Israeli Cooking at Zahav, Food Allergy Fakers, LA's Best Italian Food

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Oct. 31, 2015 Food & Drink

This week, James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Solomonov presents his modern take on Israeli cuisine; and the Boston Globe Magazine staff writer Neil Swidey warns that food allergy fakers are wreaking havoc on restaurant kitchens. Also, LA Magazine's dine editor, Lesley Bargar Suter, maps out the best Italian food in Los Angeles.

Photo: Lamb,market vegetables and dukkah from Elysian restuarant. Photo: Kayla Ton

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