“Hello, You’re Welcome is a (female-owned) neighborhood specialty café and bakery located in the heart of the playhouse district of Pasadena, CA, where neighbors and visitors gather for specialty coffees, teas, and baked goods. There is always something for all eaters- including gluten-free and vegan options. Featuring their famous breakfast biscuit Sammie to fuel your morning and sammies on house-baked bread for lunch. They prioritize clean ingredients and partner with responsible growers, roasters, and tea farms that embrace the same ethos of sustainable-regenerative growing practices!” Second generation co-proprietress, Gigi di Bernardo, joins us with her whisk at the ready.

“Food lovers are invited to savor the very best of the region as Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week returns from May 29 to June 7, 2026. Presented by Agua Caliente Casinos, this highly anticipated ten-day event celebrates the area’s culinary scene, welcoming both locals and visitors to explore outstanding dining experiences across the Coachella Valley.” Davis Meyer, Vice President of Government and Industry Relations for Visit Greater Palm Springs, joins us with all the enticing specifics.

“Enjoy a slice of paradise at Waters Café at Agua Caliente Resort Rancho Mirage, a participating restaurant in Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week. This bright, comfortable eatery has a beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the pool at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage. Executive Chef Juan Morales has developed an exquisite menu for an unforgettable dining experience. It’s classic comfort food with a California twist.” For Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week Waters Café is featuring a $45, 3-course prix fixe Dinner menu. Entrée options are Pan-Seared Sea Scallops or Oven -Roasted Chicken Breast. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Rancho Mirage’s Executive Chef, Juan Morales, takes a break from his busy kitchens to join us.

For our concluding segment at 11:45 a.m. our own Chef Andrew Gruel, the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (located in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) provides another timely and informative “Ask the Chef” segment where he responds to listeners’ thoughtful inquiries. What is bromated flour and why are New York bagel bakers and pizzaiolos concerned about pending legislation that might make it an illegal ingredient. Chef Andrew explains.