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    Patricia Escárcega dines at Los Balcones in Studio City

    LA Times restaurant critic Patricia Escárcega samples the wares at Los Balcones in Studio City , the second outpost of chef-restaurateur Ricardo Zarate’s modern Peruvian restaurant.

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    By Evan Kleiman • Apr 22, 2019 • 1 min read

    LA Times restaurant critic Patricia Escárcega samples the wares at Los Balcones in Studio City, the second outpost of chef-restaurateur Ricardo Zarate’s modern Peruvian restaurant.

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    Pie memories, private chefs, and Laura’s goodbye
    1. 0:00'The New Pie': a fresh take on an American classic
    2. 9:11Pie Contest lore with chef Sherry Yard
    3. 15:09Andrew Friedman on the secret lives of private chefs
    4. 25:21Daniela Galarza’s private cheffing memories
    5. 31:49Patricia Escárcega dines at Los Balcones in Studio CityYou’re reading this
    6. 36:27Michael’s celebrates 40 years
    7. 43:01Laura Avery’s final Market Report: Upcoming Tijuana-inspired restaurant aims to bring the LA community together
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    The full episode

    5 of 7
    Pie memories, private chefs, and Laura’s goodbye
    1. 0:00'The New Pie': a fresh take on an American classic
    2. 9:11Pie Contest lore with chef Sherry Yard
    3. 15:09Andrew Friedman on the secret lives of private chefs
    4. 25:21Daniela Galarza’s private cheffing memories
    5. 31:49Patricia Escárcega dines at Los Balcones in Studio CityYou’re reading this
    6. 36:27Michael’s celebrates 40 years
    7. 43:01Laura Avery’s final Market Report: Upcoming Tijuana-inspired restaurant aims to bring the LA community together
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