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“Travel fans can journey across the USA on epic trails and fascinating road trips featuring history, heritage, food and culture with the new, 9 th season of “ Travels with Darley,” launching on PBS stations January 2022. Six new episodes bring the series to a total of 51 half hours.” “There are so many great places to discover right in our own backyards! With the pandemic, I wanted to highlight de...

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. It’s the start of yet another challenging year for chefs and restaurants. Dealing with uncertainty is a daily obstacle. We’ll get an informed update on the current state of affairs for chefs and restaurants. Managing...

“ Butcher’s House , a modern brasserie centered around the antique craft of butchery, debuted last month at Costa Mesa’s South Coast Collection . Helmed by  Chef-Owner Jeoffrey Offer , Butcher’s House offers a menu centered around dry-aged meats and rustic brasserie-style dishes representative of his hometown Toulouse in the south of France. For Offer, Butcher’s House is more than an homage to his...

“ Butcher’s House ,  a modern brasserie centered around the antique craft of butchery, debuted last month at Costa Mesa’s South Coast Collection . Helmed by  Chef-Owner Jeoffrey Offer , Butcher’s House offers a menu centered around dry-aged meats and rustic brasserie-style dishes representative of his hometown Toulouse in the south of France. For Offer, Butcher’s House is more than...

“ Butcher’s House ,  a modern brasserie centered around the antique craft of butchery, debuted last month at Costa Mesa’s South Coast Collection . Helmed by  Chef-Owner Jeoffrey Offer , Butcher’s House offers a menu centered around dry-aged meats and rustic brasserie-style dishes representative of his hometown Toulouse in the south of France. For Offer, Butcher’s House is more than an homage to hi...

“ Hoopes Family Vineyard & Winery (Oakville) is a small, family-owned winegrower and producer with deep roots in Napa Valley. Now in it’s second generation, Lindsay Hoopes continues to live and work on the farm with revered dedication to her family heritage in dogged pursuit of perfect wines. Their critically acclaimed wines tell the exquisite story of the Hoopes’ vineyards, their philosophy,...

“ Hoopes Family Vineyard & Winery (Oakville) is a small, family-owned winegrower and producer with deep roots in Napa Valley. Now in it’s second generation, Lindsay Hoopes continues to live and work on the farm with revered dedication to her family heritage in dogged pursuit of perfect wines. Their critically acclaimed wines tell the exquisite story of the Hoopes’ vineyards, their philosophy,...

When we last spoke with Chef John Taube he was orchestrating all the acclaimed foodservice and menu planning at The Hoxton in Downtown Los Angeles including their signature restaurants Sibling Rival and the rooftop Pilot . Chef John is now the Executive Chef at Waicoco (Breakfast and Dinner) on Maui at the Westin Ka’anapali in Lahaina. The restaurant is owned by Chefs Mourad Lahlou ( Aziza and Mou...

“The city-wide inaugural  Long Beach Black Restaurant Week  will take place January 23-30, 2022. Long Beach Black Restaurant Week will be a platform to bring everyone to the table, from all walks of life, to showcase the city’s diverse Black food scene. Organized by  Long Beach Food & Beverage , a California registered 501(c)3 non-profit, along with Velika Turner, former c...

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 tells us about his ongoing efforts to support local student farmers at Huntington Beach High School . It’s a student run, sustainable program there that grows produce used at Slapfish and also farm-raised...

Anne Marie Panoringan is Voice of OC ’s well-informed food columnist. She reports industry news, current events and trends. Anne Marie joins us in-studio to profile a handful of her newly discovered restaurants in the OC in 2021, her “Five Wishes for 2022” and a look ahead at some noteworthy restaurant openings in the OC in 2022 on the horizon. We’ll lastly get a tantalizing preview of Anne Marie’...

Anne Marie Panoringan is Voice of OC ’s well-informed food columnist. She reports industry news, current events and trends. Anne Marie joins us in-studio to profile a handful of her newly discovered restaurants in the OC in 2021, her “Five Wishes for 2022” and a look ahead at some noteworthy restaurant openings in the OC in 2022 on the horizon. We’ll lastly get a tantalizing preview of Anne Marie’...

Anne Marie Panoringan is Voice of OC ’s well-informed food columnist. She reports industry news, current events and trends. Anne Marie joins us in-studio to profile a handful of her newly discovered restaurants in the OC in 2021, her “Five Wishes for 2022” and a look ahead at some noteworthy restaurant openings in the OC in 2022 on the horizon. Anne Marie also chats about her recent dining experie...

“ Joy Wilson is well known for her daily dabbles in butter and sugar as her blogging alter ego, Joy the Baker . A California girl now living in New Orleans, Joy is a 100% taste buds taught baker obsessed with butter, sugar, cream, and dark chocolate. Since 2008, Joy has shared her indulgent and comforting yet approachable recipes through her popular blog joythebaker.com , inspiring home cooks of a...

“ Joy Wilson is well known for her daily dabbles in butter and sugar as her blogging alter ego, Joy the Baker . A California girl now living in New Orleans, Joy is a 100% taste buds taught baker obsessed with butter, sugar, cream, and dark chocolate. Since 2008, Joy has shared her indulgent and comforting yet approachable recipes through her popular blog joythebaker.com , inspiring home cooks of a...

Our resident produce authority, Robert Schueller , (also known as the Prince of Produce) is the long-time Director of Public Relations for Melissa’s (World Variety) Produce . This will be the 15 th year he’s presented his Produce Trends Forecast for 2022. Robert joins us to provide highlights of his top seasonal trends in fruits and vegetables. On the veggie side look for Dutch Yellow Potatoes and...

Our resident produce authority, Robert Schueller , (also known as the Prince of Produce) is the long-time Director of Public Relations for Melissa’s (World Variety) Produce . This will be the 15 th year he’s presented his Produce Trends Forecast for 2022. Robert continues with us to provide highlights of his top seasonal trends in fruits and vegetables. On the veggie side look for Dutch Yellow Pot...

“The city-wide inaugural Long Beach Black Restaurant Week will take place January 23-30, 2022. Long Beach Black Restaurant Week will be a platform to bring everyone to the table, from all walks of life, to showcase the city’s diverse Black food scene.” “Organized by Long Beach Food & Beverage , a California registered 501(c)3 non-profit, along with Velika Turner, former co-owner of Derri...

The Happiest of Happy Holidays to our loyal listening audience. You’re appreciated! Thanks for making us your source for reliable food news. We’re giving the Team a break to be with Family and Friends during the Holidays. We’ll be back on Saturday morning, January 8th at 10:00 a.m. with a new year of tantalizing and informative food information. “From the accomplished culinary minds of Chef John P...

“From the accomplished culinary minds of Chef John Park and Restaurateur Ed Lee of foodie favorite Toast Kitchen + Bakery in Costa Mesa comes Tableau Kitchen and Bar at South Coast Plaza . At Tableau, Chef Park elevates New American cuisine showcasing the inventive global influences and unexpected twists on classic dishes for which he is known. Tableau’s seafood-forward menu takes full advantage o...

“From the accomplished culinary minds of Chef John Park and Restaurateur Ed Lee of foodie favorite Toast Kitchen + Bakery in Costa Mesa comes Tableau Kitchen and Bar at South Coast Plaza . At Tableau, Chef Park elevates New American cuisine showcasing the inventive global influences and unexpected twists on classic dishes for which he is known. Tableau’s seafood-forward menu takes full advantage o...

https://trademarkbrewing.com/pages/about-trademark-brewing “ Trademark Brewing is the ambitious result of one couple with many passions – food, science, beer and brewing. Founded by a husband and wife team, Sterling and Ilana Steffen , who brought Trademark Brewing to Long Beach, California.” “Trademark Brewing is the first production craft brewery in Long Beach, and one of the only sustaina...

https://trademarkbrewing.com/pages/about-trademark-brewing “ Trademark Brewing is the ambitious result of one couple with many passions – food, science, beer and brewing. Founded by a husband and wife team, Sterling and Ilana Steffen , who brought Trademark Brewing to Long Beach, California.” “Trademark Brewing is the first production craft brewery in Long Beach, and one of the only sustaina...

“Since 2014 Sammy’s Original in Lake Forest has been the welcoming place to go in South Orange County for upscale sports bar food, craft cocktails, tap beers, live entertainment and premiere Mini Satellite Horse Wagering .” The handsome, well-appointed and spacious interior features 120 Hi-Def Television screens. There is plenty of on-site parking. Breakfast is served until 12 Noon daily. Th...

Between the two of them our resident Meatheads from West Coast Prime Meats , Terry Hanks and Jay Henderson , have decades of practical experience with center plate proteins. They are both avid home cooks, too. Terry and Jay join us with some helpful Holiday cooking tips. They also answer some Listeners’ meaty questions about proteins. What’s the difference between a Filet and Ribeye Steak? We’re a...