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    Jonathan Gold Reviews Madcapra

    Jonathan Gold is the Pulitzer Prize-winning food writer for the LA Times. This week he reviews Madcapra , a California-inspired falafel counter at the Grand Central Market.

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    By Evan Kleiman • Jun 26, 2015 • 1 min read

    Jonathan Gold is the Pulitzer Prize-winning food writer for the LA Times. This week he reviews Madcapra, a California-inspired falafel counter at the Grand Central Market.

    Madcapra

    Grand Central Market

    317 S Broadway

    Los Angeles, CA 90013

    He cautions not to expect a classic falafel sandwich but finds the green, red and orange falafels untraditional but delicious. He also recommends the eggplant salad and the beet and sumac soda.

    You can find all of his restaurant recommendations on the Good Food blog.

    Music: "Erotic City" by Prince

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    The full episode

    8 of 8
    LA's 25 Best Tacos, Yucatán Cuisine, Tokyo's Cat Cafes
    1. 0:00Tokyo's Animal Cafes, from Cats to Owls
    2. 7:07From Chaya to Panuchos, the Food of the Yucatán
    3. 18:16How Does It Feel to Eat 52 Habaneros in 20 Minutes?
    4. 23:04The Food of Mexico City's Street Stalls, Markets and Fondas
    5. 30:16The 25 Best Tacos in Los Angeles
    6. 37:32From Fine Dining in Paris to Slinging Tacos in LA
    7. 47:49Market Report
    8. 51:20Jonathan Gold Reviews Madcapra You’re reading this
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