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    The Six Spice Blends of Akasha Richmond's Sambar

    Akasha Richmond is chef-owner of her namesake restaurant Akasha in downtown Culver City. Her newest concept is Sambar , an Indian inspired restaurant right next door. We talk about her decision to open the restaurant and how she incorporates spice blends into her menu. Music: "Cities in the Air" by Pepe Deluxe

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    By Evan Kleiman • Jul 24, 2015 • 1 min read

    Akasha Richmond is chef-owner of her namesake restaurant Akasha in downtown Culver City. Her newest concept is Sambar, an Indian inspired restaurant right next door. We talk about her decision to open the restaurant and how she incorporates spice blends into her menu.

    Music: "Cities in the Air" by Pepe Deluxe

    The full episode

    4 of 8
    Loving Ugly Produce, LA's Filipino Food Boom, Indian Spice Blends
    1. 0:00Filipino Food Meets California Cuisine at LASA
    2. 10:57Rice Bar Brings the Philippines to DTLA
    3. 18:48Jonathan Gold Reviews Belcampo
    4. 25:16The Six Spice Blends of Akasha Richmond's SambarYou’re reading this
    5. 34:50Worried About Food Waste? Embrace Ugly Fruit
    6. 42:12Market Report
    7. 48:36Paella: The Perfect Campfire Food
    8. 55:46Comedian Jonah Ray Digs Haupia Pie
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      Evan Kleiman

      host 'Good Food'

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      Gillian Ferguson

      Supervising Producer, Good Food

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      Laryl Garcia

      Senior Director, Good Food

      CultureFood & Drink

    The full episode

    4 of 8
    Loving Ugly Produce, LA's Filipino Food Boom, Indian Spice Blends
    1. 0:00Filipino Food Meets California Cuisine at LASA
    2. 10:57Rice Bar Brings the Philippines to DTLA
    3. 18:48Jonathan Gold Reviews Belcampo
    4. 25:16The Six Spice Blends of Akasha Richmond's SambarYou’re reading this
    5. 34:50Worried About Food Waste? Embrace Ugly Fruit
    6. 42:12Market Report
    7. 48:36Paella: The Perfect Campfire Food
    8. 55:46Comedian Jonah Ray Digs Haupia Pie
    Back to Good Food