Show 687, July 11, 2026: Show Introduction with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Adam Bell

It’s a short show today so please stay with us until 10:30 a.m. when AM 830 KLAA moves over to the Angels Pregame Show with Terry Smith and Mark Langston. The Halos have an early road game today with the Minnesota Twins.

“Where can you enjoy an enormous, loaded potato and live jazz? Where can you find LA’s only floating restaurant for a bowl of chowder? Where can you eat in a historic, fully restored streetcar where Hollywood legends and mobsters once dined? Unique Eats and Eateries of Los Angeles: The People and Stories Behind the Food by journalist Danny Jensen answers these questions and more.” Danny Jensen joins us to share his many finds of L.A.’s unique eats.

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel, the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (located in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) now joins us with his timely and informative “Ask the Chef” segment where he responds to listeners’ thoughtful inquiries. Can you cook a hamburger patty on the stove-top or grill from a frozen state with juicy results? Chef Andrew shares the surprising finding.

Show 687, July 11, 2026: Unique Eats and Eateries of Los Angeles with Journalist Danny Jensen

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Adam Bell

“Whether you’re just visiting or have lived in Los Angeles your entire life, in Unique Eats and Eateries of Los Angeles you’ll learn the surprising stories and fascinating people behind these and many more one-of-a-kind eateries. From historic delis, diners, and food halls to experimental innovators, multigenerational immigrant-founded businesses, and mission-driven restaurants helping to improve people’s lives, this book dives deep into the places that make Los Angeles special.”

Danny Jensen joins us sharing his many discoveries of L.A.’s unique eats including Cielito Lindo on the historic Olvera Street in DTLA, The Baked Potato in Studio City for Jazz and 16 ounce, loaded baked potatoes, plus The Formosa Café in West Hollywood and Flavors from Afar in East Hollywood.

July 11: Danny Jensen and Unique Eats and Eateries of LA

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Adam Bell

Podcasts

July 11th Show with Danny Jensen & Andrew Gruel

Segments Two and Three: Unique Eats and Eateries of Los Angeles with Journalist Danny Jensen
Segment Four: “Ask the Chef” with Restaurateur, Chef, and Co-host, Andrew Gruel

It’s a short show today so please stay with us until 11:00 a.m. when AM 830 KLAA moves over to the Angels Pregame Show with Terry Smith and Mark Langston. The Halos have an early road game today with the Minnesota Twins.

“Where can you enjoy an enormous, loaded potato and live jazz? Where can you find LA’s only floating restaurant for a bowl of chowder? Where can you eat in a historic, fully restored streetcar where Hollywood legends and mobsters once dined? Unique Eats and Eateries of Los Angeles: The People and Stories Behind the Food by journalist Danny Jensen answers these questions and more.” Danny Jensen joins us to share his many finds of L.A.’s unique eats.

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel, the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (located in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) now joins us with his timely and informative “Ask the Chef” segment where he responds to listeners’ thoughtful inquiries. Can you cook a hamburger patty on the grill from a frozen state with juicy results? Chef Andrew shares the surprising finding.

Danny Jensen joins us to share his many finds of L.A.’s unique eats.

Chef Andrew Gruel of the Calico Fish House

Can you cook a hamburger patty on the grill from a frozen state with juicy results? Chef Andrew shares the surprising finding.

Andrew Gruel’s Family Cookbook is available with signed copies at his Calico Fish House on Pacific Coast Highway in Sunset Beach.

Podcasts

July 11th Show with Danny Jensen & Andrew Gruel

Segments Two and Three: Unique Eats and Eateries of Los Angeles with Journalist Danny Jensen
Segment Four: “Ask the Chef” with Restaurateur, Chef, and Co-host, Andrew Gruel

Show 676, April 25, 2026: Steve Dolinsky, Founder, Pizza City Fest L.A.

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Adam Bell

Andy Harris and Steve Dolinsky at Pizza City Fest LA 2026

“The success of Pizza City Fest proves that Los Angeles is in fact a Pizza City. For its fourth consecutive year, the two-day pizza-focused celebration will be held atop the Event Deck at L.A. LIVE on April 25^th to 26^th and spotlight the best pizzerias in Los Angeles and beyond.”

“Founded in 2022 by three-time Emmy and 13-time James Beard Award-winning food reporter, Steve Dolinsky, Pizza City Fest continues to delight and unite pizza lovers with events in three major U.S. cities including Dolinsky’s native Chicago, Nashville, and Los Angeles.”

“We’re so excited to be returning to L.A. for our fourth annual event. The pizza scene in SoCal is as robust as ever,” said Dolinsky. “We’ve added nearly a dozen new options this year covering multiple styles. From Santa Barbara to the Inland Empire and down to San Diego, we’re saving pizza fans from spending hours in their cars to try the best pizzas. Since everything is baked fresh on-site, the taste and experience is just like eating in the pizzeria.”

Dolinsky is also the author of two pizza books including Pizza City USA.

Mr. Pizza himself, Steve Dolinsky, joins us with a Chicago Tavern-style slice in hand.

Show 622, April 5, 2025: Chef Eileen Elizabeth with The Vegan Blueprints

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Adam Bell

“Chef Eileen Elizabeth is a published, award-winning vegan chef based in Los Angeles, California. Her newest cookbook, The Vegan Blueprints, is the culmination of her decade-long career. Whether she is feeding celebrities, helping people manage disease, cooking for wellness retreats or developing menus for restaurants, Chef Eileen really is taking the culinary world by storm. Proving that plant-based food can be fun, creative, and enjoyed by vegans and meat eaters alike. Her cookbook The Vegan Blueprints highlights some of her most popular creations, as well as teaches you how to realistically integrate more plant-based food into your diet.”

“The Vegan Blueprints is so much more than a cookbook. It is an in-depth guide to all things vegan. The first half is loaded with information to help you get started. With tips and tricks, a glossary of vegan, non-vegan and cooking terms, as well as pages of vegan information, this book is for any person, at any culinary level. The second half features some of Chef Eileen’s most famous Blueprints. These Blueprints are recipes that chef Eileen has created to get you started and empower you to create your own go to plant based recipes. You don’t need expensive tools, obscure ingredients or hours in the kitchen. Chef Eileen has streamlined everything to make it as simple as possible, so you can feel inspired and look forward to cooking. Each blueprint is designed to be easy to follow, and even easier to adjust to make it your own. The blueprints are the base, what you create with them is yours to discover.”

“Chef Eileen Elizabeth is a vegan celebrity chef, recipe developer and health coach. She has worked on over 100 retreats as a chef both nationally and internationally. Eileen likes to say that she is the vegan chef for meat eaters, creating fun familiar food to help them transition into better eating habits. Over the past few years she has developed multiple vegan menus for non-vegan restaurants, and training other chefs on how to prepare exciting vegan dishes.”

Chef Eileen Elizabeth takes a break from her busy kitchen to join us.

C-CAP Los Angeles Gala 2025

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Adam Bell

Mark your calendars! The 2025 C-CAP Los Angeles Gala will be held on Friday, May 16th, 2025 at the Jonathan Club Downtown Los Angeles.

C-CAP is honoring renowned chef and C-CAP supporter Chef Celestino Drago, founder of restaurant empire Drago Centro. Chef Drago is the pioneer of upscale regional Italian cuisine in Los Angeles and brought Sicilian culinary traditions to the city over 40 years ago! His award-winning, wildly popular restaurants honor his roots, with a modern twist.

The C-CAP Los Angeles Gala funds programs for the 6,000 Los Angeles area high school students C-CAP supports through culinary arts education, job skills training, college scholarships, and career opportunities. Come dine on the vibrant flavors of Sicily in the elegant ballroom of Jonathan Club, all while investing in LA’s future leaders in food and hospitality!

Stay tuned for tickets, coming early 2025.

RSVP for May 16th

Show 592, August 31, 2024: Carmel Melrose, Los Angeles

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Adam Bell

“Carmel Melrose in Los Angeles transports the energy, culture, and flavor of the renowned outdoor marketplace “Shuk HaCarmel” to Melrose Avenue, in the heart of L.A.’s food scene.”

“Using some of the oldest techniques in the world— a wood-burning oven, an open flame grill— chef Asaf Maoz interprets ancient Levantine cooking traditions through a modern lens.”

“Dishes showcase the best of the season: farmer’s market produce, sustainably-sourced meats and seafood, all prepared with the global culinary influence of the Tel Aviv shuk. Breads are baked in-house, including a 72-hour fermented Moroccan frena with tahini, matbucha and Syrian olives, baked to order in the wood-fire oven.”

Dinner nightly (closed on Monday) and Brunch on Sunday.

Partner / Founder Ronnie Benarie joins us with the salivating overview of Carmel Melrose.

Show 577, May 11, 2024: Portuguese Wine Week with Organizer Sandra Gomes Rocha of Diniz Cellars

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Adam Bell

“Get ready to savor the flavors of Portugal as Portuguese Wine Week descends upon Los Angeles from June 2 through 9. Hosted by Diniz Cellars, importer of fine Portuguese wines, this week-long celebration promises to captivate wine enthusiasts with a series of enticing events, including wine tastings, dinners, and other immersive experiences.”

“Renowned for its diverse terroirs and unique grape varietals, Portugal has emerged as a rising star in the global wine scene. Portuguese Wine Week offers an unparalleled opportunity for wine lovers to explore the depth and complexity of Portuguese wines right here in Los Angeles.”

“We’re thrilled to highlight the vibrant flavors of Portugal to Los Angeles,” said organizer Sandra Gomes Rocha. “This event is a celebration of Portugal’s winemaking heritage, our culture, and a testament to the growing popularity of Portuguese wines in the United States.”

Sandra Gomes Rocha of Diniz Cellars is our guest to uncork all that is Portuguese Wine Week.

More information and purchase tickets

Show 559, January 6, 2024: “LOST LA” on PBS SoCal

Posted on January 7, 2024 by Adam Bell

PBS SoCal and KCET, Southern California’s flagship PBS stations are soon airing the 2024 “return of the locally produced, historical documentary series LOST LA, a co-production with the University of Southern California Libraries, part of their longstanding commitment to building public engagement with regional history collections. Public historian and writer Nathan Masters returns as Host for the sixth season of LOST LA with untold histories behind tiki culture, fast food, Historic Filipinotown, hiking, tuberculosis and cemeteries.”

“The new season of LOST LA is scheduled on PBS SoCal beginning Tuesday, January 2 at 7:30 p.m. PT. After the broadcast, each episode of LOST LA is available to stream on their companion websites and on the free PBS App. Members of PBS SoCal and KCET will get early access to stream all six episodes on PBS Passport starting Jan. 2.”

“The half-hour series LOST LA explores the region’s hidden past through documents, photos and other rare artifacts from California libraries and archives. Since its premiere in January of 2016, the series has continued to challenge the assumption that Los Angeles is a city without a history. Instead, LOST LA offers a history of Southern California that is not often told, or has been forgotten, bringing primary sources of Los Angeles history to the screen and connecting them to the Los Angeles of today.”

The Director of all the new season’s episodes of LOST LA, Matt Bass, is our well-informed guide to all that is LOST LA.

Show 446, October 9, 2021: Executive Chef Andreas Roller, Jonathan Club, Los Angeles

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Adam Bell

“Jonathan Club is a private social club with a rich history. Founded in 1895, the Club’s diverse member base enjoys fine dining, athletics and wellness facilities, spa services, social events and award shows. For over a century, Jonathan Club has long reflected the warm and inviting character of southern California, making it an exceptional place its members could truly call a home away from home. With two locations — one in downtown Los Angeles and one on the Santa Monica beach — Jonathan Club offers its members the very best of Southern California, and so much more.”

As part of Jonathan Club’s commitment to generously giving back to the community they are hosting the Michelin Stars Under the Stars fundraiser benefiting The Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) on Friday evening, October 22^nd at the Town Club facility in Downtown Los Angeles. The headlining Chef is Dominique Crenn of the 3 Michelin Star Altier Crenn in San Francisco. The coordinating chef is Jonathan Club’s Executive Chef Andreas Roller. Also in the esteemed chefs’ brigade that evening are Josiah Citrin (Melisse,) Gary Menes (Le Comptoir) and Pastry Chef Donald Wressell (Guittrard Chocolate Co.) Chef Roller joins us with an enticing preview.