Good Food on the Road

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LASA Aug 19, 2016

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This week, our favorite food critic, Jonathan Gold,dines at LASA, the Filipino-American pop-up run by Chase and Chad Valencia that has a weekend residency in Chinatown’s Far East Plaza.

Salazar Aug 12, 2016

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Norteño Mexican-style tacos can be hard to come by in Los Angeles. But that’s changing with Salazar, a new restaurant on the banks of the LA River.

Kali Aug 05, 2016

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Kali, chef Kevin Meehan's modern California restaurant in Hollywood, is Jonathan Gold's go-to spot to eat this week.

Howlin' Rays Jul 29, 2016

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At a strip mall in LA's Chinatown, Howlin' Rays is drawing crowds with boxes of bright paprika-colored, mouth-numbingly hot Nashville-style chicken. Jonathan Gold weighs in on why this hot chicken joint is worth the wait.

Bulgogi, Gangnam-style, at Gwang Yang Jul 22, 2016

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Ask Koreans and Korean-Americans where to find the best bulgogi in town and they'll probably tell you, “My mom's version is the best.” At Gwang Yang, the recipe for preparing the marinade and the meat has been carefully guarded for three generations.

Paley Jul 15, 2016

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The next time you’ve got business in Hollywood, do it over Martini mussels, gochujang beef tartare and popcorn ice cream at Paley.

Spring Jul 08, 2016

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If you’re on the hunt for cuisine Provençal and a menu that epitomizes the essence of summer, motor over to Spring in downtown LA.

Ham Ji Park Jul 01, 2016

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At Ham Ji Park in Koreatown, Jonathan Gold says the pork neck chowder, or gamjatang, and grilled pork spare ribs will cure all that ails you.

Button Mash Jun 24, 2016

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Jonathan Gold scores tofu balls, tokens and craft beer at Button Mash.