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Food Event Los Angeles

Lamb Showdown: Steve Samson & Zach Pollack vs. Walter Manzke

It was great to be able to work with talented chefs like Walter Manzke, Steve Samson and Zach Pollack on the Lamb Showdown. Steve and Zach narrowly defeated Walter in the crowd judging, and...
Cooking Competition Los Angeles

It’s Walter Manzke vs. Zach Pollack & Steve Samson in Inaugural Food GPS Lamb Showdown

On Monday, February 20, Food GPS presents the inaugural Lamb Showdown. It’s Walter Manzke from upcoming République and Factory Baking Company vs. Zach Pollack & Steve Samson, the chefs and co-owners of Sotto. Guests...
Pork Los Angeles

Pork L.A. Launches on Talk Media Networks

Talk Media Networks, a website from Dean Valentine that’s developing local programming, recently hired me to host and produce a weekly video series titled Pork L.A. This series is a natural progression for me,...
Chef Los Angeles

Off Duty Drinking: Los Angeles Chefs

Buy this man Jameson on the rocks if you see him away from Rustic Canyon. I recently asked five of L.A.’s top chefs one simple question: “Where and what do you like to drink...
Chef Los Angeles

Eat Like a Chef: Home Cooking in Los Angeles

I recently asked 10 top L.A. chefs, “What’s a go-to dish when you’re cooking at home?” and “What’s the key to making a great version of that dish?” Their responses might surprise you and...
Chef Orange County

Samson and Pollack Teach Pizzeria Ortica Pasta Class

Who knew that making fresh pasta was so un-intimidating? On October 3, as part of a two-day food tour that South Coast Plaza sponsored, Pizzeria Ortica executive chef Steve Samson and sous chef Zach...