Show 203, December 24, 2016: Executive Chef & Founder Andrew Gruel, Slapfish Restaurant Group

Andrew Gruel and his son WilliamChef Andrew Gruel of the Slapfish Restaurant Group is our resident seafood expert. He’ll be looking ahead at possible Seafood Trends for 2017.

For instance, is Seaweed finally become a mainstream ingredient? It is nutritionally sound.

Also, Abalone, previously a popular seafood standard in California, is making a well-deserved comeback. The inspiration/motivation is better awareness and successful farm-raised programs.