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    Vietnam Restaurant

    LA Weekly columnist and Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Jonathan Gold feasts on nem nuong (grilled meatballs), tasty barbecued squid, and a seven-course beef dinner at Vietnam Restaurant. Owner Michael Le, formerly of Golden Deli, runs this noodle-based eatery, which also serves cha gio (fried spring rolls) and pho. Vietnam Restaurant 340 W…

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

    LA Weekly columnist and Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Jonathan Gold feasts on nem nuong (grilled meatballs), tasty barbecued squid, and a seven-course beef dinner at Vietnam Restaurant. Owner Michael Le, formerly of Golden Deli, runs this noodle-based eatery, which also serves cha gio (fried spring rolls) and pho.

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    2. 8:00Vietnam RestaurantYou’re reading this
    3. 15:00Made in Spain
    4. 22:00Valentine Cocktails
    5. 29:00Intentional Chocolate
    6. 36:00The Crazy Makers
    7. 43:00Kitchen Heat
    8. 50:00Diaoyutai State Guest House Culinary Festival
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      Evan Kleiman

      host 'Good Food'

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      Bob Carlson

      host and producer, 'UnFictional'

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      Jennifer Ferro

      Jennifer Ferro, President, KCRW, Los Angeles

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      Thea Chaloner

      Supervising Producer, Good Food

      CultureFood & Drink

    The full episode

    2 of 8
    Made in Spain; Valentine Cocktails; Intentional Chocolate
    1. 1:00The Market Report
    2. 8:00Vietnam RestaurantYou’re reading this
    3. 15:00Made in Spain
    4. 22:00Valentine Cocktails
    5. 29:00Intentional Chocolate
    6. 36:00The Crazy Makers
    7. 43:00Kitchen Heat
    8. 50:00Diaoyutai State Guest House Culinary Festival
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