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The Gold Standard: Larkin's

Pulitzer Prize-winning critic and LA Weekly columnist Jonathan Gold strikes gold with Larkin's in Eagle Rock. Jonathan describes Larkin's cuisine as "riffs on soul food", a bit more upscale, but very tasty.

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By Evan Kleiman • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Pulitzer Prize-winning critic and LA Weekly columnist Jonathan Gold strikes gold with Larkin's in Eagle Rock. Jonathan describes Larkin's cuisine as "riffs on soul food", a bit more upscale, but very tasty. They make salmon croquettes with fresh salmon and vegetables; salad with okra pods and heirloom tomatoes; great fried chicken, smothered pork chops with light, garlic gravy; fried catfish. It also has among the best mac and cheese in town; tasty sweet potato pie. Entrees range between $15-$19. Alcohol license pending, bring your own wine.

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The Gold Standard: Larkin's

Pulitzer Prize-winning critic and LA Weekly columnist Jonathan Gold strikes gold with Larkin's in Eagle Rock. Jonathan describes Larkin's cuisine as "riffs on soul food", a bit more upscale, but very tasty.

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The Gold Standard: Larkin's

Pulitzer Prize-winning critic and LA Weekly columnist Jonathan Gold strikes gold with Larkin's in Eagle Rock. Jonathan describes Larkin's cuisine as "riffs on soul food", a bit more upscale, but very tasty.

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