SoCal Restaurant Show August 15, 2026 Hour 1

“Restaurant August, under the direction of Chef Corey Thomas, is a contemporary Creole restaurant creating unique dishes with a focus on Louisiana ingredients and inspired by classical training. Located in a historic 19th-century French-Creole building in New Orleans’ Central Business District, the main dining room caters to the most unique dining experience. The interior is rich with original architectural details, gleaming hardwood floors, soaring columns, mahogany paneling, and antique mirrors.” Restaurant August is celebrating their 25th Anniversary this year and Chef Corey Thomas takes a brief break from his busy kitchen to join us. “Calling all BBQ lovers! The 2nd Annual Smoke & Oak BBQ Tasting event returns Saturday, September 5, 2026. Organized by Ian and Qiana Mafnas of Axiom Productions, and proprietors of the wildly popular Axiom Kitchen Smoked Meats & BBQ, the event is sponsored by non-profit NoahS's Arc Foundation. Dozens of BBQ and other vendors will gather at Promenade Square Park on Saturday, September 5, 4 – 8:00 p.m. to offer smoked, sauced and rubbed tastings to BBQ lovers. Promenade Square Park is located at 215 E. 1st St, Long Beach. Enjoy unlimited tastings from participating pitmasters and chefs, premium whiskey experiences (with full experience ticket), live music, beer/wine/cocktails available for purchase. Tickets are available to purchase.” Founder and PitMaster Qiana Mafnas puts down her spatula to join us.