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SoCal Restaurant Show August 23, 2025 Hour 1
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54:24“If you find yourself hungry in Long Beach, California, contemplate a visit to Crack, a haven for comfort food lovers craving premium sandwiches and stellar burgers.” It’s hidden in plain sight at the Bixby Village Golf Course with no exterior sign. Located at 6180 Bixby Village Dr, this charming spot with golf course view patio dining personifies …
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SoCal Restaurant Show August 23, 2025 Hour 2
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53:28“Tiki bar fans, rejoice — and grab a place at Strong Water Anaheim. This reimagined classic of the genre, with its curio-shop-in-a-shipwreck atmosphere, its supercharged, elevated bar-food menu, its encyclopedic list of classic and creative tropical libations (zero proof options included), and its treasure chest of rare artisanal rums worth drinkin…
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Show Introduction with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris
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8:58“If you find yourself hungry in Long Beach, California, contemplate a visit to Crack, a haven for comfort food lovers craving premium sandwiches and stellar burgers.” It’s hidden in plain sight at the Bixby Village Golf Course with no exterior sign. Located at 6180 Bixby Village Dr, this charming spot with golf course view patio dining personifies …
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Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Preview with Host Chef Neal Fraser of Redbird
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14:34“Set against the stunning coastal backdrop of one of America’s most beautiful cities, Manhattan Beach Food & Wine (the 2nd Annual) is a spectacular two-night strolling culinary extravaganza with an Opening Night Celebration on Friday, September 12th, 2025, and Grand Tasting on Saturday, September 13th, 2025. Each evening will bring together the ind…
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Crack at Bixby Village Golf Course with Chef David Trepanier
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13:03“If you find yourself hungry in Long Beach, California, contemplate a visit to Crack, a haven for comfort food lovers craving premium sandwiches and stellar burgers.” It’s hidden in plain sight at the Bixby Village Golf Course with no exterior sign. “Located at 6180 Bixby Village Dr, this charming spot with golf course view patio dining personifies…
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Galley Master & Chef Steve Kling, Strong Water Anaheim Part 1
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10:58“Tiki bar fans, rejoice — and grab a place at Strong Water Anaheim. This reimagined classic of the genre, with its curio-shop-in-a-shipwreck atmosphere, its supercharged, elevated bar-food menu, its encyclopedic list of classic and creative tropical libations (zero proof options included), and its treasure chest of rare artisanal rums worth drinkin…
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Galley Master & Chef Steve Kling, Strong Water Anaheim Part 2
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11:27“Tiki bar fans, rejoice — and grab a place at Strong Water Anaheim. This reimagined classic of the genre, with its curio-shop-in-a-shipwreck atmosphere, its supercharged, elevated bar-food menu, its encyclopedic list of classic and creative tropical libations (zero proof options included), and its treasure chest of rare artisanal rums worth drinkin…
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Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Preview with Chef David LeFevre of AttaGirl, MB Post, Fishing with Dynamite and Arthur J’s
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14:00“Set against the stunning coastal backdrop of one of America’s most beautiful cities, Manhattan Beach Food & Wine (the 2nd Annual) is a spectacular two-night strolling culinary extravaganza with an Opening Night Celebration on Friday, September 12th, 2025, and Grand Tasting on Saturday, September 13th, 2025. Each evening will bring together the ind…
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Big Island Bees, The Big Island of Hawaii
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13:29“Since 1972 Big Island Bees, a family operation, has been producing 100% pure, monofloral honey on the Island of Hawaii. Their bees forage on the island's unique and abundant blossoms producing bold and distinct flavor profiles that have earned accolades across all the islands, the U.S. mainland and Japan. To preserve those natural flavors, Big Isl…
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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.
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SoCal Restaurant Show August 16, 2025 Hour 1
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54:34“The mouths and minds behind Lip Smacking Foodie Tours in Las Vegas have a true passion for great eats, fabulous restaurants, and memorable dining experiences. After working for years in the food, beverage, and hospitality industries, they used their knowledge and skills to create the best Las Vegas dining experience that not only showcases the bes…
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SoCal Restaurant Show August 16, 2025 Hour 2
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53:28“The short but abundantly flavorful Hatch Pepper season is here. Join The Salsa Grill in Pico Rivera for flavorful experiences like no other! Their trifecta of annual, exclusive Hatch Pepper events include the annual Hatch Pepper Roast, Brunch and Cooking Demo with Chef Marco Zapien (a Hatch Pepper authority) so everyone can enjoy the annual availa…
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Show Introduction with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris
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8:50“The mouths and minds behind Lip Smacking Foodie Tours in Las Vegas have a true passion for great eats, fabulous restaurants, and memorable dining experiences. After working for years in the food, beverage, and hospitality industries, they used their knowledge and skills to create the best Las Vegas dining experience that not only showcases the bes…
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Lip Smacking Foodie Tours, Las Vegas, with Founder Donald Contursi Part 1
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12:48“The mouths and minds behind Lip Smacking Foodie Tours in Las Vegas have a true passion for great eats, fabulous restaurants, and memorable dining experiences. After working for years in the food, beverage, and hospitality industries, they used their knowledge and skills to create the best Las Vegas dining experience that not only showcases the bes…
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Lip Smacking Foodie Tours, Las Vegas, with Founder Donald Contursi Part 2
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13:51“The mouths and minds behind Lip Smacking Foodie Tours in Las Vegas have a true passion for great eats, fabulous restaurants, and memorable dining experiences. After working for years in the food, beverage, and hospitality industries, they used their knowledge and skills to create the best Las Vegas dining experience that not only showcases the bes…
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Chef Marco Zapien, Zapien’s Salsa Grill. Hatch Pepper Celebration Season is on at Zapien’s. Part 2
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11:46“The short but abundantly flavorful Hatch Pepper season is here. Join The Salsa Grill in Pico Rivera for flavorful experiences like no other! Their three annual exclusive Hatch Pepper events include the annual Hatch Pepper Roast, Brunch and Cooking Demo with Chef Marco Zapien (a noted Hatch Pepper authority) so everyone can enjoy the annual availab…
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Chef Marco Zapien, Zapien’s Salsa Grill. Hatch Pepper Celebration Season is on at Zapien’s. Part 1
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12:18“The short but abundantly flavorful Hatch Pepper season is here. Join The Salsa Grill in Pico Rivera for flavorful experiences like no other! Their trifecta of annual, exclusive Hatch Pepper events include the annual Hatch Pepper Roast, Brunch and Cooking Demo with Chef Marco Zapien (a Hatch Pepper authority) so everyone can enjoy the annual availa…
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Priest Ranch Wines, Yountville, Napa Valley Part 2
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13:56“Priest Ranch is a family-owned brand producing premium wines from the Somerston Estate, a sprawling 1,682-acre ranch tucked into the Vaca mountains on the eastern edge of Napa Valley. Established in 2007, Priest Ranch Wines is named in honor of James Joshua, the Gold Rush-era prospector who originally settled the property in 1869. Today, their for…
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Priest Ranch Wines, Yountville, Napa Valley Part 1
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12:17“Priest Ranch is a family-owned brand producing premium wines from the Somerston Estate, a sprawling 1,682-acre ranch tucked into the Vaca mountains on the eastern edge of Napa Valley. Established in 2007, Priest Ranch Wines is named in honor of James Joshua, the Gold Rush-era prospector who originally settled the property in 1869. Today, their for…
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Do we really need artificial butter that is made without cow’s milk or even any plant-based ingredients? A California-based firm backed by no less than billionaire Bill Gates has developed a faux butter product (produced in a Chicago suburb) using carbon dioxide and hydrogen. Is this really a viable and practical way to reduce our carbon footprint?…
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SoCal Restaurant Show August 9, 2025 Hour 1
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54:39“Sol Y Sombra in Cathedral City is a vibrant haven for tapas lovers, celebrating the rich flavors of the Coachella Valley. A bit secluded inside the new Paloma Resort's historic Adobe, this restaurant crafts an authentic Spanish-inspired menu supervised by Chef Cecelia Connolly using locally-grown ingredients like citrus, dates, and chilies. The pa…
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SoCal Restaurant Show August 9, 2025 Hour 2
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53:26“Escape to the sun-kissed shores and tantalize your taste buds with vibrant flavors from AttaGirl in Hermosa Beach. Step inside and be greeted by a warm, inviting atmosphere. Sunlight dances across the stylish interior, creating a relaxed yet sophisticated ambiance.AttaGirl's menu is a celebration of the Mediterranean and Middle East, with influenc…
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Show Introduction with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris
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8:25“Sol Y Sombra in Cathedral City is a vibrant haven for tapas lovers, celebrating the rich flavors of the Coachella Valley. A bit secluded inside the new Paloma Resort's historic Adobe, this restaurant crafts an authentic Spanish-inspired menu supervised by Chef Cecelia Connolly using locally-grown ingredients like citrus, dates, and chilies. The pa…
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Sol Y Sombra at Paloma Resort with Chef Cecelia Connolly Part 1
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13:40“Sol Y Sombra in Cathedral City is a vibrant haven for tapas lovers, celebrating the rich flavors of the Coachella Valley. A bit secluded inside the new Paloma Resort's historic Adobe, this restaurant crafts an authentic Spanish-inspired menu supervised by Chef Cecelia Connolly using locally-grown ingredients like citrus, dates, and chilies.” “Dine…
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Sol Y Sombra at Paloma Resort with Chef Cecelia Connolly Part 2
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12:03“Sol Y Sombra in Cathedral City is a vibrant haven for tapas lovers, celebrating the rich flavors of the Coachella Valley. A bit secluded inside The new Paloma Resort's historic Adobe, this restaurant crafts an authentic Spanish-inspired menu supervised by Chef Cecelia Connolly using locally-grown ingredients like citrus, dates, and chilies.” “Dine…
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AttaGirl, Hermosa Beach with Founder & Chef Alice Mai Part 2
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11:24“Escape to the sun-kissed shores and tantalize your taste buds with vibrant flavors from AttaGirl in Hermosa Beach. Step inside and be greeted by a warm, inviting atmosphere. Sunlight dances across the stylish interior, creating a relaxed yet sophisticated ambiance.”“AttaGirl's menu is a celebration of the Mediterranean and Middle East, with influe…
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AttaGirl, Hermosa Beach with Founder & Chef Alice Mai Part 1
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13:39“Escape to the sun-kissed shores and tantalize your taste buds with vibrant flavors from AttaGirl in Hermosa Beach. Step inside and be greeted by a warm, inviting atmosphere. Sunlight dances across the stylish interior, creating a relaxed yet sophisticated ambiance.”“AttaGirl's menu is a celebration of the Mediterranean and Middle East, with influe…
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Xuntos in Santa Monica with Proprietress Chef Sandra Cordero Part 2
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13:30“Xuntos, "together" in Gallego, is a neighborhood Tapas Bar from Chef Sandra Cordero in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica. Xuntos is the sophomore bar and restaurant venture from Chef Cordero, whose Gasolina Café (now closed) in Woodland Hills was a valley favorite for a decade. A love letter to summers in Spain and the joy of dining (and working)…
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Xuntos in Santa Monica with Proprietress Chef Sandra Cordero Part 1
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12:21“Xuntos, "together" in Gallego, is a neighborhood Tapas Bar from Chef Sandra Cordero in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica. Xuntos is the sophomore bar and restaurant venture from Chef Cordero, whose Gasolina Café (now closed) in Woodland Hills was a valley favorite for a decade. A love letter to summers in Spain and the joy of dining (and working)…
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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.By Andrew Harris and Andrew Gruel
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SoCal Restaurant Show August 2, 2025 Hour 1
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55:45“Dine LA Restaurant Week takes place twice a year and showcases Los Angeles as a premier dining destination while highlighting the diversity of culinary experiences L.A. has to offer.” The Summer Dine LA Restaurant Week is happening now to Friday, August 8, 2025, including weekends. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.” “Chef Raphael Lune…
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SoCal Restaurant Show August 2, 2025 Hour 2
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52:25“Mark your calendars and get ready for the 5th Annual Long Beach Burger Week, August 3-10! Organized by Dream Agency and supported by 501(c)3 non-profit Long Beach Food & Beverage this event was designed to highlight local restaurants and an American sweetheart, the beloved BURGER! Featured Burgers at the more than two dozen participants are value-…
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Lunetta, Santa Monica with Owner / Chef Raphael Lunetta Part 1
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11:44“Dine LA Restaurant Week takes place twice a year and showcases Los Angeles as a premier dining destination while highlighting the diversity of culinary experiences L.A. has to offer. The Summer Dine LA Restaurant Week is happening now to Friday, August 8, 2025, including weekends.” “There are no tickets or passes required for Dine LA Restaurant We…
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Show Introduction with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris
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9:16“Dine LA Restaurant Week takes place twice a year and showcases Los Angeles as a premier dining destination while highlighting the diversity of culinary experiences L.A. has to offer.” The Summer Dine LA Restaurant Week is happening now to Friday, August 8, 2025, including weekends. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.” “Chef Raphael Lune…
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Lunetta, Santa Monica with Owner / Chef Raphael Lunetta Part 2
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14:35“Dine LA Restaurant Week takes place twice a year and showcases Los Angeles as a premier dining destination while highlighting the diversity of culinary experiences L.A. has to offer. The Summer Dine LA Restaurant Week is happening now to Friday, August 8, 2025, including weekends.” “Chef Raphael Lunetta of Santa Monica’s Lunetta invites Angelenos …
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5th Annual Long Beach Burger Week with Ian McCall of ISM Brewing
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11:57“Mark your calendars and get ready for the 5th Annual Long Beach Burger Week, August 3-10! Organized by Dream Agency and supported by 501(c)3 non-profit Long Beach Food & Beverage this event was designed to highlight local restaurants and an American sweetheart, the beloved BURGER!” “Featured Burgers at the more than two dozen participants are valu…
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Café 2001 in The Arts District, DTLA, with Chef Giles Clark
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13:03Cafe 2001 located at the rear of YESS Restaurant in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles is a bit of a hidden gem. No permanent sign on the entrance. 2001 E. 7th Street is the actual street address but it’s really located at the back end of the building entered off the Mateo St. side. Chef Giles Clark (ex-Yess) has created a relaxed all- day c…
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Hatch Pepper Season with Melissa’s Robert Schueller Part 1
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11:43“Foodies already know that authentic New Mexico Hatch Peppers make everything better — burgers, pizzas, tacos, omelets, guacamole, salsa …” It’s the always anticipated fresh Hatch Chile season for the next month. Check the Melissa’s Website for the schedule of Weekend roasting near you. “Named after the original growing area in Hatch, New Mexico, a…
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Hatch Pepper Season with Melissa’s Robert Schueller Part 2
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13:11“Foodies already know that authentic New Mexico Hatch Peppers make everything better — burgers, pizzas, tacos, omelets, guacamole, salsa …” It’s the always anticipated fresh Hatch Chile season for the next month. Check the Melissa’s Website for the schedule of Weekend roasting near you. “Named after the original growing area in Hatch, New Mexico, a…
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There is a lot of talk recently about cane sugar versus high fructose corn syrup as a sweetener. What’s it all about? Is one actually healthier than the other? Chef Andrew has a sweet tooth and shares his informed thoughts.By Andrew Harris and Andrew Gruel
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SoCal Restaurant Show July 26, 2025 Hour 1
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54:30“In March 2021, Chef Aaron Lee and Mal Gott began their story, which has since grown into the proudly presented Winnie & Ethel’s Downtown Diner in Las Vegas. Inspired by classic American roadside eateries and grandmas’ kitchens, they developed an alluring twist to quintessential Americana that put a welcome place for their downtown Las Vegas neighb…
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Show Introduction with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris
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8:48“In March 2021, Chef Aaron Lee and Mal Gott began their story, which has since grown into the proudly presented Winnie & Ethel’s Downtown Diner in Las Vegas. Inspired by classic American roadside eateries and grandmas’ kitchens, they developed an alluring twist to quintessential Americana that put a welcome place for their downtown Las Vegas neighb…
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SoCal Restaurant Show July 26, 2025 Hour 2
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53:37“Adaeze Nwanonyiri and Lenny Rosenberg are the Los Angeles-based, Nigerian and Jewish husband and wife duo committed to buying, refreshing, selling and designing restaurants and bakeries with a multicultural twist.” They are the new owners of the long-running New York Bagel Deli & Bakery in Santa Monica and still retain an interest in Bea’s in Tarz…
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Winnie & Ethel’s Downtown Diner, Las Vegas, with Mallory Gott and Chef Aaron Lee Part 1
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15:24“In March 2021, Chef Aaron Lee and Mal Gott began their story, which has since grown into the proudly presented Winnie & Ethel’s Downtown Diner in Las Vegas. Inspired by classic American roadside eateries and grandmas’ kitchens, they developed an alluring twist to quintessential Americana that put a welcome place for their downtown Las Vegas neighb…
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New York Bagel Deli & Bakery with Adaeze Nwanonyiri and Baker Lenny Rosenberg Part 1
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11:50“Adaeze (Ah-Day-Zee) Nwanonyiri (Won-num-yeary) and Lenny Rosenberg are the Los Angeles-based, Nigerian and Jewish husband and wife duo committed to buying, refreshing, selling and designing restaurants and bakeries with a multicultural twist. They are the new owners of the long-running New York Bagel Deli & Bakery in Santa Monica and still retain …
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Winnie & Ethel’s Downtown Diner, Las Vegas, with Mallory Gott and Chef Aaron Lee Part 2
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11:31“In March 2021, Chef Aaron Lee and Mal Gott began their story, which has since grown into the proudly presented Winnie & Ethel’s Downtown Diner in Las Vegas. Inspired by classic American roadside eateries and grandmas’ kitchens, they developed an alluring twist to quintessential Americana that put a welcome place for their downtown Las Vegas neighb…
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New York Bagel Deli & Bakery with Adaeze Nwanonyiri and Baker Lenny Rosenberg Part 2
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10:55“Adaeze Nwanonyiri and Lenny Rosenberg are the Los Angeles-based, Nigerian and Jewish husband and wife duo committed to buying, selling and designing restaurants and bakeries with a multicultural twist. They are the new owners of New York Bagel Deli & Bakery in Santa Monica and still retain an interest in Bea’s in Tarzana, a much beloved Jewish bak…
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Tempos Vega Sicilia, Spain, with Gonzalo Iturriaga, Technical Director
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15:36“When Spain’s Vega Sicilia became part of the Álvarez family's life in 1982, the foundations were laid for TEMPOS Vega Sicilia. It has constantly and steadily grown since then, involving the introduction of wines produced in different wine-making areas, reaching out to new consumers around the world and laying the foundations for a promising and hi…
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Miami Vegan – Plant-Based Recipes From the Tropics to Your Table with Ellen Kanner, the “Soulful Vegan”
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12:39“Feast on Miami Vegan : Plant Based Recipes from the Tropics to Your Table, a plant-based celebration of the tropics, brimming with bold Latin and Caribbean flavors and beloved dishes reflecting Miami’s delicious diversity. Award-winning author and Miami native Ellen Kanner brings Miami to your table with over 80 recipes delivering succulence, sizz…
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Chef Andrew Gruel of Calico Fish House with “Ask the Chef”
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7:31What’s been happening with the yo-yo pricing of eggs? Has the impact of Avian Flu on the price of eggs subsided? Chef Andrew also explains the California “cage-free hens” legislation (Proposition 12) and its effect in California. Why is the price of eggs how higher than right before the outbreak of Avian Flu?…
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