SoCal Restaurant Show

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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.

  1. 5 days ago

    SoCal Restaurant Show September 12, 2026 Hour 1

    “The 6th Annual Long Beach Burger Weekreturns this Sunday, September 13th with twenty plus restaurants participating. The Restaurants will feature special Burger Offers during eight-day Dine-in Event from September 13th to 20th. Long Beach residents and visitors alike are in for a treat once again as a variety of local restaurants will offer unique, over-the-top burgers and value-priced burger offers when the 6th annual Long Beach Burger Week returns September 13-20, 2026. Featured Burgers are value-priced at $5, $10, $15, $20, and $25. Burger Week is even taking “dog friendly” one step further by encouraging restaurants with patios to offer a special $5 Burger Week Menu just for dogs.” ISM Brewing on the Promenade in Long Beach is one of the returning Burger Week’s participants. Proprietor Ian McCall joins us with a preview. The Kroft in The Hangar (an original tenant) at the LBX Exchange is one of the participating restaurants in Long Beach Burger Week. Founder & Chef Stephen Le joins us with a preview of their layered Instagram able creation.

  2. 5 days ago

    6th Annual Long Beach Burger Week with Ian McCall of ISM Brewing

    “The 6th Annual Long Beach Burger Weekreturns this Sunday, September 13th with twenty plus restaurants participating. The Restaurants will feature special Burger Offers during eight-day Dine-in Event from September 13th to 20th.” “Long Beach residents and visitors alike are in for a juicy treat once again as a variety of local restaurants will offer unique, over-the-top burgers and value-priced burger offers when the 6th annual Long Beach Burger Week returns September 13-20, 2026. Featured Burgers are value-priced at $5, $10, $15, $20, and $25.” “Burger Week is even taking “dog friendly” one step further by encouraging restaurants with patios to offer a special $5 Burger Week Menu just for dogs.” “Organized by Axiom Productions LLC, who are behind some of the most popular culinary events Long Beach, organizers stated that in addition to encouraging local and surrounding "foodies” to enjoy what the expanding Long Beach culinary community has to offer, events like Burger Week support the local economy and put “butts in seats” of our valued restaurants.” “With the current economic challenges, restaurants continue to struggle, and the 6th annual city-wide Long Beach Burger Week will help increase restaurant sales and guest counts in September," organizer Qiana Mafnas stated. "And hey, it's still summertime, and who doesn’t love a good burger?" “There are no tickets or passes required. Burger lovers are invited to dine-in, take-out or have featured burgers delivered from their favorite restaurants, or order from the websites of various pop-ups food trucks to visit.” ISM Brewing on the Promenade in Long Beach is one of Burger Week’s returning participants. Proprietor Ian McCall joins us with a preview. ISM has created the Fiorentino for Burger Week. It’s a 5 oz. beef patty topped with griddled mortadella and a bright cabbage salad dressed with confit shallot oil, toasted pistachios, lemon oil, Dijon, and mayo served on a toasted brioche bun.

  3. 5 days ago

    6th Annual Long Beach Burger Week with Stephen Le of The Kroft at The Hangar at LBX Exchange

    “Long Beach residents and visitors alike are in for a treat once again as a variety of local restaurants will offer unique, over-the-top burgers and value-priced burger offers when the 6th annual Long Beach Burger Week returns September 13-20, 2026. Featured Burgers are value-priced at $5, $10, $15, $20, and $25.” “Burger Week is even taking “dog friendly” one step further by encouraging restaurants with patios to offer a special $5 Burger Week Menu just for dogs.” “There are no tickets or passes required. Burger lovers are invited to dine-in, take-out or have featured burgers delivered from their favorite restaurants, or order from the websites of various pop-ups food trucks to visit.” The Kroft in The Hangar at the LBX Exchange is one of the participating restaurants in Long Beach Burger Week. Chef Stephen Le joins us with a preview of their layered Instagrammable creation. Chef Stephen has created the Pastrami Wagu Smash Burger for Burger Week. It’s a pair of wagyu smash patties, two slices of swiss cheese, hand sliced RC Provisions (supplier to the best Jewish Delis) brisket pastrami, creamy coleslaw, Russian dressing and presented on a buttered toasted brioche bun.

  4. 5 days ago

    Show Introduction with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris

    I really apologize for this but there was a major meltdown in the Control Room at AM 830 KLAA on Saturday morning and, sadly, only the first and second, and most of the third segments survived. We’re only posting the Links to the segments that were actually recorded. “The 6th Annual Long Beach Burger Weekreturns this Sunday, September 13th with twenty plus restaurants participating. The Restaurants will feature special Burger Offers during eight-day Dine-in Event from September 13th to 20th. Long Beach residents and visitors alike are in for a treat once again as a variety of local restaurants will offer unique, over-the-top burgers and value-priced burger offers when the 6th annual Long Beach Burger Week returns September 13-20, 2026. Featured Burgers are value-priced at $5, $10, $15, $20, and $25. Burger Week is even taking “dog friendly” one step further by encouraging restaurants with patios to offer a special $5 Burger Week Menu just for dogs.” ISM Brewing on the Promenade in Long Beach is one of the returning Burger Week’s participants. Proprietor Ian McCall joins us with a preview. The Kroft in The Hangar (an original tenant) at the LBX Exchange is one of the participating restaurants in Long Beach Burger Week. Founder & Chef Stephen Le joins us with a preview of their layered Instagram able creation. All of this and heaping helpings of extra deliciousness on this week’s not-to-miss show!

  5. 8 Sept

    SoCal Restaurant Show September 5, 2026 Hour 1

    “On July 26th, Team USA 2027 competed in the Bocuse d’Or Americas competition in New Orleans, Louisiana, alongside esteemed culinary teams representing eight countries from across North, Central, and South America. Following an intense five-and-a-half-hour competition, Team USA captured Gold, marking the fourth time that Team USA has taken first place at the Bocuse d’Or Americas. They are now preparing for the Bocuse d’Or Finals in January 2027 in Lyon, France. Led by Head Chef Vincenzo Loseto and Commis Tyler Higson, with Head Coach Chef Mathew Peters, and Jury Member Chef Robert Sulatycky, Team USA completed the competition’s two signature challenges, the platter theme and the theme on a plate.” Chef Vincenzo takes a break from training to join us. “It’s about here…”Ready for LA Chef Con 2026 ? An eagerly-anticipated event for the chef and restaurant community with great networking opportunities. Come hungry for information, inspiration, delicious food & drinks. LA Chef Conference 2026 presented by OpenTable + Slang and produced by BMRS Hospitality Recruitment, is the well-established, top-shelf gathering for chefs and restaurant professionals in the heart of Los Angeles. This year’s event takes place Monday, October 5th at City Market Social House in Downtown LA. 15% of all ticket sales will benefit the Independent Hospitality Coalition.” The concluding event at LA Chef Con is the celebratory and festive Cocktail Party from 5 to 7:00 p.m. hosted by Wolfgang Puck Catering. Chef Eric Klein, Senior Vice President, Culinary for Wolfgang Puck Catering joins us with the salivating preview. The key culinary dream team from WPC will be cooking for this.

  6. 8 Sept

    SoCal Restaurant Show September 5, 2026 Hour 2

    “Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie, The Pastry World Cup, is recognized as the most prestigious Pastry Competition in the World. Born from the vision of legendary chef Gabriel Paillasson in 1989, the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie was created with the support of the French M.O.F association and the French Pastry Chefs Federation, to elevate pastry to its highest artistic expression. Every two years in Lyon, France, the world’s finest pastry chefs gather to represent their nations in a celebration of craftsmanship without equal. With 52 countries competing and more than 200,000 visitors attending the Finale, the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie stands as the most prestigious event in international pastry.” Team USA 2027 will be competing in Lyon. All of the team members volunteer their time to represent the USA. Joining us with the overview of the Pastry World Cup is Chef Donald Wressell, The Training & Operations Director for Team USA 2027 and Chef En-Ming Hsu, a previous Gold Medalist at the World Pastry Cup where she served as the United States Pastry Team’s Captain in 2001. “Every day at Bracken’s Kitchen based in Garden Grove, they see the difference a meal, an opportunity, and a little kindness can make. Hungry Games 9.0 is their biggest fundraiser of the year, with a goal of raising $600,000 to help fuel their community feeding, food rescue, and culinary training programs across Southern California. On Thursday, September 10, Bracken’s Kitchen is bringing their community together for a night of incredible food, live music from Super Deluxe, and a little friendly competition, all for a cause close to our hearts. Every ticket, sponsorship, and dollar raised brings Bracken’s Kitchen closer to their goal and helps them continue feeding the need.” Founder and Chef Bill Bracken joins us with an exclusive preview. Our own Chef Andrew Gruel, the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (located in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) now joins us with his timely and informative “Ask the Chef” segment where he responds to listeners’ thoughtful inquiries. Today Chef Andrew is sharing his very timely American Gravy Substack piece, “How to Eat Better for Less.”

  7. 8 Sept

    Chef Eric Klein, Wolfgang Puck Catering. Hosting closing Cocktail Party at LA Chef Con 2026

    “It’s about here…”Ready for LA Chef Con 2026 ? An eagerly-anticipated event for the chef and restaurant community with great networking opportunities. Come hungry for information, inspiration, delicious food & drinks. LA Chef Conference 2026 presented by OpenTable + Slang and produced by BMRS Hospitality Recruitment, is the well-established, top-shelf gathering for chefs and restaurant professionals in the heart of Los Angeles. This year’s event takes place Monday, October 5th at City Market Social House in Downtown LA. 15% of all ticket sales will benefit the Independent Hospitality Coalition.” LA Chef Con is only open to Hospitality professionals and the remaining tickets are available by lottery. The concluding event at LA Chef Con is the celebratory Cocktail Party from 5 to 7:00 p.m. hosted by Wolfgang Puck Catering. The key members of the uber-talented WPC culinary team will be cooking for this. Chef Eric Klein, Senior Vice President, Culinary for Wolfgang Puck Catering joins us with the salivating preview. Expect some incredible small bites and properly decadent desserts.

  8. 8 Sept

    Culinary Team USA 2027 for the Bocuse d’Or International Culinary Competition with Head Chef Vincenzo Loseto Part 1

    “On July 26th, Team USA 2027 competed in the Bocuse d’Or Americas competition in New Orleans, Louisiana, alongside esteemed culinary teams representing eight countries from across North, Central, and South America. Following an intense five-and-a-half-hour competition, Team USA captured Gold, marking the fourth time that Team USA has taken first place at the Bocuse d’Or Americas. They are now actively preparing for the Bocuse d’Or Finals in January 2027 in Lyon, France.” “Led by Head Chef Vincenzo Loseto and Commis Tyler Higson, with Head Coach Chef Mathew Peters, and Jury Member Chef Robert Sulatycky, Team USA completed the competition’s two signature challenges, the platter theme and the theme on a plate.” “The platter theme highlighted ingredients and preparations inspired by a national tribute, requiring competitors to present a composition featuring halibut fillet with a tomato and shrimp garnish, a sweet corn garnish, and a sauce Choron. Team USA's plate theme centered on a bone-in ribeye paired with brisket, sour cherries, sweet potato gnocchi and Royal Kona coffee beans into the dish.” Chef Vincenzo takes a break from his intense training regimen to join us. Commis Tyler Higson will join us at a future date.

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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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  • Creator
    Andrew Harris and Andrew Gruel
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    2K
  • Rating
    Clean
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