Show 190, September 24, 2016: Chef Andrew Gruel, Slapfish Restaurant Group

Andrew Gruel at the AM830 KLAA StudiosCo-host Chef Andrew Gruel of Slapfish Restaurant Group has two young children and also enjoys dining out at all levels of establishments. What to do? Chef Andrew shares his top picks for chef-driven restaurants that are also kid-friendly. Manga…

They range from incredible crab that you messily eat with your fingers to artisan pizza where the kids’ pizza making is an interactive process with the chef. Fun for all….

One of his secrets is to patronize an establishment that already has a level of background noise so the kids are not a possible distraction to the other diners. He also looks for speed in service.

Show 131, July 18, 2015: Rick Reich, Brix At The Shore, Long Beach Continues…

Rick Reich pouring at Brix at the Shore“I call Brix at The Shore an adult amusement park,” says owner Rick Reich, who also doubles as the restaurant’s sommelier. “Belmont Shore has plenty of places that appeal to college kids, but what the area was lacking was a hangout for a more established crowd who needed a place to unwind after work, enjoy a good glass of wine or beer, grab a bite to eat, and occasionally break out into song – trust me, it’s happens. We’ve had the entire restaurant singing to Dean Martin on a Saturday night. And that’s what makes Brix so appealing.”

The menu features an array of shareable plates, flatbread sandwiches, salads, deli sandwiches, artisan pizza, burgers and entrees. One item that has put Brix on the culinary map is its infamous pastrami sandwich—which could easily rival New York City’s best—featuring warm pastrami topped with melted Swiss cheese with a schmear of Brix deli sauce and placed between two slices of lightly toasted rye bread. Dessert options include authentic New York cheesecake.

Pizza

The absolute deliciousness of pizza.