Should Food Writers Write about Illegal Street Food Vendors?

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Apr. 04, 2015 Food and Drink

Javier Cabral is an Los Angeles-based food and culture writer. In an article for Zócalo Public Square, he explains why he refuses to publish articles about LA street food.

Music: "Ciudad del Swing" by Quantic

Credits

Host:
Evan Kleiman

Producers:
Gillian Ferguson, Laryl Garcia

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