SoCal Restaurant Show

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. Can cash still be readily...

We’re celebrating the 11th Anniversary of the debut of the “SoCal Restaurant Show” on AM830 KLAA. Please join us. Executive Producer Andy Harris is just off the Discovery Princess (Princess’ newest (and final) Royal Class Ship) from their special Pacific Coast Wine & Food Experience (six-day voyage) with ports of call in Victoria, BC and San Francisc...

Chef Rudi is probably the most decorated chef cooking on the ocean. He started cooking at age 14 in Austria. Next year he’ll be celebrating a 50-year career in the culinary arts and Chef Rudi is just getting started. He was unusually aboard Discovery Princess for the benefit of the IFWTWA (International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association) Conference and was a featured speaker. He also conduc...

“ Caymus Vineyards and Cabernet Sauvignon are synonymous with wine enthusiasts globally as one of the most sought-after wines to pour and share around the table for special celebrations. Now Princess Cruises is working with this renowned winery to offer the exclusive Caymus Vineyards Winemaker Dinner , available initially on Princess ships sailing North America itineraries Alaska voyages, and even...

Peter oversees all the food and beverage on Discovery Princess including the Main Dining Rooms (Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan), World Fresh Market & Bistro, Gigi’s Pizzeria and the specialty restaurants including Crown Grill, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria and the soon-to-be The Catch by Rudi. He’s also responsible for the newly introduced 360 Experience exclusively available on Discovery...

Part of the cruising experience is enjoying carefully crafted specialty libations along the way. Callum Moughan is a roving Bar Manager. He moves from ship to ship ensuring the bar service and hospitality at all outlets meets Princess’ high standards. Continuous training to maintain those high standards is also part of Callum’s responsibilities. “ Good Spirits® At Sea is the spot aboard Discovery...

The original “Love Boat” television series made the Ship’s Captain the star of the ship. The unsung hero of cruise ship operations is the Hotel General Manager. The accomplished Hotel General Manager aboard Discovery Princess is Terri Cybuliak and she is our guest. Last year Princess Cruises celebrated and honored the Discovery Princess Madrina – Hotel General Manager Terri Cybuliak – currently se...

Stacey Wittig , aka UNSTOPPABLE Stacey , is a seasoned travel journalist. She refers to herself as “UNSTOPPABLE Stacey” because Stacey don’t let age, gender or family stop her from traveling. Stacey observes, “My hubby prefers not to travel, so I typically go solo.” She resides in Flagstaff, Arizona. Stacey was part of IFWTWA ’s Conference at Sea aboard Discovery Princess for the Pacific Coast Win...

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. As nutty as it sounds both...

Congratulations on the selection of Chef Stefani De Palma and Commis Bradley Waddle to be Team USA 2025 representing the United States. They will now go on to represent the United States at the 2024 Bocuse d’Or Americas Selection . This selection event will determine the finalists for the 2025 Bocuse d’Or , the prestigious biennial international culinary competition in Lyon, France. Chef Stefani D...

Congratulations on the selection of Chef Stefani De Palma and Commis Bradley Waddle to be Team USA 2025 representing the United States. They will now go on to represent the United States at the 2024 Bocuse d’Or Americas Selection . This selection event will determine the finalists for the 2025 Bocuse d’Or , the prestigious biennial international culinary competition in Lyon, France. “The selection...

Michelle Grow, Melissa’s / World Variety Produce ’s Director of Marketing is no stranger to the “SoCal Restaurant Show.” She just had the very special experience of being a part of the annual Hatch Chile Festival over Labor Day Weekend in Hatch, NM. Then she was off to Australia to learn about R2E2 and Honey Gold Mangoes. Michelle is our guest to recap her recent global produce adventures. As any...

“On Monday, October 30, 2023, LA Chef Conference returns in partnership with Los Angeles Trade-Tech College (LATTC)’s Culinary Arts Pathway in Downtown Los Angeles and Presenting Sponsor OpenTable , benefitting Regarding Her , a national nonprofit dedicated to accelerating the growth of women entrepreneurs and leaders in food and beverage. The all-day event will include panel conversations l...

“On Monday, October 30, 2023, LA Chef Conference returns in partnership with Los Angeles Trade-Tech College (LATTC)’s Culinary Arts Pathway in Downtown Los Angeles and Presenting Sponsor OpenTable , benefitting Regarding Her , a national nonprofit dedicated to accelerating the growth of women entrepreneurs and leaders in food and beverage. The all-day event will include panel conversations l...

“Located in beautiful Suisun Valley adjacent to Fairfield, BackRoad Vines Winery and Venue is dedicated to bringing back the traditional “Old School” art form of wine making. Their approach to handcrafting unique and distinctive wines has developed through experience and taking time to smell the wines.” “Plan a visit to the ‘backroads’ and enjoy a glass of wine in the tasting room or lunch on the...

“ Charcoal SUNSET (newly launched) is an inviting neighborhood restaurant from Michelin-starred Chef and Owner Josiah Citrin that was inspired by the backyard barbecues he hosts on weekends for his friends and family. As the name suggests, everything is cooked indoors over live fire – whether over charcoal or in the coals. Citrin and Chef de Cuisine Jordan Olivo prepare a seasonal menu of craveabl...

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. Chef Andrew has previously...

It’s a very special, but abbreviated, show this Saturday morning (10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.) as we salute the return of L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Stand Culinary Cookout at UCLA benefiting the incredible work of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer . Chefs Suzanne Goin , Caroline Styne { The Lucques Group ) and Chef David Lentz host L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Stand Culinary Cookout...

It’s a very special, but abbreviated, show this Saturday morning (10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.) as we salute the return (after a 3-year hiatus) of L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Stand Culinary Cookout at UCLA benefiting the incredible work of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer . Chefs Suzanne Goin , Caroline Styne and Chef David Lentz host L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Stand Culinary Cooko...

“Nine generations after the Ontiveros Family’s arrival in California, on the same land that their family once called home, James Ontiveros is proud to grow and make wines with distinguished Winemaker Justin Willett that are as complex as the story of how they came to be. Ranchos de Ontiveros is a culmination of wines ( Native9 and Rancho Vinedo ) expressing the unique climate, soil, and capability...

“Nine generations after the Ontiveros Family’s arrival in California, on the same land that their family once called home, James Ontiveros is proud to grow and make wines with Winemaker Paul Wilkins that are complex as the story of how they came to be.” “Ranchos de Ontiveros is a culmination of wines ( Native9 and Rancho Vinedo ) expressing the unique climate, soil, and capability of the Santa Mar...

“Nine generations after the Ontiveros Family’s arrival in California, on the same land that their family once called home, James Ontiveros is proud to grow and make wines with Winemaker Paul Wilkins that are complex as the story of how they came to be.” “Ranchos de Ontiveros is a culmination of wines ( Native9 and Rancho Vinedo ) expressing the unique climate, soil, and capability of the Santa Mar...

“ The Feast of Friends  (Las Vegas) has announced the return of  Vegas Unstripped , a unique food festival celebrating local Las Vegas chefs. This year, the event is planned to take place from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday October 14 at a location to be announced in the 18b Arts District . Thirty of the city’s most acclaimed and creative chefs will be brought together to present one-night-only o...

“What would have been the 7th annual Firkfest in Anaheim in 2020 is finally back in 2023 as Firkenstein Craft Beer Festival . Note that it’s no longer cask only. The only prerequisite is breweries are required to bring something special made just for the event.” “Firkenstein Craft Beer Festival is happening on Saturday, October 7th, 2023 from 4-8 p.m. in Downtown Anaheim surrounding the city’s dec...

“ IL Fiorello Olive Oil Company is a family-owned company dedicated to growing and milling the finest quality artisan olive oil . Owners Ann and Mark Sievers produce oil from their own certified organic groves. Their properties are located in Green Valley and Suisun Valley between Fairfield and Napa Valley, a still-rural area where creek-side soils allow good drainage for the trees.” “An interacti...