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Podcast: Dr. Shawn Baker Podcast
Episode: Suffering The Ailments of The Western Diet | Dr. Shawn Baker & Andrew Gruel
Description: Chef Andrew Gruel is an American culinary entrepreneur, television personality, and restaurateur renowned for his innovative approach to casual dining and commitment to sustainable seafood. In 2011, Gruel launched Slapfish, a seafood food truck in Huntington Beach, California, which evolved into a successful brick-and-mortar franchise. He later founded the American Gravy Restaurant Group, overseeing concepts like Big Parm, Two Birds, Butterleaf, and Calico Fish House. Gruel has appeared on television programs such as Food Network's "Food Truck Face Off" and FYI's "Say It to My Face!" He co-hosts "The SoCal Restaurant Show" on KLAA radio. In March 2025, Gruel was appointed...