SoCal Restaurant Show October 17, 2026 Hour 1

Chef Andrew Gruel of the Calico Fish House , Show Co-Host, joins us to look back on the ten years he has been associated with the show. Acclaimed New York Restaurateur and humanitarian, Danny Meyer, after 20 years, has a newly published inspirational book entitled What Could Possibly Go Right? Essential lessons in leadership, culture and practical optimism . We’ll meet him. “In What Could Possibly Go Right ? , restaurateur, entrepreneur, and New York Times bestselling author Danny Meyer draws on more than four decades of entrepreneurship—sharing the successes, setbacks, failures, and reinventions that came with them. At its heart is a question that has shaped the second half of his career: How can growth strengthen your culture, rather than diminish it?” “Halloween is back in Surf City, USA at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa as Pete’s Spookeasy has returned to Pete’s Sunset Grille thru November 2 . Pete’s Spookeasy brings a Halloween takeover to the coastal dining venue with festive décor, creatively themed cocktails, a playful Halloween menu, and select themed movie nights, inviting resort guests and Orange County locals to kick off the spooky season with a touch of seaside mischief.” Executive Chef Manfred Lassahn (the architect of Pete’s Spookeasy , is our guide. “America’s Best Wine Festival, the Garagiste (Garage-east) Wine Festival, returns to its birthplace in Paso Robles on November 6th and 7th with new venues, new digs, new winemakers, and a tasting seminar that explores the rise of Italian grape varieties in California. More than 50 winemakers—including OG’s (Original Garagistes) and the next generation of garagiste producers—will pour 200+ premium wines from across Paso Robles 11 AVAs, and the Central Coast. In the heart of downtown Paso Robles, The Ava Hotel, the Official Hotel of Garagiste, offers a modern retreat in California wine country. Enjoy three unique dining experiences: EMRE, a Mediterranean restaurant; Esperanza on the Rooftop, a Baja-inspired bar and eatery; and Pine Street Bistro with a La Colombe espresso bar.” General Manager Matt Kleefisch is our guest.