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, we provide 2 hours of great entertainment each week.
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SoCal Restaurant Show November 8, 2025 Hour 1
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54:29“Athens – Food Stories, Love: A Cookbook is New York Times bestselling author Diane Kochilas’s latest cookbook. It features 150 recipes and explores all of the greatest dishes from Greece’s most-visited city. Everyone’s favorite Greek chef, Diane Kochilas, is back with a cookbook dedicated to exploring the food of Athens. Diane has lived in Athens …
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SoCal Restaurant Show November 8, 2025 Hour 2
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53:38“Known for shaping L.A.’s Italian dining scene through Alimento and Cosa Buona, acclaimed chef and restaurateur Zachary Pollack’s Cosetta in Santa Monica is spacious, airy and welcoming, reflecting the evolution of Pollack’s cooking. Subtle, evocative, and layered with dimension while celebrating vibrant Southern California seasonality within the r…
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Show Introduction with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris
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9:56“Athens – Food Stories, Love: A Cookbook is New York Times bestselling author Diane Kochilas’s latest cookbook. It features 150 recipes and explores all of the greatest dishes from Greece’s most-visited city. Everyone’s favorite Greek chef, Diane Kochilas, is back with a cookbook dedicated to exploring the food of Athens. Diane has lived in Athens …
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Diane Kochilas, food journalist and cookbook author. Her latest is ATHENS - Food, Stories, Love: A Cookbook Part 1
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11:55“Athens – Food Stories, Love: A Cookbook is New York Times bestselling author Diane Kochilas’s latest cookbook. It features 150 recipes and explores all of the greatest dishes from Greece’s most-visited city.”“Everyone’s favorite Greek chef, Diane Kochilas, is back with a cookbook dedicated to exploring the food of Athens. Diane has lived in Athens…
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Diane Kochilas, food journalist and cookbook author. Her latest is ATHENS - Food, Stories, Love: A Cookbook Part 2
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12:15“Athens – Food Stories, Love : A Cookbook is New York Times bestselling author Diane Kochilas’s latest cookbook. It features 150 recipes and explores all of the greatest dishes from Greece’s most-visited city.”“Everyone’s favorite Greek chef, Diane Kochilas, is back with a cookbook dedicated to exploring the food of Athens. Diane has lived in Athen…
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Zach Pollack, Chef & Restaurateur. Cosetta in Santa Monica debuted in April Part 1
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13:34“Known for shaping L.A.’s Italian dining scene through Alimento and Cosa Buona, acclaimed chef and restaurateur Zachary Pollack’s Cosetta in Santa Monica is spacious, airy and welcoming, reflecting the evolution of Pollack’s cooking. Subtle, evocative, and layered with dimension while celebrating vibrant Southern California seasonality within the r…
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Zach Pollack, Chef & Restaurateur. Cosetta in Santa Monica debuted in April Part 2
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11:52“Known for shaping L.A.’s Italian dining scene through Alimento and Cosa Buona, acclaimed chef and restaurateur Zachary Pollack’s Cosetta in Santa Monica is spacious, airy and welcoming, reflecting the evolution of Pollack’s cooking. Subtle, evocative, and layered with dimension while celebrating vibrant Southern California seasonality within the r…
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Huntington Meats’ 5th Annual Holiday Kids Pajama Drive
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12:02“There’s just something about a new pair of jammies that says ‘cozy and safe’ to kids, and Huntington Meats is, once again, doing their part to make sure nightly bedtime rituals like fresh pajamas will provide a reassuring and peaceful good night to in-need children this holiday season. Huntington Meats sister shop Farmers Market Poultry will also …
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Maple Block Meat Co.’s (Culver City) Smoked Turkey Thanksgiving Feast To-Go with Chef Daniel Weinstock
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14:39“This year marks a decade of delicious Thanksgiving celebrations at Maple Block Meat Co., and the beloved Culver City smokehouse is once again serving up its signature 100% peach wood–smoked turkeys and all the classic sides that Angelenos have come to crave. For 10 years, Maple Block has been at the heart of Los Angeles’ Thanksgiving tables—provid…
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Chef Andrew Gruel (Co-host) of Calico Fish House with “Ask the Chef”
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8:14As a paying guest you’re dining at a restaurant and something goes wrong. Oops. As a savvy diner what are the best ways to try and expeditiously resolve the issue with a minimum of hassle? Hint…It’s definitely not waiting until you get home and then initially loudly complaining on Yelp! As an experienced restaurateur known for satisfying his guests…
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SoCal Restaurant Show November 1, 2025 Hour 1
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54:41“Anaheim’s Top of the V, the rooftop restaurant at The Viv Hotel under the direction of Executive Chef Jayro Martinez, invites guests to celebrate Día De Los Muertos with a special brunch on Sunday, November 2nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Perched high above Anaheim with panoramic city views, the restaurant will present a lavish buffet inspired by the f…
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SoCal Restaurant Show November 1, 2025 Hour 2
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53:24“Broken Spanish Comedor is a new concept from acclaimed Chef Ray Garcia (Esquire's Chef of the Year 2015), serving as the neighborhood friendly offshoot of his award-winning DTLA restaurant Broken Spanish. Rooted in bold Mexican flavors and Chef Garcia’s signature creativity, Broken Spanish Comedor offers a relaxed, community-centric dining experie…
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Show Introduction with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris. Also Dia de Los Muertos Brunch at Top of the V, Anaheim
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9:32“Anaheim’s Top of the V, the rooftop restaurant at The Viv Hotel under the direction of Executive Chef Jayro Martinez, invites guests to celebrate Día De Los Muertos with a special brunch on Sunday, November 2nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Perched high above Anaheim with panoramic city views, the restaurant will present a lavish buffet inspired by the f…
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Mary Bryant Shrader, Creator of Mary’s Nest and Author of The Modern Pioneer Pantry Cookbook – A Complete Guide to Preserving Food. Part 1
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13:45“Discover the Art of Self-Reliance with Mary Bryant Shrader's Modern Pioneer Pantry: A Complete Guide to Preserving Food. Food preservation expert and beloved YouTube creator, Mary Shrader, creator of the popular Mary’s Nest YouTube channel, has become a trusted voice for over one million subscribers, offering 600+ videos on traditional cooking ski…
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Mary Bryant Shrader, Creator of Mary’s Nest and Author of The Modern Pioneer Pantry Cookbook – A Complete Guide to Preserving Food. Part 2
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12:31“Discover the Art of Self-Reliance with Mary Bryant Shrader's Modern Pioneer Pantry: A Complete Guide to Preserving Food. Food preservation expert and beloved YouTube creator, Mary Shrader, creator of the popular Mary’s Nest YouTube channel, has become a trusted voice for over one million subscribers, offering 600+ videos on traditional cooking ski…
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Ray Garcia, Executive Chef & Restaurateur, Broken Spanish Comedor, Culver City Part 1
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12:08“Broken Spanish Comedor is a new concept from acclaimed Chef Ray Garcia (Esquire's Chef of the Year 2015), serving as the neighborhood friendly offshoot of his award-winning DTLA restaurant Broken Spanish. Rooted in bold Mexican flavors and Chef Garcia’s signature creativity, Broken Spanish Comedor offers a relaxed, community-centric dining experie…
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Ray Garcia, Executive Chef & Restaurateur, Broken Spanish Comedor, Culver City Part 2
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11:21“Broken Spanish Comedor is a new concept from acclaimed Chef Ray Garcia (Esquire's Chef of the Year 2015), serving as the neighborhood friendly offshoot of his award-winning DTLA restaurant Broken Spanish. Rooted in bold Mexican flavors and Chef Garcia’s signature creativity, Broken Spanish Comedor offers a relaxed, community-centric dining experie…
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JT Meleck Distillers, Louisiana, with Proprietor Mike Fruge Part 1
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12:42“Our guest, Mike Fruge, and his brother Mark continue a proud Louisiana farming legacy that spans more than a century. The brothers were featured on the national television show Farms of America, which highlighted their innovative approach to rice and crawfish farming in South Louisiana.” “Born and raised in Branch, Louisiana, Mike is a fourth-gene…
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JT Meleck Distillers, Louisiana, with Proprietor Mike Fruge Part 2
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12:19“Our continuing guest, Mike Fruge, and his brother Mark continue a proud Louisiana farming legacy that spans more than a century. The brothers were recently featured on the national television show Farms of America, which highlighted their innovative approach to rice and crawfish farming in South Louisiana.” “Born and raised in Branch, Louisiana, M…
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Chef Andrew Gruel (Co-host) of Calico Fish House with “Ask the Chef”
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10:01Last week we discussed that Social Media can have an enormous impact on restaurants both on the upside as well as the unfortunate negative. We first focused on the upside. Chef Andrew is skilled at managing and utilizing Social Media (for the good) to build his brand. We’ll continue that spirited conversation with a Social Media horror story involv…
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SoCal Restaurant Show October 25, 2025 Hour 1
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54:08“Budonoki, located on the corner of Virgil and Melrose Ave. in Los Angeles is a friendly neighborhood izakaya offering drinking snacks and sushi alongside ice-cold beer, sake and serious cocktails.” “The creative pan-Asian izakaya comes from college friends and hospitality veterans Eric Bedroussian and Josh Hartley. It started out as a roving pop-u…
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Show Introduction with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris
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9:09“Budonoki, located on the corner of Virgil and Melrose Ave. in Los Angeles is a friendly neighborhood izakaya offering drinking snacks and sushi alongside ice-cold beer, sake and serious cocktails.” “The creative pan-Asian izakaya comes from college friends and hospitality veterans Eric Bedroussian and Josh Hartley. It started out as a roving pop-u…
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SoCal Restaurant Show October 25, 2025 Hour 2
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53:49Landry Vineyards is a family owned and operated winery located in the rolling hills of West Monroe, Louisiana. Landry Vineyards produces 20 different wines including cultural fruit forward semi-sweet wines, clean crisp dry white wines, dry barrel aged wines and port style wines. Visitors can sample these wines, while enjoying the picturesque views …
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Budonoki Izakaya with Eric Bedroussian & Josh Harley Part 1
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12:59“Budonoki, located on the corner of Virgil and Melrose Ave. in Los Angeles is a friendly neighborhood izakaya offering drinking snacks and sushi alongside ice-cold beer, sake and serious cocktails.” “The creative pan-Asian izakaya comes from college friends and hospitality veterans Eric Bedroussian and Josh Hartley. It started out as a roving pop-u…
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Budonoki Izakaya with Eric Bedroussian & Josh Harley Part 2
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13:56“Budonoki, located on the corner of Virgil and Melrose Ave. in Los Angeles is a friendly neighborhood izakaya offering drinking snacks and sushi alongside ice-cold beer, sake and serious cocktails.” “The creative pan-Asian izakaya comes from college friends and hospitality veterans Eric Bedroussian and Josh Hartley. It started out as a roving pop-u…
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Landry Vineyards, West Monroe, LA with Winemaker Jeff Landry Part 1
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11:14“Landry Vineyards is a family owned and operated winery located in the rolling hills of West Monroe. Landry Vineyards produces 20 different wines including cultural fruit forward semi-sweet wines, clean crisp dry white wines, dry barrel aged wines and port style wines. Visitors can sample these wines, while enjoying the picturesque views from the b…
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Landry Vineyards, West Monroe, LA with Winemaker Jeff Landry Part 2
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11:05Landry Vineyards is a family owned and operated winery located in the rolling hills of West Monroe. Landry Vineyards produces 20 different wines including cultural fruit forward semi-sweet wines, clean crisp dry white wines, dry barrel aged wines and port style wines. Visitors can sample these wines, while enjoying the picturesque views from the be…
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Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival 2025 – Recap with Lawrence Moore
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13:51The 2nd Annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine in Manhattan Village took place on Friday, September 12th, 2025, and Saturday, September 13th, 2025. Based on the success of last year both nights were sold out. “Over the two-nights 46 All-Star Chefs prepared world-class cuisine along with premier wines, top spirits, handcrafted cocktails, and craft beer …
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Hill Country Wine Academy, Texas, with Director of Education Kelsey Kramer
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13:15Sommelier Kelsey Kramer, the Director of Education for the Hill Country Wine Academy near Fredericksburg, Texas, is a theater major turned wine professional and educator, currently navigating the WSET Diploma program with 13+ years of hospitality, restaurant, and wine experience under her belt. After earning a B.F.A. in Acting at Ball State Univers…
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Chef Andrew Gruel (Co-host) of Calico Fish House with “Ask the Chef”
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8:38Social Media can have an enormous impact on restaurants both on the upside as well as the unfortunate negative. Chef Andrew is skilled at managing and utilizing Social Media (for the good) to build his brand. He shares his well-informed insights.
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