KCRW's Good Food on the Road

Eggplant Parmesan Grows Up at RivaBella

webmaster@kcrw.org (Jonathan Gold) — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:56:12 EDT

Jonathan Gold describes the menu at chef Gino Angellini's RivaBella as a collection of the greatest hits from Italy...

Corazon y Miel Serves Chicken Hearts and Strong Drinks in Bell

webmaster@kcrw.org (Jonathan Gold) — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:56:13 EDT

Jonathan Gold visits Corazón y Miel, a new restaurant from young chef Eduardo Ruiz.

Sinaloan Food Meets Sushi at Sushinaloa

webmaster@kcrw.org (Jonathan Gold) — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:15:21 EDT

Jonathan Gold discovers a unique mash up of Sinaloan food and sushi at Sushinaloa in Lynwood.

Jonathan Gold Gains a New Appreciation of Raw and Vegan Food

webmaster@kcrw.org (Jonathan Gold) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:18:29 EDT

Jonathan Gold didn't take raw food seriously at first, but after visiting Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E. a few times he gains an appreciation for the chef's raw, vegan fare.

The House that Meat Built

webmaster@kcrw.org (Jonathan Gold) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:54:03 EDT

Jonathan Gold visits chi SPACCA, the latest restaurant from Mozza's ever-expanding restaurant empire.

The Kale Trend Lives On at Muddy Leek

webmaster@kcrw.org (Jonathan Gold) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:40:54 EDT

Will kale salad ever go out of fashion? Jonathan Gold visits the Muddy Leek where he finds simple food on a farmers' market inspired menu.

Attari Sandwich Shop: The Best Lunch in Tehrangeles

webmaster@kcrw.org (Jonathan Gold) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:07:02 EDT

Jonathan Gold reviews one of his favorite LA lunch spots, Attari Sandwich Shop.

Tamarind of London Arrives in Newport Beach

webmaster@kcrw.org (Jonathan Gold) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:22:40 EDT

Jonathan Gold reviews Tamarind of London, an upscale Indian restaurant in Newport Beach.

Little Forks and Little Plates

webmaster@kcrw.org (Jonathan Gold) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:03:09 EDT

Jonathan Gold visits a new restaurant in Hollywood helmed by chef Jason Travi.

Chiles, Chiles and Chiles in Rosemead

webmaster@kcrw.org (Jonathan Gold) — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:53:30 EDT

Jonathan Gold revels in the chile-laden cuisine at Hunan Mao, the newest Hunanese restaurant in Rosemead.

Lobster Rolls and Singapore Crab at Hinoki & The Bird

webmaster@kcrw.org (Jonathan Gold) — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:55:35 EDT

Jonathan Gold reviews the newest restaurant from celebrated chef David Myers.

Le Ka: Part Restaurant, Part Nightclub

webmaster@kcrw.org (Jonathan Gold) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:43:13 EDT

Jonathan Gold is pleasantly surprised by Chef Remi Lauvand's French fare at Le Ka, a glitzy new restaurant in downtown Los Angeles.

The Apotheosis of Toast and Jam

webmaster@kcrw.org (Jonathan Gold) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:44:00 EDT

The Apotheosis of Toast and Jam

webmaster@kcrw.org (Jonathan Gold) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:12:32 EDT

This week Jonathan Gold reviews Sqirl Cafe, a small storefront in a neighborhood the locals have dubbed Virgil Village.

The Apotheosis of Toast and Jam

webmaster@kcrw.org (Jonathan Gold) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:12:32 EDT

This week Jonathan Gold reviews Sqirl Cafe, a small storefront in a neighborhood the locals have dubbed Virgil Village.

Rustic Italian Finds a Home in Venice

webmaster@kcrw.org (Jonathan Gold) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:03:37 EDT

Jonathan Gold returns to rapidly growing Rose Avenue restaurant row in Venice to visit Hostaria del Piccolo, the latest restaurant from the owners of Piccolo

Spago 4.0

webmaster@kcrw.org (Jonathan Gold) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:49:52 EDT

Spago, perhaps the most famous restaurant in Los Angeles, closed last summer for a renovation. Jonathan Gold reviews the new design and new menu.

A True Italian Restaurant in Downtown LA

webmaster@kcrw.org (Jonathan Gold) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:19:51 EDT

Chef Ori Menashe worked under chef Gino Angelini for years before opening his own restaurant, Bestia, late last year.

Puffy Taco and Queso

webmaster@kcrw.org (Jonathan Gold) — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:15:40 EDT

Jonathan Gold reviews Bar Ama, the new Tex-Mex concept from Chef Josef Centeno of Baco Mercat fame.

Tasty Dining - Where Bullfrog is the House Specialty

webmaster@kcrw.org (Jonathan Gold) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:17:11 EDT

Jonathan takes us to a San Gabriel restaurant with an unusual name. Tasty Dining specializes in the food of Wuhan, a Chinese city that is roughly the size of Los Angeles located on the Yangtze River between Shanghai and Chongqin. Specialties of the house include bullfrog dry pot, re gan mian, (or hot, dry noodles in sesame sauce), shiu mai with mushrooms and sticky rice and the chewy pumpkin pancake.

Genius at Alma in Downtown LA

webmaster@kcrw.org (Jonathan Gold) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:35:39 EDT

Jonathan Gold says his review of Alma is his first "hat's off" review since he returned to the Los Angeles Times.

A Delicatessen in East Hollywood

webmaster@kcrw.org (Jonathan Gold) — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:12:53 EDT

Chefs Zak Walter and Chris Phelps of Salt's Cure recently opened Storefront, a delicatessen in East Hollywood where everything is made in-house.

Tender Southern Biscuits at The Hart and the Hunter

webmaster@kcrw.org (Jonathan Gold) — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:57:15 EDT

Jonathan Gold reviews The Hart and the Hunter, a new restaurant located in the Pali Hotel in West Hollywood from chefs Brian Dunsmoor and Kris Tominaga.

Tender Southern Biscuits at The Hart and the Hunter

webmaster@kcrw.org (Jonathan Gold) — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:57:15 EDT

Jonathan Gold reviews The Hart and the Hunter, a new restaurant located in the Pali Hotel in West Hollywood from chefs Brian Dunsmoor and Kris Tominaga.

Updated Irish Pub Fare at Tom Bergin?s Tavern

webmaster@kcrw.org (Jonathan Gold) — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:33:04 EDT

Jonathan Gold reviews Tom Bergin?s, one of LA?s oldest restaurants.