SoCal Restaurant Show July 4, 2026 Hour 2

“Dave and Michele Harrington have always had a great love for their Family, their Country and wine! Together they started THIN BLUE WINE to share their love with the world. Dave is a retired Sheriff’s Sergeant (29 years) and Michele is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps (KC-130 Mechanic). To share their passion for wine and Country, they create award winning wines from their new vineyard in the Pomar district of Paso Robles. Their wines reflect the pent-up Patriotism in this great country on the silk-screened bottles. The themes for TBWC bottles are proudly pro-American, unapologetically pro-Law Enforcement, absolutely pro-First Responder and unashamedly pro-Military.” Dave Harrington is our guest to pull the cork on all that is Thin Blue Wine.

“Huntington Meats (Master Butcher Jim Cascone) at the Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles is again running their impactful Back-to-School, School Supply Drive this July benefiting local kids in need.” Jim joins us with all the specifics of this volunteer effort. “There’s just something about new school supplies that helps kids get excited about learning, and Huntington Meats is doing their part to make sure all children experience that excitement as the new school year kicks off in August. Huntington Meats' sister shop, Farmers Market Poultry, is also participating in the July drive. For the third year in a row, the two shops offering quality meat and poultry products, are coming together to participate in their Back-to-School, School Supply Drive to take place the entire month of July. The goal is to collect enough supplies for 350 kids for distribution through the Union Rescue Mission in Downtown LA.”

“Grab your pith helmet and prepare for an unforgettable expedition as the Concern Foundation's 51st Annual Block Party, themed "Concern on Safari: Lions, Tigers & Cures," transforms the legendary backlot of Paramount Studios Hollywood into a wild adventure of culinary discovery, entertainment, and philanthropy on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. For more than five decades, the Concern Foundation Block Party has united the Los Angeles community in the fight against cancer, and this year's safari-themed celebration promises to be one of its most exciting journeys yet. More than 4,000 guests will embark on a one-night-only expedition through the iconic Paramount Studios Backlot, encountering extraordinary flavors, exhilarating entertainment, and countless opportunities to help fund groundbreaking cancer research.” Maple Block Meat Co. is, again, a participating restaurant. Chef Rudy Suazo joins us to explain what’s on the grill for Concern Foundation.