Whether you’re looking to enjoy oysters and clam chowder on the coast or French fare in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley, these are California’s best culinary destinations for a weekend getaway ...

A native of New Jersey, Bensel moved to California 40 years ago ... especially as an alumni), to be involved with the finest culinary college in the world. Every day has interesting things ...

That’s why I was more than happy to accept an invitation months ago to be a judge at something called the Culinary Cup, which happened Friday at Los Angeles Mission College in Sylmar.