Pumpkin Spice; LA's Best Carne Asada; Craft Beer Buyouts

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Oct. 03, 2015 Food & Drink

Professor Cindy Ott carves out the complete history of the pumpkin; and Good Food taco correspondent Bill Esparza highlights the best carne asada spot in Los Angeles. Plus, beer journalist Erica Bolden delves into the microbrewery buyout trend by big beer, while spotlighting which breweries made the biggest splash at The Great American Beer Festival.

Photo: Bill Esparza

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