SoCal Restaurant Show May 2, 2026 Hour 1

About this episode

The episode discusses the upcoming Culinary Careers Program Gala and features a conversation with the Executive Chef of Angel Stadium about new food offerings.

Set for Friday evening, May 15th is the always anticipated Culinary Careers Program’s (C-CAP) 2026 Los Angeles Gala fundraiser saluting an evening of Alumni Culinary Excellence. The evening is celebrating the extraordinary alumni who have called C-CAP Los Angeles home at pivotal moments in their culinary journeys. “Founded in 1990 by culinary educator and cookbook author Richard Grossman, and in partnership with board Co-chair Marcus Samuelsson, Culinary Careers Program is a national workforce development nonprofit dedicated to training and supporting the next generation of food and hospitality leaders.” Representing C-CAP with us is Lisa Fontanesi, the National Program Director. It’s that time of the year where we eagerly break bread with Legends Executive Chef Dennis Radcliffe to chat about what’s new in salivating food and beverage options at Angel Stadium. A returning dessert item that was a smash hit in previous years is the crave-worthy Walk Off Waffles featuring the newly added (and decadent) Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Waffle. (Walk-Off Waffles Section 232, 412, 1st Base Food Court.) Another standout dessert is the Brookie. In the savory area a must-have is the Fried…

People in this episode

Hosts: Andrew Harris, Andrew Gruel

Guests: Lisa Fontanesi, Dennis Radcliffe, Chuck Abair

Topics covered

• Culinary Careers
• Food and Beverage
• Alumni Excellence
• Angel Stadium
• Desserts
• Fundraising

Keywords

• Culinary Careers Program
• Los Angeles Gala
• Angel Stadium
• Walk Off Waffles
• Fried Mortadella Panini
• Brookie
• Pork Chile Verde Mac & Cheese

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Culinary Careers Program, C-CAP

Places: Los Angeles, Angel Stadium

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