Show 517, March 18, 2023: Co-Host Chef Andrew Gruel of Calico Fish House with “Ask the Chef”

Chef Andrew Gruel of Big Parm and the Calico Fish House

Our own Chef Andrew Gruel, the menu-maker behind the recently launched, full-service Calico Fish House (in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) and also the founder of Big Parm (New Jersey-style pizza) in the Mess Hall in Tustin provides another timely and informative Ask the Chef segment where Chef Andrew responds to listeners thoughtful inquiries.

Earlier in the week in Boston was the annual three-day Seafood Expo North America and Seafood Processing North America. It’s the largest Seafood Exposition in North America and holds international influence. Thousands of buyers and suppliers from around the world attend the exposition to meet, network and do business. Chef Andrew explains its significant, global importance.

Show 225, May 27, 2017: Chef Andrew Gruel on the National Restaurant Association’s Trade Show in Chicago

Andrew Gruel at the AM830 KLAA StudiosChef Andrew was just in Chicago around the National Restaurant Association’s annual gathering. It’s a real happening…

He was the recipient of industry honors as well as was a guest speaker on some high-profile industry/trade panels. We’ll hear all about it.

Show 186, August 27, 2016: Ron Mathews, Vice President, Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo

Western Foodservice ExpoThe largest annual gathering of foodservice executives, chefs and restaurateurs in the West is the 2016 Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo on August 28th to 30th at the Los Angeles Convention Center. There will be over 8,000 attendees and 500 exhibitors. It’s for the trade, only.

It’s 3-days of menu trends, state of the art design and décor, and the best in business education.

Thomas Keller of the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group is receiving The Torch Award as part of the gathering.

Ron Mathews, Vice President of the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo joins us with a preview.