October 5: Anne Marie Panoringan, Michael Hung, SoCalGas Foodservice Equipment Expo, Dustin Trani

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Segment One: Show Preview with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris
Segments Two and Three: Anne Marie Panoringan, Culture OC’s Food Writer
Segment Four and Five: Executive Chef Michael Hung, Palm Springs Surf Club, Palm Springs
Segment Six: 11th Annual SoCalGas Foodservice Equipment Expo Preview
Segment Seven: Restaurateur & Chef Dustin Trani, Trani’s Dockside Station and J. Trani’s, San Pedro
Segment Eight: Chef Andrew Gruel, Co-Host, with “Ask the Chef”

Andy Harris, Executive Producer and Co-host previews the show.

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 publications. Anne Marie joins us in-studio to discuss her work as Food Columnist for Culture OC and highlight her current columns.

When we last spoke with Chef Michael Hung (ex-Faith & Flower in DTLA) last December he was the Executive Chef of The Colony Club restaurant located inside The Colony Palms Hotel and SO.PA at L’Horizon Palm Springs. Chef Michael is now surfing the culinary waves at the Palm Springs Surf Club, a destination water oasis in the desert.

Chef Michael Hung oversees Amala, the ultimate dining experience at the Palm Springs Surf Club. Amala features indoor and outdoor seating offering breathtaking views of the surf and mountains where guests indulge in a curated artisanal menu. The bar features TVs and a craft cocktail program, complemented by an extensive wine list. Chef Michael takes a break from his busy kitchens to join us.

SoCalGas is hosting the 11^th Annual SoCalGas Foodservice Equipment Expo (2 days) on Tuesday, October 22^nd and Wednesday, October 23^rd from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the SoCalGas Energy Resource Center in Downey. “With no-cost registration, the 11th annual Foodservice Equipment Expo provides an opportunity to Reconnect, Rebuild, and Innovate at one of the industry’s largest West Coast showcases of natural gas and energy-efficient commercial foodservice equipment. Leading industry manufacturers will display and demonstrate their brands as attendees visit booths and live-action cooking stations, sample artisan foods cooked on a variety of natural gas equipment, network, and learn about available rebates.” SoCalGas Co.’s Gina Christian (Foodservice Technical Specialist) and Joe Frausto are our guests providing all the details.

Chef Dustin Trani represents the 4^th generation of the celebrated Trani Family to be an owner / chef cooking in San Pedro. Currently he is best known for J. Trani’s Ristorante which is his Family’s successor restaurant to their original San Pedro establishment, Trani’s Majestic Café opened in 1925 in downtown San Pedro. His latest venture (in the works since 2019) is the ambitious, Trani’s Dockside Stationlocated in San Pedro’s historic waterfront in a vintage (fully restored and renovated) 1920 building that initially served as an immigration hall. In more recent years it was the local diner, Canetti’s Seafood Grotto, which closed in 2010 after a 70-year run. The exterior has been restored and preserved along with the addition of a striking, art deco neon vertical sign. Trani’s Dockside celebrated their year anniversary earlier in the year. Chef Dustin Trani joins us with all the update details for Trani’s Dockside Station.

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel, the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) provides another timely and informative “Ask the Chef” segment where he responds to listeners’ thoughtful inquiries. Lots of premium options available for tastier chicken. What do all the labels means and which are really worth the extra cost? Chef Andrew explains…

All of this and heaping helpings of extra deliciousness on this week’s not-to-miss show!

Along the way Anne Marie will highlight her recent sailing aboard the Caribbean Princess, a Grand Class vessel in Princess’ fleet. She will also chat about the upcoming Tastemakers of Orange County event at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza benefiting the Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) and her dining column in the new issue of Taste.

When we last spoke with Chef Michael Hung (ex-Faith & Flower in DTLA) he was the Executive Chef of The Colony Club restaurant located inside The Colony Palms Hotel and SO.PA at L’Horizon Palm Springs. Chef Michael is now surfing the culinary waves at the Palm Springs Surf Club, a destination water oasis in the desert.

“Discover a destination in Greater Palm Springs like no other at The Palm Springs Surf Club featuring a state-of-the-art wave technology catering to surfers of all levels. Enjoy resort-style amenities, captivating waterpark attractions, and savor meticulously crafted dining options.”

Chef Michael Hung oversees “Amala, the ultimate dining experience at the Palm Springs Surf Club. Amala features indoor and outdoor seating offering breathtaking views of the surf and mountains where guests indulge in a curated artisanal menu. The bar features TVs and a craft cocktail program, complemented by an extensive wine list.”

Also on Chef Michael’s menu is Drifters the poolside oasis at the Palm Springs Surf Club. “Drifters offers outdoor dining with a creative beverage program to cater to park guests from early morning until late at night, featuring delightful breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. The full bar serves specialty cocktails and provides TVs for entertainment and additional desert views.”

Chef Michael Hung is one of the noteworthy chefs (25 high profile chefs for each night) for the upcoming Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival in Manhattan Village set for the evenings of Friday, October 11^th and Saturday, October 12^th.

Chef Michael Hung takes a break from his busy kitchens to join us.

“With no-cost registration, the 11th annual Foodservice Equipment Expo provides an opportunity to Reconnect, Rebuild, and Innovate at one of the industry’s largest West Coast showcases of natural gas and energy-efficient commercial foodservice equipment. Leading industry manufacturers will display and demonstrate their brands as attendees visit booths and live-action cooking stations, sample artisan foods cooked on a variety of natural gas equipment, network, and learn about available rebates.”

SoCalGas Co.’s Gina Christian (Foodservice Technical Specialist) is our guest providing all the details.

Chef Dustin Trani represents the 4^th generation of the celebrated Trani Family to be an owner/chef cooking in San Pedro. He is best known for J. Trani’s Ristorante which is his Family’s successor restaurant to their original San Pedro establishment, Trani’s Majestic Café opened in 1925 in downtown San Pedro.

His latest venture (in the works since 2019) is the ambitious, Trani’s Dockside Station located in San Pedro’s historic waterfront in a vintage (fully restored and renovated) 1920 building that initially served as an immigration hall. In more recent years it was the local diner, Canetti’s Seafood Grotto, which closed in 2010 after a 70-year run. The exterior has been restored and preserved along with the addition of a striking, art deco neon vertical sign. Trani’s Dockside celebrated their year anniversary earlier in 2024.

Brunch is served on Sundays. Lunch is Wednesday through Friday and Dinner is available nightly from Wednesday through Monday.

Chef Dustin is one of the noteworthy chefs (25 high profile chefs for each night) for the upcoming Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival in Manhattan Village set for the evenings of Friday, October 11^th and Saturday, October 12^th.

Chef Dustin Trani joins us with all the update details for Trani’s Dockside Station.

Chef Andrew Gruel of Big Parm and the Calico Fish House

Lots of premium options available for tastier chicken. What do all the various labels means and which are actually worth the extra cost? Chef Andrew explains…