SoCal Restaurant Show

Hitching Post Wines in Buellton, celebrating their 40th Anniversary this year, is one of the participants in “The Festival of Undiscovered Grapes.” Weston Hartley, the Co-Winemaker (representing the 2nd generation of Family ownership) is our guest. Valdiguie is their favorite undiscovered wine grape and will be their featured wine at The Festival. “It’s Racy. Defined as: (of a wine, flavor, etc.)...

Chef George Geary’s latest is Citrus Illustrated from Chronicle Books, a brightly illustrated guide to all things citrus! “Learn about these beautiful and practical fruits, why to cherish them, and how to put them to good use, including 35 sensational recipes. From the ubiquitous navel orange to the lesser-known Fukushu kumquat to the straight-up-funky Buddha’s hand citron, citrus comes in many fo...

“Slice Out Hunger is hosting a Pizza Expo Tailgate Party on Monday, March 23rd in Las Vegas as a special public event to kick off Pizza Expo 2026. This event grants guests access (in two sessions) to over two-dozen world-famous pizza makers from all over the globe and 75 minutes of unlimited slices per session.” Session 1 is 4 to 5:15 p.m. and Session 2 is then 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. The festival...

“Founded in 2024, “The Festival of Undiscovered Grapes” is a one-of-a-kind tasting event dedicated to celebrating the diversity of California wine through its lesser-known grape varieties. Featuring 60+ producers and more than 100 unique grapes, the festival is a destination for wine lovers eager to explore beyond the familiar. It returns on Saturday, March 28th to Mica Studios in the Arts Distric...

“Founded in 2024, “The Festival of Undiscovered Grapes” is a one-of-a-kind tasting event dedicated to celebrating the diversity of California wine through its lesser-known grape varieties. Featuring 60+ producers and more than 100 unique grapes, the festival is a destination for wine lovers eager to explore beyond the familiar. It returns on Saturday, March 28th to Mica Studios in the Arts Distric...

Chef George Geary’s latest is Citrus Illustrated, a brightly illustrated guide to all things citrus! “Learn about these beautiful and practical fruits, why to cherish them, and how to put them to good use, including 35 sensational recipes.”

“From the ubiquitous navel orange to the lesser-known Fukushu kumquat to the straight-up-funky Buddha’s hand citron, citrus comes in many forms. Knowing exact...

“Like most sourdough, San Diego-based Leaven Foods (NEXTY Award-winner at the recent Natural Products Expo West) origin story began during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, when lockdown ended, the founders' (two scientists who are bakers) once-coddled starter was neglected. Enter Leaven Foods, a shelf-stable sourdough starter made from non-GMO wild yeast and beneficial bacteria. This innovative pow...

“Like most sourdough, San Diego-based Leaven Foods (NEXTY Award-winner at the recent Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim) origin story began during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, when lockdown ended, the founders' (two scientists who are bakers) once-coddled starter was neglected. Enter Leaven Foods, a shelf-stable sourdough starter made from non-GMO wild yeast and beneficial bacteria. This inn...

Anne Marie Panoringan is 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, TASTE and a host of other well-respected and noteworthy publications. Anne Marie joins us in-studio to discuss her work as Food Columnist for Culture OC and highlight her current column. Of course, more tasty Or...

Anne Marie Panoringan is 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, TASTE and a host of other well-respected and noteworthy publications. Anne Marie joins us in-studio to discuss her work as Food Columnist for Culture OC and highlight her current column. Of course, more tasty Or...

“Not unlike the European wine model where it is common practice to concentrate on and produce wine from one varietal, JL Wood has mandated that it make only Chardonnay. It has done so since 2020, producing less than 3,000 cases a year, when it began making its own Chardonnay. Its 125-acre JL Wood Ranch Vineyard in the Chardonnay-centric AVA of Arroyo Seco in Monterey County, has for almost 25 year...

Anne Marie Panoringan is 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, TASTE and a host of other well-respected and noteworthy publications. Anne Marie joins us in-studio to discuss her work as Food Columnist for Culture OC and highlight her current column. Of course, more tasty Or...

Anne Marie Panoringan is 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, TASTE and a host of other well-respected and noteworthy publications. Anne Marie continues with us in-studio further discussing her work as Food Columnist for Culture OC and highlighting her current column. Of c...

“Introducing Good Karma Dark Chocolate produced here in Los Angeles. Finally, a healthy food that tastes delicious. Learn from Co-Founder Matthew Jonas about the health benefits and super nutrients found in minimally processed Dark Chocolate and Brewing Cacao.” “Good Karma Co-Founder Matthew Jonas joins us to talk about their 3 distinct Organic Dark Chocolates, from India, Columbia and Madagascar....

“Not unlike the European wine model where it is common practice to concentrate on and produce wine from one varietal, JL Wood (Arroyo Seco in Monterey County) has mandated that it make only Chardonnay. It has done so since 2020, producing less than 3,000 cases a year, when it began making its own Chardonnay. Its 125-acre JL Wood Ranch Vineyard in the Chardonnay-centric AVA of Arroyo Seco in Monter...

“Not unlike the European wine model where it is common practice to concentrate on and produce wine from one varietal, JL Wood (Arroyo Seco in Monterey County) has mandated that it make only Chardonnay. It has done so since 2020, producing less than 3,000 cases a year, when it began making its own Chardonnay. Its 125-acre JL Wood Ranch Vineyard in the Chardonnay-centric AVA of Arroyo Seco in Monter...

Chef Andrew continues with his helpful guide to setting up a basic “Cooking Toolkit.” He assures that if you build this home pantry you’ll never panic about Dinner again…

“Introducing Good Karma Dark Chocolate produced here in Los Angeles. Finally, a healthy food that tastes delicious. Learn from Co-Founder Matthew Jonas about the health benefits and super nutrients found in minimally processed Dark Chocolate and Brewing Cacao.” “Good Karma Co-Founder Matthew Jonas continues with us talking about their 3 distinct Organic Dark Chocolates, from India, Columbia and Ma...

Top of the V at The Viv Anaheim, one of the participating restaurants in OC Restaurant Week, “has been reimagined as Orange County’s tallest rooftop Spanish steakhouse, perched on the 12th floor with sweeping panoramic views and an elevated open-air dining experience. Top of the V offers a vibrant destination where skyline views meet unforgettable cuisine. The menu, under the direction of Executiv...

We first introduced Chef Eric Klein to the listeners of the “SoCal Restaurant Show” when he was the high-profile Executive Chef and Partner of Spago Las Vegas in the Forum Shops. Later Chef Eric transitioned (with a major promotion) to Senior Vice President Culinary – Partner at Wolfgang Puck Catering based at The Dolby Theater in Hollywood. Every year for over three-decades Wolfgang Puck Catering...

Chef Henry Pineda’s Lola’s by MFK in Anaheim (a long foul ball away from Angel Stadium) is one of the participating restaurants in OC Restaurant Week launching Sunday, March 8th. Their special menu item is the abundant Kamayan Brunch feast served daily from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Chef Henry takes a break from his busy kitchen to join us. “This modern Filipino brunch Kamayan feast (serves one to tw...

Top of the V at The Viv Anaheim, one of the participating restaurants in OC Restaurant Week, “has been reimagined as Orange County’s tallest rooftop Spanish steakhouse, perched on the 12th floor with sweeping panoramic views and an elevated open-air dining experience. Top of the V offers a vibrant destination where skyline views meet unforgettable cuisine.” “The menu, under the direction of Execut...

Top of the V at The Viv Anaheim, one of the participating restaurants in OC Restaurant Week, “has been reimagined as Orange County’s tallest rooftop Spanish steakhouse, perched on the 12th floor with sweeping panoramic views and an elevated open-air dining experience. Top of the V offers a vibrant destination where skyline views meet unforgettable cuisine.” “The menu, under the direction of Execut...

We first introduced Chef Eric Klein to the listeners of the “SoCal Restaurant Show” when he was the high-profile Executive Chef and Partner of Spago Las Vegas in the Forum Shops. Later Chef Eric transitioned (with a major promotion) to Senior Vice President Culinary – Partner at Wolfgang Puck Catering based at The Dolby Theater in Hollywood. Every year for over three-decades Wolfgang Puck Catering...

We first introduced Chef Eric Klein to the listeners of the “SoCal Restaurant Show” when he was the high-profile Executive Chef and Partner of Spago Las Vegas in the Forum Shops. Later Chef Eric transitioned (with a major promotion) to Senior Vice President Culinary – Partner at Wolfgang Puck Catering based at The Dolby Theater in Hollywood. Every year for over three-decades Wolfgang Puck Catering...