SoCal Restaurant Show

Terranea Resort located on 102-ocean front acres in luxurious Rancho Palos Verdes features a world-class culinary program led by Executive Chef Andrew Vaughn. With Memorial Day Weekend on the horizon Chef Vaughn joins us to talk about the variety of Summer culinary offerings including a new chef de cuisine at bashi, their acclaimed Asian-inspired restaurant. “Located on Southern California’s Palos...

El Guero y la flaca is one of the prominent BBQ creators participating in the 4th Annual Long Beach BBQ Fest. We’ll meet pitmaster Justin Escobedo. “Pitmaster Justin Escobedo and his wife are El Guero y La Flaca Craft Barbecue and Desserts. They started their barbecue venture in March of 2023 and it's been amazing. El Guero has done numerous Markets, Catering Events and Breweries all over Southern...

The 4th Annual Long Beach BBQ Fest returns on the Weekend of May 23rd and 24th to Rainbow Lagoon celebrating enticing styles of the Pitmasters’ craft. May is National BBQ month! “Organized by Ian and Qiana Mafnas, proprietors of the ever popular Axiom Kitchen Smoked Meats & BBQ, sponsored by non-profit NoahS's Arc Foundation, dozens of BBQ and other vendors will gather at Rainbow Lagoon Park f...

Terranea Resort located on 102-ocean front acres in luxurious Rancho Palos Verdes features a world-class culinary program led by Executive Chef Andrew Vaughn. With Memorial Day Weekend on the horizon Chef Vaughn stays with us talking about the variety of Summer culinary offerings including Crabby Sundays on the Sunset Bluff at Nelson’s “Located on Southern California’s Palos Verdes Peninsula, Terr...

There is a blanket quarantine on all recreationally harvested mussels along the California coastline. Flash-frozen mussels of high quality are recommended and readily available. Chef Andrew explains…We’ll revisit rising credit card fees becoming a national concern for restaurants and State legislation that is on the horizon. Restaurants pay the credit card processing fees on tips and taxes (neithe...

“Mike Solomonov is Philadelphia's beloved champion of Israeli cuisine and is widely credited with helping to introduce Israel's extraordinarily diverse culinary landscape to American diners. Along with Steve Cook, he is the co-owner of CookNSolo Restaurants, including the trailblazing Zahav, recipient of the 2019 James Beard Award for "Outstanding Restaurant" (the first Israeli-American restaurant...

“Chef Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook, co-owners of CookNSolo Restaurants, have redefined Israeli cuisine in the U.S. and beyond. With five James Beard Awards, including Zahav’s “Outstanding Restaurant” accolade in 2019, they are celebrated for honoring Israel’s diverse culinary traditions through innovative flavors and vibrant settings. Their Philadelphia-based group includes beloved concepts l...

“Master Baker Chef Alex Peña preserves generations of Mexican Pan Dulce techniques in the groundbreaking cookbook, The Mexican Bakery. "Some of the best conversations of my life happened over the bakery bench," says Master Baker Chef Alex Peña, recalling the rhythm of work at his family's Cypress Park bakery, La Morenita. "It was a harmony of hands and hearts, built around old-world dough. For gen...

“Chef Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook, co-owners of CookNSolo Restaurants, have redefined Israeli cuisine in the U.S. and beyond. With five James Beard Awards, including Zahav’s “Outstanding Restaurant” accolade in 2019, they are celebrated for honoring Israel’s diverse culinary traditions through innovative flavors and vibrant settings. Their Philadelphia-based group includes beloved concepts l...

“Master Baker Chef Alex Peña preserves generations of Mexican Pan Dulce techniques in the groundbreaking cookbook, "The Mexican Bakery"” “In The Mexican Bakery, Chef Alex has created the industry's first comprehensive guide to Mexican pan dulce and its evolution in North America. This 333-page cookbook captures over 50 traditional recipes spanning the five categories of pan dulce that have been th...

“Master Baker Chef Alex Peña preserves generations of Mexican Pan Dulce techniques in the groundbreaking cookbook, "The Mexican Bakery"” "Some of the best conversations of my life happened over the bakery bench," says Master Baker Chef Alex Peña, recalling the rhythm of work at his family's Cypress Park bakery, La Morenita. "It was a harmony of hands and hearts, built around old-world dough. “For...

“The fourth annual Long Beach Cambodian Restaurant Week returns May 17-24, 2026. The event is organized by United Cambodian Community (UCC) of Long Beach, a California registered 501(c)3 non-profit. May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.” “Long Beach Cambodian Restaurant Week is a medium to bring everyone to the table, from all walks of life, to showcase the city's delicious...

“Chef Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook, co-owners of CookNSolo Restaurants, have redefined Israeli cuisine in the U.S. and beyond. With five James Beard Awards, including Zahav’s “Outstanding Restaurant” accolade in 2019, they are celebrated for honoring Israel’s diverse culinary traditions through innovative flavors and vibrant settings. Their Philadelphia-based group includes beloved concepts l...

Set for Friday evening, May 15th is the Culinary Careers Program’s 2026 Los Angeles Gala fundraiser celebrating an evening of Alumni Culinary Excellence. “The evening is saluting the extraordinary alumni who have called C-CAP Los Angeles home at pivotal moments in their culinary journeys. The night begins with rooftop cocktail hour at Sunset followed by a elegant multi-course, premium wine-paired...

Set for Friday evening, May 15th is the always anticipated Culinary Careers Program’s (C-CAP) 2026 Los Angeles Gala fundraiser saluting an evening of Alumni Culinary Excellence. The evening is celebrating the extraordinary alumni who have called C-CAP Los Angeles home at pivotal moments in their culinary journeys. “Founded in 1990 by culinary educator and cookbook author Richard Grossman, and in p...

It’s that time of the year where we eagerly break bread with Legends Executive Chef Dennis Radcliffe to chat about what’s new in salivating food and beverage options at Angel Stadium. A returning dessert item that was a smash hit in previous years is the crave-worthy Walk Off Waffles featuring the newly added (and decadent) Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Waffle. (Walk-Off Waffles Section 232, 412, 1st...

Set for Friday evening, May 15th is the always anticipated Culinary Careers Program’s (C-CAP) 2026 Los Angeles Gala fundraiser saluting an evening of Alumni Culinary Excellence. The evening is celebrating the extraordinary alumni who have called C-CAP Los Angeles home at pivotal moments in their culinary journeys. “Founded in 1990 by culinary educator and cookbook author Richard Grossman, and in p...

“Created by Chef Rose Previte, Maydan Market is an 10,000-square-foot space inspired by markets from around the world. Designed as a gathering place anchored by a central live-fire hearth, Maydan Market brings diverse gems together under one roof, including Rose’s Middle Eastern restaurant and bar from DC, Maydan, her beloved Compass Rose, as well as various market outposts including Golden Mounta...

“Created by Chef Rose Previte, Maydan Market is an 10,000-square-foot space inspired by markets from around the world. Designed as a gathering place anchored by a central live-fire hearth, Maydan Market brings diverse gems together under one roof, including Rose’s Middle Eastern restaurant and bar from DC, Maydan, her beloved Compass Rose, as well as various market outposts including Golden Mounta...

It’s that time of the year where we eagerly break bread with Legends Executive Chef Dennis Radcliffe to chat about what’s new in salivating food and beverage options at Angel Stadium. A returning dessert item that was a smash hit in previous years is the crave-worthy Walk Off Waffles featuring decadent the newly added Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Waffle. (Walk-Off Waffles Section 232, 412, 1st Base...

It’s that time of the year where we eagerly break bread with Legends Executive Chef Dennis Radcliffe to chat about what’s new in salivating food and beverage options at Angel Stadium. A returning dessert item that was a smash hit in previous years is the crave-worthy Walk Off Waffles featuring the newly added (and decadent) Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Waffle. The ripe, plump strawberries are from M...

Set for Friday evening, May 15th is the Culinary Careers Program’s 2026 Los Angeles Gala fundraiser celebrating an evening of Alumni Culinary Excellence. The evening is saluting the extraordinary alumni who have called C-CAP Los Angeles home at pivotal moments in their culinary journeys. “The night begins with rooftop cocktail hour at Sunset followed by a elegant multi-course, premium wine-paired...

For the first time in years commercial salmon fishing off the coast of California is again permissible. It’s a short window. Chef Andrew explains the implications potential impact. A Mother’s Day restaurant dining tip: Dinner has more availability and a calmer environment than Sunday Brunch.

We’re live this morning from the 4th Annual Pizza City Fest L.A. on the Special Events Deck at L.A. Live in Downtown Los Angeles. The event also takes place tomorrow with a different set of some 22 acclaimed Pizzaiolos. VIP Admission is at 12 Noon with General Admission following at 1:00 p.m. “The success of Pizza City Fest proves that Los Angeles is in fact a Pizza City. For its fourth consecutiv...

“Melissa's World Variety Produce, Inc. has been delivering the global market since 1984 and is currently the largest distributor of specialty produce in the United States. They are proud to operate out of a 330,000 square foot facility located in Los Angeles, outfitted with conventional and organic fresh fruits and vegetables, value-added goods, and a state-of-the-art CCOF/SQF certified organic pa...