Skip to content
Dining with Dills podcast artwork

PODCAST · health

Dining with Dills

by Peter Dills

Peter Dills, L.A.'s "King of Cuisine" talks about restaurants, food, chefs and trivia. Now on podcast

Publisher-supplied feed metadata · PodParley refreshed Oct 10, 2026 · Source feed

Episodes

  1. Dining w/Dills:Do as I say, Not as I dine!

    After more than 20 years reviewing restaurants, Peter Dills has a confession to make. He's breaking the rules.First he order fish on a Monday , then despite his passion for local restaurants he has happy hour at BJ's in Monrovia.

  2. Betty Porto: The American dream behind Porto's Bakery/Peter Dills

    From the Peter Dills archives: Betty Porto shares her remarkable story of how her family came from Cuba and built Porto's bakery into a Southern California institution. We talk food and family and recipes that make Porto's famous.

  3. Peter dills on KNX 1070: why we need to eat Local

    "In case you missed it" I joined KNX to talk about Eat Local-why we need to support independent restaurants-what we can do to help them thrive and survive.Listen and share and eat Local!

  4. Dining with Dills - Antonios Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant

    Peter Dills its down with Alex, she is the owner of Antonio's Pizzeria and Italian restaurant, discussion includes loyal customers, street cart , and the challenges of running a neighborhood restaurant

  5. JeffMaxwell Rewind: M*A*S*H and Mai Tai memories

    Its rewind time! During Covid, Jeff Maxwell best known as private IGOR on Mas*H and I recorded this interview via remote.Jeff shares stories and with National Mai Tai Day coming up what better way to celebrate, my email is [email protected]

  6. Peter Dills on K Earth101 LA Radio

    A quick interview on KRTH 101 with Gary Bryan talking about foods that our friends make that just arent that good + gary reminds us that all the restaurants that Elmer Dills recommend are all closed now

  7. BJ Thomas-Before podcasts /rewind with Peter Dills

    Before Podcasts there were great radio interviews. O this edition of rewind, Peter Dills interviews BJ Thomas, unforgettable voice behind "rain Drops keep fallin" and "Hooked on a Feeling". This more than a look back, this is your soundtrack of the 70's.

  8. Cheech Marin: Comedy & Culture + Clam Chowder/Peter Dills

    Cheech joins Peter Dills for a conversation that goes beyond Cheech and Chong. We talk stories, comedy and yes Clam Chowder.

  9. Peter Dills rewind with Danny Seraphine of Chicago

    Featured Host Peter Dills with co-host David McMonigle guest is Danny Seraphine weather your a long time Chicago fan, or hearing CTA for the first time, this an entertaining conversation, if you enjoy the rewind let me know.

  10. Peter Dills podcast with Eric Chan , Mayor of San Gabriel

    Peter Dills sits down with Eric Chan the Mayor of San Gabriel, talks food, bits and politics

  11. Juan from the Boat can a sports bar win after World Cup

    Juan the GM at the world famous Boat (The galley) joins me, Peter Dills to discuss life after the World Cup and the effects of minimum wage

  12. So Whats Next? Candie Brown : From Pei Wei to Personal Trainer

    Peter Dills sits down with Candie Brown, a familiar face from Pei Wei and PF Changs management days reinvented herself into fitness and nutrition focused trainer. From restaurant life to runs at the Rose Bowl.

  13. Bob and Tom So, "Whats Next" ? Peter Dills

    Peter Dills sits down with Bob Michero and Tom Anderson at Talon Wine Bar in Eagle Rock and discuss, Whats Next. Tom and Bob discuss wine and food trends

  14. So Whats Next with Peter Dills-Gaucho Grill

    Peter Dill sits down with restauranteur Kirk Cartozian, the man Behind the Gaucho Grill with another episode of LA's favorite Food Show Whats Next?

  15. Send it Back! when to return your food

    When you should you send back food at a restaurant-and when you should just let it go?In this episode, Peter Dills breaks down the real rules of dining out, including his famous two bite rule. Wherever you are listening the same rules apply. Real talk from the diner table.

  16. Awards, Hype and a $19 smoothie

    This weeks podcast we dig into the awards business of restaurants I pull back the curtain to see the hows of this shaddy business, plus a $19 smoothie at Erewhon

  17. On the Farm -Donna Baker & Gina Ammon (Monrovia Real Estate & Local Flavor)

    Peter Dills sits down with outgoing President of the Monrovia Chamber of Commerce Donna Baker and her partner Gina Ammon to talk real estate, local dining and what makes Monrovia a destination city. This episode highlights community, business and lifestyle that makes San Gabriel Valley so…

    more
  18. Philippe the Original-How as the French Dip invented

    In this episode of Dining with Dills, Peter sits with Richard Binder from Philippe The Original to uncover the true story behind the invention of the French Dip Sandwich. As Peter says, "It still matters".

  19. The Cheeseburger Report: Why the sandwich rules Pasadena

    The Cheeseburger is the most democratic food in America, this week my hometown of Pasadena celebrates the cheeseburger

  20. The Farm Report with Jason Bergman South Pasadena

    Jason Bergman is a South Pasadena real estate agent who knows the city's restaurants, neighborhoods, and housing market. We talk about what makes South Pasadena so special. Jason also shares what he sees going on in the housing market in South Pasadena

  21. Dining with Dills a reset worth trying Dry January

    Peter Dills shares first hand take on Dry January-what he misses and he doesn't, and why 31 day reset might be worth it after all. Real talk, no preaching. Just Peter checking in after five days

  22. Peter and Bart Talk Polish Food

    Just two guys talking about food, polish food this time

  23. Turkey Wine with Peter Dills

    Peter Dills talks Turkey and wine, plus Pizza in Pasadena

  24. Dining with Dills : Carolina Beach with daughter Lauren

    Join Peter and Lauren Dills for part 1 exploring North Carolina where seafood sunsets and Southern Charm all meet

  25. AC Hotel Dining with Peter Dills goes to downtown

    The new Dining with Dills is here, where fine is a non word vocabulary , Hidden gems and Peter always dishes out the truth

  26. This week in LA Dining Two Heys, Casa Del Rey

    This week Peter Dills dives into the local food scene from tacos to Benihana

  27. Uncorking the wine world with author Dr. Michael Higgins

    Join Peter Dills as he sits down with author Michael Higgins the mind behind The Wine Explorer series

  28. Saved by a blonde and a Chicken Pot pie/Peter Dills

    Join Peter Dills as he sits down with legendary restauranteur Bob Spivak, the man behind the Daily Grill

  29. Kearth 101 Gary Bryan visits Philippes

    One of my favorite episodes with Gary Bryan from K Earth 101

  30. My evening with a restaurant critic-A Father's Day tribute

    My evening with a restaurant critic-A Father's Day tribute by Peter Dills

  31. Racing and Dining with John Sadler A life full of gallops

    Join Peter Dills with legendary trainer John Sadler for a lively conversation on track and life a the dinner table from his favorite horses to his favorite Southern California restaurants, if you are a foodie or just love the track this episode is a sure bet

  32. Cheech Marin Talks Food and Life /Dining with Dillsche

    I never knew how clam chowder came to be a Friday "Thing" until I interviewed Cheech Marin

  33. Peter Dills with Derby Jockey Mike Smith New episode

    Legendary Jockey Mike Smith discusses his 40 years of thoroughbred racing and where he likes to eat on the road

  34. New Episode Alert Broderick Turner LA Times

    Join me as I sit down with LA Times sportswriter Brad Turner! We're talking about stories and best bits that Bard and Lakers have visited , hidden stories of the Lakers under Dr Jerry Buss

  35. Random Acts of Breadness the art of Sourdough Bread

    Join Peter Dills as he sits down with Randall Michael Tobin, the creator of "Random Acts of Breadness" Discover fascinating story behind his sourdough passion, and how the pandemic shaped his baking journey why one loaf of bread can change a strangers day

  36. A Taste of Arcadia

    Peter Dills podcast visits Arcadia for two very unique restaurants 5 stars

  37. Best Darn food podcast talking Pizza and Thanksgiving

    From the archives comes the best darn Food Podcast

  38. First Podcast in 2024 was great

    Hey Its the Billboard guy, heres the first podcast of the new season look at it as an introduction

  39. Dining With Dills Seg 1 03-09-25

    Peter Dills visits Mexico after 15 years, Michael C Higgins is in studio to discuss wines

  40. The food Oscar goes to......

    Many of you watched the Oscars on ABC 7 I hosted my own award show on KRLA radio with many awards going to Los Angeles local restaurnts, please enjoy

  41. The Lord of Empanadas

    Voted top 50 restaurant by Yelp, Peter Dills visits with Ryan Lopez of Lord Empanada

  42. A Classic Musso and Franks

    Classic LOs Angeles, Peter Dills the story tellers story teller visits an Icon Musso and Franks

  43. Wines of the Central Coast

    Peter Dills interviews author Michael Higgins, Michael Higgins book explores wine regions throughout California

  44. Peter Dills restaurant of the week the Hat

    The show never ends listen to Peter Dills podcast

  45. Wheres My Change ?

    First half of my podcast talks about why is it that servers/bartenders dont break down your change. It irritates me !! National Carrot Cake Day is coming up

  46. Ice Cream Who makes the Best

    I stumbled upon a hit !! Who has the best Ice Cream? Thiis track also includes dining spots in North Hollywood

  47. Peter Dills' Fav Restaurants

    Peter Dills eats out alot, more then most humans and knows where to go in Los Angeles, so listen to his podcast as he talks about ten essential restaurants to check out

  48. Dont have my wine? How about a substitute

    Peter Dills describes your best action if the restaurant days we are all out of your favorite wine or beer

  49. Peter Dills visits the dining in Monrovia

    Peter Dills hop skips and jumps around Los Angeles for the best dining spots in Los Angeles today he stops in Monrovia

Type above to search every episode's transcript for a word or phrase. Matches are scoped to this podcast.

Searching…

We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.

No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.

Showing of matches

No topics indexed yet for this podcast.

Loading reviews...

ABOUT THIS SHOW

Peter Dills, L.A.'s "King of Cuisine" talks about restaurants, food, chefs and trivia. Now on podcast

HOSTED BY

Peter Dills

Produced by Peter Dills / Host of Culinary Adventures in LA

CATEGORIES

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Dining with Dills have?

Dining with Dills currently has 252 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Dining with Dills about?

Peter Dills, L.A.'s "King of Cuisine" talks about restaurants, food, chefs and trivia. Now on podcast

How often does Dining with Dills release new episodes?

Dining with Dills publishes regularly with 252 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.

Where can I listen to Dining with Dills?

You can listen to Dining with Dills on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts Dining with Dills?

Dining with Dills is created and hosted by Peter Dills.
URL copied to clipboard!