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Show 669, March 7, 2026: Chef Eric Klein, Senior Vice President Culinary, Wolfgang Puck Catering – Governors Ball

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Eric Klein of Wolfgang Puck Catering

We first introduced Chef Eric Klein to the listeners of the “SoCal Restaurant Show” when he was the high-profile Executive Chef and Partner of Spago Las Vegas in the Forum Shops. Later Chef Eric transitioned (with a major promotion) to Senior Vice President Culinary – Partner at Wolfgang Puck Catering based at The Dolby Theater in Hollywood. Every year for over three-decades Wolfgang Puck Catering has had the honor and great responsibility of providing all celebratory food and beverage for the prestigious Governors Ball following the Academy Awards ceremony.

2026 is the 32nd year of Wolfgang Puck Catering creating the incredible menu for the Governors Ball. Chef Wolfgang and his team crafted a bevy of new dishes to add to the eye-popping menu. As for the past several years this luxe menu was created by Wolfgang Puck and Eric Klein and executed by the global culinary team of WPC. This year the Oscars return to the Dolby Theater in Hollywood on Sunday, March 15th. Look for Wolfgang and (son) Byron Puck walking the Red Carpet with Eric Klein. Chef Eric Klein takes a break from his active kitchens to join us for this exclusive preview.

It takes a talented team of 75 savory chefs and 45 pastry chefs to support the Governors Ball! In terms of ingredients how about 1,000 pounds of premium chocolate and 30 pounds of Kaluga Caviar?

Think smoked salmon Oscar lavosh with dill crème fraiche and caviar, truffle chicken pot pie, Chinois-style rice paper spring rolls, Wagyu and Steak Frites Carving Station, Thai Town hot dog, and Oscar gold spraying station.

Show 655, November 29, 2025: Byron Lazaroff-Puck, President, Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining

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Bryan Lazaroff Puck of Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining

“The name Wolfgang Puck is synonymous with the best of restaurant hospitality and the ultimate in all aspects of the culinary arts. Our guest, Byron Lazaroff-Puck, is the President of Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining.  The award-winning restaurants in the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group include Chinois (Santa Monica); Carama by Wolfgang Puck (Las Vegas); CUT (Bahrain Bay, Beverly Hills, DC, Las Vegas, London, and Singapore; Spago (Beverly Hills, Istanbul, Las Vegas, Maui, Bodrum and Singapore); re Asian Cuisine (Bahrain Bay; Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill (Las Vegas and Orlando; and Merois (Los Angeles).

“Wolfgang Puck has built a brand that encompasses three companies: Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, owned, operated, and licensed fine dining restaurants consisting of 21 restaurants in 6 countries; Wolfgang Puck Worldwide which has a portfolio of 79 casual and fast-casual restaurants, as well as branded consumer products; and Wolfgang Puck Catering which is the catering service business which operates as a subsidiary of Compass Group. Wolfgang Puck’s brand carries an undeniable cachet, synonymous with a bold, innovative style of cooking that has redefined the fine dining industry. His trademark dishes, coupled with his unmistakable panache and personality, has revolutionized the culinary trade.”

“Born and raised in Los Angeles, Byron Lazaroff-Puck is the son of world-renowned Chef Wolfgang Puck and visionary designer Barbara Lazaroff. His upbringing immersed him in the pioneering world of hospitality and design, igniting a passion for culinary arts and service excellence. At just 12 years old, Byron began his journey as a dishwasher at Spago Beverly Hills, laying the foundation for a career marked by passion, discipline, and ambition.”

“Today, as President of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, Byron’s focus is on leading the company’s next phase of international growth and culinary development, building on the legacy of Spago, Chinois, CUT and CARAMÁ to expand their global reach while remaining true to the brand’s DNA of excellence and innovation.

Byron just returned from the official opening of the spectacular rooftop Spago in Shanghai at The St. Regis on the Bund. Last Weekend Byron was part of the uber exclusive F-1 Bellagio VIP Fountain Club viewing experience showcasing the food of an incredible assemblage all-star celebrity and Michelin chefs including Jose Andres, Thomas Keller and Wolfgang Puck in a luxe 3-day package.

Show 643, September 6, 2025: LA Chef Conference 2025 Preview with Founder Brad Metzger and Shane Call of Presenting Sponsor Open Table

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Brad Metzger of Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions

“LA Chef Conference 2025 at Redbird and the Vibiana Events Center in Downtown Los Angeles on Monday, October 6th is an event for the chef and restaurant industry community. The organizers, Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions Hospitality Recruitment, invite attendees to come hungry for information, inspiration, delicious food and drinks. It’s also a great opportunity to see industry friends and to meet new ones!”

“Included in the ticket price is first come first served access to all the panel discussions and programming, all food and drinks, including coffee, bagels, and snacks, during registration hour from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., the LA Chef Con Lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. the Cocktail Party from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and the Official Afterparty at Grand Central Market from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. hosted by Chef’s Warehouse.”

Founder Brad Metzger ;joins us with all the specifics.

Also joining us is Shane Call, District Director – Southwest for Open Table. He’s the Moderator of the “Shaping the Future: L.A.’s Rising Stars” panel with Lord Maynard Llera (Kuya Lord), Kat Turner (Highly Likely), Melissa Lopez (Barra Santos), and Byron Lazaroff-Puck (President, WP Fine Dining, Global.)