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    Native daughter of Los Angeles

    Nyesha Arrington’s new restaurant Native is open and beautiful in Santa Monica. Photo by Jake Ahles.

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    By Evan Kleiman • Mar 1, 2018 • 1 min read

    Nyesha Arrington joins Evan to share how she’s keeping her hometown of Los Angeles in mind while building creative menu items at her lauded restaurant Native in Santa Monica.

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    Chicago's South Side barbecue, a Koreatown guide, and food in cinema
    1. 0:00Chicago, divided by BBQ
    2. 15:28Native daughter of Los AngelesYou’re reading this
    3. 24:56Jonathan Gold eats across Koreatown
    4. 32:38Oscar nominees and food
    5. 44:17Paula Wolfert is 'Unforgettable'
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    The full episode

    2 of 5
    Chicago's South Side barbecue, a Koreatown guide, and food in cinema
    1. 0:00Chicago, divided by BBQ
    2. 15:28Native daughter of Los AngelesYou’re reading this
    3. 24:56Jonathan Gold eats across Koreatown
    4. 32:38Oscar nominees and food
    5. 44:17Paula Wolfert is 'Unforgettable'
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