Best Andrew Fountain Podcasts (2025)

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SoCal Restaurant Show November 15, 2025 Hour 1 54:55

1h ago54:55

54:55

“Right in the heart of Downtown Lafayette, LA you'll find Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant—where fresh flavors meet laid-back vibes, and your taste buds come to party. Housed in a retrofitted circa 1939 service station with restored neon signs, Spoonbill serves up the Gulf's finest with locally sourced ingredients that turn every bite into a Lo…

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SoCal Restaurant Show November 15, 2025 Hour 2 52:48

1h ago52:48

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Al Mancini is our always in-the-know guest with highlights of what’s new on the dynamic Las Vegas dining scene. Al joins us sharing some dining tidbits including the opening of the relocated Bazaar Meats by Jose Andres at The Venetian/Palazzo and the newly debuted High Steaks at the apex of the revitalized Rio helmed by local Las Vegas Celebrity Ch…

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Show Introduction with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris 8:59

1h ago8:59

8:59

“Right in the heart of Downtown Lafayette, LA you'll find Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant—where fresh flavors meet laid-back vibes, and your taste buds come to party. Housed in a retrofitted circa 1939 service station with restored neon signs, Spoonbill serves up the Gulf's finest with locally sourced ingredients that turn every bite into a Lo…

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Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant, Lafayette, LA with GM Tanner Dimmick Part 1 13:20

1h ago13:20

13:20

“Right in the heart of Downtown Lafayette, LA you'll find Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant—where freshflavors meet laid-back vibes, and your taste buds come to party. Housed in a retrofitted (circa 1939) service station with restored neon signs, Spoonbill serves up the Gulf's finest with locally sourced ingredients that turn every bite into a L…

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Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant, Lafayette, LA with GM Tanner Dimmick Part 2 13:35

1h ago13:35

13:35

“Right in the heart of Downtown Lafayette, LA you'll find Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant—where fresh flavors meet laid-back vibes, and your taste buds come to party. Housed in a cleverly retrofitted service station with restored neon signs, Spoonbill serves up the Gulf's finest with locally sourced ingredients that turn every bite into a Loui…

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Al Mancini of Neon Feast App and “Food and Loathing” Las Vegas Podcast Part 1 11:55

1h ago11:55

11:55

Al Mancini is our always in-the-know guest with highlights of what’s new on the dynamic Las Vegas dining scene. Al joins us sharing some dining tidbits including the opening of the relocated Bazaar Meats by Jose Andres at The Venetian and the newly debuted High Steaks at the apex of the revitalized Rio helmed by local Las Vegas Celebrity Chef & Res…

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Al Mancini of Neon Feast App and “Food and Loathing” Las Vegas Podcast Part 2 12:50

1h ago12:50

12:50

Al Mancini is our always in-the-know guest with highlights of what’s new on the dynamic Las Vegas dining scene. Al joins us sharing some dining tidbits including the opening of the relocated Bazaar Meats by Jose Andres at The Venetian and the newly debuted High Steaks at the apex of the revitalized Rio helmed by local Las Vegas Celebrity Chef & Res…

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INI Ristorante, Fountain Valley with Founder & Executive Chef Viet Nguyen Part 1 9:37

1h ago9:37

9:37

“Ini Ristorante’s (Fountain Valley) culinary concept draws inspiration from the seasonality and simplicity of Japanese and Italian flavors and seeks to find the perfect harmony between the two. Chef-driven and culturally inspired, Ini Ristorante’s menu combines Japanese and Italian cuisine’s ingredients, tastes, and techniques to bring you an unmat…

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INI Ristorante, Fountain Valley with Founder & Executive Chef Viet Nguyen Part 2 13:04

1h ago13:04

13:04

“Ini Ristorante’s (Fountain Valley) culinary concept draws inspiration from the seasonality and simplicity of Japanese and Italian flavors and seeks to find the perfect harmony between the two. Chef-driven and culturally inspired, Ini Ristorante’s menu combines Japanese and Italian cuisine’s ingredients, tastes, and techniques to bring you an unmat…

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Chef Andrew Gruel (Co-host) of Calico Fish House with “Ask the Chef” 10:18

1h ago10:18

10:18

Buying eggs is a bit of a challenge (cost aside.) What do all the labels actually mean? Is a brown egg actually better (perhaps more nutritious) than a white shell variety? Chef Andrew decodes the mysteries.

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Parables of the Mustard Seed & the Leaven — Mark 4 & Luke 13 19:28

14h ago19:28

19:28

Even though you might think you are insignificant, God is using you! God is working, even when it doesn’t look like it. The Kingdom will be victorious! (Mark 4 & Luke 13)By Andrew Fountain

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SoCal Restaurant Show November 8, 2025 Hour 2 53:38

12h ago53:38

53:38

“Known for shaping L.A.’s Italian dining scene through Alimento and Cosa Buona, acclaimed chef and restaurateur Zachary Pollack’s Cosetta in Santa Monica is spacious, airy and welcoming, reflecting the evolution of Pollack’s cooking. Subtle, evocative, and layered with dimension while celebrating vibrant Southern California seasonality within the r…

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SoCal Restaurant Show November 8, 2025 Hour 1 54:29

5d ago54:29

54:29

“Athens – Food Stories, Love: A Cookbook is New York Times bestselling author Diane Kochilas’s latest cookbook. It features 150 recipes and explores all of the greatest dishes from Greece’s most-visited city. Everyone’s favorite Greek chef, Diane Kochilas, is back with a cookbook dedicated to exploring the food of Athens. Diane has lived in Athens …

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Show Introduction with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris 9:56

8d ago9:56

9:56

“Athens – Food Stories, Love: A Cookbook is New York Times bestselling author Diane Kochilas’s latest cookbook. It features 150 recipes and explores all of the greatest dishes from Greece’s most-visited city. Everyone’s favorite Greek chef, Diane Kochilas, is back with a cookbook dedicated to exploring the food of Athens. Diane has lived in Athens …

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Diane Kochilas, food journalist and cookbook author. Her latest is ATHENS - Food, Stories, Love: A Cookbook Part 1 11:55

1d ago11:55

11:55

“Athens – Food Stories, Love: A Cookbook is New York Times bestselling author Diane Kochilas’s latest cookbook. It features 150 recipes and explores all of the greatest dishes from Greece’s most-visited city.”“Everyone’s favorite Greek chef, Diane Kochilas, is back with a cookbook dedicated to exploring the food of Athens. Diane has lived in Athens…

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Diane Kochilas, food journalist and cookbook author. Her latest is ATHENS - Food, Stories, Love: A Cookbook Part 2 12:15

2d ago12:15

12:15

“Athens – Food Stories, Love : A Cookbook is New York Times bestselling author Diane Kochilas’s latest cookbook. It features 150 recipes and explores all of the greatest dishes from Greece’s most-visited city.”“Everyone’s favorite Greek chef, Diane Kochilas, is back with a cookbook dedicated to exploring the food of Athens. Diane has lived in Athen…

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Zach Pollack, Chef & Restaurateur. Cosetta in Santa Monica debuted in April Part 2 11:52

12h ago11:52

11:52

“Known for shaping L.A.’s Italian dining scene through Alimento and Cosa Buona, acclaimed chef and restaurateur Zachary Pollack’s Cosetta in Santa Monica is spacious, airy and welcoming, reflecting the evolution of Pollack’s cooking. Subtle, evocative, and layered with dimension while celebrating vibrant Southern California seasonality within the r…

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Zach Pollack, Chef & Restaurateur. Cosetta in Santa Monica debuted in April Part 1 13:34

12h ago13:34

13:34

“Known for shaping L.A.’s Italian dining scene through Alimento and Cosa Buona, acclaimed chef and restaurateur Zachary Pollack’s Cosetta in Santa Monica is spacious, airy and welcoming, reflecting the evolution of Pollack’s cooking. Subtle, evocative, and layered with dimension while celebrating vibrant Southern California seasonality within the r…

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Huntington Meats’ 5th Annual Holiday Kids Pajama Drive 12:02

1d ago12:02

12:02

“There’s just something about a new pair of jammies that says ‘cozy and safe’ to kids, and Huntington Meats is, once again, doing their part to make sure nightly bedtime rituals like fresh pajamas will provide a reassuring and peaceful good night to in-need children this holiday season. Huntington Meats sister shop Farmers Market Poultry will also …

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Maple Block Meat Co.’s (Culver City) Smoked Turkey Thanksgiving Feast To-Go with Chef Daniel Weinstock 14:39

1d ago14:39

14:39

“This year marks a decade of delicious Thanksgiving celebrations at Maple Block Meat Co., and the beloved Culver City smokehouse is once again serving up its signature 100% peach wood–smoked turkeys and all the classic sides that Angelenos have come to crave. For 10 years, Maple Block has been at the heart of Los Angeles’ Thanksgiving tables—provid…

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Chef Andrew Gruel (Co-host) of Calico Fish House with “Ask the Chef” 8:14

12h ago8:14

8:14

As a paying guest you’re dining at a restaurant and something goes wrong. Oops. As a savvy diner what are the best ways to try and expeditiously resolve the issue with a minimum of hassle? Hint…It’s definitely not waiting until you get home and then initially loudly complaining on Yelp! As an experienced restaurateur known for satisfying his guests…

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Be Captivated by Jesus: These Verses are a Song — Phil 2:1-11 (pt.3) 30:56

9h ago30:56

30:56

Philippians Part 3 (Phil 2:1-11) This passage contains the most amazing song about who Jesus is and what he has done. Read it and be captivated by his love, and let his mind and heart be in you!By Andrew Fountain

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SoCal Restaurant Show November 1, 2025 Hour 1 54:41

10d ago54:41

54:41

“Anaheim’s Top of the V, the rooftop restaurant at The Viv Hotel under the direction of Executive Chef Jayro Martinez, invites guests to celebrate Día De Los Muertos with a special brunch on Sunday, November 2nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Perched high above Anaheim with panoramic city views, the restaurant will present a lavish buffet inspired by the f…

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SoCal Restaurant Show November 1, 2025 Hour 2 53:24

3d ago53:24

53:24

“Broken Spanish Comedor is a new concept from acclaimed Chef Ray Garcia (Esquire's Chef of the Year 2015), serving as the neighborhood friendly offshoot of his award-winning DTLA restaurant Broken Spanish. Rooted in bold Mexican flavors and Chef Garcia’s signature creativity, Broken Spanish Comedor offers a relaxed, community-centric dining experie…

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Show Introduction with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris. Also Dia de Los Muertos Brunch at Top of the V, Anaheim 9:32

10d ago9:32

9:32

“Anaheim’s Top of the V, the rooftop restaurant at The Viv Hotel under the direction of Executive Chef Jayro Martinez, invites guests to celebrate Día De Los Muertos with a special brunch on Sunday, November 2nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Perched high above Anaheim with panoramic city views, the restaurant will present a lavish buffet inspired by the f…

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Mary Bryant Shrader, Creator of Mary’s Nest and Author of The Modern Pioneer Pantry Cookbook – A Complete Guide to Preserving Food. Part 2 12:31

3d ago12:31

12:31

“Discover the Art of Self-Reliance with Mary Bryant Shrader's Modern Pioneer Pantry: A Complete Guide to Preserving Food. Food preservation expert and beloved YouTube creator, Mary Shrader, creator of the popular Mary’s Nest YouTube channel, has become a trusted voice for over one million subscribers, offering 600+ videos on traditional cooking ski…

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Mary Bryant Shrader, Creator of Mary’s Nest and Author of The Modern Pioneer Pantry Cookbook – A Complete Guide to Preserving Food. Part 1 13:45

9d ago13:45

13:45

“Discover the Art of Self-Reliance with Mary Bryant Shrader's Modern Pioneer Pantry: A Complete Guide to Preserving Food. Food preservation expert and beloved YouTube creator, Mary Shrader, creator of the popular Mary’s Nest YouTube channel, has become a trusted voice for over one million subscribers, offering 600+ videos on traditional cooking ski…

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Ray Garcia, Executive Chef & Restaurateur, Broken Spanish Comedor, Culver City Part 1 12:08

3d ago12:08

12:08

“Broken Spanish Comedor is a new concept from acclaimed Chef Ray Garcia (Esquire's Chef of the Year 2015), serving as the neighborhood friendly offshoot of his award-winning DTLA restaurant Broken Spanish. Rooted in bold Mexican flavors and Chef Garcia’s signature creativity, Broken Spanish Comedor offers a relaxed, community-centric dining experie…

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Ray Garcia, Executive Chef & Restaurateur, Broken Spanish Comedor, Culver City Part 2 11:21

15d ago11:21

11:21

“Broken Spanish Comedor is a new concept from acclaimed Chef Ray Garcia (Esquire's Chef of the Year 2015), serving as the neighborhood friendly offshoot of his award-winning DTLA restaurant Broken Spanish. Rooted in bold Mexican flavors and Chef Garcia’s signature creativity, Broken Spanish Comedor offers a relaxed, community-centric dining experie…

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JT Meleck Distillers, Louisiana, with Proprietor Mike Fruge Part 1 12:42

6d ago12:42

12:42

“Our guest, Mike Fruge, and his brother Mark continue a proud Louisiana farming legacy that spans more than a century. The brothers were featured on the national television show Farms of America, which highlighted their innovative approach to rice and crawfish farming in South Louisiana.” “Born and raised in Branch, Louisiana, Mike is a fourth-gene…

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JT Meleck Distillers, Louisiana, with Proprietor Mike Fruge Part 2 12:19

9d ago12:19

12:19

“Our continuing guest, Mike Fruge, and his brother Mark continue a proud Louisiana farming legacy that spans more than a century. The brothers were recently featured on the national television show Farms of America, which highlighted their innovative approach to rice and crawfish farming in South Louisiana.” “Born and raised in Branch, Louisiana, M…

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Chef Andrew Gruel (Co-host) of Calico Fish House with “Ask the Chef” 10:01

3d ago10:01

10:01

Last week we discussed that Social Media can have an enormous impact on restaurants both on the upside as well as the unfortunate negative. We first focused on the upside. Chef Andrew is skilled at managing and utilizing Social Media (for the good) to build his brand. We’ll continue that spirited conversation with a Social Media horror story involv…

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How not to be Anxious in Stressful Situations — Phil 1:12-30 (pt.2) 29:00

4d ago29:00

29:00

Philippians Part 2 (Phil 1:12-30) In order to help the Philippians (and us) cope with stress, Paul takes us inside his own inner world and shows how he is dealing with two stressful situations.By Andrew Fountain

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SoCal Restaurant Show October 25, 2025 Hour 1 54:08

10d ago54:08

54:08

“Budonoki, located on the corner of Virgil and Melrose Ave. in Los Angeles is a friendly neighborhood izakaya offering drinking snacks and sushi alongside ice-cold beer, sake and serious cocktails.” “The creative pan-Asian izakaya comes from college friends and hospitality veterans Eric Bedroussian and Josh Hartley. It started out as a roving pop-u…

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Show Introduction with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris 9:09

10d ago9:09

9:09

“Budonoki, located on the corner of Virgil and Melrose Ave. in Los Angeles is a friendly neighborhood izakaya offering drinking snacks and sushi alongside ice-cold beer, sake and serious cocktails.” “The creative pan-Asian izakaya comes from college friends and hospitality veterans Eric Bedroussian and Josh Hartley. It started out as a roving pop-u…

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SoCal Restaurant Show October 25, 2025 Hour 2 53:49

10d ago53:49

53:49

Landry Vineyards is a family owned and operated winery located in the rolling hills of West Monroe, Louisiana. Landry Vineyards produces 20 different wines including cultural fruit forward semi-sweet wines, clean crisp dry white wines, dry barrel aged wines and port style wines. Visitors can sample these wines, while enjoying the picturesque views …

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Budonoki Izakaya with Eric Bedroussian & Josh Harley Part 2 13:56

10d ago13:56

13:56

“Budonoki, located on the corner of Virgil and Melrose Ave. in Los Angeles is a friendly neighborhood izakaya offering drinking snacks and sushi alongside ice-cold beer, sake and serious cocktails.” “The creative pan-Asian izakaya comes from college friends and hospitality veterans Eric Bedroussian and Josh Hartley. It started out as a roving pop-u…

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Budonoki Izakaya with Eric Bedroussian & Josh Harley Part 1 12:59

10d ago12:59

12:59

“Budonoki, located on the corner of Virgil and Melrose Ave. in Los Angeles is a friendly neighborhood izakaya offering drinking snacks and sushi alongside ice-cold beer, sake and serious cocktails.” “The creative pan-Asian izakaya comes from college friends and hospitality veterans Eric Bedroussian and Josh Hartley. It started out as a roving pop-u…

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Landry Vineyards, West Monroe, LA with Winemaker Jeff Landry Part 1 11:14

12d ago11:14

11:14

“Landry Vineyards is a family owned and operated winery located in the rolling hills of West Monroe. Landry Vineyards produces 20 different wines including cultural fruit forward semi-sweet wines, clean crisp dry white wines, dry barrel aged wines and port style wines. Visitors can sample these wines, while enjoying the picturesque views from the b…

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Landry Vineyards, West Monroe, LA with Winemaker Jeff Landry Part 2 11:05

17d ago11:05

11:05

Landry Vineyards is a family owned and operated winery located in the rolling hills of West Monroe. Landry Vineyards produces 20 different wines including cultural fruit forward semi-sweet wines, clean crisp dry white wines, dry barrel aged wines and port style wines. Visitors can sample these wines, while enjoying the picturesque views from the be…

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Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival 2025 – Recap with Lawrence Moore 13:51

17d ago13:51

13:51

The 2nd Annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine in Manhattan Village took place on Friday, September 12th, 2025, and Saturday, September 13th, 2025. Based on the success of last year both nights were sold out. “Over the two-nights 46 All-Star Chefs prepared world-class cuisine along with premier wines, top spirits, handcrafted cocktails, and craft beer …

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Hill Country Wine Academy, Texas, with Director of Education Kelsey Kramer 13:15

12d ago13:15

13:15

Sommelier Kelsey Kramer, the Director of Education for the Hill Country Wine Academy near Fredericksburg, Texas, is a theater major turned wine professional and educator, currently navigating the WSET Diploma program with 13+ years of hospitality, restaurant, and wine experience under her belt. After earning a B.F.A. in Acting at Ball State Univers…

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Chef Andrew Gruel (Co-host) of Calico Fish House with “Ask the Chef” 8:38

12d ago8:38

8:38

Social Media can have an enormous impact on restaurants both on the upside as well as the unfortunate negative. Chef Andrew is skilled at managing and utilizing Social Media (for the good) to build his brand. He shares his well-informed insights.

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What makes Philippians so Unusual? — Phil 1:1-11 (pt.1 of new series) 31:00

11d ago31:00

31:00

Philippians Part 1 (Phil 1:1-11) Philippians is highly unusual because it is so personal. An insight into Paul’s heart and deep feelings, and an insight into Christ’s emotions towards us. Wow, Amazing!By Andrew Fountain

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SoCal Restaurant Show October 18, 2025 Hour 1 53:59

29d ago53:59

53:59

“Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa has recently debuted its first-ever Halloween pop-up bar. Step inside Pete’s Spookeasy if you dare, where Pete’s Sunset Grille, the resort’s coastal restaurant, has been transformed into a spooky, over-the-top Halloween playground, featuring immersive décor, themed lounges, playful surprises at every tur…

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SoCal Restaurant Show October 18, 2025 Hour 2 53:56

29d ago53:56

53:56

“Since the birth of Laderach Swiss (fresh Swiss gourmet chocolates) in 1962, they have been refining fresh chocolate into extraordinary creations – and taking great pleasure in sharing them. While Laderach initially did so as a supplier to selected Swiss chocolate shops, today they share their delights globally. Three generations, one World Chocola…

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Show Introduction with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris 9:39

20d ago9:39

9:39

“Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa has recently debuted its first-ever Halloween pop-up bar. Step inside Pete’s Spookeasy if you dare, where Pete’s Sunset Grille, the resort’s coastal restaurant, has been transformed into a spooky, over-the-top Halloween playground, featuring immersive décor, themed lounges, playful surprises at every tur…

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Pete’s Spookeasy at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort with Executive Chef Manfred Lasshan Part 1 11:45

20d ago11:45

11:45

“Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa has recently debuted its first-ever Halloween pop-up bar. Step inside Pete’s Spookeasy if you dare, where Pete’s Sunset Grille, the resort’s coastal restaurant, has been transformed into a spooky, over-the-top Halloween playground, featuring immersive décor, themed lounges, playful surprises at every tur…

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Laderach Swiss with Scott Perry, West Coast Regional Manager Part 1 12:44

23d ago12:44

12:44

“Since the birth of Laderach Swiss (fresh Swiss gourmet chocolates) in 1962, they have been refining fresh chocolate into extraordinary creations – and taking great pleasure in sharing them. While Laderach initially did so as a supplier to selected Swiss chocolate shops, today they share their delights globally.” “Three generations, one World Choco…

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Pete’s Spookeasy at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort with Executive Chef Manfred Lasshan Part 2 13:04

24d ago13:04

13:04

“Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa has recently debuted its first-ever Halloween pop-up bar. Step inside Pete’s Spookeasy if you dare, where Pete’s Sunset Grille, the resort’s coastal restaurant, has been transformed into a spooky, over-the-top Halloween playground, featuring immersive décor, themed lounges, playful surprises at every tur…

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