SoCal Restaurant Show September 5, 2026 Hour 1

“On July 26th, Team USA 2027 competed in the Bocuse d’Or Americas competition in New Orleans, Louisiana, alongside esteemed culinary teams representing eight countries from across North, Central, and South America. Following an intense five-and-a-half-hour competition, Team USA captured Gold, marking the fourth time that Team USA has taken first place at the Bocuse d’Or Americas. They are now preparing for the Bocuse d’Or Finals in January 2027 in Lyon, France. Led by Head Chef Vincenzo Loseto and Commis Tyler Higson, with Head Coach Chef Mathew Peters, and Jury Member Chef Robert Sulatycky, Team USA completed the competition’s two signature challenges, the platter theme and the theme on a plate.” Chef Vincenzo takes a break from training to join us.

“It’s about here…”Ready for LA Chef Con 2026 ? An eagerly-anticipated event for the chef and restaurant community with great networking opportunities. Come hungry for information, inspiration, delicious food & drinks. LA Chef Conference 2026 presented by OpenTable + Slang and produced by BMRS Hospitality Recruitment, is the well-established, top-shelf gathering for chefs and restaurant professionals in the heart of Los Angeles. This year’s event takes place Monday, October 5th at City Market Social House in Downtown LA. 15% of all ticket sales will benefit the Independent Hospitality Coalition.” The concluding event at LA Chef Con is the celebratory and festive Cocktail Party from 5 to 7:00 p.m. hosted by Wolfgang Puck Catering. Chef Eric Klein, Senior Vice President, Culinary for Wolfgang Puck Catering joins us with the salivating preview. The key culinary dream team from WPC will be cooking for this.