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. Have you noticed the Manda...

“ Ment’or , founded bychefs Daniel Boulud , Jerome Bocuse and Thomas Keller is a leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization devoted to inspiring culinary excellence in young professionals and preserving the traditions and quality of cuisine in America.” They are celebrating their 15th anniversary of achievement this year. Their aim is to build a sustainable community of young American professionals...

“ Ment’or , founded by chefs Daniel Boulud , Jerome Bocuse and Thomas Keller is a leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization devoted to inspiring culinary excellence in young professionals and preserving the traditions and quality of cuisine in America.” They are celebrating their 15 th anniversary of achievement this year. “Their aim is to build a sustainable community of young American professiona...

“Within France’s 3 rd largest Appellation wine region, stretching from the Atlantic coast to Auvergne, Loire Valley wines represent the balance point between north and south, mellowness and freshness, arts and literature, tradition and modernity.” “From this harmonious blending, helped by a generally temperate climate and remarkably varied terroirs, comes a great diversity of wines. 20 per cent of...

“Within France’s 3 rd largest Appellation wine region, stretching from the Atlantic coast to Auvergne, Loire Valley wines represent the balance point between north and south, mellowness and freshness, arts and literature, tradition and modernity.” “From this harmonious blending, helped by a generally temperate climate and remarkably varied terroirs, comes a great diversity of wines. 20 per cent of...

“ Muy Bueno: Fiestas – 100+ Delicious Mexican Recipes for Celebrating the Year is a festive cookbook filled with history, traditions, Mexican recipes, and crafts to celebrate American and Mexican holidays from the proud Latina and blogger behind Muy Bueno , Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack .” “You’ll discover how to show your love on Valentine’s Day with Heart-Shaped Berry Empanadas, celebrate Mother’s Da...

“ Muy Bueno: Fiestas – 100+ Delicious Mexican Recipes for Celebrating the Year is a festive cookbook filled with history, traditions, Mexican recipes, and crafts to celebrate American and Mexican holidays from the proud Latina and blogger behind Muy Bueno , Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack .” “You’ll discover how to show your love on Valentine’s Day with Heart-Shaped Berry Empanadas, celebrate Mother’s Da...

“It’s no secret why everyone is obsessed with Hatch Peppers . Named after the original growing area in Hatch, New Mexico, authentic Hatch Peppers are truly a Southwestern favorite. No other pepper is prized more than this variety which grows in the Hatch Valley, just north of Las Cruces. The valley, which stretches along the Rio Grande’s southern-most bend before crossing into Texas and Mexi...

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. We all typically enjoy fre...

“After a three-year hiatus, L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Culinary Cookout , hosted by James Beard Foundation award -winners Chef Suzanne Goin and partner Caroline Styne ( The Lucques Group ) along with Chef David Lentz , returns on Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. on UCLA’s Royce Quad. Goin, Styne and Lentz have again (for the 11th time) enlisted the support and generosity of the...

“After a three-year hiatus, L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Culinary Cookout , hosted by James Beard Foundation award -winners Chef Suzanne Goin and partner Caroline Styne ( The Lucques Group ) along with Chef David Lentz returns on Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. on UCLA’s Royce Quad. Goin, Styne and Lentz have again (for the 11 th time) enlisted the support and generosity of thei...

“ Holey Grail Donuts is the Hawaiian-born, LA-rooted donut shop with locations in Santa Monica and Larchmont Village that specializes in fried to order taro donuts with a weekly revolving menu highlighting local Hawaiian and Californian ingredients, which are sustainably and ethically sourced from locally owned farmers, who Holey Grail has cultivated deep relationships with over the years.” Availa...

This year the Murphy family is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the handsome Presqu’ile Tasting Room in Santa Maria Valley “where for a decade they’ve been sharing their estate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Aligoté, Gamay, Nebbiolo and méthode champenoise sparkling wines.” “The winery began in 2007, but the opening of the architecturally significant modern-meets-rustic hospi...

This year the Murphy family is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the handsome Presqu’ile Tasting Room in Santa Maria Valley “where for a decade they’ve been sharing their estate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Aligoté, Gamay, Nebbiolo and méthode champenoise sparkling wines.” “The winery began in 2007, but the opening of the architecturally significant modern-meets-rustic hospi...

Vegetarian Salad for Dinner – Inventive Plant-Forward Meals is the vegetarian sequel to culinary educator and edible garden expert Jeanne Kelley ’s highly successful cookbook Salad for Dinner (2012). “This inspiring single-subject cookbook with 80 recipes reimagines the traditional idea of a salad as a main course meal.” “People love a good salad! This hunger for salad is matched by a genuine desi...

Vegetarian Salad for Dinner – Inventive Plant-Forward Meals is the vegetarian sequel to culinary educator and edible garden expert Jeanne Kelley ’s highly successful cookbook Salad for Dinner (2012). “This inspiring single-subject cookbook with 80 recipes reimagines the traditional idea of a salad as a main course meal.” “People love a good salad! This hunger for salad is matched by a genuine desi...

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. We planned to chat with Ch...

OTOTO in Echo Park operated by the dynamic team of Courtney Kaplan and Chef Charles Namba (wife and husband) is Los Angeles’ premier sake bar, the little brother to Tsubaki located next door. It opens at 5:00 p.m. nightly and it’s walk-ins only. OTOTO, launched in 2019, offers 50 plus sakes by the glass along with an enticing full menu of creative and classic Japanese dishes. OTOTO was the recipie...

OTOTO in Echo Park is operated by the dynamic team of Courtney Kaplan and Chef Charles Namba (wife and husband) is Los Angeles’ premier sake bar, the little brother to Tsubaki located next door. It opens at 5:00 p.m. nightly and it’s walk-ins only. “OTOTO, launched in 2019, offers 50 plus sakes by the glass with an enticing full menu of creative and classic Japanese dishes. A standout item is the...

OTOTO in Echo Park is operated by the dynamic team of Courtney Kaplan and Chef Charles Namba (wife and husband) is Los Angeles’ premier sake bar, the little brother to Tsubaki located next door. It opens at 5:00 p.m. nightly and it’s walk-ins only. “OTOTO, launched in 2019, offers 50 plus sakes by the glass with an enticing full menu of creative and classic Japanese dishes. A standout item is the...

Spaghettini Restaurant in Seal Beach is celebrating their 35 th Anniversary this year. “Since its inception in 1988, business partners, Laurie Sisneros and Cary Hardwick , have grown Spaghettini to be one of the top restaurants and entertainment lounges in the country. Spaghettini has had hundreds of incredible artists grace their stage. Dave Koz , Poncho Sanchez , John Mayall , and Kenny Loggins...

Spaghettini Restaurant in Seal Beach is celebrating their 35 th Anniversary this year. “Since its inception in 1988, business partners, Laurie Sisneros and Car y Hardwick , have grown Spaghettini to be one of the top restaurants and entertainment lounges in the country. Spaghettini has had hundreds of incredible artists grace their stage. Dave Koz , Poncho Sanchez , John Mayall , and Kenny Loggins...

“ A-Sha Noodles is the cult-favorite imported noodle brand known for its patented, 100-year-old legacy noodle recipe from Tainan, Taiwan. All of A-Sha’s noodles are simply made with wheat, salt and water, and receive a unique 18-hour air-drying technique (never fried or frozen).” This is a big (and healthier) departure from the familiar instant noodles which are fried. A-Sha noodles are made with...

“ A-Sha Noodles is the cult-favorite imported noodle brand known for its patented, 100-year-old legacy noodle recipe from Tainan, Taiwan. All of A-Sha’s noodles are simply made with wheat, salt and water, and receive a unique 18-hour air-drying technique (never fried or frozen).” This is a big (and healthier) departure from the familiar instant noodles which are fried. A-Sha noodles are made with...

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 just retur...