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    Good Food

    Divine Providence

    The word “providence” conveys a level of protection and guidance – a word not lost on the chef of Providence restaurant, Michael Cimarusti.   Jonathan Gold visits the restaurant, which occupies the former space of the original Patina on Melrose Avenue.  Providence celebrates the natural wealth and abundance of California’s coast, with Cimarusti…

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    By Evan Kleiman • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The word “providence” conveys a level of protection and guidance – a word not lost on the chef of Providence restaurant, Michael Cimarusti. Jonathan Gold visits the restaurant, which occupies the former space of the original Patina on Melrose Avenue. Providence celebrates the natural wealth and abundance of California’s coast, with Cimarusti emphasizing the natural flavors of wild fish, helping nature “reveal its divine flavors, textures and beauty.”

    www.providencela.com

    5955 Melrose Ave.

    Los Angeles, CA 90030

    323-460-4170

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      Evan Kleiman

      host 'Good Food'

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      Bob Carlson

      host and producer, 'UnFictional'

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      Jennifer Ferro

      Jennifer Ferro, President, KCRW, Los Angeles

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    The full episode

    8 of 8
    The Twinkie Deconstructed; The Life of Garbage; Ed Begley, Jr.
    1. 1:00The Market Report
    2. 8:00The Catch of the Day
    3. 15:00You Say Tomato...
    4. 22:00The Well-Stocked Kitchen
    5. 29:00The Twinkie Deconstructed
    6. 36:00The Life of Garbage
    7. 43:00Ed Begley, Jr.
    8. 50:00Divine ProvidenceYou’re reading this
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