Good Food
Eat globally, cook locally
Curtis Stone goes abroad for some R&D in his new PBS show. Not to be outdone, Besha Rodell visited six continents in search of the world’s best restaurants.
By Evan Kleiman • • 56m ListenCurtis Stone goes abroad for some R&D in his new PBS show. Not to be outdone, Besha Rodell visited six continents in search of the world’s best restaurants. Meanwhile, Houston chef Chris Shepherd says exploring your own city and community can transform the way you cook and live. Plus: a local food symposium comes to Southern California.
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6 storiesChef Curtis Stone goes abroad for inspiration in new PBS show
Los Angeles chef Curtis Stone is a native Australian who’s traveled the world in search of new ingredients and exceptional wine. His global worldview is evident at his restaurants Maude and Gwen —and now, PBS.
Read the story12 minA globetrotting quest to find the world's best restaurants
Over four months, New York Times columnist Besha Rodell traveled more than 100,000 miles, visited six continents, and spent nearly 300 hours in the air.
Read the story13 minBill Addison’s excellent adventure in Lebanon
LA Times restaurant critic Bill Addison will tell you that he has a particularly soft spot for Lebanese food. Recently, he was able to indulge his cravings on a nine-day trip to Lebanon with a dear friend.
Read the story7 minHouston chef Chris Shepherd says "cooking local" means meeting your neighbors
If you’ve never visited Houston, you might be surprised at its similarities to LA. A sprawling city of 2.3 million, it’s been called the most diverse city in the U.S.
Read the story12 minA new symposium exploring Southern California Foodways
On October 11, 2019, the Southern California Foodways Project will host its first symposium at the Autry Museum of the American West.
Read the story4 minMarket Report: hearts of palm and figs
Over at the Santa Monica Farmers Market, Gillian Ferguson visits with Kevin Meehan , chef and owner of Kali on Melrose. He explains how to prepare fresh hearts of palm.
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