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SoCal Restaurant Show

“Ask the Chef” with Chef Andrew Gruel of Calico Fish House in Huntington Beach and Show Co-Host

Broadcast on:
05 May 2024

Virtual and Ghost Kitchens were going to be the groundbreaking next big thing in takeout and delivery as a powerful growth vehicle for restaurants. Millions of dollars in venture capital flowed into this space. It started as a welcome incubator for small operators to test a restaurant or food concept on a budget. It morphed into something else. Now highly touted Virtual Kitchens in the area are closing. Chef Andrew shares his own rocky road with us.