SoCal Restaurant Show

“Emmy-award nominated TV host and producer Darley Newman ’s new “Travels with Darley” podcast launched on iHeart November 1st. New podcasts drop every Wednesday for 12 weeks during Season One, immersing listeners on location with local experts as the guides for inspirational and informational journeys.” “Much like her long-running PBS series (currently in production for its 11 th Season,) the “Tra...

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel , the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) and also the founder and pizzaiola of the fast-casual Big Parm (New Jersey-style pizza) located in the Mess Hall in Tustin provides another timely and informative “ Ask the Chef ” segment where he responds to listeners’ thoughtful inquiries. The Holidays are arriving...

“Nestled in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, multiple James Beard Award -Winning Chef and Restaurateur Chris Bianco ’s Pane Bianco DTLA offers NY style pizza, sandwiches, salads, and provisions. And with Pizzeria Bianco DTLA just around the corner, Chef Chris’ full restaurant experience is now available at Row DTLA . Along with their NY Style pizzas, Pane Bianco DTLA features their incredible sa...

“Nestled in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, multiple James Beard Award -Winning Chef and Restaurateur Chris Bianco ’s Pane Bianco DTLA offers NY style pizza, sandwiches, salads, and provisions. And with Pizzeria Bianco DTLA just around the corner, Chef Chris’ full restaurant experience is now available at Row DTLA .” Chef Chris joins us with pizza peel in hand. “Along with their NY Style pizzas...

“Nestled in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, multiple James Beard Award -Winning Chef and Restaurateur Chris Bianco ’s Pane Bianco DTLA offers NY style pizza, sandwiches, salads, and provisions. And with Pizzeria Bianco DTLA just around the corner, Chef Chris’ full restaurant experience is now available at Row DTLA .” Chef Chris continues with us with pizza peel in hand. “Along with their NY Sty...

“ Buono’s Pizzeria , which opened as a family-owned, Italian deli and market in 1965 in San Pedro before eventually transitioning into a full-service pizzeria in 1973, is celebrating its 50 th “pizza-versary” in November. The San Pedro landmark, which relocated from its original location at 15 th and Gaffey in 2019 to the port town’s Little Italy district at 6 th and Centre, invites the community...

Adam Bell is our accomplished, long-time Website and Social Media maven. He’s a foodie in good-standing with a particular affinity for the best in regional pizza, distinctive craft beer, and artisan coffee brewed from freshly roasted and ground, fair-trade coffee beans. Adam was recently in Atlantic City for a few days. Earlier in his career he lived there for a number of years. Adam avoided the h...

“This year, the New Orleans culinary icon Commander’s Palace celebrates 130 years of restaurant history. To mark the occasion, co-proprietors Ti Adelaide Martin and Lally Brennan — alongside Executive Chef Meg Bickford and the entire Commander’s Palace family — are rolling out a yearlong calendar of anniversary programming.” “What our guests love about Commander’s Palace is our approach to service...

“This year, the New Orleans culinary icon Commander’s Palace celebrates 130 years of restaurant history. To mark the occasion, co-proprietors Ti Adelaide Martin and Lally Brennan — alongside Executive Chef Meg Bickford and the entire Commander’s Palace family — are rolling out a yearlong calendar of anniversary programming.” “The legendary New Orleans dining destination, Commander’s Palace, first...

Our own Chef Andrew Grue l, the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) and also the founder and pizzaiola of the fast-casual Big Parm (New Jersey-style pizza) located in the Mess Hall in Tustin provides another timely and informative “ Ask the Chef ” segment where he responds to listeners’ thoughtful inquiries. Farm-raised fish produced...

“ ADYA Executive Chef & Partner Shachi Mehra  and Gracias Madre Executive Chef Diana Briscoe  present a plant-based culinary journey from Mumbai to Mexico on Wednesday, November 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gracias Madre Newport Beach . The four-course collaborative dinner on Dia de Los Muertos will showcase each chef’s individual style, as well as the magic that happens when the bold, authenti...

“ ADYA Executive Chef & Partner Shachi Mehra and Gracias Madre Executive Chef Diana Briscoe present a plant-based culinary journey from Mumbai to Mexico on Wednesday, November 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gracias Madre Newport Beach . The four-course collaborative dinner on Dia de Los Muertos will showcase each chef’s individual style, as well as the magic that happens when the bold, authe...

“ ADYA Executive Chef & Partner Shachi Mehra and Gracias Madre Executive Chef Diana Briscoe present a plant-based culinary journey from Mumbai to Mexico on Wednesday, November 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gracias Madre Newport Beach . The four-course collaborative dinner on Dia de Los Muertos will showcase each chef’s individual style, as well as the magic that happens when the bold, authentic...

When I venture into a new city I always investigate and research the very best food tour operators. It’s a great way to experience (and get to know) the culinary culture of an area you’re not familiar with. You’re eating like a local. Enter Carlsbad Food Tours in Carlsbad, CA. which I experienced a few weeks ago as their guest along with Visit Carlsbad . I participated in their original Taste of C...

When I venture into a new city I always investigate and research the very best food tour operators. It’s a great way to experience (and get to know) the culinary culture of an area you’re not familiar with. You’re eating like a local. Enter Carlsbad Food Tours in Carlsbad, CA. which I experienced a few weeks ago as their guest along with Visit Carlsbad . “I participated in their original Taste of...

Anne Marie Panoringan is now 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 and a host of other well-respected publications. Anne Marie joins us in-studio to discuss her new outlet as Food Columnist for  Culture OC and preview her next column. Anne Marie will also be discussin...

Anne Marie Panoringan is now 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 and a host of other well-respected publications. Anne Marie continues with us in-studio to discuss her new outlet as Food Columnist for  Culture OC and preview her next column. Anne Marie will also be discu...

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel , the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) and also the founder and pizzaiola of the fast-casual Big Parm (New Jersey-style pizza) located in the Mess Hall in Tustin provides another timely and informative “ Ask the Chef ” segment where he responds to listeners’ thoughtful inquiries. It’s National Seafood Mont...

“One of the most visually stunning demonstrations of talent and creativity within the architectural and engineering communities returns for year nine in Long Beach on October 18, 2023. The annual  CANstruction Long Beach  event provides a much-needed source of non-perishable food to help feed the unhoused in the Long Beach community. The 9th annual CANstruction Long Beach compe...

“One of the most visually stunning demonstrations of talent and creativity within the architectural and engineering communities returns for year nine in Long Beach on October 18, 2023. The annual  CANstruction Long Beach event provides a much-needed source of non-perishable food to help feed the unhoused in the Long Beach community” “The 9th annual CANstruction Long Beach competition benefiti...

“Ukrainian-born Chef Anna Voloshyna  (a previous guest) is the author of BUDMO!: Recipes from a Ukrainian Kitchen . Celebrate the rich culture of Ukrainian cuisine with these traditional Eastern European recipes infused with a fresh, contemporary approach for today’s home kitchen, from one of today’s most exciting young chefs of Ukrainian cuisine. With its emphasis on fresh ingredients, time-...

“ Suisun Valley Wine Co-op in Fairfield (established in 2007) represents three local, family owned micro wineries with distinct wine styles and approaches to winemaking tasting their wines in a single, unique, visitor-friendly indoor and outdoor tasting room.” “The three member wineries ( Sunset Cellars , Blacksmith Cellars and King Andrew Vineyards ) share a common goal of crafting high quality,...

“ Suisun Valley Wine Co-op in Fairfield (established in 2007) represents three local, family owned micro wineries with distinct wine styles and approaches to winemaking tasting their wines in a single, unique, visitor-friendly indoor and outdoor tasting room.” “The three member wineries ( Sunset Cellars , Blacksmith Cellars and King Andrew Vineyards ) share a common goal of crafting high quality,...

“Pacifica’s Rosalind Bakery ’s delectable sourdough bread, pizzas, and pastries are made with a dash of love, a sprinkle of nostalgia, and a lot of dedication by proprietor and baker Matt Kosoy . They do more than just bake bread; they bring people together, creating moments of joy and connection.” Rosalind’s was introduced to us on the recent “Coastside Adventure!” tour hosted by The San Francisc...

“ The Airliner is a historic, 100-year old, Lincoln Heights (Los Angeles) neighborhood bar that exudes warmth, character and hospitality. Whether you’re into beer and shots, sultry natural wines, or classic to modern cocktails, there’s something for everyone – with an intriguing Pan-Asian Izakaya comfort food menu created by fine-dining chef Vinh Nguyen (ex-Grumpy Pig in Shanghai) and nostalgic so...