What's Wrong with LA's Food Scene

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Food & Drink

Rob Eshman writes the blog Foodaism for the Jewish Journal. After Saveur magazine dedicated an issue to Los Angeles, Rob countered with a post about what he thinks is wrong with Los Angeles' food scene.

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Credits

Host:

Evan Kleiman

Producers:

Harriet Ells, Bob Carlson, Holly Tarson, Gillian Ferguson, Candace Moyer

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What's Wrong with LA's Food Scene

Rob Eshman writes the blog Foodaism for the Jewish Journal. After Saveur magazine dedicated an issue to Los Angeles, Rob countered with a post about what he thinks is...