Good Food
Besha's goodbye, foraging tips and a new Night + Market cookbook
Besha Rodell files her last restaurant review for LA Weekly and Mia Wasilevich explains how to turn wild plants into great food. Jonathan Gold samples the Peruvian fare at Rosaliné and Gustavo Arellano talks up Burritos La Palma in the OC. Plus: A recipe from Kris Yenbamroong’s Night + Market cookbook, Korean-Mexican food in Seoul and apples at the market.
By Evan Kleiman • • 56m ListenPhoto of Panang beef curry from Kris Yenbamroong’s Night + Market cookbook by Marcus Nilsson.
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7 storiesLos Angeles says goodbye to Besha Rodell
During her five years as restaurant critic for LA Weekly, Besha Rodell had the enviable job of dining at the city’s latest and greatest establishments, all while getting paid to give her opinion. She’s now left the job to move back home to Melbourne, Australia.
Read the story13 minThe Market Report: An apple a day keeps the doctor away
Fall is upon us, which means apples are in season now at Los Angeles farmers markets. Laura Avery talks favorite varieties with David Wilcox , chef and owner of Journeymen in Atwater Village, and finds out what kinds of apples Mike Cirone is growing at See Canyon Ranch in San Luis Obispo.
Read the story8 min'Ugly Little Greens'
Mia Wasilevich ’s new book, “ Ugly Little Greens ,” is a must-have for adventurous cooks looking to forage and work backyard southern California vegetation into their meals. Try Wasilevich ’s recipe for dandelions and plantains, “two ways” on our blog.
Read the story8 minJonathan Gold dines at Rosaliné
LA Times food critic Jonathan Gold samples the fare at Ricardo Zarate’s latest experiment in Peruvian cuisine, Rosaliné . Listen and read his LA Times review of the new West Hollywood restaurant. Photo of pescado parrillero at Rosaliné by Carla Choy. Rosaliné: 8479 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069 | (323) 297-9500
Read the story7 minA new Night + Market cookbook
In his new Night + Market cookbook , Kris Yenbamroong gives us insight into his family’s rich culinary history. Yenbamroong runs the wildly popular Thai restaurants Night + Market and Night + Market Song in Los Angeles. Find his recipe for Panang beef curry on our blog.
Read the story9 minLA's Korean-Mexican food crosses the Pacific
Korean-Mexican fusion food — think carnitas french fries with kimchi and sweet-and-salty pork tacos — is a Los Angeles idea. But now you can also find it in South Korea. KCRW’s Benjamin Gottlieb took a recent trip to Seoul to try it.
Read the story8 minGustavo Arellano makes the case for Burritos La Palma
According to Gustavo Arellano , Los Angeles struggles with flour tortillas. But at Burritos La Palma , Angelenos can try one — or three — of what he calls the most authentic burritos north of the border.
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