“There’s just something about new school supplies that helps kids get excited about learning, and Huntington Meats in the Original Farmers Market at W. Third St. and Fairfax Ave. is doing their part to make sure all children enjoy that excitement as the new school year kicks off. Huntington Meats’ sister shop Farmers Market Poultry will also be participating in the drive. The two shops offering quality product are coming together to participate in their inaugural Back-to-School School Supply Drive to take place the entire month of August. Proprietor / Organizer Jim Cascone’s goal is to collect enough supplies for 350 kids for distribution to the Union Rescue Mission in Downtown LA. Customers that visit either of the shops and donate new, unused school supplies valued at $10 or more will receive a complimentary pound of ground beef or homemade sausages from Huntington Meats, or a dozen fresh eggs from Farmers Market Poultry.” Proprietor Jim Cascone joins us providing a brief overview of the effort.
“St. Lucia native Nina Compton fell in love with New Orleans while filming Bravo’s Top Chef Season 11: New Orleans (she grabbed the runner-up spot and was voted fan favorite). In 2015, she returned to the city to open Compère Lapin at the Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery. Since then, the requests for reservations have been almost non-stop along with the well-deserved acclaim. The success of Compere Lapin lead Compton to open a second restaurant, Bywater American Bistro, in the spring of 2018. Chef Nina Compton takes a break from her busy kitchens to join us.”
“Westwood Coast, the newest culinary venture from San Francisco-based Proof Positive, debuted in early July at Triangle Square in Costa Mesa. Proof Positive now makes its debut in Orange County with Westwood Coast by pairing an elevated, chef-driven steakhouse dining experience with lively country entertainment. At the helm of the kitchen is Executive Chef Jayro Martinez, who brings over a decade of culinary experience to the venture. Martinez has led as an Executive Chef in several acclaimed kitchens, including Mayfield in San Juan Capistrano, AHBA in Laguna Beach, Social in Costa Mesa, and most recently, at Dana Point’s Outer Reef and then Knife Modern Steak under the tutelage of Texas-based celebrity Chef John Tesar. Westwood Coast is bolstered by a team of powerhouse hospitality professionals, including General Manager Michael Ruiz of BOA Steakhouse. Westwood Coast presents a unique experience that artfully blends attentive hospitality, lively entertainment, and bold American flavors with premium cuts of meat.” Executive Chef Jayro Martinez and General Manager Michael Ruiz are our guests to reveal all the diverse elements that are Westwood Coast.
Bub and Grandma’s Restaurant and Bakery is a phenomenally popular breakfast and lunch establishment in the Glassell Park neighborhood of northeast Los Angeles. It’s the retail home for the Bub and Grandma’s Bread and serve daily pastries, sandwiches, salads, sides, chips and other “really good stuff.” They also offer an eclectic collection of craft beer and premium wines. On Sunday and Monday Nights at Bub and Grandma’s after dark are BG Nights with musical guests and cheese, meat and veggie charcuterie boards, Bub’s Bread with toppings, and desserts like their Baguette Bread Pudding with house-made Vanilla Ice Cream and Hot Fudge. Breakfast is served daily until 11:00 a.m. For Lunch Cold Sandwiches are on the menu at 10:00 a.m., with full Lunch available at 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The very modest Founder and Baker Andy Kadin joins us on the rise.
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. Meatballs of all sizes are all the current rage on restaurant menus of all levels. Chef Andrew suggests grilled meatballs are the best summer dish. They take burgers to a whole new level. He prepares them in slider form so they still have the meatball shape. Chef Andrew shares his proven recipe.
All of this and heaping helpings of extra deliciousness on this week’s not-to-miss show!
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.
Meatballs of all sizes are all the current rage on restaurant menus. Chef Andrew suggests grilled meatballs are the best summer dish. They take burgers to a whole new level. He prepares them in slider form so they still have the meatball shape. Chef Andrew shares his proven recipe.
Andy Harris, Executive Producer and Co-host previews the show.
“There’s just something about new school supplies that helps kids get excited about learning, and Huntington Meats in the Original Farmers Market at W. Third St. and Fairfax Ave. is doing their part to make sure all children enjoy that excitement as the new school year kicks off. Huntington Meats’ sister shop Farmers Market Poultry will also be participating in the drive. The two shops offering quality product are coming together to participate in their inaugural Back-to-School School Supply Drive to take place the entire month of August. Proprietor / Organizer Jim Cascone’s goal is to collect enough supplies for 350 kids for distribution to the Union Rescue Mission in Downtown LA. Customers that visit either of the shops and donate new, unused school supplies valued at $10 or more will receive a complimentary pound of ground beef or homemade sausages from Huntington Meats, or a dozen fresh eggs from Farmers Market Poultry.” Proprietor Jim Cascone joins us providing a brief overview of the effort.
“St. Lucia native Nina Compton fell in love with New Orleans while filming BRAVO’s Top Chef Season 11: New Orleans (she grabbed the runner-up spot and was voted fan favorite). In 2015, she returned to the city to open Compère Lapin at the Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery. Since then, the requests for reservations have been almost non-stop along with the deserved acclaim. The success of Compere Lapin lead Compton to open a second restaurant, Bywater American Bistro, in the spring of 2018. Chef Nina Compton takes a break from her busy kitchens to join us.”
“Westwood Coast, the newest culinary venture from San Francisco-based Proof Positive, debuted in early July at Triangle Square in Costa Mesa. Proof Positive now makes its debut in Orange County with Westwood Coast by pairing an elevated, chef-driven steakhouse dining experience with lively country entertainment. At the helm of the kitchen is Executive Chef Jayro Martinez, who brings over a decade of culinary experience to the venture. Martinez has led as an Executive Chef in several acclaimed kitchens, including Mayfield in San Juan Capistrano, AHBA in Laguna Beach, Social in Costa Mesa, and most recently, at Dana Point’s Outer Reef and then Knife Modern Steak under the tutelage of Texas-based celebrity Chef John Tesar. Westwood Coast is bolstered by a team of powerhouse hospitality professionals, including General Manager Michael Ruiz of BOA Steakhouse. Westwood Coast presents a unique experience that artfully blends attentive hospitality, lively entertainment, and bold American flavors with premium cuts of meat.” Executive Chef Jayro Martinez and General Manager Michael Ruiz are our guests to reveal all the diverse elements that are Westwood Coast.
Bub and Grandma’s Restaurant and Bakery is a phenomenally popular breakfast and lunch establishment in the Glassell Park neighborhood of northeast Los Angeles. It’s the retail home for the Bub and Grandma’s Bread and serve daily pastries, sandwiches, salads, sides, chips and other “really good stuff.” They also offer an eclectic collection of craft beer and premium wines. On Sunday and Monday Nights at Bub and Grandma’s after dark are BG Nights with musical guests and cheese, meat and veggie charcuterie boards, Bub’s Bread with toppings, and desserts like their Baguette Bread Pudding with house-made Vanilla Ice Cream and Hot Fudge. Breakfast is served daily until 11:00 a.m. For Lunch Cold Sandwiches are on the menu at 10:00 a.m., with full Lunch available at 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Founder and Baker Andy Kadin joins us on the rise.
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. Meatballs of all sizes are all the current rage on restaurant menus of all levels. Chef Andrew suggests grilled meatballs are the best summer dish. They take burgers to a whole new level. He prepares them in slider form so they still have the meatball shape. Chef Andrew shares his proven recipe.
All of this and heaping helpings of extra deliciousness on this week’s not-to-miss show!
“St. Lucia native Nina Compton fell in love with New Orleans while filming Bravo’s Top Chef Season 11: New Orleans (she grabbed the runner-up spot and was voted fan favorite). In 2015, she returned to the city to open Compère Lapin at the Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery. Since then, the requests for reservations have been non-stop along with the deserved acclaim. The success of Compere Lapin lead Compton to open a second restaurant, Bywater American Bistro, in the spring of 2018.”
“Trained in the French tradition at the Culinary Institute of America, Nina mixes the rich culinary traditions of New Orleans with those of her Caribbean roots. She was named one of Food & Wine magazine’s “Best New Chefs 2017.” Along with receiving a rave review from The New York Times, Compère Lapin was named “Best New Restaurant” by both New Orleans Magazine and The Times-Picayune. And then in 2018, she took home the prestigious James Beard Foundation Award for “Best Chef: South.”
“Nina began her career at Daniel in New York City, alongside Chef Daniel Boulud. From there, she joined Norman Van Aken in Miami at Norman’s. Next up, was a stint with Philippe Ruiz at Palme d’Or at the historic Biltmore Hotel. Then Nina moved to Casa Casuarina in Miami Beach where she rose to the rank of executive chef. Before settling in New Orleans, she was chef de cuisine at the Italian restaurant Scarpetta at Fontainebleau Miami Beach. There the “Gnocchi Queen” worked with celebrity chef and restaurateur Scott Conant.
Chef Nina was one of the distinguished Host Chefs for the recent Bocuse d’Or Americas competition in New Orleans.
Chef Nina will be one of the high-profile chefs with a tasting station at L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade benefit on Saturday, October 5th at the Royce Quad at UCLA.
Chef Nina Compton takes a break from her busy kitchens to join us.
“Westwood Coast, the newest culinary venture from San Francisco-based Proof Positive, debuted in early July at Triangle Square in Costa Mesa. Known for its buzzworthy Bay Area portfolio, which includes Wilder, Horsefeather, Thriller Social Club, Last Rites, and Westwood Gold, Proof Positive makes its debut in Orange County with Westwood Coast by pairing an elevated, chef-driven steakhouse dining experience with lively country entertainment.
“At the helm of the kitchen is Executive Chef Jayro Martinez, who brings over a decade of culinary experience to the venture. Martinez has led as an Executive Chef in several acclaimed kitchens, including Mayfield in San Juan Capistrano, AHBA in Laguna Beach, Social in Costa Mesa, and most recently, at Dana Point’s Outer Reef and then Knife Modern Steak under the tutelage of celebrity Chef John Tesar. Westwood Coast is bolstered by a team of powerhouse hospitality professionals, including Chef de Cuisine Dan Perry, formerly of The Ranch, and General Manager Michael Ruiz of BOA Steakhouse. Westwood Coast presents a unique experience that artfully blends exceptional hospitality, lively entertainment, and bold American flavors with premium cuts of meat.”
“Shareable starters are brought to life with locally sourced peak-of-season ingredients in dishes like the Grilled Spanish Octopus, which shares the plate with fried green tomatoes and crispy Smoked Duck Wings. Martinez’s signature Corn Ribs are reimagined with tangy lime aioli and salsa macha powder. Standout entrees include Short Rib Agnolotti with bone marrow and shaved Brussels sprouts, and Petaluma Fried Chicken served with herby buttermilk and hot honey.
“The menu’s ‘headliners’ are its premium char-broiled steaks, which include options like a 10-oz Picahna and large-format Big Daddies, boasting impressive cuts like a 32-oz 45-day Dry-Aged Porterhouse, and a 40-oz Bone-in Australian Wagyu Ribeye served with braised king trumpet mushrooms and cippolini onions.”
“Westwood Coast is where fine dining meets fun,” says General Manager Michael Ruiz. “We’ve curated an elevated menu and bar program that caters to discerning diners, while our lively entertainment offerings ensure that every visit is a memorable experience.”
Executive Chef Jayro Martinez and General Manager Michael Ruiz are our guests to reveal all the elements that are Westwood Coast.
Bub and Grandma’s Restaurant and Bakery is a standout breakfast and lunch establishment located in the Glassell Park neighborhood of northeast Los Angeles. It’s the retail home for the wildly popular Bub and Grandma’s Bread and serve daily pastries, sandwiches, salads, sides, chips and other “really good stuff.” They also offer an eclectic collection of craft beer and premium wines.
“On Sunday and Monday Nights at Bub and Grandma’s after dark are BG Nights with musical guests and cheese, meat and veggie charcuterie boards, Bub’s Bread with toppings, and desserts like their Baguette Bread Pudding with house-made Vanillas Ice Cream and Hot Fudge.”
Breakfast is served daily from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. For Lunch Cold Sandwiches are on the menu starting at 10:00 a.m., with full Lunch available at 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
They are well-known for their Classic Tuna Salad with iceberg lettuce, pickles, mayo, mustard and red onion served on House Challah.
Founder and Baker Andy Kadin joins us on the rise.
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.
Meatballs of all sizes are all the current rage on restaurant menus. Chef Andrew suggests grilled meatballs are the best summer dish. They take burgers to a whole new level. He prepares them in slider form so they still have the meatball shape. Chef Andrew shares his proven recipe.
Anajak Thai in Sherman Oaks is a 40-year old neighborhood bistro serving up Thai specialties with a notable wine list. Chef Justin Pichetrungsi pays homage to his father, Chef Chavalit Pichetrungsi with his traditional recipes alongside his own creations using locally sourced, seasonal farmers market produce. Their unique Thai Taco Tuesday (TTT) is chef-collaboration driven.
Among recent honors for Anajak Thai are Chef Jason being named a semi-finalist for a distinguished James Beard Award for “Best Chef: California.”
In addition to his regular menu with rotating specials Chef Justin creates an Omakase menu (by reservation only) on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. Optional supplements include a caviar pairing and a sommelier-selected wine pairing.
Standout dishes at Anajak Thai include Southern Thai Fried Chicken, Lab tot (fried pork & chicken meatballs with spicy Tamarind sauce) and Dry Aged Fish (sourced from The Joint Seafood Eatery) with chili-lime dressing.
Seating at Anajak Thai is either inside or outside along the wall of spiffed-up alley adjacent to the restaurant. It’s a true “Family Affair” as Justin’s Mom and Aunt work the floor.
Chef Justin Pichetrungsi joins us fish sauce in hand.
Anajak Thai in Sherman Oaks is a 40-year old neighborhood bistro serving up Thai specialties with a notable wine list. Chef Justin Pichetrungsi pays homage to his father, Chef Chavalit Pichetrungsi with his traditional recipes alongside his own creations using locally sourced, seasonal farmers market produce. Their unique Thai Taco Tuesday (TTT) is chef-collaboration driven.
Among recent honors for Anajak Thai are Chef Jason being named a semi-finalist for a distinguished James Beard Award for “Best Chef: California.”
In addition to his regular menu with rotating specials Chef Justin creates an Omakase menu (by reservation only) on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. Optional supplements include a caviar pairing and a sommelier-selected wine pairing.
Standout dishes at Anajak Thai include Southern Thai Fried Chicken, Laab Tot (fried pork & chicken meatballs with spicy Tamarind sauce) and Dry Aged Fish (sourced from The Joint Seafood Eatery) with chili-lime dressing.
Seating at Anajak Thai is either inside or outside along the wall of spiffed-up alley adjacent to the restaurant. It’s a true “Family Affair” as Justin’s Mom and Aunt work the floor.
“Chef Rich Mead’s special menu of five $5 bites highlights the unique local and sustainable ingredients he sources during weekly trips to the Santa Monica Farmers Market. A tradition he’s kept for nearly 20 years, the relationships Chef Rich has cultivated with local farmers and purveyors is what has made Farmhouse the go-to destination to discover the freshest flavors of the season since day one.”
“Guests can select from Farmhouse Kimchi Fried “Rice” made with Tehachapi Heritage Grain Project rye grain, Autonomy Farms Chicken Meatballs and Tomatillo Broth, Vegetable Spring Roll, Cauliflower “Ceviche” and a Pastrami Cured Salmon Bite.”
“During his nearly four decades of culinary expertise, Chef Rich Mead has cultivated relationships with the highest regarded local sustainable farms, allowing him to create the freshest menus using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and specially grown vegetables. In 2016, after years of planning, Chef Mead unveiled a unique and sustainable field-to-fork dining experience at Farmhouse, located within Roger’s Gardens. Nestled on over 6 acres in the garden-like setting, Farmhouse features exclusive wines, craft beers, signature cocktails, artisan refreshments and a healthy-based seasonal cuisine.”
Chef Rich takes a respite from his busy kitchen to join us.
We’ve been enthusiastically following the El Segundo Brewing Co. in El Segundo since the beginning, and this year they will be celebrating their 8th Anniversary. A wonderful entrepreneurial success story. The craft beer from “Mayberry by the Sea” is now available all over California and also in Portland, Oregon.
They were one of the first craft breweries in the South Bay and are particularly known for their award-winning, hop-centric brews. Just opened a short walk from the brewery (and around the corner on Grand Avenue) is the family-friendly, ESBC The Slice and Pint.
It’s 18” hand-tossed or 8” x 12” pan pizza. Available by the slice, too. Also meatballs, baked garlic knots, wings, Calamari strips and salads. On opening night 170 hand-tossed pizzas were prepared, baked and served.
Expect a wide selection of 12 rotating ESBC’s styles available on tap.
“The Slice & Pint is locally focused and environmentally responsible. We partner with vendors who share the same values. We support local, independent farmers for our produce whenever possible. If we can make it in-house, we’re going to do that…simple as that.”
Executive Chef/Proprietor David Pratt of Brick Restaurant in San Clemente likes to challenge himself. He’s been very successful since opening 6 years ago with his distinctive gourmet pizzas from the wood-burning oven with a subspecialty in massive, multi-meat (beef, pork and veal) meatballs cooked in the wood-burning oven.
Chef David has newly installed an eye-popping Santa Maria-style grill and the appealing farm menu has broadened to include grilled lobster, rib-eye and hangar steals, lamb chops and whole young chicken.
“David Pratt, a visionary and true foodie at heart, is passionate about fresh, sustainable and flavorful food. He cares deeply about the food he creates, but he cares even more that people are happy with it. “I try to talk to each table that comes in,” David says. “I want to make sure everyone has a good experience.”
“His hands are in each aspect of the business, from making pasta and shopping at farmers markets to overseeing the wine list and meeting guests. One bite into a wood-fired Margherita pizza or the house roasted Porchetta and it all comes full circle.”
We divert Chef David from working the Santa Maria grill for a chat.
