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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The legacy of Jonathan Gold

Pulitzer Prize winner Jonathan Gold passed away over the weekend. He had pancreatic cancer. He was 57 years old. He heralded the taco truck and the strip mall ramen joint.

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By Madeleine Brand • Jul 23, 2018 • 1 min read

Pulitzer Prize winner Jonathan Gold passed away over the weekend. He had pancreatic cancer. He was 57 years old. He heralded the taco truck and the strip mall ramen joint. He helped elevate chefs from across the city -- not just those with white tablecloths and pricey wine lists. In doing so, he taught many people about Los Angeles, and how to fall in love with it through food.

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