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SoCal Restaurant Show

by Andrew Harris and Andrew Gruel · English · Arts & Books

Featuring some of Southern California's finest chefs, restaurateurs, mixologists and wine aficionados, the SoCal Restaurant Show provides a wealth of information, news and interviews with the top people in the food world. Hosted by Andy Harris and Chef Andrew Gruel of the Slapfish Restaurant Group,

New episodes: Several times a day
Typical length: 12 min
Latest: 12 Oct 2026
Language: English

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12 Oct 2026 · 54 minNew

SoCal Restaurant Show October 10, 2026 Hour 1

Anne Marie Panoringan is Culture OC’s well-informed food columnist. She reports industry news, current events and trends. Anne Marie also contributes regularly to Eater Los Angeles, LAist, TASTE and a host of other well-respected and noteworthy publications. Anne Marie joins us in-studio to discuss her work as Food Columnist for Culture OC, her recent overseas travels to Hong Kong, and some tasty Orange County dining tidbits. “Better Than Grandma’s – Comfort Desserts We Grew Up Loving, is the delightful debut cookbook from baker extraordinaire (He’s 23) and social media sensation Justin…

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S14 · E700 · 12 Oct 2026 · 54 minNew
SoCal Restaurant Show October 10, 2026 Hour 2
“Better Than Grandma’s – Comfort Desserts We Grew Up Loving, is the delightful debut cookbook from baker extraordinaire (He’s 23) and social media sensation Justin Ellen (who has over 4 million followers across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube). Justin grew up with his nana teaching him that from-scratch is always better. Inspired by everything she taught him, he challenged himself to take the classic comfort desserts we all grew up loving and make them more flavorful, more reliable, and completely foolproof—with simple techniques and game-changing tips that actually make a…
S14 · E700 · 12 Oct 2026 · 10 minNew
Show Introduction with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris
Please join us on October 17th as we celebrate the 14th Anniversary of the launch of the “SoCal Restaurant Show” on AM 830 KLAA Radio. We’re live from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Anne Marie Panoringan is Culture OC’s well-informed food columnist. She reports industry news, current events and trends. Anne Marie also contributes regularly to Eater Los Angeles, LAist, TASTE and a host of other well-respected and noteworthy publications. Anne Marie joins us in-studio to discuss her work as Food Columnist for Culture OC, her recent overseas travels to Hong Kong, and some tasty Orange County dining…
S14 · E700 · 12 Oct 2026 · 12 minNew
Anne Marie Panoringan, Food Writer, Voice of OC Part 1
Anne Marie Panoringan is Culture OC’s well-informed food columnist. She reports industry news, current events and trends. Anne Marie also contributes regularly to Eater Los Angeles, LAist, TASTE and a host of other well-respected and noteworthy publications. Anne Marie joins us in-studio to discuss her work as Food Columnist for Culture OC and highlight her culinary adventures. Anne Marie joins us in-studio. First some impressions of dining in Hong Kong. It’s not all 3-Star Michelin restaurants. Anne Marie also previews the new Friday through Sunday Afternoon Tea at Qua in Fountain Valley.
S14 · E700 · 12 Oct 2026 · 14 minNew
Anne Marie Panoringan, Food Writer, Voice of OC Part 2
Anne Marie Panoringan is Culture OC’s well-informed food columnist. She reports industry news, current events and trends. Anne Marie also contributes regularly to Eater Los Angeles, LAist, TASTE and a host of other well-respected and noteworthy publications. Anne Marie joins us in-studio to discuss her work as Food Columnist for Culture OC and highlight her current culinary journeys. Anne Marie continues with us in-studio. Anne Marie now takes us to Long Beach and a new iteration of Bungalow Kitchen at 2nd and PCH with Executive Chef Eric Samaniego (Michael’s on Naples) in the kitchen. Then…
S14 · E700 · 12 Oct 2026 · 11 minNew
Better Than Grandma’s – Comfort Desserts We Grew Up Loving with Author Justin Ellen Part 1
“Better Than Grandma’s – Comfort Desserts We Grew Up Loving, is the delightful debut cookbook from baker extraordinaire and social media sensation Justin Ellen (who has over 4 million followers across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube).” “Justin's early success - he's only 23! - stems from being a tremendously hard worker (and his enthusiasm is infectious!). Justin speaks about his decision to self-publish and build his cookbook team from scratch, how his grandmothers have influenced him, and how he engages with his followers and crafts original content. Justin launched his business…
S14 · E700 · 12 Oct 2026 · 12 minNew
Better Than Grandma’s – Comfort Desserts We Grew Up Loving with Author Justin Ellen Part 2
“Better Than Grandma’s – Comfort Desserts We Grew Up Loving, is the delightful debut cookbook from baker extraordinaire and social media sensation Justin Ellen (who has over 4 million followers across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube).” “Justin grew up with his nana teaching him that from-scratch is always better. Inspired by everything she taught him, he challenged himself to take the classic comfort desserts we all grew up loving and make them more flavorful, more reliable, and completely foolproof—with simple techniques and game-changing tips that actually make a difference.…
S14 · E700 · 12 Oct 2026 · 14 minNew
World Pastry Cup Gold Medalist Chef En-Ming Hsu, Sip! Extraordinary Drinking Chocolate Part 1
“Sip! Extraordinary Drinking Chocolate is a rich, creamy chocolate experience like no other. One Sip! Is all it takes to discover this delightfully Extraordinary Drinking Chocolate created by world-renowned pastry Chef En-Ming Hsu, a previous Gold Medalist for the prestigious World Pastry Cup competition (Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie.) The enterprise is a minority, woman-owned small business based in Henderson, Nevada.” First we speak with Chef En-Ming about the World Pastry Cup competition and find out how the USA team is faring on the long road to Lyon in January of 2027. We’ll meet…
S14 · E700 · 12 Oct 2026 · 12 minNew
World Pastry Cup Gold Medalist Chef En-Ming Hsu, Sip! Extraordinary Drinking Chocolate Part 2
“Sip! Extraordinary Drinking Chocolate is a rich, creamy chocolate experience like no other. One Sip! Is all it takes to discover this delightfully Extraordinary Drinking Chocolate created by world-renowned pastry Chef En-Ming Hsu, a previous Gold Medalist for the prestigious World Pastry Cup competition (Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie.) The enterprise is a minority, woman-owned small business based in Henderson, Nevada.” “Chef En-Ming recommends preparing Sip! Extraordinary Drinking Chocolate with whole milk, but it’s also delicious with lowfat milk, skim milk, and non-dairy milk…
S14 · E700 · 12 Oct 2026 · 9 minNew
Chef Andrew Gruel, Calico Fish House, Sunset Beach, and Show Co-host
Today Chef Andrew revisits what “ultraprocessed” foods are and somewhat vague new, volunteer labeling requirements coming soon in California. (This is AB 2244 signed by Governor Newsom.) Don’t we really need a coordinated, uniform national framework for this?
S14 · E699 · 5 Oct 2026 · 10 min
SoCal Restaurant Show October 3, 2026 Hour 1
“Son of legendary Chef Emeril Lagasse, E.J. Lagasse is making a splash in the New Orleans culinary scene in his own way. After graduating from culinary school at Johnson & Wales, he spent time refining his skills in some of the world’s most renowned kitchens including Core by Clare Smyth in London and Frantzén in Stockholm. In 2022, E.J. returned to New Orleans to take the helm as Chef, Co-Owner where he leads the day-to-day restaurant operations at Emeril’s . Following an extensive renovation in 2023, the flagship reopened with a refined menu that pays homage to the restaurant’s rich…
S14 · E699 · 5 Oct 2026 · 53 min
SoCal Restaurant Show October 3, 2026 Hour 2
“Delightful and delicious, L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade brings superstar chefs, brewers, vintners, and mixologists to Los Angeles in support of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) and the fight against childhood cancer. The 2026 event is Saturday, October 17th from 12 Noon to 4:00 p.m. on the UCLA Campus on Royce Quad. Hosted by Chef Suzanne Goin and business partner Caroline Styne (The Lucques Group,) along with Chef David Lentz, this family-friendly afternoon features one-of-a-kind food and drink samplings. Guests can meet the chefs behind the dishes and enjoy fine dining flavors from…
S14 · E699 · 5 Oct 2026 · 54 min
Show Introduction with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris
“Son of legendary Chef Emeril Lagasse, E.J. Lagasse is making a splash in the New Orleans culinary scene in his own way. After graduating from culinary school at Johnson & Wales, he spent time refining his skills in some of the world’s most renowned kitchens including Core by Clare Smyth in London and Frantzén in Stockholm. In 2022, E.J. returned to New Orleans to take the helm as Chef, Co-Owner where he leads the day-to-day restaurant operations at Emeril’s . Following an extensive renovation in 2023, the flagship reopened with a refined menu that pays homage to the restaurant’s rich…
S14 · E699 · 5 Oct 2026 · 12 min
E.J. Lagasse, Restaurateur & Executive Chef, Emeril’s, New Orleans Part 1
“Son of legendary Chef Emeril Lagasse, E.J. Lagasse is making a splash in the New Orleans culinary scene in his own way. E.J. fell in love with food at a very young age. Growing up, he worked in the kitchens of his father’s restaurants, including at Meril in New Orleans and Emeril’s Coastal in Florida.” “After graduating from culinary school at Johnson & Wales, he spent time refining his skills in some of the world’s most renowned kitchens including Core by Clare Smyth in London and Frantzén in Stockholm.” “In 2022, E.J. returned to New Orleans to take the helm as Chef, Co-Owner where he…
S14 · E699 · 5 Oct 2026 · 13 min
E.J. Lagasse, Restaurateur & Executive Chef, Emeril’s, New Orleans Part 2
“Son of legendary Chef Emeril Lagasse, E.J. Lagasse is making a splash in the New Orleans culinary scene in his own way. E.J. fell in love with food at a very young age. Growing up, he worked in the kitchens of his father’s restaurants, including at Meril in New Orleans and Emeril’s Coastal in Florida.” “In 2022, E.J. returned to New Orleans to take the helm as Chef, Co-Owner where he leads the day-to-day restaurant operations at Emeril’s . Following an extensive renovation in 2023, the flagship reopened with a refined menu that pays homage to the restaurant’s rich culinary heritage while…
S14 · E699 · 5 Oct 2026 · 12 min
L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Benefit with Caroline Styne, The Lucques Group. Part 1
“Delightful and delicious, L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade brings superstar chefs, brewers, vintners, and mixologists to Los Angeles in support of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) and the fight against childhood cancer. The 2026 event is Saturday, October 17th from 12 Noon to 4:00 p.m. on the UCLA Campus on Royce Quad.” “Hosted by Chef Suzanne Goin and business partner Caroline Styne (The Lucques Group,) along with Chef David Lentz, this family-friendly afternoon features one-of-a-kind food and drink samplings. Guests can meet the chefs behind the dishes and enjoy fine dining flavors from…
S14 · E699 · 5 Oct 2026 · 11 min
L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Benefit with Caroline Styne, The Lucques Group. Part 2
“Delightful and delicious, L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade brings superstar chefs, brewers, vintners, and mixologists to Los Angeles in support of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) and the fight against childhood cancer. The 2026 event is Saturday, October 17th from 12 Noon to 4:00 p.m. on the UCLA Campus on Royce Quad.” “Hosted by Chef Suzanne Goin and business partner Caroline Styne (The Lucques Group,) along with Chef David Lentz, this family-friendly afternoon features one-of-a-kind food and drink samplings. Guests can meet the chefs behind the dishes and enjoy fine dining flavors from…
S14 · E699 · 5 Oct 2026 · 13 min
Levain Bakery with Founders Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald – Fashion Island, Newport Beach is Open Part 1
“Orange County’s wait for its own Levain Bakery ended early last month when the iconic bakery behind New York City’s favorite six-ounce cookies opened its doors at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Levain’s first Orange County location brings its signature cookies, freshly baked breads, pastries and coffee to the region, marking the bakery’s fourth Southern California location and continuing Levain's thoughtful retail bakery expansion.” “Having celebrated its milestone 30th anniversary last year, Levain Bakery now introduces its legendary handcrafted cookies, breads, pastries and neighborhood…
S14 · E699 · 5 Oct 2026 · 13 min
Levain Bakery with Founders Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald – Fashion Island, Newport Beach is Open Part 2
“Orange County’s wait for its own Levain Bakery ended early last month when the iconic bakery behind New York City’s favorite six-ounce cookies opened its doors at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Levain’s first Orange County location brings its signature cookies, freshly baked breads, pastries and coffee to the region, marking the bakery’s fourth Southern California location and continuing Levain's thoughtful retail bakery expansion.” “Having celebrated its milestone 30th anniversary last year, Levain Bakery now introduces its legendary handcrafted cookies, breads, pastries and neighborhood…
S14 · E699 · 5 Oct 2026 · 10 min
Chef Andrew Gruel, Calico Fish House, Sunset Beach, and Show Co-host
Today Chef Andrew provides us with good tips for properly cooking dry pasta in the home kitchen. What is the purpose of salting the water the pasta is cooking in? At what step in the process should you add the salt?
S14 · E698 · 28 Sep 2026 · 55 min
SoCal Restaurant Show September 26, 2026 Hour 1
We’re live from Westdrift Manhattan Beach - An Autograph Collection Hotel to celebrate the Saturday night finale of the 3rd Annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine festival. Westdrift is hosting the Festival taking over the entire spacious grounds of the property. We’re chatting with a handful of the acclaimed celebrity chefs participating from both out-of-town as well as Greater Los Angeles. Multiple James Beard Award-winning Chef Sherry Yard operates Bakery by The Yard in Manhattan Beach. “Larry Schaffer, the founder and winemaker of tercero wines went back to school later in life to pursue his…
S14 · E698 · 28 Sep 2026 · 54 min
SoCal Restaurant Show September 26, 2026 Hour 2
We’re live from Westdrift Manhattan Beach - An Autograph Collection Hotel to celebrate the Saturday night finale of the 3rd Annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine festival. Westdrift is hosting the Festival taking over the entire spacious grounds of the property. We’re chatting with a handful of the acclaimed celebrity chefs participating from both out-of-town as well as Greater Los Angeles. Chef Anthony Greco is a Corporate Regional Chef for Porto’s Bakery and culinary leader based in Los Angeles, known for building high-performing teams and strengthening kitchen systems through innovation,…
S14 · E698 · 28 Sep 2026 · 10 min
Show Introduction with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris
We’re live from Westdrift Manhattan Beach - An Autograph Collection Hotel to celebrate the Saturday night finale of the 3rd Annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine festival. Westdrift is hosting the Festival taking over the entire spacious grounds of the property. We’re chatting with a handful of the acclaimed celebrity chefs participating from both out-of-town as well as Greater Los Angeles. “Festival Founder & Producer Shelby Russell and Culinary Curator & Host Chef Neal Fraser are responsible for the return of the 3rd Annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine, Southern California's premier luxury…
S14 · E698 · 28 Sep 2026 · 12 min
Chef Sherry Yard, Desserts by the Yard, Manhattan Beach
Multiple James Beard Award-winning Chef Sherry Yard operates Bakery by The Yard in Manhattan Beach. For Saturday night at Manhattan Beach Food & Wine she is offering savory, house-baked bagel chips with smoked salmon and a smear, and, later in the evening, “My Mini Pies.”
S14 · E698 · 28 Sep 2026 · 13 min
Winemaker Larry Schaffer with Tercero Wines, Los Olivos, CA
“Larry Schaffer, the founder and winemaker of tercero wines went back to school later in life to pursue his passion, taking classes at community colleges with kids who literally could have been his kids, and then received his MS in Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis. He moved to the Santa Barbara County wine region, and that is where he has remained since 2005, starting on the winemaking team at Fess Parker Winery and then eventually branching off to start and run tercero wines. Larry is especially adept not only at winemaking but at explaining the process in a very user-friendly manner.”…
S14 · E698 · 28 Sep 2026 · 13 min
Chef Ben Robinson, Ft. Lauderdale. Bravo’s Below Deck and Below Deck Down Under
“Celebrity Chef Ben Robinson is accomplished on both land and sea. He worked under Italian master chefs in Florence and gained an apprenticeship at three-Michelin Star restaurant The Fat Duck, based in the United Kingdom. Ben was a head chef on yachts for over ten years, including the largest sailing yacht in the world.” “Born in Oxford, England he attended boarding school when his parents moved to the U.S. He currently resides in South Florida. You may know him from Bravo Television Network as the OG of Below Deck, Below Deck Mediterranean, and Galley Talk. He is featured on The Food…
S14 · E698 · 28 Sep 2026 · 12 min
Chef Anthony Greco, Regional Corporate Executive Chef, Porto’s Bakery
Chef Anthony Greco is a Corporate Regional Chef for Porto’s Bakery and culinary leader based in Los Angeles, known for building high-performing teams and strengthening kitchen systems through innovation, training, and mentorship. With a background spanning luxury hospitality and high-volume production environments, he focuses on elevating quality, developing future leaders, and creating operational consistency that protects the guest experience. Chef Anthony oversees the uber-busy Porto’s Bakeries in Northridge, West Covina and Buena Park. Chef Anthony’s creation for Saturday night is Havana…
S14 · E698 · 28 Sep 2026 · 11 min
Executive Chef Jose Baca, Westdrift Manhattan Beach and Jute Costal Bar & Kitchen
“Chef Jose Baca brings a deep connection to Peruvian cuisine to his work at Westdrift Manhattan Beach and the Jute Costal Bar & Kitchen, where he serves as Executive Chef. His culinary roots trace back to his Peruvian heritage, with a career focused on refining and modernizing traditional Peruvian flavors.” For Saturday night Chef Jose is presenting Grouper Ceviche and Mushroom Ceviche (the vegan option.) Both are served with sweet potato puree and crispy onions and micro cilantro.
S14 · E698 · 28 Sep 2026 · 13 min
Chef Aaron Sanchez, Johnny Sanchez, L’Auberge Casino Resort, Lake Charles, LA. & Food Network’s Restaurant Impossible – Last Call
“Aarón Sánchez is an award-winning chef, TV personality, author, and philanthropist. He is the host and executive producer of Talking Sabor (PepsiCo’s first ever streaming series, premiered on Hulu), El Toque de Aarón on Discovery Familia and Hogar de HGTV, served as a longtimejudge on FOX’s MasterChef and MasterChef Junior, and is the chef/owner of restaurant Johnny Sánchez in Lake Charles, LA. Aarón is the founder of the Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund. He is also a partner and creative director for COCINA Media.” Look for Chef Aaron currently on Food Network’s “Restaurant Impossible – Last…
S14 · E698 · 28 Sep 2026 · 10 min
Lisa Fontanesi, National Program Director, Culinary Careers Program (C-CAP)
“Founded in 1990 by culinary educator and cookbook author Richard Grossman, and in partnership with board Co-chair Marcus Samuelsson, Culinary Careers Program (the benefiting charity for Manhattan Beach Food & Wine) is a national workforce development nonprofit dedicated to training and supporting the next generation of food and hospitality leaders.” “C-CAP serves communities across Arizona, Baltimore, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Long Island, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and Maryland. Their unparalleled network of industry contacts includes renowned chefs,…

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SoCal Restaurant Show is a English arts & books podcast from Andrew Harris and Andrew Gruel. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

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Typical length: 12 min
Latest episode: 12 Oct 2026
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