SoCal Restaurant Show

“The term Mistura condenses the essence of Peru, a reflection of their people and the country’s cuisine, a marvelous mix of cultures of invaluable heritage. Mistura San Luis Obispo is a modern Peruvian restaurant that is as dynamic as the country it celebrates and its biodiversity. Mistura captures the multicultural spirit of Peru, blending its Native Pre-Columbian and Incas gastronomic heritage w...

“The new Angelini Ristorante & Bar in the heart of Pacific Palisades Village builds on acclaimed Chef Gino Angelini ’s storied history in Los Angeles. His eponymous Osteria on Beverly Bild. has been a staple for hungry Angelenos since its opening in 2001.” The Palisades Village establishment is a partnership between Chef Gino and Restaurateur Tancredi DeLuca ( Amici Brentwood .) “Known across...

“The new Angelini Ristorante & Bar in the heart of Pacific Palisades Village builds on acclaimed Chef Gino Angelini ’s storied history in Los Angeles. His eponymous Osteria on Beverly Bild. has been a staple for hungry Angelenos since its opening in 2001.” The Palisades Village establishment is a partnership between Chef Gino and Restaurateur Tancredi DeLuca ( Amici Brentwood .) “Known across...

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel of the Slapfish Restaurant Group provides another timely and informative “Ask the Chef” segment where Chef Andrew responds to listeners thoughtful inquiries. In Japan uni, the roe of a sea urchin, is a delicacy. There are varieties of sea urchins including the devastating purple sea urchin (with a Zombie mode) that is now destroying vital seaweed beds in California. Chef...

“ Orange County Restaurant Week , an entire week dedicated to celebrating local restaurants, returns Sunday, March 6 through Saturday, March 12. This year’s event will highlight more than 120 restaurants that have thoughtfully crafted menus and cocktails designed to showcase Orange County’s diverse dining options. Diners will have an opportunity to partake in a variety of  Prix-Fixe Menus and Luxe...

“ Orange County Restaurant Week , an entire week dedicated to celebrating local restaurants, returns Sunday, March 6 through Saturday, March 12. This year’s event will highlight more than 120 restaurants that have thoughtfully crafted menus and cocktails designed to showcase Orange County’s diverse dining options. Diners will have an opportunity to partake in a variety of Prix-Fixe Menus and Luxe...

“ Orange County Restaurant Week , an entire week dedicated to celebrating local restaurants, returns Sunday, March 6 through Saturday, March 12. This year’s event will highlight more than 120 restaurants that have thoughtfully crafted menus and cocktails designed to showcase Orange County’s diverse dining options. Diners will have an opportunity to partake in a variety of Prix-Fixe Menus and Luxe...

“ Alexander’s Steakhouse Pasadena offers a fine dining interpretation of a Modern American Steakhouse with hints of global influences throughout the menu. Featuring classic cuts such as Ribeye, Bone-In New York and Filet Mignon, to sustainable seafood, their signature Hamachi Shot and a large selection of Wagyu. Alexander’s also highlights dry-aged steaks and offers the finest and most luxur...

“ Alexander’s Steakhouse Pasadena offers a fine dining interpretation of a Modern American Steakhouse with hints of global influences throughout the menu. Featuring classic cuts such as Ribeye, Bone-In New York and Filet Mignon, to sustainable seafood, their signature Hamachi Shot and a large selection of Wagyu. Alexander’s also highlights dry-aged steaks and offers the finest and most luxur...

“ Twenty-five years after naming his wine brand Vinoce , Proprietor Brian Nuss (Napa Valley based) finds himself in a revitalization mode as he and the rest of the world emerges from the pandemic. Which leads him to proclaim, “I don’t want this winery to go away. It’s been part of my life since 1996. But this reinvention is not for me; it’s for my sons Tim and Tyler.”” “Nuss called his winery Vino...

The historic Apple Farm Inn & Restaurant is a well-established lodging institution in San Luis Obispo. “The guest options in their 106 rooms range from deluxe rooms at Apple Farm Inn to a welcoming motel setting at the Trellis Court surrounded by shade trees, flower gardens, and mountain views.” There are multiple varieties of apple trees growing on the spacious grounds. The Inn is especially...

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel of the Slapfish Restaurant Group provides another timely and informative “Ask the Chef” segment where Chef Andrew responds to listeners thoughtful inquiries. Chef Andrew, among many attributes, is a nationally recognized authority on seafood, sustainability and it’s sourcing. Chef Andrew’s commentary is on seafood imports and exports. A few surprises along the way. 90 per...

Our regular OC correspondent, Anne Marie Panoringan , “The Voice of OC ’s” food columnist had an informative piece entitled, “Restaurants That Are New to Me” as her last column for 2021. One of her discoveries was Centro Storico Café Spaghetteria in Tustin. The pastas are made fresh, daily in-house by Owner / Chef Enrico Pozzuoli. The distinctive variety of gelato flavors are imported from Italy....

Our always well-informed, regular OC correspondent Anne Marie Panoringan , “The Voice of OC ’s” food columnist, had a piece entitled, “Restaurants That Are New to Me” as her last column for 2021. One of her discoveries was Centro Storico Café Spaghetteria in Tustin. The pastas are made fresh, daily in-house by Owner / Chef Enrico Pozzuoli. The gelato is imported from Italy. It’s both as full-servi...

“The World of Pinot Noir (WOPN,) the foremost event dedicated to the celebration of Pinot Noir, is returning to the Ritz-Carlton Bacara (in Santa Ynez) March 3-5, 2022 – in person, Zoom-free and featuring more than 200 premier Pinot Noir wineries from around the globe.” “After going fully virtual in 2021, the upcoming in-person “reunion” is shaping up to be one the most exciting and delicious WOPN...

“ Charcoal Venice is an inviting neighborhood restaurant from Michelin-starred Chef and Owner Josiah Citrin ( Melisse , OpenAire at The Line Hotel and Dear John’s ) 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...

“ Charcoal Venice is an inviting neighborhood restaurant from Michelin-starred Chef and Owner Josiah Citrin ( Melisse , OpenAire at The Line Hotel and Dear John’s ) 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...

“Chef Sandra Cordero is the proprietress of Woodland Hills’ Gasolina Café bringing Spanish influenced food to the table in an exciting new way. Gasolina enthusiastically supports local farms and sustainability. Chef Sandra operates a scratch kitchen where everything is made in-house and to order.” Chef Sandra is one of the founders of RE: Her . “RE:Her’s inaugural festival, 10 Days RE:Her ,...

“ Chef Sandra Cordero is the proprietress of Woodland Hills’ Gasolina Café bringing Spanish influenced food to the table in an exciting new way. Gasolina enthusiastically supports local farms and sustainability. Chef Sandra operates a scratch kitchen where everything is made in-house and to order.” Chef Sandra is one of the founders of RE: Her . “RE:Her’s inaugural festival, 10 Days RE:Her ,...

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel of the Slapfish Restaurant Group provides another timely and informative “Ask the Chef” segment where Chef Andrew responds to listeners thoughtful inquiries. The Wall Street Journal had a thought-provoking piece (in the February 12 th issue) for foodies entitled, “ The Raw and the Cooked .” “From roasted grapes to sushi, some of the most appealing dishes challenge our exp...

“ John O’Groats , a beloved, multi-award-winning restaurant based in the Rancho Park area of West Los Angeles, will celebrate its 40 th Anniversary on Saturday, February 26, 2022. The restaurant has been owned and managed by the Jacoby / Tyler Family since its inception and has been cited by dozens of top national and Southern California media outlets as serving “The Best Breakfast in Los Angeles....

“Award-winning Executive Chef Victor Juarez is leading Fuego , the modern, Latin infused indoor-outdoor restaurant and lounge at Hotel Maya in Long Beach, with a menu that blends his El Salvadorian roots with his Southern California culinary sensibilities. Fuego’s unique setting at the water’s edge provides service to 146 guests with 80 on the patio area and features stunning open-air views that i...

“Texas wine industry luminary, John Rivenburgh , purchased Kerrville Hills Winery in late 2020 and he transformed it into a winery incubator. That conversion allows Rivenburgh to realize one of his central career ambitions of fostering the development of highly talented winemakers.” “The Kerrville Hills Winery incubator is now a home for winemakers to manage the capitalization of their business, l...

“ Hatchet Hall , a lively neighborhood restaurant and bar in Mar Vista, specializes in working relationships with local farmers and purveyors to provide the best quality experience for the table. The basis of the restaurant is family — whether it’s your loved ones, farmers, or guests, — we all gather around the same table. The menu changes daily, reflecting the seasons of California. Purchasing pr...

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel of the Slapfish Restaurant Group provides another timely and informative “Ask the Chef” segment where Chef Andrew responds to listeners thoughtful inquiries. Chef Andrew has some thoughts on a controversial, but spreading, new trend at some restaurants where they aren’t reachable by phone. No listed phone number…The guest communicates exclusively through their online rese...