Beverage, the organization felt that in addition to encouraging...

“Long Beach residents and visitors alike are in for a treat as dozens of local restaurants and pop-ups will offer unique over-the-top Burgers and value-priced Burger Offers when the 4th annual Long Beach Burger Week returns July 21-28, 2024.” “Organized by local non-profit Long Beach Food & Beverage, the organization felt that in addition to encouraging local...

How does this new California legislation designed to eliminate “junk fees” impact restaurants that include a mandatory Service Charge ? Some last-minute modifications were legislated (and enacted) right before the July 1st implementation. We’ll get the accurate story and an informed restaurateur’s POV from Chef Andrew.