Roy Choi’s Broken Bread, the catering biz, and Taqueando

Hosted by Evan Kleiman May. 18, 2019 Food & Drink

La Huesuda Tacos. Photo courtesy of Taqueando

With his new TV show, Roy Choi’s on a mission to spotlight both the broken and beautiful sides of Los Angeles. Plus an insider’s look at the world of high-end catering, and a new taco fest arrives in LA.

From this Episode:

Roy Choi’s new TV show marries food and social change

The life of LA chef Roy Choi seems ready made for TV. The Kogi founder went from a rough-and-tumble life in Koreatown to running an empire of restaurants and food...

20 min

Catering for a cause in the OC

Roy Choi’s new KCET show “ Broken Bread ” highlights the work of many individuals and organizations affecting social change through food.

11 min

A glimpse inside the world of high-end catering

The work of catering chefs largely exists behind the scenes—especially where lavish dinners and high-profile fundraising events are concerned.

13 min

Bill Esparza brings a new taco experience to town

On June 15, noted taco expert Bill Esparza is bringing a new taco festival to the ROW DTLA , featuring a slate of nearly 50 taqueros personally curated by the man...

8 min

Bill Addison on the pleasures of eating at Joy

Joy in Highland Park is an offshoot of chef Vivian Ku’s successful Taiwanese cafe, Pine & Crane . Bill Addison recently wrote about his multiple trips to Joy,...

5 min