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    José Andrés, rating the Michelin Guide, and going flexitarian

    Chef José Andrés  is unleashing veggie power in his first cookbook in nearly a decade. The Pollans are all about the plant-based diet, too. California’s Michelin Guide is out—who got stars or snubbed?

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    By Evan Kleiman • Jun 8, 2019 • 56m Listen

    Chef José Andrés is unleashing veggie power in his first cookbook in nearly a decade. The Pollans are all about the plant-based diet, too. California’s Michelin Guide is out—who got stars or snubbed? Plus: the Market Report makes its grand return with a new voice.

    In this episode

    5 stories
    1. 0:00

      José Andrés: It’s time to give vegetables their respect

      With multiple Michelin stars and James Beard awards to his name, chef José Andrés is one of the most celebrated chefs in the world.

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      20 min
    2. 20:10

      Going 'flexitarian' with the Pollans

      “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants” is Michael Pollan ’s famous advice for eating healthy— for the sake of our bodies and the planet. Now his sisters and mom have teamed up on a book of recipes for a plant-intensive, flexitarian diet.

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      9 min
    3. 29:22

      The Market Report is back!

      The Market Report returns after a short hiatus, and it’s got a new voice.

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      9 min
    4. 37:57

      LA food writers rate California’s Michelin Guide

      A decade ago, Michelin came to Los Angeles with a skinny, standalone guide. It didn’t go well, and drew attention to the extreme cultural divide between cities like New York and LA.

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      12 min
    5. 50:17

      Patricia Escárcega pays her respects to Sonoratown

      Patricia Escárcega recently waxed poetic on the pleasures of eating at Sonoratown in downtown LA.

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      6 min
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      Evan Kleiman

      host 'Good Food'

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      Nick Liao

      Managing Producer, Good Food

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      Joseph Stone

      Producer, Good Food

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      Laryl Garcia

      Senior Director, Good Food

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    In this episode

    5 stories
    1. 0:0020 min

      José Andrés: It’s time to give vegetables their respect

    2. 20:109 min

      Going 'flexitarian' with the Pollans

    3. 29:229 min

      The Market Report is back!

    4. 37:5712 min

      LA food writers rate California’s Michelin Guide

    5. 50:176 min

      Patricia Escárcega pays her respects to Sonoratown

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