Squid Ink; Tim Burton Pie; The Best Breakfast in LA
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Today we're highlighting the most important meal of the day -- breakfast. Lesley Barger Suter is here to tell us about some exciting new breakfast menus as well as some timeless LA classics. Jonathan Gold gives us a pancake round-up and Lindsay William-Ross of LAist offers some pointers for dining out in the San Fernando Valley. LACMA Curator Britt Salveson defines what a Tim Burton Pie might look like. Deep End Diner Eddie Lin takes us into the kitchen at Cecconi's for a lesson in extracting squid ink and Julian Cribb offers some pointers on combating a food crisis.
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Guest Interview
Jonathan Gold's Favorite Pancakes ()
Jonathan Gold discusses the recent pancake breakfast organized by the LA Weekly. All of Jonathan's pancakes suggestions are below:
Warszawa
1414 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica
Crispy Potato Pancakes
Kobawoo House
698 S Vermont Ave
Koreatown
Haemul Paejon (seafood pancakes)
Xoia Vietnamese Eats
1801 W Sunset Blvd
Silverlake
Bahn zeo (a turmeric scented crepe served with pork)
Playa
7360 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles
Corn pancakes with arugula and burrata
Tiara
127 East 9th St
Downtown LA
Pancakes with Lemon Sabayon and Maldon Salt
Du-par's
6333 West 3rd St
Los Angeles
Classic Pancake
Original Pancake House
1756 South Pacific Coast Hwy
Redondo Beach
Apple Pancakes
Salt's Cure
7494 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles
Oatmeal Pancakes
Square One
4854 Fountain Ave
Los Angeles
Bacon Caramel Pancakes
Guest Interview
Market Report ()
Akasha Richmond, chef/owner of Akasha Restaurant in Culver City is excited about the late-season plums at Kennedy Farms. Akasha makes a press-in tart crust with Fat Uncle Farms' almonds, flour, egg, butter and sugar and then lays the plums on top and allows the juice to permeate the crust.
Truman and Betty Kennedy are the co-owners of Kennedy Farms in Reedley, California. They have the largest display of dried fruit at the market and also have a delicious crop of fresh plums this time of year. Truman loves the Rosemary Plum, an old variety, but he also like the Angeleno.
Richmond and the Kennedy's are teaming up for the upcoming Localicious Gala on Friday September 16 at the Annenerg Community Beach House. The Gala is part of the Good Food Festival celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Santa Monica Farmers Market. To buy tickets to the event click here.
Guest Interview
A How-To Guide to Extracting Squid Ink ()
Deep End Diner Eddie Lin goes to Cecconi's in West Hollywood for a lesson in extracting squid ink.
Music break: Lapin Lapin by Barbara Carlotti
Guest Interview
What Happens When Tim Burton Meets Pie ()
Britt Salveson is the curator of the Tim Burton exhibition at LACMA. Salveson explains what a Tim Burton Pie might look like.
Do you have an idea about what a Tim Burton pie should look like? To enter your pie in the Third Annual Good Food Pie Contest click here. Deadline to enter is Monday, September 12.
Music break: Harbour Lights by the String-a-Longs
Guest Interview
Combating a Global Famine ()
Julian Cribb is the author of The Coming Famine: The Coming Food Crisis and What We Can Do to Avoid It.
Music break: Desert Love by the Bandana Splits
Guest Interview
Where to Eat in the San Fernando Valley ()
Lindsay William-Ross is the Editor in Chief at LAist. Her restaurant suggestions for dining in the San Fernando Valley are:
Black Market
11915 Ventura Blvd
Studio City
Recommended: Mussels, Deep
Fried Fluffer - Nutter, Cocktails
Firenze Osteria
4212 Lankershim Blvd
Toluca Lake
Recommended: Lamb with
Braised Pistachios, Gnocchi, Wine
Raphael
11616 Ventura Blvd
Studio City
Recommended: Beer and
Pretzel Dessert with White Allagash Sorbet
Laurel Tavern
11938 Ventura Blvd
Studio City
Recommended: Burger
The Local Peasant
14058 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks
Recommended: Burger
The Federal Bar
5303 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood
Recommended: Beer
Vicious Dogs
5231 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood
Recommended: Sweet and
Spicy Kielbasa, Chicago Dog, Veggie Dog, Onion Rings
Otis Jackson’s Soul Dog
5166 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood
Recommended: Signature
House Hotdog, Sweet Potato Fries
Guest Interview
30th Anniversary of the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market ()
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the Santa Monica Farmers Market, we asked a handful of farmers to introduce themselves today on the show. Next time you are at the market, introduce yourself and tell your farmers how much you appreciate their hard work!
Details on the Good Food Festival events surrounding the 30th anniversary of the Farmers Market are here.
The farmers that we interviewed are:
Alex Weiser, Weiser Farms
Vilma Causey, Briar Patch Farm
John Tenerelli, Tenerelli Orchards
Bob Polito, Polito Family Farms
Barbara Spencer, Windrose Farm
Nate Peitso, Maggie’s Farm
Ed Munak, Munak Ranch
Truman Kennedy, Kennedy Farms
Troy Regier, Regier Farm
Harry Nicholas
Ron Cornelson, Honeycrisp
Harry Starus, Harry’s Sprouttime
Arturo Reyes, McGrath Family Farms
Music break: Grigiopela by Gianfranco Plenizio
Guest Interview
The Best Breakfast Spots in LA ()
Lesley Barger Suter is the Dine Editor of Los Angeles Magazine. Her favorite breakfast picks are:
Playa
7360 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles
Brunch highlights: Blue Corn Muffins, Pulled Pork Tamal with a Fried Egg, Maize Cake with Smoked Salmon and Creme Fraiche, any cocktail
Pann's Diner
6710 LaTijera Blvd
Los Angeles
Breakfast highlights: Biscuits, Fried Chicken and Waffles, Catfish and Eggs
Farmshop
Brentwood Country Mart
Santa Monica
Breakfast: Any Pastry, Granola Bars, Coffee, Scones, Coddled Eggs
India Sweets & Spices
9409 Venice Blvd
Los Angeles
Highlights: Any Combo Plate
Zaatar Factory
2909 N Glenoaks Blvd
Burbank
Best dish: Khachapuri
Huge Tree Pastry
423 Atlatic Blvd, Ste 106
Monterey Park
Soy Milk, Yu Tiao
You can find all 20 of Lesley's picks in the September issue of Los Angeles Magazine.
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