25 Degrees Is Expanding Their Radius!
Domaine Restaurants' unique Hollywood eatery 25 Degreesis expanding from its original spot - the lobby of the legendary Roosevelt Hotel. Restaurateur team Tim and Liza Goodell plan to open three more 25 Degrees restaurants...
Donate to the Ryan Ramos College fund.
The Southern California foodservice community is banding together to support Gynnae Ramos and her son Ryan. Over the July 4th weekend, Gynnae (of Kraft Foodservice) experienced the absolute unthinkable violation of domestic violence and...
Five Years in the $and!?$: A Lazy Dog Evolution
By Chef Gabriel Caliendo, CEC
The Beginning:
I remember rolling around late at night, thinking about whether I had asked for 220 volt outlets for our large mixer and Robot Coupe, or if there should be...
Patience and Persistence
What goes around - comes around with Patience and Persistence!
Years ago, when the Mondavi Center decided to close, Chef Paul Squicciarini had his eye on the space and had extraordinary plans to convert the...
South Coast Plaza Fine Dining Restaurant Week
Mark your calendars for South Coast Plaza's fine dining restaurant week, a repeat of last summer's successful endeavor. The event has been extended to nine days, spanning two weekends from July 25 through August...
Versai The Wine Bar
June 30 marked the grand opening celebration forVersai The Wine Barin Yorba Linda. Hundreds of guests turned out to support owner Robert Sarai (pictured above with Publicist Rene Redjaian) and sample global wines and...
April Bloom Joins ENO at The Ritz Laguna
April Bloom has recently been named the new Wine Director and Sommelier of ENO, The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel's premier wine, cheese and chocolate tasting room. ENO's newest wine captain has already updated the wine list,...
Sorrento Grille’s 20th Brings New Management and a New Menu
AsSorrento Grillecelebrates it's 20th anniversary this year, they welcome new General Manager Lori McLean - a true hospitality professional. Corporate Chef Ryan Adams will also be appearing at Sorrento Grille, manning the stoves for...
Restaurant Professionals – We want your input!
There is an Orange County Restaurant Association in the formation stage and we want to know what you think about that. Please click comment at the bottom of this posting and answer the following...
Top Chef: Chicago is #1!
I couldn't have been happier to hear the statistic naming the finale of Bravo's Top Chef: Chicago - which aired June 11 - the most watched cable program of the day. As a Top...
Russ Bendel Sr. Gets into The Habit
The Habit Burger Grill, a Santa Barbara-based quick casual restaurant concept, announced the hiring of Russ Bendel Sr.as President and Chief Executive Officer. Bendel previously served as the President and COO of The Cheesecake...
Barbara Lazaroff teams up with Evolution Media
Evolution Media, one of television's most prolific reality production companies, has signed a program development deal with world-renowned, award-winning restaurateur and interior designer Barbara Lazaroff. Evolution Media and Lazaroff will jointly develop a new...
A Dream Comes True
A dream comes true - Proprietor/Chef Allesandro Pirozzi and his wife Mai, recently opened Cucina Alessa in Newport Shores.
June 2008
Breaking News
Cosette Wine Bar & Bottle Shop Preview at Rolling Greens
Rolling Greens, LA’s premier home and garden destination, is excited to announce the upcoming opening of Cosette Wine Bar & Bottle Shop located on...
