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Kwame Onwuachi’s rise, steak hacks, and cooking foundations
James Beard-winner Kwame Onwuachi unpacks his experience as a young black chef. Gabriela Camara of Contramar is one of Mexico City's most celebrated chefs.
By Evan Kleiman • • 56m ListenJames Beard-winner Kwame Onwuachi unpacks his experience as a young black chef. Gabriela Camara of Contramar is one of Mexico City's most celebrated chefs. Aaron Franklin is talking steak in time for Memorial Day weekend, and Carla Lalli Music has pro tips for simple, beautiful cooking.
In this episode
5 storiesHow Kwame Onwuachi is paving the way for chefs of color
At 29 years old, Kwame Onwuachi already has a distinguished career that would be the envy of most of his chef peers.
Read the story15 minA glimpse inside Gabriela Cámara’s Mexico City kitchen
Two decades ago, a sublime experience of ceviche and tostadas on a Zihuatanejo beach inspired Gabriela Cámara to open Contramar, which became one of Mexico City’s most acclaimed restaurants.
Read the story13 minAaron Franklin’s steak hacks: grilling, searing, seasoning
Despite his barbecue bona fides, Aaron Franklin, the James Beard-winning pitmaster behind Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas, jokes that he maintains his “dad bod” physique with two simple things: steak and beer.
Read the story8 minFor Carla Lalli Music, simplicity is key
Evan describes “ Where Cooking Begins ” by Bon Appetit food director Carla Lalli Music as the kind of book she wishes she has written. “She has managed to describe with words the process I go through when I cook.
Read the story13 minPatricia Escárcega dines at Nightshade in DTLA
At Nightshade, Top Chef winner Mei Lin is wowing diners and critics alike with bold creations such as mapo tofu lasagna and a tom yum bloomin’ onion. Not to mention the outstanding selection of frozen desserts. LA Times restaurant critic Patricia Escárcega is back with a report.
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