February 9th, 2012 - 4:00 pm § in Uncategorized

A SUSTAINABLE KITCHEN 3.0/ GUEST CHEF SERIES: JOE MILLER FROM JOE’S RESTAURANT AND BAR PINTXO


Are there times when you can’t figure out what to do with your weekly CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) bounty of vegetables or your fresh haul from the farmers market? Wonder what one of L.A.’s top chefs might do? Here is your opportunity to find out when A Sustainable Kitchen welcomes Joe Miller to The Test Kitchen at Surfas Restaurant Supply and Gourmet Food.

Joe Miller from Joe’s Restaurant and Bar Pintxo has cemented his place in the vibrant Venice dining scene for over 20 years by using the freshest ingredients from the local Santa Monica Farmers Market and sources from all over the country. Under Joe Miller’s direction Joe’s Restaurant continues to redefine the intersection of fresh French/California cuisine, winning accolades from Michelin, Angeleno, Los Angeles Magazine, Citysearch and countless others.

See what Culinary magic happens when this talented and creative chef uses a CSA California weekly box of organic produce as inspiration.

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!! Seating is limited, so be sure to arrive early for the best seats!


February 3rd, 2012 - 4:40 pm § in Uncategorized

Check out the American-made products Surfas!

American made tools, cookware and equipment are now getting a special shout out with a colorful MADE IN THE USA medallion. Volrath cookware, Magic-Line Heavy-Duty Aluminum Bakeware, Fire-King tempered pie pans or  Lodge Cast iron are just a few of the shining examples of American quality merchandis[...]


January 24th, 2012 - 12:11 pm § in Desserts, Events

Make A MUSHROOM FAIRY SHOWPIECE CAKE WITH KIMBERLY BAILEY OF THE BUTTER END CAKERY

FREE DEMO!! Saturday February 11, 2012 from 11-1pm. Kids of all ages will be delighted by the gravity-defying fantastical Mushroom Cake.  Kimberly Bailey, Owner of The Butter End Cakery in Santa Monica will demonstrate how to create this sculpted showpiece cake from start to finish.  If you like w[...]


January 14th, 2012 - 5:15 pm § in Uncategorized

FARMER VS. CHEF WINTER COOKING SHOWDOWN!!

The first ever cooking throw down in the Test Kitchen is coming to Surfas in Culver City. See who really knows their way around winter vegies. Will it be Nate ‘No Slouch In the Kitchen’ Peitso of Maggie’s Farm or Sherie ’Chef to the Stars’ Farah. This will be a two round, all out cooking [[...]


December 21st, 2011 - 3:19 pm § in Information

Extended Holiday Hours!

Enjoy extended shopping hours during the Holidays. Thursday December 22, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday December 23, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday December 24, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.[...]


November 28th, 2011 - 1:31 pm § in Information

Chef Revival Custom Embroidery Event– Just in Time for the Holidays!

Our Last Event is coming up THIS Saturday!! Order a new Chef Jacket during the Chef Revival Event and get ONE LINE OF EMBROIDERY FREE! A great gift idea for the Professional or home Chef! Order a new chef jacket and get one free line of embroidery on each jacket when purchased during the Chef [...][...]


November 17th, 2011 - 1:24 pm § in Information

Surfas Favorite Product- Turkey Fryers!

This year, Why not Fry? You know you always wanted to try it. The rumors of extraordinarily moist birds taking a fraction of the time of a roasted bird are true. Originally a Southern tradition frying yields perfectly flavored incredibly savory turkeys. Add a brine and Spice rub and you have the per[...]