Show 676, April 25, 2026: Riip Beer & Pizza, Huntington Beach, with General Manager & Executive Chef Tyler Caran

Tyler Caran of Riip Beer Company

Riip Beer Company, emerging in 2014 from Sunset Beach, California, was the vision of two brothers-in-laws with a profound love for craft beer. Their journey began modestly with a 20-gallon home brewing setup but quickly escalated to iconic status within the craft beer realm. Faced with early financial challenges, they ingeniously utilized a 1931 Helms Bakery coach to distribute their unique brews, rapidly building a formidable reputation. Their success was magnified by an array of accolades from the Great American Beer Festival & various other prestigious competitions, catalyzing significant growth and collaborations.”

“Riip is more than just a brand; it encapsulates a lifestyle of excitement and passion, resonating through expressions like “stoke” and “rad.” This ethos, deeply ingrained in every aspect of Riip, from their beers to their community, transcends mere branding, offering an immersive, life-affirming experience.”

Riip Beer and Pizzeria South HB, known for award-winning beer and quality comfort food, is located on the corner of Magnolia and Garfield in the Home Depot parking lot, occupying the historic site of the iconic Fitzgerald’s Irish Pub, a beloved dive bar that served Huntington Beach for 40 years. This storied venue, with its “if these walls could talk” charm, invites you to step back into the 90s when pizza parlors were the go-to family spot. This family-friendly pizzeria features award-winning handcrafted beers, delicious food, a variety of wines, and a small arcade.”

“The walls, lined with old oak wood, add a touch of nostalgia and a gritty warmth, creating a unique, casual, and relaxed atmosphere. Come experience the cozy, welcoming vibe that makes Riip Beer & Pizzeria South HB the perfect place to unwind and enjoy great food and drinks.”

Riip’s culinary veteran, Tyler Caran, Riip’s Executive Chef and General Manager, joins us.

Show 670, March 14, 2026: Chef, Restaurateur and Show Co-host, Chef Andrew Gruel of Calico Fish House, Huntington Beach

Chef Andrew Gruel of the Calico Fish House

For our concluding segment at 11:45 a.m. our own Chef Andrew Gruel, the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (located in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) provides another timely and informative Ask the Chef segment where he responds to listeners’ thoughtful inquiries.  

Chef Andrew continues with his helpful guide to setting up a basic “Cooking Toolkit.” He assures that if you build this home pantry you’ll never panic about Dinner again… 

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

Show 669, March 7, 2026: Chef, Restaurateur and Show Co-host, Chef Andrew Gruel of Calico Fish House, Huntington Beach

Chef Andrew Gruel of the Calico Fish House

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel, the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (located in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) provides another timely and informative Ask the Chef segment where he responds to listeners’ thoughtful inquiries.

Chef Andrew provides a guide to setting up a basic “Cooking Toolkit.” He assures that if you build this home pantry you’ll never panic about Dinner again…

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

Show 667, February 21, 2026: Chef, Restaurateur and Show Co-host, Chef Andrew Gruel of Calico Fish House, Huntington Beach

Chef Andrew Gruel of the Calico Fish House

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel, the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (located in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) provides another timely and informative Ask the Chef segment where he responds to listeners’ thoughtful inquiries.

This week Chef Andrew revisits handling the rigors of Valentine’s Day Saturday at Calico Fish House. He’ll dutifully explain the origin story of the hilarious “Procrastination Table.” It thoughtfully handles a need without too much embarrassment.

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

Show 662, January 17, 2026: Chef Andrew Gruel (Co-host) of Calico Fish House with “Ask the Chef”

Chef Andrew Gruel of the Calico Fish House

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel, the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (located in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) provides another timely and informative Ask the Chef segment where he responds to listeners’ thoughtful inquiries.

This week Chef Andrew’s continues his discussion of “Kitchen Hacks” that actually work from someone who cooks for a living. Picking up with the practicality of using a bench scraper. Most “kitchen hacks” online are nonsense. If a trick only works once, makes more dishes, or exists just for clicks, it’s not a hack, it’s simply a distraction. What Chef Andrew mentions are small, routine habits chefs use every day because they work, save time and reduce waste.”

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

Show 659, December 27, 2025: Chef Andrew Gruel (Co-host) of Calico Fish House with “Ask the Chef”

Chef Andrew Gruel of the Calico Fish House

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel, the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (located in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) provides another timely and informative Ask the Chef segment where he responds to listeners’ thoughtful inquiries.

Chef Andrew looks back on the multiple concerns of restaurants this year and then looks ahead to 2026. What has been resolved? Is there reason for some optimism in certain cost areas for 2026?

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

Show 646, September 27, 2025: Chef, Restaurateur & Co-Host Andrew Gruel of Calico Fish House, Sunset Beach

Chef Andrew Gruel of the Calico Fish House

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel, the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (located in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) provides another timely and informative Ask the Chef segment where he responds to listeners’ thoughtful inquiries.

Chef Andrew is just back from Tulsa, OK where he was the Keynote Speaker for Women for Tulsa on “Food is Medicine.” We’ll hear about it.

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

Show 641, August 23, 2025: Chef Andrew Gruel of Calico Fish House with “Ask the Chef”

Chef Andrew Gruel of the Calico Fish House

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel, the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (located in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) provides another timely and informative Ask the Chef segment where he responds to listeners’ thoughtful inquiries.

Oysters as a standard on restaurant menus continue to grow in popularity. A bonus is that they are sustainable, regenerative and high in protein. Oysters can be grown domestically as a cash crop encouraging domestic production of seafood. Chef Andrew will revisit the tasty bivalves.

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

Show 639, August 9, 2025: Chef Andrew Gruel of Calico Fish House with “Ask the Chef”

Chef Andrew Gruel of the Calico Fish House

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel, the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (located in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) provides another timely and informative Ask the Chef segment where he responds to listeners’ thoughtful inquiries.

Community Gardens add vibrancy to any area and bring residents and families together. They promote a great educational opportunity, too. Chef Andrew is an advocate for encouraging the establishment of more Community Gardens in his own hometown of Huntington Beach and beyond. We’ll hear about it.

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

Show 628, May 24, 2025: Chef Andrew Gruel of Calico Fish House with “Ask the Chef”

Andy Harris and Andrew Gruel at Cabana 14 at the Cove at Pechanga Resort and Casino

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel, the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (located in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) provides another timely and informative Ask the Chef segment where he responds to listeners’ thoughtful inquiries.

Swipe fees for restaurants (credit card processing fees) are an annoyingly increasing expense for restaurants. Only two entities are processing swipe fees and Chef Andrew supports the emerging embryonic legislation designed to bring some badly needed competition to this fee. In desperation some establishments are now adding a per cent to the restaurant check to recover these costs or give a meaningful discount for using cash. We’re watching this…

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