Good Food
Atlanta's Hip Hop Loving Restaurant Critic, Peddling Candy in South LA
This week we get to know Christiane Lauterbach, Atlanta's most adventurous food critic. Plus, we shadow South LA street vendor Grace of the Sea on her Jefferson Park candy route. We also hear from pie champion Nicole Rucker about her journey to winning the Good Food pie contest in 2012.
By Evan Kleiman • • 57m ListenPhoto: Alexandra Garreton
In this episode
5 storiesGetting to Know Christiane Lauterbach: Atlanta's Wandering Food Critic
This story was produced by Tina Antolini and first aired on Gravy , a podcast from the Southern Foodways Alliance .
Read the story10 minPeddling Candy in South LA
As part of KCRW's Below the Ten: Life in South LA series, producer David Weinberg follows a street vendor named Luis Sanchez, who dresses in drag and goes by the name Grace of the Sea . Grace sells bacon wrapped pineapple stuffed hot dogs in Jefferson Park a couple days a week. She also sells candy out of a golden basket.
Read the story7 minJonathan Gold Reviews Pho Fillet and Pho Fillet 2
Jonathan Gold is the Pulitzer Prize-winning food writer for the LA Times. This week he reviews Vietnamese restaurants Pho Filet and Pho Filet 2 in the San Gabriel Valley.
Read the story6 minHow to Win a Pie Contest
Nicole Rucker, co-owner of Cofax , swept 2012's Pie Contest winning four blue ribbons: Best Fruit Pie, Best Savory Pie, Best Crust and Best in Show for her Pork and Peas Pie . She discusses how she went from home baker to pie pro over the course of one year. Music: "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears for Fears
Read the story8 minMarket Report
This week market manager Laura Avery talks with farmer Mike Cirone of See Canyon Orchards. This year's drought has been especially harsh on his farm and he is experiencing record low volumes for all his crops. This season's apples, pears and avocados will only be available at the Wednesday market .
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