TIPS FOR GOING CASH-FREE, RICHARD WALKER'S PANCAKE HOUSE

SMALL BUSINESS EXPERT MELINDA EMERSON -  TIPS FOR GOING CASH-FREE & HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES

AMERICA’S #1 SMALL BUSINESS EXPERT PROVIDES 12 THINGS ALL BUSINESS OWNERS SHOULD KNOW

The economy seems to be roaring along, but beneath the surface there is uncertainty and challenges for millions of small business owners, the people who work for them and the families who rely on their paychecks.  The fact that small businesses employ more people than all the large corporations explains why their survival and success are important to us all.  That is why we feel very fortunate to offer a special interview with the renowned “SmallBizLady’ Melinda Emerson.   Melinda has been quoted an expert in publications from the New York Times to CNBC and Fortune.  If you’re at all worried about the future or the economy, you’ll want to make this amazing lady available for your viewers and listeners as she shares her top 12 tips to help small businesses succeed.


RICHARD WALKER SR. AND RICHARD WALKER JR. - RICHARD WALKER'S PANCAKE HOUSE

Since 1948, the Walker family name has become synonymous with quality family dining. The family has since perfected its reputation for outstanding gourmet pancakes and breakfasts. Our story begins when Victor and Everett Walker began opening snack shops in Evanston, IL. In 1960, they opened Walker Bros. Original Pancake House in Wilmette, IL. In 1981, Ray Walker and Richard Walker Sr., sons of Victor, opened Walker Bros Original Pancake House in Glenview, IL. In 1989, Richard Walker Sr. ventured out on his own and opened Richard Walker’s Pancake House in Schaumburg, IL. In 1996, Richard Sr. opened a second location in Crystal Lake, IL. In 2006, Richard Sr. relocated to San Diego and opened the third location in downtown San Diego, CA. In 2014, Richard Walker Jr. joined the family business and opened the fourth Richard Walker’s Pancake House in La Jolla, CA.

• MORE THAN 100 MUNUE ITEMS MADE FROM SCRATCH DAILY
• MORE THAN 20 DIFFERENT OMELETES, EGG DISHES AND BENEDICTS PREPAIRED
• 8 DIFFERENT BELGIAN WAFFLES AND OVER 25 GOURMET PANCAKES VARITIEYS
• MORE THAN 8 DIFFERENT CREPE VARIETIES AND MONTHLY SPECIALS
• 4 LOCATIONS

DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL, STEVE EVANS THE MOVIE GUY

GENERAL MANAGER, DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE PARK GARY MAGGETTI TALKS ABOUT THIS YEARS FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
March 2 - April 12, 2018

The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, inaugurated in 2006, and revived in 2016 after a five-year hiatus, is an annual festival celebrating the cuisine, wine, and beer of California, taking place during spring.

The 2018 Food & Wine Festival has been expanded to SIX WEEKS!  Celebrity chefs scheduled include Robert Irvine, Guy Fieri, Cat Cora, Duff Goldman, and Alex Guarnaschelli.  Reservations for signature events, tastings and seminars are NOW AVAILABLE.


STEVE EVANS - THE MOVIE GUY

Steve the Movie Guy gives us a run down on all the great movies opening up this weekend. He’ll also give his box office predictions. Find out what movies are worth your hard earned money!

AFFORDABLE WINE REPORT & USDA'S FOOD SAFETY TIPS AND TRICKS

LARRY LIPSON - THE AFFORDABLE WINE REPORT

For fifty years Larry Lipson was the food critic for the Los Angeles Daily News and now reports from Florida weekly with his thoughts and favorite picks for Food & Wine.  His lovely Wife Lillian is also on hand at the Lipson Institute for advanced wine studies.


MARIANNE GRAVELY - USDA'S FOOD SAFETY EXPERT -TIPS AND TRICKS FAMILIES NEED TO PREPARE SPECIAL MEALS SAFELY FOR EASTER

USDA OFFERS TIPS TO KEEP YOU SAFE FROM  FOODBORNE ILLNESS THIS SPRING

Spring holidays are a time for celebrating with family and friends over buffet or potluck dinners. Whether you're planning to cook a ham for Easter, brisket for Passover, or making a meal for mom this Mother's Day, it's important to remember improperly prepared or mishandled foods can be a breeding ground for dangerous bacteria that causes foodborne illnesses. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service has food safety tips to ensure that the foods you share with your friends and family keep everyone in safe.

Each year in America, roughly 128,000 people are hospitalized and 3,000 people die from foodborne illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). USDA is offering tips to help consumers learn how to protect themselves from food poisoning as they prepare various food items.

Anyone with questions about food storage or food poisoning can now speak with USDA food safety experts longer than ever before! The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline has extended its hours and experts are now available from 10am - 6pm ET, Monday through Friday at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) to answer the public's questions. Consumers can also chat live with a food safety expert in English or Spanish at AskKaren.gov.

DECADENT DIABETES-FRIENDLY RECIPES & THE OREGON WINE BOARD

CELEBRITY CHEF &  WEIGHT LOSS EXPERT DEVIN ALEXANDER -  YOU CAN HAVE IT!: MORE THAN 125 DECADENT DIABETES-FRIENDLY RECIPES

ABOUT THE BOOK:
You Can Have It!: More Than 125 Decadent Diabetes-Friendly Recipes

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Biggest Loser Cookbook series, an indulgent comfort cookbook filled with recipes for anyone who wants to be healthy, whether they have diabetes or not!

Whether you’re managing diabetes, want to lose weight, or just plain want to be fit while eating insanely scrumptious meals, weight-loss expert Devin Alexander is here to assure you, “You Can Have It!” The celebrity chef on the hit series, The Biggest Loser, and the author of the New York Times bestselling The Biggest Loser Cookbook series and The Most Decadent Diet Ever!, Devin Alexander, has created a collection of easy diabetes-friendly recipes that seem simply too good, and too decadent, to be healthy. Using her chef secrets, tips, and techniques that helped contestants on the hit show lose weight and that wowed customers in her restaurants, Devin Alexander has crafted more than 125 easy diabetes-friendly recipes that bust the myth that eating well means giving up the comfort foods you love. Best of all, Devin is living proof that these meals work—even as a chef, around food all day, she's lost 70 pounds and kept it off for close to 30 years! With beautiful photographs, doable tips, simple techniques, affordable ingredients, and mouthwatering meals, this is the cookbook every person who cares about their health (whether they have diabetes or not!) will want to own. Inside you'll find hundreds of decadent, simple-to-prepare dishes, including:

• Bacon Ranch Flatbread Pizza
• Drippy Taco Burgers
• Waffle Fry BBQ Bites
• Cheesy Lasagna Rollups
• Dark Chocolate “Pudding”
• Sexy Trainer’s Strawberry Caipirinha
• And many more!

Even if you're managing diabetes, heart health, or trying to lose weight, no type of meal is "off limits" and no favorite is forbidden. With small tweaks and the right approach, Devin is here to show that, yes, You Can Have It!


KAI MCMURTRY FROM THE OREGON WINE BOARD - UPCOMING TASTING EVENT AT THE LINE HOTEL IN LA

OREGON WINE BOARD EVENT
April 24 / 6:30-9pm / The Line Hotel
$75 /  3515 Wilshire Blvd / Los Angeles
We’re hitting the trail with 50 Oregon wineries and our friends at Olympia Provisions, Salt & Straw Ice Cream and Stumptown Coffee Roasters for a grand happening of Oregonian wine, food and personality. No white table cloths. No orange cheese cubes. Instead, a generous pour of Oregon’s fine wine and pioneering spirit.

You see, Oregon is a state, and a damn fine one. But Oregonian is a state of mind. You’ve got to experience it to truly get it. So join winemakers and owners representing Oregon’s broad geographic and varietal diversity for an evening evocative of Oregon wine country in LA. From legacy Pinot noir to unexpected whites and surprises in between, we invite you to grab a glass and find your Oregon wine trail.

PRESENTED BY THE OREGON WINE BOARD
The Oregon Wine Board represents the more than 700 wineries and more than 1,000 vineyards across Oregon's diverse winegrowing regions.

ENTERTAINMENT & DINING IN LAS VEGAS, SANTA BARBARA VINTNERS FESTIVAL

RECORDING ARTIST AND MUSIC TALK SHOW HOST DENNIS BONO TALKS ABOUT ENTERTAINMENT & DINING IN LAS VEGAS

DENNIS BONO SHOW:
Las Vegas' Premiere World-Wide Broadcast

Please join Dennis every Thursday afternoon at Michael Gaughan's South Point Hotel & Casino in the main showroom for the "The Dennis Bono Show!"  Tickets are available on Wednesday & Thursday at the main box office starting at 12pm.  All you need is your players card and your ticket is FREE!!

Call South Point Box Office with any questions at 702-797-8055

"The Dennis Bono Show," is taped inside the showroom every Thursday at 2:00p.m. The show is celebrating its 15th year of broadcasting, and continues to feature many of the stars in the famous "City of Entertainment."

THE BOOTLEGGER BISTRO LAS VEGAS:
Chef Maria & family serving Las Vegas since 1949!

Welcome to the Bootlegger Italian Bistro featuring the original recipes of Chef Maria Perry. Maria and her late husband “Al” are respected pioneers of the Las Vegas restaurant industry. Chef Maria and their daughter, Lorraine Hunt-Bono (former Lt. Governor of the state of Nevada) and husband, recording artist Dennis Bono along with Lorraine’s son, music producer, Ron Mancuso and his son Roman oversee the operation. This dedicated Italian family fondly contributes their combined talents to bring the finest food, drink, hospitality and entertainment to the many friends, celebrities and visitors who patronize their restaurant – continuing a family tradition in Las Vegas for over 65 years.
Conveniently Located on the "South Strip" at 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. (5 minutes from the famous "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign.)


ALISON LASLETT - CEO, SANTA BARBARA VINTNERS - SANTA BARBARA VINTNERS FESTIVAL 

The Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Association is a non-profit organization (501c6) founded in 1983 to support and promote Santa Barbara County as a premium wine producing and wine grape growing region. The Vintners’ Association produces festivals, seminars, and wine tastings as well as providing information to consumers and the wine and travel media.

Through the Santa Barbara Vintners’ Foundation, the Association contributes to the community through local charitable, art and educational and scholarship organizations with proceeds from its various events, such as Santa Barbara Wine Auction, held every other year and benefitting Direct Relief International, and silent auctions at all the Association’s festivals.

36TH ANNUAL VINTNERS FESTIVAL:
Join us for the 36th Annual Vintners Festival in majestic Santa Barbara Wine Country, where vintners still pour their own wines. Taste from over 100 wineries, savor our best local fare from farmers to foragers, and meet the chefs who make it magical. Drink in the sparkling Bubble Lounge, listen to live music, learn from our cooking demos and let our landscape soothe your soul. A Vintners Visa carries you out to the tasting rooms and the vineyards themselves, while weekend happenings are offered throughout Wine Country. Welcome! Bien Venue! We can't wait to see you!

SUPER SEEDS, FORMER NBA STAR JOHN SALLEY & STEVE EVANS, THE MOVIE GUY

KIM LUTZ - AUTHOR, SUPER SEEDS: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO COOKING WITH POWER-PACKED CHIA, QUINOA, FLAX, HEMP & AMARANTH 

Five super seeds—covered in one super volume! Chia, hemp, flax, quinoa, and amaranth are tiny powerhouses that deliver whopping amounts of protein, essential fatty acids, and great taste in every serving. Perfect for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets, they each get to take a star turn in these 75 mouthwatering recipes. Convenient and versatile, the seeds work wonderfully in everything from muffins and breads to salads, soups, and desserts. Super Seeds is a must-have for anyone interested in eating healthily . . . and deliciously.



FORMER NBA STAR AND ACTOR JOHN SALLEY HELPS US STAY CONNECTED THROUGHOUT THE BIG TOURNAMENT 

Many of you know him from his days on the court, John Salley – former NBA star, actor and TV host is with us today to chat career updates and share ways basketball fans can stay connected throughout the big tournament with the help of Straight Talk Wireless.

It’s time to tune in to the most exciting college basketball tournament of the year. Straight Talk Wireless is here to help basketball fans stay connected throughout the games with its $55 Ultimate Unlimited Plan, so fans can easily keep up with the latest scores and highlights by streaming games on the go.



STEVE EVANS - THE MOVIE GUY

Steve the Movie Guy gives us a run down on all the great movies opening up this weekend. He’ll also give his box office predictions. Find out what movies are worth your hard earned money!

SPRING TRAVEL TIPS, WHAT EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT THEIR MOBILE PHONE, JOEYS KITCHEN

 TRAVEL EXPERT STEPHANIE OSWALD - STRESS-FREE SPRING TRAVEL

For students and families alike, spring break goes hand in hand with sun and fun.  However, it often also means big crowds and higher prices. Internationally recognized travel expert and Editor-In-Chief of Travelgirl Magazine, Stephanie Oswald, understands how easy it is to experience a travel mishap. Whether you’re traveling as a family or a beach bound college student, Stephanie will offer up her best tips to ensure your spring travel plans go smoothly.


MIKE HABERMAN - MOBILE PHONE NETWORK EXPERT - FUTURE OF SMALL CELL MOBILE TECHNOLOGY

Changes  are Coming to Data  that Could One Day Enable Self-Driving Cars, Virtual Reality & Remote Medicine and Live Sports Experience.  Consumer wireless data usage continues to explode and is expected to grow five-times higher by 2021. On March 22, Mike Haberman, Vice President, Network Engineering at Verizon, is available to share how the wireless network industry leader, is preparing its network to meet surging consumer demand and laying the foundation to support future technologies such as 5G. In this role, Mike oversees network performance, support, and implementation of the nation’s largest 4G LTE Network. We hope you will book this timely interview on how small cells and 5G technology will change how we live and interact with the world!

JOEY MACADANGDANG - EXECUTIVE CHEF, JOEYS KITCHEN

Joey’s Kitchen is a counter-service restaurant in the lower level food court at the Whalers Village shopping center on Kaanapali Beach. Phone 808-868-4474. There is also a second location in the Napili Plaza shopping center at 5095 Napilihau Street in Napili.

Joey Macadangdang for several years was the head chef at Roy’s, one of Maui’s best fine-dining restaurants. But in 2015 he quit Roy’s to open his own much more casual restaurant here at Whalers Village.  So now you can enjoy his wonderful cooking at much lower prices.

Joey’s Kitchen is chef Joey’s personal version of Filipino fusion Hawaiian food. You order at the counter and pick up your food there a few minutes later, or sometimes they bring it out to your table. For breakfast you can have food as standard as French toast or bacon and eggs, or you can go Hawaiian with spam musubi or kalua pork omelette. For lunch and dinner you can choose standards like hot dog or hamburger, or you can choose local dishes like mahi mahi sandwich or fried brussel sprouts.  For Joey’s specialties there are ono tacos or grilled ahi.

AFFORDABLE WINE REPORT AND NATIONAL CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY DAY

LARRY LIPSON - THE AFFORDABLE WINE REPORT

 For fifty years Larry Lipson was the food critic for the Los Angeles Daily News and now reports from Florida weekly with his thoughts and favorite picks for Food & Wine.  His lovely Wife Lillian is also on hand at the Lipson Institute for advanced wine studies.








MIKE THOMPSON - CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

The 35th Annual CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL is May 19 & 20, 2018 at Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. both days. The two-day festival attracts almost 60,000 visitors of every age who can sample all things strawberry, enjoy live concerts, browse the arts & crafts showcase, visit Strawberryland (with kids rides and activities) and participate in contests and cooking demonstrations. What's more, since its inception, the festival has contributed over $4.65 million to more than 30 charitable organizations and funded scholarships to children of migrant farm workers.

2018 CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL SEEKS SUBMISSION FOR BERRY BLAST OFF RECIPE CONTEST
The 35th Annual California Strawberry Festival is seeking those with a love of strawberries and an artistic culinary flair to enter its "Berry Blast Off Recipe Contest."

Submissions must be original, non-baked, sweet or savory-tasting strawberry dishes. Entries can include sauces, desserts entrées, dips, drinks, jams, spreads--any food or drink creation that includes strawberries (of course), fresh ingredients and shows creativity.

The deadline to submit a recipe is April 6. Those who have already won the contest two or more times are not eligible to enter. Send recipes with name/address/phone/email/contact info, recipe ingredients and step-by-step preparation:

• Email: csf@castrawberryfestival.org (submit in both memo and attachment form)
• Fax: 805-385-4729
• Mail: California Strawberry Festival, Attn: Berry Blast Off, 1661 Pacific Avenue #15, Oxnard, CA 93033
• Online Form: www.CAStrawberryFestival.org, click on "Events & Attractions" and then "Contests."

Five semi-finalists will be selected from the submitted entries. On May 1 at 11:00 a.m., they will have one hour to prepare and present their strawberry dish before judges at the professional kitchen at the Courtyard by Marriott Oxnard. Two finalists will then be asked to create their entries during a timed challenge on Saturday, May 19 at the California Strawberry Festival where the winner will be selected.

The grand prize winner receives four passes to the festival's VIP pavilion, one VIP parking pass, a 4-day, 3-night getaway vacation at a Welk Resort property (airfare not included) and a Cutco studio knife set valued at close to $500. The runner-up receives a one night stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Oxnard, a $100 gift certificate to Tierra Sur at Herzog Wine Cellars, four passes to the festival's VIP pavilion and one VIP festival parking pass.

CHEFS CYCLE FOR NO KID HUNGRY, NATIONAL RAVIOLI DAY

NATE POLLAK FROM THE AMERICAN GRILLED CHEESE KITCHEN JOINS THE UPCOMING CHEFS CYCLE FOR NO KID HUNGRY

The American’s menu stems from years of menu development, recipe testing, and deep relationships with San Francisco and the West Coast's local food ecosystem.

CHEFS CYCLE FOR NO KID HUNGRY
No child in America should grow up hungry. But too many kids in our country don't have the food they need to thrive.

Chefs Cycle is a fundraising endurance event featuring award-winning chefs and members of the culinary community fighting hunger outside the kitchen. For the past three years, Chefs Cycle has engaged culinary talents who want to push their limits by completing a three day, 300 mile ride while raising funds and awareness in support of No Kid Hungry. The spring 2018 ride will take place May 15-17 in Santa Rosa, CA with a goal of 275 chefs riding to help raise $2.4M, which translates into 24 million meals for kids facing hunger. The fall 2018 ride will take place in Charlottesville, VA in September and updated information will be posted as soon as its available.

CYNTHIA PECK – OWNER, ANGELO’S AND VINCI’S - NATIONAL RAVIOLI DAY

Forty-three years ago, our restaurant was built with tradition and has since continued with tradition. At our home in the old marketplace, we tribute our ancestors who came to America in the late 1800’s – their spirit and their recipes!

CHICKEN: A SAVOR THE SOUTH COOKBOOK, INTEGRATIVE CANCER CENTERS OF AMERICA

CYNTHIA GRAUBART - AUTHOR, CHICKEN: A SAVOR THE SOUTH COOKBOOK

While fried chicken may be the South's iconic dish, when it comes to southern foodways, there are a lot of ways to love America's most popular fowl.

Preparations range from Country Captain to Carolina Chicken Bog to Chicken and Parslied Dumplings and more. Here, Cynthia Graubart celebrates the bird in all its glory, southern style and beyond. This little cookbook packs all the know-how that cooks need to make irresistible chicken dishes for everyday and special occasions, from shopping and selecting to cutting up, frying, braising, roasting, and much more. Ranging in style from traditional southern to contemporary to international, fifty-three recipes are organized to help easily match the cut of chicken to the perfect recipe. Be assured that Graubart includes instructions for making the best fried chicken ever--seven different ways.

Graubart also brings together the chicken's culinary history with the popular culture and lore that surrounds chicken cookery in the South. She notes that the special Sunday Sabbath dinner was often built around a chicken--in fact, prior to the 1940s, chicken was sometimes more expensive than beef or pork. Today, the southern states lead the country in annual poultry production, and Kentucky Fried Chicken features throughout the American landscape. But you won't need take-out when you have Chicken in your kitchen.


GREGORY DIRIENZO - CEO, INTEGRATIVE CANCER CENTERS OF AMERICA

Our team of caring and experienced cancer doctors believes in providing the patient with a very individualized and personal treatment program, including unique and innovative treatments. The treatment of cancer is an ever-growing field. Our clinical and medical researchers are on the cutting edge of innovation, researching new natural, non-toxic treatment modalities to bring you the very best possible care without compromising your quality of life.

EAT LIKE WALT: THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY FOOD, STEVE EVANS THE MOVIE GUY

MARCY SMOTHERS - EAT LIKE WALT: THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY FOOD 

Eat Like Walt, explores the lore of each land, beginning with Main Street, U.S.A., an homage to Walt’s childhood home of Marceline, Missouri, to Tomorrowland, set in futuristic 1986, a year Disney would not live long enough to see. Although Disneyland opened in 1955, its culinary history dates back to 1923 when Walt Disney first arrived in Hollywood. Walt was a simple eater yet a big dreamer. By 1934, four years before his first feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, would be released, Mickey Mouse had made him famous enough to have a recipe published in Better Homes & Gardens magazine. Ask fans what Walt’s favorite food was and most will say, “Chili.” Chili has a cult status at Disneyland. People want to eat what Walt ate, the way he ate, where he ate it.


STEVE EVANS - THE MOVIE GUY

Great movies opening this weekend and box office predictions and hopes. Find out what movies are worth your hard earned money. Get set for the weekend.

ARE YOU TIRED ALL THE TIME?, TAM O'SHANTER'S ST. PATRICKS DAY PARTY

ARE YOU TIRED ALL THE TIME? SLEEP EXPERT DR. RAJ DASGUPTA DISCUSSES WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD  KNOW ABOUT DAYTIME SLEEPINESS

It’s no surprise that we all feel the need to catch more Zzzs - but some people feel tired all the time.  Yet, how can you tell if you need to hit the snooze button or if it’s something more? If that urge to sleep is overwhelming and irresistible, it may be excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS).  EDS is one of the most common complaints people make to a sleep specialist and a symptom that can be seen in a variety of sleep disorders, including narcolepsy.






JOHN LINDQUIST - THE TAM O'SHANTER ROCKS MARCH 17 WITH FANTASTIC MUSIC, FOOD & NEW PATIO! 

FEEL THE GOOD LUCK AT THE TAM WITH ONE OF L.A.’S BIGGEST ST. PATTY’S PARTIES! 
Iconic Restaurant Rocks March 17 with Fantastic Music, Food & New Patio! 

The Tam O’Shanter, a member of the Lawry’s family of restaurants and one of the oldest restaurants in Los Angeles, will host its annual epic St. Patrick’s Day party (March 17, of course!). The Tam will be open and ready to revive old world traditions and glory at 11:00am, with a special music tent area in the parking lot opening at 12:00pm and the festivities continuing throughout the day and night. Scheduled bands include Highland Park Ramblers, The Ploughboys, and Whiskey Sunday. Fun vibes will be in full force all-day long with green beer, raffles, Guinness Girls, and more; admission to the music tent is $5.

Additionally, the restaurant has been restoring a legendary patio that was a popular hub decades ago. Now complete, the brand-new patio will be able to delight guests and revelers just in time for the March 17 celebration.

DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL, AFFORDABLE WINE REPORT

GENERAL MANAGER, DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE PARK GARY MAGGETTI TALKS ABOUT THIS YEARS FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
March 2 - April 12, 2018

The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, inaugurated in 2006, and revived in 2016 after a five-year hiatus, is an annual festival celebrating the cuisine, wine, and beer of California, taking place during spring.

The 2018 Food & Wine Festival has been expanded to SIX WEEKS!  Celebrity chefs scheduled include Robert Irvine, Guy Fieri, Cat Cora, Duff Goldman, and Alex Guarnaschelli.  Reservations for signature events, tastings and seminars are NOW AVAILABLE.


LARRY LIPSON BRINGS US HIS WEEKLY AFFORDABLE WINE REPORT

For fifty years Larry Lipson was the food critic for the Los Angeles Daily News and now reports from Florida weekly with his thoughts and favorite picks for Food & Wine.  His lovely Wife Lillian is also on hand at the Lipson Institute for advanced wine studies.

AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUISINE IN SANTA MONICA

EXECUTIVE CHEF CLAUDIO MARCHESAN - OSTERIA BIGOLI IN SANTA MONICA

ITALIAN FOOD WITH A FLARE!
Chef Marchesan once again returns to Southern California to create his masterpiece restaurant in Santa Monica.  This intimate restaurant features some of his finest dishes he has created and perfected over the last 40 years. Old world food with a new flare.

ABOUT CLAUDIO MARCHESAN
Claudio Marchesan is a native of Grado, Italy. Chef Marchesan attended ENALC, the Professional Cooking School of Rome, from 1966 to 1968 where he studied under the guidance of the renowned Master Chef Giovanni Caruso, one of the still living prodigies of the one and only “August Escoffier”. After graduating from this prestigious school, Chef Marchesan apprenticed at several three star restaurants in his home region of Fruiuli. In 1981, gifted with new ideas and administrative knowledge, Marchesan joined the Bay Area’s innovative restaurant company, Spectrum Foods, under the leadership of famed restaurateurs Larry Mindel and Jerry Magnin. His first project was to launch the Union Street-located “Ristorante PREGO”, which was done with enormous success due to its open kitchen. Following the acquisition of Il Fornaio by Larry Mindel of Spectrum Foods, Marchesan joined his former boss and mentor in 1987 with the title of Executive Chef. He opened the first Il fornaio Cucina Italiana in Corte Madera, followed by other locations such as Del Mar, Palo Alto, Levi Plaza in San Francisco. Time came for Claudio Marchesan to fulfill his dream of opening his own restaurant. The opportunity came in exclusive Montecito, near Santa Barbara, where Marchesan opened Pane e Vino with enormous success. Another Pane e Vino opened in San Francisco to become for eleven consecutive years, the best Italian Trattoria according to San Francisco’s Focus Magazine. And then came the partnership with Rod Dyer in Los Angeles California that was located on Beverly Boulevard. Pane e Vino was considered to be one of the finest Italian restaurants in Los Angeles. Currently Claudio resides in San Francisco Californina where he is the owner/ operator at Eangelo. A small traditional Italian Trattoria in the Marina District. He has been in operation since 2005.

HOW TO MAKE EASTER FUN AND FESTIVE, THE VEGAS GURU® SHARES ALL THE INSIDERS TIPS AND SECRETS

LAUREN BARTH SHARES THE BEST IN EASTER DÉCOR, ENTERTAINING, TREATS AND MORE

The snacks, the baskets, the bunny… Easter is a time of treats and treating the ones we love. Momtrends expert Lauren Barth will share the best in Easter décor, entertaining, treats and more to make your loved ones the hoppiest bunnies on the block.

DAVID YESKEL, THE VEGAS GURU® SHARES INSIDER TRAVEL INFO 

With a keen sense of humor, Yeskel is the ultimate source for anyone looking for the inside scoop for their readers and viewers on all matters regarding Las Vegas tourism. He'll talk about Las Vegas’ Guilty Pleasures, Vegas’ Top  Buffets and Vegas’ Best Kept Secrets!

03/09 ITS NATIONAL MEATBALL DAY, WICKED TUNA PREMIERES SUNDAY MARCH 11, STEVE EVANS THE MOVIE GUY

DONATELLA ARPAIA SHARES HER AWARD-WINNING MEATBALL RECIPE!

Donatella Arpaia is the trailblazing attorney-turned-culinary mogul who has become one of the most influential women in the world of food. Donatella opened her first restaurant, Bellini, in 1998 and then subsequently opened a string of successful and highly acclaimed restaurants in New York City, including the newly re-opened Mia Dona, Anthos, Kefi — as well EOS and bistro e, in Miami. She opened her ninth restaurant, Donatella, and her first bar, Dbar, in 2010.  Donatella has became a recurring guest judge on the Food Network programs Iron Chef America and The Next Iron Chef.



CAPTAIN DAVE MARCIANO FROM WICKED TUNA TALKS ABOUT THE 7TH SEASON PREMIER SUNDAY, MARCH 11 @ 9/8C ON NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

Wicked Tuna’s seventh season finds the captains in need of redemption. Captain Dave Marciano of the Hard Merchandise  is out to turn things around after a disappointing season in Gloucester last year, in which he caught only five fish and landed near the bottom of the leaderboard. This year, Marciano is looking to start strong and land some big paydays as he teams up once again with his son and first mate, Joe, and welcomes a new crew member aboard — his oldest daughter, Angelica. For the Marciano clan, fishing is a family affair.



STEVE EVANS - THE MOVIE GUY

GREAT MOVIES OPENING THIS WEEKEND AND BOX OFFICE PREDICTIONS AND HOPES. FIND OUT WHAT MOVIES ARE WORTH YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY. GET SET FOR THE WEEKEND.

03/08 STARS OF NAPA VALLEY, UNIQUE PLACES TO STAY IN THE U.S.

• STARS OF NAPA VALLEY
• THE MOST UNIQUE PLACES TO STAY IN THE U.S.

03/07 I, TONYA AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY MARCH 13TH, LARRY LIPSON’S AFFORDABLE WINE REPORT

• Veteran Producer-Screenwriter Steven Rogers talks about his Oscar winning film I, Tonya, available on Blu-Ray march 13th)
• Larry Lipson joins the show with his weekly Affordable Wine Report

03/06 BLUE PLANET II BREAKING FILMING BOUNDARIES AND TRAVEL TIPS FOR WOMEN TRAVELERS

• Explore the oceans’ depths in the highest resolution ever! BBC America’s breathtaking Blue Planet II now available on 4K Ultra HD 
• In honor of National Women’s History Month we’re talking top trips & tips for women travelers

03/05 HOW TO EAT PASTA AND LOSE WEIGHT, WAYS TO AVOID THE FLU ACCORDING TO THE CDC

• Eat pasta, enjoy wine and lose weight with Paola Lovisetti Scamihorn's The Mamma Mia! Diet
• Dr. Lisa F. Waddell helps us avoid the flu 

03/02 FROZEN FOOD TIPS, SPRING TRAINING TRAVEL AND BOX OFFICE PREDICTIONS

• Time-saving snack recipes with Ceci Carmichael 
• Planning a Spring Training trip on a budget with Travel Expert Jeanenne Tornatore 
• Steve Evans the Movie Guy

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