Good Food
Massimo Bottura's purpose, 'Autentico,' and the struggle to eliminate tipping
What makes a meal authentic? Rolando Beramendi thinks it’s about capturing the culture by using imported ingredients. The use of an old recipe can also connect immigrant cooks with their families’ food traditions.
By Evan Kleiman • • 56m ListenWhat makes a meal authentic? Rolando Beramendi thinks it’s about capturing the culture by using imported ingredients. The use of an old recipe can also connect immigrant cooks with their families’ food traditions. Chef Massimo Bottura has a plan to reclaim unwanted food—and along with it, people’s dignity. Also, Jonathan Gold enjoys the vibrancy of El Coraloense’s aguachile.
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6 stories'Autentico'
Rolando Beramendi has the enviable job of traveling Italy in search of the best ingredients. His business, Manicaretti , is an importer and wholesaler of fine Italian foods to retailers and restaurants.
Read the story13 minMassimo Bottura's reclamation project
There is a dish on the menu at Modena restaurant, Osteria Francescana, that is an ode to chef Massimo Bottura ’s memories of fighting at breakfast with his brother over the leftover bread from the night before.
Read the story11 minFlavors of home
America’s culinary landscape is shaped by the food traditions of those who’ve immigrated to the country. For those like Luis Chavez of Chicago, something as simple as a mole recipe can transport them back to the family and friends they left behind.
Read the story6 minJonathan Gold studies the aguachile at El Coraloense
The plates at family-friendly restaurant El Coraloense in Bell Gardens may not be perfectly Instagram-ready, but they’re easy for many to love.
Read the story8 minThe consequences of 'no tipping'
In 2015, Los Angeles restaurateur Andrea Borgen opened barcito in downtown.
Read the story11 minMarket Report: Cherries
It’s cherry season! Laura Avery heads to the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market to talk with Rebecca Merhej, chef de cuisine at Manhattan Beach’s Love & Salt about the fruit. Cherries are a must-buy for summer, and farmer Steve Murray Sr.
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