Good Food
Fifteen Years of Father's Office, Deli Man, Hacking Old Menus
Sang Yoon discusses his iconic Father's Office burger and how he inadvertently unleashed a small plates trend in Los Angeles. Plus, we hear from third generation deli man David "Ziggy" Gruber and Micah Wexler updates a menu from the 1930's for the modern palate.
By Evan Kleiman • • 57m ListenSang Yoon discusses his iconic Father's Office burger and how he inadvertently unleashed a small plates trend in Los Angeles. Plus, we hear from third generation deli man David "Ziggy" Gruber and Micah Wexler updates a menu from the 1930's for the modern palate.
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