SoCal Restaurant Show

Tara “Teaspoon” Bench ’s newest cookbook (and just in time for the Holidays) is Delicious Gatherings – Recipes to Celebrate Together . “Here is your invitation to step into the kitchen and create a meal worth remembering! Tara Teaspoon helps you impress guests and gather friends around your table with recipes for elevated everyday meals and special holidays, plus helpful tips and how-tos. This coo...

“ Hedonistas de la Fe mezcal is made in small batches according to a 500-year-old tradition. The agave is hand harvested and toasted in earthen mounds, mashed with a stone wheel, and fermented in traditional open-air wooden vats. In every step quality and tradition guide Hedonista. Their Maestro Mezcalero, Gerardo “Kain” Santiago Hernandez , brings three generations of experience and love into the...

“ Hedonistas de la Fe mezcal is made in small batches according to a 500-year-old tradition. The agave is hand harvested and toasted in earthen mounds, mashed with a stone wheel, and fermented in traditional open-air wooden vats. In every step quality and tradition guide Hedonista. Their Maestro Mezcalero, Gerardo “Kain” Santiago Hernandez , brings three generations of experience and love into the...

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel , the Founder of Big Parm (New Jersey-style pizza), Two Birds and the soon to launch, full-service Calico Fish House (in Huntington Beach) provides another timely and informative “ Ask the Chef ” segment where Chef Andrew responds to listeners thoughtful inquiries. The final countdown to Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 24th continues. As an experienced restaurant chef...

“There’s just something about a new pair of jammies that says ‘cozy and safe’ to kids, and  Huntington Meats at the Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles is doing their part to make sure nightly bedtime rituals like fresh pajamas will provide a reassuring and peaceful good night to in-need children this holiday season. Huntington Meats’ sister shop Farmers Market Poultry will also be partic...

“There’s just something about a new pair of jammies that says ‘cozy and safe’ to kids, and Huntington Meats at the Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles is doing their part to make sure nightly bedtime rituals like fresh pajamas will provide a reassuring and peaceful good night to in-need children this holiday season. Huntington Meats’ sister shop Farmers Market Poultry will also be partici...

We know Chef Ted Hopson from the fondly remembered The Bellwether in Studio City which was an unfortunate victim of the pandemic. The better news is that Chef Ted is now the very busy Vice President at Gourmet Imports in Alhambra. “Gourmet Imports is a Los Angeles area-based importer and distributor of specialty foods that has been serving Chefs and culinary professionals since 1989. The company w...

“ “ Modern Hippie” celebrates a way of living and entertaining that creates an intentional series of moments at home, where good food, conversation, and design come together to create and establish lasting and inspired memories. Lauren Thomas ’s The Modern Hippie Table: Recipes and Menus for Eating Simply and Living Beautifully combines more than 70 curated recipes and assorted themed menus with b...

“ “ Modern Hippie” celebrates a way of living and entertaining that creates an intentional series of moments at home, where good food, conversation, and design come together to create and establish lasting and inspired memories. Lauren Thomas ’s The Modern Hippie Table: Recipes and Menus for Eating Simply and Living Beautifully combines more than 70 curated recipes and assorted themed menus with b...

Santa Barbara Wine Country , named  Wine Enthusiast ’s  Wine Region of the Year for 2021 and recently honored with multiple wine scores over 90+ points, is bringing some of its acclaimed wines to Orange County for special Wine Tasting Pop-Ups.  “The fall tasting events will feature a wide range of varietals from small production and highly sought-after wineries. Guests will learn th...

Santa Barbara Wine Country , named  Wine Enthusiast ’s  Wine Region of the Year for 2021 and recently honored with multiple wine scores over 90+ points, is bringing some of its acclaimed wines to Orange County for special Wine Tasting Pop-Ups.  “The fall tasting events will feature a wide range of varietals from small production and highly sought-after wineries. Guests will learn th...

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel the Founder of Big Parm (New Jersey-style pizza), Two Birds and the soon to launch, full-service Calico Fish House (in Huntington Beach) provides another timely and informative “ Ask the Chef ” segment where Chef Andrew responds to listeners thoughtful inquiries. The countdown to Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 24th continues. As an experienced restaurant chef with a l...

Opened in September 2020, Nella Kitchen & Bar (the sister restaurant of S.Y. Kitchen Cucina Rustica in Santa Ynez) located adjacent to the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn in Los Olivos offers fresh, modern Cal-Italian cuisine showcasing local ingredients and focuses on ‘Roman Pinsas’. It is under the culinary direction of Executive Chef / Partner Luca Crestanelli (S.Y. Kitchen) and Ch...

Opened in September 2020, Nella Kitchen & Bar (the sister restaurant of S.Y. Kitchen Cucina Rustica in Santa Ynez) located adjacent to the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn in Los Olivos offers fresh, modern Cal-Italian cuisine showcasing local ingredients and focuses on ‘Roman Pinsas’. It is under the culinary direction of Executive Chef / Partner Luca Crestanelli and Chef de Cuisine,...

Opened in September 2020, Nella Kitchen & Bar (the sister restaurant of S.Y. Kitchen Cucina Rustica in Santa Ynez) located adjacent to the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn in Los Olivos offers fresh, modern Cal-Italian cuisine showcasing local ingredients and focuses on ‘Roman Pinsas’. It is under the culinary direction of Executive Chef / Partner Luca Crestanelli and Chef de Cuisine,...

Jason Moore is the winemaker and founding partner of  Modus Operandi   Cellars (2004)  in the Napa Valley, a limited production boutique winery. “For Jason wine is one of those things that to many people can incite a tremendous amount of feelings and emotions. Wine is enchanting and mysterious, gives joy, confuses, and inspires. In many cases, these complexities lead to a love which...

Jason Moore is the winemaker and founding partner of  Modus Operandi   Cellars (2004)  in the Napa Valley, a limited production boutique winery. “For Jason wine is one of those things that to many people can incite a tremendous amount of feelings and emotions. Wine is enchanting and mysterious, gives joy, confuses, and inspires. In many cases, these complexities lead to a love which...

“ El Cholo , perhaps Los Angeles’ most iconic, honored and beloved Mexican Restaurant is now gearing up for its 100 th Anniversary during 2023 under the watchful eye of Ron Salisbury , 3 rd generation proprietor of The El Cholo Family of Restaurants. Ron Salisbury will also celebrate his 90 th Birthday during 2023. Mr. Salisbury has been working with the El Cholo restaurant chain for 68-years! Sev...

“ El Cholo , perhaps Los Angeles’ most iconic, honored and beloved Mexican Restaurant is now gearing up for its 100 th Anniversary during 2023 under the watchful eye of Ron Salisbury , 3 rd generation proprietor of The El Cholo Family of Restaurants. Ron Salisbury will also celebrate his 90 th Birthday during 2023. Mr. Salisbury has been working with the El Cholo restaurant chain for 68-years! Sev...

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel the Founder of Big Parm (New Jersey-style pizza), Two Birds and the soon to launch, full-service Calico Fish House (in Huntington Beach) provides another timely and informative “ Ask the Chef ” segment where Chef Andrew responds to listeners thoughtful inquiries. The countdown to Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 24 th is on. As an experienced restaurant chef with a lot...

“On the heels of celebrating its first anniversary, Fountain Valley-based  ARTISAN  has introduced new hand-crafted pizzas to its celebrated menu. The elevated, fast-casual restaurant and café, a marriage of Orange County-born concepts,  7 Leaves Café and Crema Bakery , has gained a loyal following for its energetic and unique teas, and focused, chef-driven menu of brunch-focused anytime dishes an...

“On the heels of celebrating its first anniversary, Fountain Valley-based ARTISAN has introduced new, hand-crafted pizzas to its celebrated menu. The elevated fast-casual restaurant and café, a marriage of Orange County-born concepts, 7 Leaves Café and Crema Bakery , has gained a loyal following for its energetic and unique teas, and focused, chef-driven menu of brunch-focused anytime dishes and p...

“On the heels of celebrating its first anniversary, Fountain Valley-based ARTISAN has introduced new, hand-crafted pizzas to its celebrated menu. The elevated fast-casual restaurant and café, a marriage of Orange County-born concepts, 7 Leaves Café and Crema Bakery , has gained a loyal following for its energetic and unique teas, and focused, chef-driven menu of brunch-focused anytime dishes and p...

Gleason Family Vineyards (GFV) is the corporate umbrella for 3, separate, distinct wineries located in the Santa Ynez Valley under the leadership of two generations of the Gleason Family . Their Winemaker is Max Marshak . The properties are Roblar Winery & Vineyard , Refugio Ranch Vineyards , and their most recent acquisition, the historic Buttonwood Winery & Vineyard . Director of Marketi...

Gleason Family Vineyards (GFV) is the corporate umbrella for 3, separate, distinct wineries located in the Santa Ynez Valley under the leadership of two generations of the Gleason Family . Their Winemaker is Max Marshak . The properties are Roblar Winery & Vineyard , Refugio Ranch Vineyards , and their most recent acquisition, the historic Buttonwood Winery & Vineyard . Director of Marketi...