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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 12 MIN

Dry January with Restaurateur Russ Bendel Part 1

from SoCal Restaurant Show

It’s Dry January and a good opportunity to revisit 2nd generation Restaurateur Russ Bendel of the muti-unit RJB Restaurant Group to discuss his Mocktail program coinciding with Dry January. Russ’ properties include Vine Restaurant & Bar in San Clemente; Ironwood, Cellar. Craft. Cook in Laguna Hills; Olea, Cellar. Craft. Cook. in Newport Beach; Sapphire, Cellar. Craft. Cook. and The Pantry in Laguna Beach; Bloom, Restaurant + Bar in San Juan Capistrano and Parlor, Woodfire Kitchen & Cocktails in San Clemente.Olea, Cellar. Craft. Cook. in Newport Beach is participating in the revived Newport Beach Restaurant Week running from January 15th to January 25th. “Olea features exceptionally fresh and seasonal ingredients of the highest quality prepared daily from scratch. Menu selections include noteworthy meats, flavorful seafood, handpicked local produce and diverse beverage selections of craft beers, signature craft cocktails and a variety of worldwide wine selections.”Russ Bendel is our guest to talk Mocktails and his Olea menu for Newport Beach Restaurant Week.

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