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SoCal Restaurant Show April 18, 2026 Hour 1
Episode 675
Monday, 20 April, 2026
“Las Vegas’ celebrated chef-driven food festival, “Vegas Unstripped,” will return to the Palms Casino Resort pool deck on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 6 to 9:00 p.m. Produced by The Feast of Friends, the annual event brings together many of Las Vegas’ most acclaimed and inventive chefs and bartenders for a one-night-only culinary showcase. Each participant debuts an original dish or cocktail created exclusively for the evening, offering guests a rare opportunity to experience the city’s diverse culinary talent in a single, immersive setting.” Participating chef, Johnny Church of Johnny C’s Catering and a Food Network “Chopped” Champion, joins us to unwrap all the specifics. “Masters of Taste, Los Angeles’ premier outdoor luxury food and beverage festival, returns for its eagerly anticipated eighth annual event, taking place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 3 to 7:00 p.m. once again on the field of the iconic Pasadena Rose Bowl Stadium. 100% of the proceeds will directly benefit Union Station Homeless Services, a non-profit organization providing over 50 years of homeless services and housing for thousands of neighbors.” John Sungkamee the Founder and Owner of Emporium Thai (Westwood) and the newly opened Emporium Thai Market (Sawtelle) is our guest to preview his participation in Masters of Taste.“This past week Ment’or (Manhattan-based) orchestrated the 2026 Young Chef and Commis Competitions on April 16, 2026, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, presented by The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. Designed to cultivate the next generation of great American chefs, these competitions offer meaningful professional opportunities for young cooks and provide unparalleled exposure to some of the country’s most respected culinary figures. Influencing and inspiring the next generation is core to the mission of Ment’or, which was founded by renowned chefs Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller and Jérôme Bocuse.” Ment’or’s long-time Executive Director, Young Yun, joins us with the recap.









