The Huntington Beach City Council’s unanimous appointment of celebrity chef Andrew Gruel last month, to fill the vacancy left by Tony Strickland’s election to the State Senate is a triumph for Surf City. Gruel, a leading conservative voice with a commanding social media presence and regular Fox News appearances, brings a bold, principled perspective to an all-Republican council that has revitalized the city since seizing the majority in 2022. His selection strengthens the council’s commitment to local control, fiscal discipline, and community values, ensuring Huntington Beach remains a conservative bastion in California. With Gruel’s business acumen and unapologetic advocacy, he’s poised to elevate the city’s governance to new heights.

Gruel is no ordinary appointee. Beyond his culinary fame as the owner of Calico Fish House and former founder of Slapfish, he’s a vocal defender of individual liberty and economic freedom. With over 200,000 followers on platforms like X, Gruel has used his YouTube cooking channel and media appearances to champion causes close to Huntington Beach’s heart. He’s lambasted Sacramento’s overreach, calling out COVID-19… Read More