Jonathan Gold on Vespertine

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Sep. 08, 2018 Food & Drink

Smorgasburg LA general manager Zach Brooks joins Evan to share his favorite piece of Jonathan Gold’s writing: his 2017 review of Vespertine, chef Jordan Kahn’s high-concept fine dining restaurant in Culver City.

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Host:

Evan Kleiman

Producers:

Nick Liao, Rosalie Atkinson, Joseph Stone, Laryl Garcia

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