SoCal Restaurant Show

“ Robin Sussingham is the publisher and editor of Edible Tampa Bay . She was previously a familiar voice and award-winning reporter for many years on Tampa’s NPR station, WUSF , where she hosted WUSF’s current affairs program, Florida Matters ; and she created the Florida food podcast, The Zest .” “At  Edible Tampa Bay , they tell the story of the region’s local, seasonal food culture: what t...

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 controversial AB 257 is set to take effect on January 1, 2023. It’s known as the fast-food labor law. Chef...

It’s a very special show today as we’re celebrating the  10 th  Anniversary  of the launch of the “SoCal Restaurant Show” from  Anna Maria Island,  Florida. We’re guests of restaurateur  Ed Chiles  of the  Chiles Hospitality Group  and the Bradenton, Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key Convention and Visitors Bureau . We’re going to meet key locals who have created, and maintained, this welcoming d...

“Anna Maria Island  is a quaint barrier island nestled in the Gulf of Mexico. Beautiful turquoise waters and white sandy beaches are the main attraction here. The Island is 7 miles long and Beach access is available on both the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. The Island has a rustic “Old Florida” fishing pier: Rod n’ Reel Pier, popular to visitors and anglers alike.”  “There’s an import...

We are guests at the Waterline Villas & Marina on AMI. “Named for the distinct line where the hull of a boat meets the water, Waterline Villas & Marina embodies the spirit of Anna Maria Island by embracing its Old Florida heritage, while offering new experiences and distinct, luxury amenities. Guests will discover Waterline is where exceptional, modern resort living seamlessly meets this e...

“ Chiles Hospitality   is a family of three iconic waterfront restaurants ( Sandbar Seafood & Spirits ,  Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub  and  Beach House   Waterfront Restaurant ), an organic farm ( Gamble Creek Farms ) with 26 acres of organic vegetables, fruits and flowers, and a full bakery ( Anna Maria Bake House .) With sustainability at the heart of ever...

“ Chiles Hospitality   is a family of three iconic waterfront restaurants ( Sandbar Seafood & Spirits ,  Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub  and  Beach House   Waterfront Restaurant ), an organic farm ( Gamble Creek Farms ) with 26 acres of organic vegetables, fruits and flowers, and a full bakery ( Anna Maria Bake House .) With sustainability at the heart of ever...

Chiles Hospitality ’s  Gamble Creek Farms  is a 26-acre, organic, sustainable, working farm in Parrish, Florida committed to quality produce. Produce is delivered daily to Chiles Hospitality waterfront restaurants: Sandbar , Beach House , and Mar Vista . There is also a year-round indoor Farm Stand featuring local products including a variety of baked goods from the  Anna Maria Bake House . “The c...

The goal at  Shogun Farms  (David and Pamela Fay) has been to provide the best, natural feed, clean and organic  Wild Boar meat  through trapping and eradication of nuisance Boar that destroy crops or endanger other natural indigenous wildlife. “After years of  hunting and trapping wild boar ,  David Fay  had the idea to turn them into a clean and healthy food so...

“For generations, people have been coming from across the globe to the Sandbar Seafood & Spirits on Anna Maria Island (the flagship of Chiles Hospitality since 1979) to experience a meal like no other. With toes in the sand, brilliant vistas and a great family atmosphere you are sure to create fantastic memories dining at the Sandbar.” “You haven’t truly experienced a sunset celebration...

“ Chef Amy Riolo ’s latest, Italian Recipes For Dummies , is your roadmap to cooking like an Italian at your own home. For those of us not lucky enough to have our very own Italian grandmother or have attended culinary school in Italy, Italian Recipes For Dummies is stepping in to fill the gap. Award-winning chef and author Amy Riolo delivers a step-by-step guide to creating authentic Italian dish...

“ Chef Amy Riolo ’s latest, Italian Recipes For Dummies , is your roadmap to cooking like an Italian at your own home. For those of us not lucky enough to have our very own Italian grandmother or have attended culinary school in Italy, Italian Recipes For Dummies is stepping in to fill the gap. Award-winning chef and author Amy Riolo delivers a step-by-step guide to creating authentic Italian dish...

The 6 th Annual Tastemakers of Orange County celebrating the 25 th Anniversary of OCAPICA is set for Wednesday, Sept. 14 th at 6 p.m. at the Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. “ Tastemakers of Orange County is a culinary event celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander inspired cuisine created by distinguished chefs throughout Orange County. Proceeds from the event go to su...

Solvang Danish Days is back this year, for its 85th celebration! The event runs Friday through Sunday, September 16 to 18 , in the Danish-rooted town of Solvang just 45 minutes north of Santa Barbara. The three-day event weekend includes family-friendly entertainment and activities including fan-favorite food events all about Æbleskiver [ ay ·bluh·skee·vr], those famous Danish pastry rounds, inclu...

“On Monday, October 17, 2022, LA Chef Conference returns after a close to three-year pandemic induced hiatus with a full day of programming at the Jonathan Club in downtown LA featuring some of Los Angeles’ preeminent chef talent engaging in hot topic panel discussions, cooking demonstrations, one-of-a-kind pop-ups from sought-after restaurant concepts and chefs, and an after party—all included in...

“On Monday, October 17, 2022, LA Chef Conference returns after a close to three-year pandemic induced hiatus with a full day of programming at the Jonathan Club in downtown LA featuring some of Los Angeles’ preeminent chef talent engaging in hot topic panel discussions, cooking demonstrations, one-of-a-kind pop-ups from sought-after restaurant concepts and chefs, and an after party—all included in...

“On Monday, October 17, 2022, LA Chef Conference returns after a close to three-year pandemic induced hiatus with a full day of programming at the Jonathan Club in downtown LA featuring some of Los Angeles’ preeminent chef talent engaging in hot topic panel discussions, cooking demonstrations, one-of-a-kind pop-ups from sought-after restaurant concepts and chefs, and an after party—all included in...

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. What’s the problem with Lionfish in East Coast, American waters (it’s a fast-reproducing invasive species with...

Happy Labor Day Weekend. Enjoy something absolutely delicious! The venerable and architecturally significant Tam O’Shanter in Atwater Village is celebrating it’s 100th birthday this year. Always a favorite of Walt Disney it’s currently overseen by the fourth-generation of the founding Frank and Van de Kamp families. Their CEO ( Ryan O’Melveny Wilson ) is an accomplished chef. A culmination of the...

The venerable and architecturally significant Tam O’Shanter in Atwater Village is celebrating it’s 100th birthday this year. Always a favorite of Walt Disney it’s currently overseen by the fourth-generation of the founding Frank and Van de Kamp families. Their CEO ( Ryan O’Melveny Wilson ) is an accomplished chef. A culmination of the anniversary festivities was a six-course centennial repast held...

The venerable and architecturally significant Tam O’Shanter in Atwater Village is celebrating it’s 100th birthday this year. Always a favorite of Walt Disney it’s currently overseen by the fourth-generation of the founding Frank and Van de Kamp families. Their CEO ( Ryan O’Melveny Wilson ) is an accomplished chef. A culmination of the anniversary festivities was a six-course centennial repast held...

Every year Chef Marco Zapien of Zapien’s Salsa Grill and Taqueria in Pico Rivera goes all out to celebrate the short Hatch Pepper season. His concluding Hatch Chile event is Zapien’s Hatch Pepper Roast set for Saturday, September 10 th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It also includes a Hatch Brunch menu in the restaurant showcasing brunch favorites prepared with Hatch Peppers. An Action Station includ...

“ Populaire , the much-anticipated restaurant from veteran chefs Ross Pangilinan and Nicholas Weber , opened its doors at South Coast Plaza on June 1. The two Patina Restaurant Group alums – both protégés of renowned restaurateur and Master Chef Joachim Splichal — have since forged their own respective culinary paths.” “Pangilinan currently owns and operates several successful restaura...

“ Populaire , the much-anticipated restaurant from veteran chefs Ross Pangilinan and Nicholas Weber , opened its doors at South Coast Plaza on June 1. The two Patina Restaurant Group alums – both protégés of renowned restaurateur and Master Chef Joachim Splichal — have since forged their own respective culinary paths.” “Pangilinan currently owns and operates several successful restaura...

When we last spoke with Las Vegas-based food and entertainment journalist Al Mancini he had just launched the ambitious Neon Feast dining app. “Available now on app stores for both Apple and Android, Neon Feast solves the “where to eat” dilemma for both visitors and locals with listings curated by dozens of local and nationally prominent food & beverage experts, searchable through a unique com...