The Ethnic Restaurateur, Artichokes, The Food of Oman

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Apr. 16, 2016 Food & Drink

Krishnendu Ray talks about how immigrants have created and changed the American palate. Felicia Campbell shares her favorite Omani dishes and Anna Thomas offers tips on how to satisfy many dietary needs at the same table. Jonathan Gold and Gustavo Arellano suggest dishes to try at Officine Brera and Cho Tam Bien. Plus: artichokes are in season now in Southern California and Evan weighs in on Carbonara-gate.

Photo: Ariana Lindquist

From this Episode:

Risotto, cannelloni and carbonara-gate

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The Ethnic Restaurateur

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The Food of Oman

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The thicker the artichoke stem, the bigger the heart

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7 min

Vegan, Vegetarian, Omnivore

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8 min

Gustavo Arellano dines at Cho Tam Bien

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5 min