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“Las Vegas’ celebrated chef-driven food festival, “Vegas Unstripped” will return to the Palms Casino Resort pool deck on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 6 to 9:00 p.m.” “Produced by The Feast of Friends, the annual event brings together many of Las Vegas’ most acclaimed and inventive chefs and bartenders for a one-night-only culinary showcase. Each participant debuts an original dish or cocktail crea...

“Las Vegas’ celebrated chef-driven food festival, “Vegas Unstripped” returns to the Palms Casino Resort pool deck on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 6 to 9:00 p.m.” “Produced by The Feast of Friends, the annual event brings together many of Las Vegas’ most acclaimed and inventive chefs and bartenders for a one-night-only culinary showcase. Each participant debuts an original dish or cocktail created...

“The eagerly anticipated Taste of Irvine returns on Thursday, April 16, 2026, bringing together the city’s vibrant culinary scene for a night of food, drinks, music, and community. The event will take place from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at The Park at LAKESHORE, offering guests an immersive evening of unlimited tastings from some of Irvine’s most beloved restaurants and beverage brands.” Free parking...

“The success of Pizza City Fest proves that Los Angeles is in fact a Pizza City. For its fourth consecutive year, the two-day pizza-focused celebration will be held atop the Event Deck at L.A. LIVE on April 25th to 26th and spotlight the best pizzerias in Los Angeles and beyond.” “Pizza City Fest highlights the area’s vast pizza landscape and the diverse talents of the region’s top pizza makers. A...

“Masters of Taste, Los Angeles’ premier outdoor luxury food and beverage festival, returns for its eagerly anticipated eighth annual event, taking place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 3 to 7:00 p.m. once again on the field of the iconic Pasadena Rose Bowl Stadium. 100% of the proceeds will directly benefit Union Station Homeless Services, a non-profit organization providing over 50 years of homel...

“Masters of Taste, Los Angeles’ premier outdoor luxury food and beverage festival, returns for its eagerly anticipated eighth annual event, taking place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 3 to 7:00 p.m. once again on the field of the iconic Pasadena Rose Bowl Stadium. 100% of the proceeds will directly benefit Union Station Homeless Services, a non-profit organization providing over 50 years of homel...

There is a new Food Pyramid out from the US Department of Agriculture & The Department of Health and Human Services. Chef Andrew continues unwrapping the complexity for us (with what we really need to know) and also provides the historical perspective. What does it all mean for how we should be eating?

Manchester Farms Quail of Columbia, South Carolina is a discovery from the Natural Products Expo West last month in Anaheim. “Committed to humane, sustainable farming, Manchester Farms provides premium quail meat and quail eggs to chefs, retailers, and home cooks nationwide. Quail meat has more protein per gram than chicken & turkey. Quail eggs have 3 to4 times the nutritional value of a chick...

Manchester Farms Quail of Columbia, South Carolina is a discovery from the Natural Products Expo West last month in Anaheim. “Committed to humane, sustainable farming, Manchester Farms provides premium quail meat and quail eggs to chefs, retailers, and home cooks nationwide. Quail meat has more protein per gram than chicken & turkey. Quail eggs have 3 to 4 times the nutritional value of a chic...

“Masters of Taste, Los Angeles’ premier outdoor luxury food and beverage festival, returns for its eagerly anticipated eighth annual event, taking place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 3 to 7:00 p.m. once again on the field of the iconic Pasadena Rose Bowl Stadium. 100% of the proceeds will directly benefit Union Station Homeless Services, a non-profit organization providing over 50 years of homel...

Manchester Farms Quail of Columbia, South Carolina is a discovery from the Natural Products Expo West last month in Anaheim. “Committed to humane, sustainable farming, Manchester Farms provides premium quail meat and quail eggs to chefs, retailers, and home cooks nationwide. Quail meat has more protein per gram than chicken & turkey. Quail eggs have 3 to 4 times the nutritional value of a chic...

“Masters of Taste, Los Angeles’ premier outdoor luxury food and beverage festival, returns for its eagerly anticipated eighth annual event, taking place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 3 to 7:00 p.m. once again on the field of the iconic Pasadena Rose Bowl Stadium. 100% of the proceeds will directly benefit Union Station Homeless Services, a non-profit organization providing over 50 years of homel...

“Masters of Taste, Los Angeles’ premier outdoor luxury food and beverage festival, returns for its eagerly anticipated eighth annual event, taking place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 3 to 7:00 p.m. once again on the field of the iconic Pasadena Rose Bowl Stadium. 100% of the proceeds will directly benefit Union Station Homeless Services, a non-profit organization providing over 50 years of homel...

“Masters of Taste, Los Angeles’ premier outdoor luxury food and beverage festival, returns for its eagerly anticipated eighth annual event, taking place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 3 to 7:00 p.m. once again on the field of the iconic Pasadena Rose Bowl Stadium. 100% of the proceeds will directly benefit Union Station Homeless Services, a non-profit organization providing over 50 years of homel...

Manchester Farms Quail of Columbia, South Carolina is a discovery from the Natural Products Expo West last month in Anaheim. “Committed to humane, sustainable farming, Manchester Farms provides premium quail meat and quail eggs to chefs, retailers, and home cooks nationwide. Quail meat has more protein per gram than chicken & turkey. Quail eggs have 3 to4 times the nutritional value of a chick...

Chef Andrew Gruel has the day off as he’s participating in a holiday Huntington Beach Easter Egg Hunt and Family Fun Day with a Celebrity Dump Tank affair for charity this morning. He’s back with us next week on April 11th. Executive Producer and show Co-host Andy Harris is just back from a week in Milwaukee, Wisconsin doing advance work for the upcoming International Food Wine and Travel Writers...

“Masters of Taste, Los Angeles’ premier outdoor luxury food and beverage festival, returns for its eagerly anticipated eighth annual event, taking place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 3 to 7:00 p.m. once again on the field of the iconic Pasadena Rose Bowl Stadium. 100% of the proceeds will directly benefit Union Station Homeless Services, a non-profit organization providing over 50 years of homel...

“Chef Miles Thompson (ex-Michael’s in Santa Monica) of Baby Bistro is never one to shy away from creative, contemporary, ingredient-driven cuisine, whether it’s at an iconic Westside restaurant or one of his roving pop-ups. At this Victor Heights brick-and-mortar, the tiny, craftsman cottage-like space is intimate and rustic with modern vibes — just the place for the ever-evolving seasonal menu an...

Our resident produce expert, the accomplished Robert Schueller of Melissa’s, is back with us. It’s Spring so time to get updated on the best of the season for fruits and vegetables. Robert will also share some inspiring garden -fresh tips for the Passover and Easter tables. Melissa’s has a stock of creative, chef-tested recipes for the home kitchen for both Easter and Passover. Seasonally availabl...

“Chef Miles Thompson (ex-Michael’s in Santa Monica) of Baby Bistro is never one to shy away from creative, contemporary, ingredient-driven cuisine, whether it’s at an iconic Westside restaurant or one of his roving pop-ups. At this Victor Heights brick-and-mortar, the tiny, craftsman cottage-like space is intimate and rustic with modern vibes — just the place for the ever-evolving seasonal menu an...

“Chef Miles Thompson (ex-Michael’s in Santa Monica) of Baby Bistro is never one to shy away from creative, contemporary, ingredient-driven cuisine, whether it’s at an iconic Westside restaurant or one of his roving pop-ups. At this Victor Heights brick-and-mortar, the tiny, craftsman cottage-like space is intimate and rustic with modern vibes — just the place for the ever-evolving seasonal menu an...

“Chef Miles Thompson (ex-Michael’s in Santa Monica) of Baby Bistro is never one to shy away from creative, contemporary, ingredient-driven cuisine, whether it’s at an iconic Westside restaurant or one of his roving pop-ups. At this Victor Heights brick-and-mortar, the tiny, craftsman cottage-like space is intimate and rustic with modern vibes — just the place for the ever-evolving seasonal menu an...

Our resident produce expert, the accomplished Robert Schueller of Melissa’s, is back with us. It’s Spring so time to get updated on the best of the season for fruits and vegetables. Robert will also share some garden- fresh tips for the Passover and Easter tables. MLB Baseball is back and Melissa’s has some new branded produce items available for the baseball season exclusively at Angel Stadium. T...

“St. Louis’ Chef Katie Lee is a multiple-unit restaurateur, entrepreneur, author and innovator. “Katie Lee’s journey from high school dropout and recovering addict to successful founder of Katie's is the embodiment of resilience and passion. She launched her first restaurant in 2008, igniting the artisan Italian pizza movement in the Midwest. Today, Katie is leading a transformative shift in the f...

“St. Louis’ Chef Katie Lee is a multiple-unit restaurateur, entrepreneur, author and innovator. “Katie Lee’s journey from high school dropout and recovering addict to successful founder of Katie's is the embodiment of resilience and passion. She launched her first restaurant in 2008, igniting the artisan Italian pizza movement in the Midwest. Today, Katie is leading a transformative shift in the f...