Show 601, November 2, 2024: Fatty Mart and Little Fatty’s, Mar Vista, with Executive Chef David Kuo

David Kuo of Little Fatty and Fatty Mart

Fatty Mart is Chef David Kuo’s (Little Fatty) “answer to the need for an eco-conscious, fully stocked convenience store offering multicultural specialties in the heart of Mar Vista. Little Fatty offers dine-in, grab + go, and eventually will offer delivery too. The offerings (including salivating fresh prepared foods) are inspired by the diverse food cultures of Los Angeles.”

“Chef David has partnered with local growers to provide quality ingredients, with sustainability at the core of his mission.”

Think Brunch (fried chicken & waffles) on the Weekends. For Weekday menus it’s breakfast burritos, by the slice and whole pizzas, salads, banh mi sandwiches, traditional sandwiches, rice and noodles. There is even a by the scoop ice cream bar with an assortment of both traditional American and Filipino flavors. New are take-home pastas and sauces.

“Chef Kuo is a first-generation Angeleno and finds inspiration from the food he grew up eating at home. The name “little fatty” is the translation of Kuo’s childhood nickname, “xiao pang” given to him by his family.”

Chef David’s original restaurant, Little Fatty (around the corner from Fatty Mart,) “features renditions of typical Chinese restaurant classics, such as kung pao chicken, braised pork belly and walnut shrimp. Also, Taiwanese staples like Sunday Gravy (lu rou fan) and scallion pancakes. Kuo’s focus on quality of ingredients are paramount in creating an accessible menu that is both authentic and unpretentious.”

The Head Fatty himself, Chef David Kuo, takes a brief break from his busy kitchens to join us.

Show 369, April 18, 2020: Chef Shelly Register of A Market in Newport Beach

Shelly Register of A Market and A RestaurantChef Shelly Register is the highly accomplished Market Chef for A Market located in a highly visible historic building on West Coast Highway in Newport Beach next to A Restaurant (the former Arches location.) She launched the locals’ favorite enterprise in 2008.

It’s a dazzling gourmet convenience store with freshly-prepared gourmet sandwiches, incredible baked goods and desserts, cheeses, coffee, craft beer and premium wine. No product is carried in the store that hasn’t received Chef Sherry’s personal seal of approval.

A Market is open for takeout daily from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during the moratorium on dine-in. We’ll chat with Shelly Register who is also a noted pastry chef and bread baker about what’s on the menu.

Show 213, March 4, 2017: Executive Chef Andrew Gruel, Slapfish Restaurant Group

Andrew and William GruelOur Co-Host, Chef Andrew Gruel, is a recognized expert on seafood. Poke outlets are seemingly popping up on every corner and fresh sushi is now available at your neighborhood convenience store.

How do you know if your poke and sushi are really fresh ? Raw fish needs to be handled, and stored, with care. Chef Andrew (calling in from the newest Slapfish located near Salt Lake City) to the rescue with what you should know to be better informed!