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    Meet the New York Times’ first California food critic

    Last year the New York Times appointed its first California food critic in Tejal Rao —yet another sign of the state’s recognition as a dining powerhouse.

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    By Evan Kleiman • Mar 13, 2019 • 1 min read

    Last year the New York Times appointed its first California food critic in Tejal Rao—yet another sign of the state’s recognition as a dining powerhouse. Evan Kleiman caught up with Tejal to learn more about her experience of California so far, including her recent tour of LA’s storied restaurants.

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    California’s new food critics, “Zaitoun,” and Tomatomania
    1. 0:00San Francisco’s new food critic is changing the game
    2. 14:32Meet the New York Times’ first California food criticYou’re reading this
    3. 23:38Real-deal Lebanese cooking at Hayat’s Kitchen
    4. 28:12What is the Palestinian kitchen?
    5. 40:58Tomatomania is back!
    6. 47:41Market Report: Garlic Chives
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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

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      Laryl Garcia

      Senior Director, Good Food

      CultureFood & DrinkCaliforniaLos Angeles

    The full episode

    2 of 6
    California’s new food critics, “Zaitoun,” and Tomatomania
    1. 0:00San Francisco’s new food critic is changing the game
    2. 14:32Meet the New York Times’ first California food criticYou’re reading this
    3. 23:38Real-deal Lebanese cooking at Hayat’s Kitchen
    4. 28:12What is the Palestinian kitchen?
    5. 40:58Tomatomania is back!
    6. 47:41Market Report: Garlic Chives
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