How old were you when you first started cooking? Chef Andrew Gruel: Both of my parents worked, so the microwave and Sara Lee were my best after-school buddies. I was about 10 when I realized that it could be a lot more interesting cooking with fire. But you never...
I know this might sound like a really odd thing to say, but after 30 years of interviewing and marketing some of the most iconic individuals in the world, I still find chefs to be some of the most unique human creatures on our planet. Every time I interview a chef, I...
If you’ll remember from my first review on Chef Andrew Gruel’s wonderful Slapfish Restaurant, our dear Mr. Gruel isn’t just about the food. This whole shebang began with his interest in sustainable seafood. He was quite the astute researcher, flying...
This Tuesday, Slapfish opened its second Orange County restaurant location in the “food court” area next to Carmelita’s Kitchen on Broadway. In a gesture that reflects the restaurant’s generous personality, Slapfish staff handed out 100 of their meaty lobster rolls to...