Show 644, September 13, 2025: Show Introduction with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris and “Ask the Chef” with Co-Host Chef Andrew Gruel

Andy Harris and Andrew Gruel at Cabana 14 at the Cove at Pechanga Resort and Casino

We’ve live from the Westdrift Manhattan Beach, An Autograph Collection Hotel, the official Hotel of the 2nd Annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine.

Tonight is the 2nd, and concluding, night of the Festival. “This evening at Manhattan Village again brings together the industry’s top tastemakers and culinary enthusiasts and beverage connoisseurs to celebrate an all-star lineup of 23 of the best chefs and restaurateurs, illustrious wineries, premier spirits, handcrafted cocktails, craft breweries, a curated selection of non-alcoholic beverages, the BeachLife DJ Music Stage and lots more.” This morning we’ll meet some of the celebrated chefs and winemakers participating in tonight’s festivities.

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel, the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (located in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) provides another timely, abbreviated and informative Ask the Chef segment where he responds to listeners’ thoughtful inquiries.

We’ll talk more about this next week but, today, an introduction to the California Restaurant Association’s recently launched “What The Fork!” campaign.

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

Show 642, August 30, 2025: Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Preview with Founder Shelby Russell

Shelby Russell of Electric Avenue Events

“Set against the stunning coastal backdrop of one of America’s most beautiful cities, Manhattan Beach Food & Wine (the 2nd Annual) is a spectacular two-night strolling culinary extravaganza with an Opening Night Celebration on Friday, September 12th, 2025, and Grand Tasting on Saturday, September 13th, 2025.

“Each evening will bring together the industry’s top tastemakers and culinary enthusiasts and beverage connoisseurs to celebrate an all-star lineup of 23 of the best chefs and restaurants each night, illustrious wineries, premier spirits, handcrafted cocktails, craft breweries, curated selection of non-alcoholic beverages, live entertainment, and much more.”

Newly added is the Beachlife DJ Music Stage courtesy of Redondo Beach’s BeachLife Festival.

The Founder of Manhattan Beach Food & WineShelby Russell, joins us with an enticing overview of the event.