SoCal Restaurant Show June 13, 2026 Hour 1

“At Bianca Sicilian Trattoria (located in a quieter area of the Arts District of DTLA) , Chef Michele Galifi’s philosophy is rooted in the timeless traditions of Sicily - where food is memory, hospitality is instinct, and every meal is an occasion. They believe true refinement comes not from complexity, but from respect: respect for ingredients, for technique, and for the rhythm of a proper Sicilian table. Chef Michele’s cuisine highlights handmade pastas, pristine seafood, seasonal produce, and the vibrant balance of citrus, herbs, and Mediterranean depth that define Sicilian cooking. Indulge in his hand-crafted unique Sicilian Street Style Appetizers, Sicilian Pastas, Pizza, and Italian Seafood.” Chef Michele takes a brief pause from his busy prep to join us.A little earlier than usual (10:45 a.m. PT) our own Chef Andrew Gruel, the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (located in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) joins us with another timely and informative “Ask the Chef” segment where he responds to listeners’ thoughtful inquiries. It’s Summer Grilling Season and Chef Andrew resumes his timely and practical series from American Gravy of “Grilling Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Cookout.”