Show 634, July 5, 2025: Terranea Resort, Palos Verdes with Executive Chef Andrew Vaughan

Andrew Vaughan of the Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes

Terranea Resort’s (Palos Verdes Peninsula) signature oceanfront culinary event, Terranea Food and Wine, returns to The Meadows and Palos Verdes Terrace for guests 21 and over On Sunday, July 27th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

“The festival features seasonal bites from the resort’s award-winning restaurants alongside selections from local chefs, breweries and wineries. Live entertainment from the Astro Yachts and Upstream adds to the ambiance.”

“Participating vendors include DAOU Vineyards, MacRostie Winery, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Tanteo Tequila, Kuleana Rum Works, Ketel One, Stella Artois, Burnin Daylight Brewing Company, and Three Weavers Brewing Company. A portion of proceeds benefits the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation.”

“Located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Terranea Resort is the premier luxury oceanfront resort in Southern California with 102 acres of unparalleled Pacific Ocean views. Terranea opened in 2009 and proudly celebrates more than 15 years of service and memorable guest experiences in this scenic Southern California enclave. The resort offers world-class accommodations that range from hotel suites to bungalows, oceanfront casitas and luxurious villas.”

“Also look for Crabby Sundays this Summer at Nelson’s at Terranea on Sundays from 3 to 7 p.m. Located on the Sunset Bluff, Terranea’s popular cliffside restaurant Nelson’s introduces a seafood-centric Sunday tradition. New England Clam Chowder will be offered in a bread bowl ($24) or in a cup ($20). The “Build Your Boil” option allows diners to customize a feast for one or two, with entrée options such as peel-and-eat shrimp ($50), snow crab clusters ($65), whole lobster ($70), and Dungeness crab clusters ($75). The indulgent “Crabby Special” ($200) features a full seafood spread of shrimp, crab, lobster, mussels and clams – served with mixed green salad and clam chowder. Guests can also choose from a variety of sides such as cornbread, andouille sausage and Cajun fries. Adding to the coastal experience, live music performances will accompany the Sunday festivities, creating a lively and relaxing ambiance by the sea.”

Terranea Resort’s Executive Chef, Andrew Vaughan, joins us with the salivating details of what’s on the Resort’s menu.

Show 441, September 4, 2021: Co-Host Chef Andrew Gruel of the Slapfish Restaurant Group with “Ask the Chef”

Chef Andrew Gruel savoring a New Jersey style Pizza

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel of the Slapfish Restaurant Group provides another timely and informative “Ask the Chef” segment where Chef Andrew responds to listeners thoughtful inquiries. Chef Andrew is continually updating us on the real impact of the Covid-19 crisis in the hospitality field and what we, as diners, can do to support the continued survival of restaurants during the initial, highly fluid stages of the hoped-for recovery. Genuine concerns remain…

Bracken’s Kitchen is presenting their annual benefit, The Hungry Games 4.0, on Thursday evening, September 9th to benefit the less fortunate and food insecure in Southern California. Chef Andrew is one of the participating chefs. Perhaps some lobster and crab at his station…?

Bottled hot sauce is everywhere these days and there seems to be more brands entering the marketplace all the time. What goes into creating a quality, shelf-stable hot sauce? We’ll “Ask the Chef.” Chef Andrew shares a basic hot sauce recipe. It’s about flavor as well as the heat.

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 136, August 29, 2015: Chef Andrew Gruel, Slapfish

Andrew GruelFresh crab is a delicacy for seafood aficionados but it takes a bit of work and knowledge to extract the sweet, succulent meat from the crab’s shell and claws. There are over 4,000 varieties. Always 10 legs and pinchers in front.

We’ll talk all things crab (including Dungeness, Blue, Alaskan King and Stone crabs for starters) with our especially knowledgeable Co-host, Chef Andrew Gruel.