Show 667, February 21, 2026: Chef Geter Atienza, Somerville, View Park, Los Angeles

Geter Atienza of Somerville Supper Club

“Intentionally located along the Slauson Corridor in Historic View Park-Windsor Hills, Somerville (an upscale contemporary restaurant and supper club) is an ode to the past, a toast to the present, and celebration of the progress in between. Sommerville is progressive American dining experience that highlights contemporary cuisine while honoring the rich roots of South Central Los Angeles. Each dish captures the bold and savory essence of California, blending traditional influences with modern techniques to elevate every bite.”
 
“Designed as an inviting space for locals, travelers, and culinary enthusiasts alike, Somerville cultivates community in a timeless setting, featuring a thoughtfully curated wine selection, skillfully crafted cocktails, and live entertainment — creating the perfect backdrop for conversation and connection.”

Think piping-hot house-baked Parker House Rolls with truffle butter and Collard Green Lasagna with braised collard greens, bechamel, ricotta, sun dried tomatoes, parmesan and Gruyere.

“Chef Geter Atienza at Somerville is known for his bold flavors, charismatic energy and deep knowledge of international epicurean cuisine. He fell in love with cooking at a very young age. His mother and grandmother have always been his source of inspiration. Chef Atienza was born in Pasay, Philippines and moved with his family to the United States in 1992 at the age of seven. Growing up in Northern California, he was exposed to many different cultures by going to school in Napa Valley, taking trips to San Francisco with his mother, and eating his grandmother’s cooking at home. His love of food, spices, and California produce set up his culinary foundation.”

Geter Atienza, the menu maker, takes a break from his busy kitchen to join us.

Show 660, January 3, 2026: Allmine in Oceanside with Restaurateur Roxana Pavel

Roxana Pavel of Allmine

“Roxana Pavel’s Allmine is a neighborhood joint tucked near the beach in Oceanside, CA, serving hand crafted food made with locally sourced vegetables and meats, artisanal pizza, local beers and natural wines. It’s all accompanied with smiles and good vibes.”

“In its past life, the restaurant space that’s now Allmine was a pizza-by-the-slice shop, slinging slice and soda combos to beachgoers. A humble neighborhood necessity, sure, but a destination restaurant it was not. Owner Roxana Pavel had a vision — and years of hospitality experience at major hotels that helped her understand what was essential to great operations and orchestrated the successful transformation.”

“Pavel’s team is just as integral to the operation as mozzarella, tomatoes, and flour. From her small but mighty dishwasher to her appropriately mustachioed head chef, Sid Hilarides, they all fall under the banner of “amazing humans,” essential to Pavel’s operation.”

Allmine’s menu item for the 2nd Annual Swell Plates series (January 14th to February 11th, 2026) is the Porchetta Appetizer. “It’s house-roasted pork belly, crisped to perfection, rolled with herbs and served with pickles, sharp mustard and house focaccia.”

We’ll meet proprietress, Roxana Pavel.

Show 366, March 28, 2020: Executive Chef & Proprietor Sandro Nardone of Bello in Newport Beach

Sandro Nardone of Bello by Sandro Nardone“A newcomer to the vibrant culinary scene that can be found in and around Newport Beach, BELLO by Sandro Nardone offers a combination of traditional authentic Italian food and modern dishes in a style similar to that served at the top restaurants in Italy. Born in a small town located between Rome and Naples, Chef Sandro comes from Atina, Italy, where he was raised in a family of chefs.”

“From an early age, he adopted food as his passion as his parents ran a small chain of restaurants, with his mother, Giovanna, as chef. At BELLO, Chef Sandro’s menu revolves around the very best ingredients and simplicity, the two guiding principles that have always been the foundation of traditional Italian cuisine.”

Chef Sandro is offering some of his most popular offerings on BELLO’s menu, including his signature made-to-order, wood-fired pizzas, for curbside pick-up and delivery through Grubhub and Ubereats. Guests may order online for curbside pick-up.

Chef Sandro is preparing a limited number of Family Meals inspired by those from his youth in Italy. Meals will change nightly and feature dishes such as Baked Rigatoni Bolognese and Lasagna. Guests may check current offering and place orders by calling the restaurant at 949-520-7191 or emailing Roberto at BELLO by Sergio Nardone.

Bello is offering Cocktails to go (single servings or a “4-pack”), as well as wines by the glass and their bottle list is being offered at 25% off.

We gently pull Chef Sandro away from his wood-burning pizza oven to tell us about his adapted take-out & delivery menu.