California Cooking

This week on California Cooking, Jessica is getting transported to the Greek islands without ever leaving L.A. The Kassi Club is a new restaurant and lounge whose vibe, decor, and food makes you feel like you're on vacation. That immersive experience was exactly what inspired owner Nick Mathers to create this restaurant when he was on holiday in Uruguay. He shares all about how he envisioned the Kassi Club from start to finish, the secret to owning multiple successful restaurants, and why some people credit him for starting the avocado toast craze.

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This week on California Cooking, Jessica is learning all about Peruvian cuisine from Chef Ricardo Zarate of Rosaline. Chef Ricardo’s restaurant is a tribute to his mom, the name sake of Rosaline. As the 11th of 13 siblings, Ricardo grew up surrounded by lots of food, noise, and laughter. His earliest childhood memories take place in the kitchen. Chef Zarate recounts the meals he shared with his family, his fascinating journey to becoming a restaurant chef and owner, the origins of peruvian cooking, and more.

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This week on California Cooking, Jessica is learning all about Peruvian cuisine from Chef Ricardo Zarate of Rosaline. Chef Ricardo’s restaurant is a tribute to his mom, the name sake of Rosaline. As the 11th of 13 siblings, Ricardo grew up surrounded by lots of food, noise, and laughter. His earliest childhood memories take place in the kitchen. Chef Zarate recounts the meals he shared with his family, his fascinating journey to becoming a restaurant chef and owner, the origins of peruvian cooking, and more.

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Welcome to a brand new season of California Cooking! Jess is excited to share with you what she's been cooking up the last few months. She has met so many culinary rockstars over the past few months who have inspired her. First up is the chef and owner of Jaffa, Anne Conness. Anne is not a chef by trade. She took a trip to Israel that completely changed her life. Jess and Anne talk about her travels, the food, the culture, and the dish she ate that changed everything.

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Welcome to a brand new season of California Cooking! Jess is excited to share with you what she's been cooking up the last few months. She has met so many culinary rockstars over the past few months who have inspired her. First up is the chef and owner of Jaffa, Anne Conness. Anne is not a chef by trade. She took a trip to Israel that completely changed her life. Jess and Anne talk about her travels, the food, the culture, and the dish she ate that changed everything.

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This week on California Cooking, Jessica visits one of the hottest new restaurants on the Sunset Strip: 1 Kitchen. She sits down with executive chef Chris Crary, who describes the inspiration behind the restaurant's "Cali-Italian" cuisine and its farm-to-table philosophy. Jessica also talks with him about his time on the hit Bravo television series Top Chef, his childhood growing up on a farm in Ohio, and how cooking helped him get his wife.

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This week on California Cooking, Jessica visits one of the hottest new restaurants on the Sunset Strip: 1 Kitchen. She sits down with executive chef Chris Crary, who describes the inspiration behind the restaurant's "Cali-Italian" cuisine and its farm-to-table philosophy. Jessica also talks with him about his time on the hit Bravo television series Top Chef, his childhood growing up on a farm in Ohio, and how cooking helped him get his wife.

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This week, Jessica visits the newest rooftop restaurant and bar in Hollywood: Sorra. She sits down with executive chef Brandon Kida, who fuses both Japanese and Mexican flavors together to create truly memorable dishes. She talks with Brandon about where the unique name for the restaurant comes from, what inspired him to combine two completely different flavor profiles, and what combinations they've tried in the kitchen that didn't work.

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Jessica is checking out a new neighborhood restaurant in Venice on Abbot Kinney called Yours Truly. Jess chats with the executive chef and partner in charge, Vartan Abgaryan. Vartan is known for combining different flavors from around the world in unexpected ways. He explains how in college, he briefly thought he wanted to be a doctor, but the only subject he could focus on in class was food and he quickly realized he had a passion for cooking. Vartan shares how he could work 24/7 because this profession makes him so happy. The genuine love for his craft is reflected in every dish he creates.

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Jessica is checking out a new neighborhood restaurant in Venice on Abbot Kinney called Yours Truly. Jess chats with the executive chef and partner in charge, Vartan Abgaryan. Vartan is known for combining different flavors from around the world in unexpected ways. He explains how in college, he briefly thought he wanted to be a doctor, but the only subject he could focus on in class was food and he quickly realized he had a passion for cooking. Vartan shares how he could work 24/7 because this profession makes him so happy. The genuine love for his craft is reflected in every dish he creates.

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