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Show 605, November 30, 2024: Co-Host Chef Andrew Gruel with “Ask the Chef”

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

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.

What to do creatively with those ample Thanksgiving leftovers? How about Chef Andrew’s creation of a layered Dagwood Sandwich on fresh sourdough. If California restaurants aren’t already struggling enough payroll taxes recently mysteriously increased on an unexpected, one-time basis. Chef Andrew explains.

Show 315, March 16, 2019: Co-Host Chef Andrew Gruel, Slapfish Restaurant Group with “Ask the Chef”

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Andy Harris and Andrew Gruel at Cabana 14 at the Cove at Pechanga Resort and CasinoOur own Co-Host, Chef Andrew Gruel of the Slapfish Restaurant Group, is again back with his always informative “Ask the Chef” Commentary. He’s a real, working chef with great insight and experience.

Chef Andrew joins us on the road from Oklahoma City. Can another Slapfish opening possibly be on the horizon?

How does the cost, and ease, of operating a restaurant in California compare with doing business in Utah, New Mexico, Virginia and Florida? Is California a more difficult/challenging labor environment? Chef Andrew has that experience and we’ll discuss.