Podcasts about Echo Park

Santa Monica's dining scene wouldn't be what it is without Chef Raphael Lunetta. This week on The LA Food Podcast, host Luca Servodio sits down with the legendary chef behind Lunetta, Marelle, and the iconic JiRaffe to reflect on nearly 40 years in the kitchen. From pioneering California cuisine alongside Josiah Citrin to becoming a regular haunt for Larry David (yes, Curb Your Enthusiasm fans, this one's for you), Lunetta shares stories, insights, and what keeps him inspired.Plus: the shocking closure of Cole's after 117 years, the return of Gladstone's, the El Gato Night Market, and a farewell to The Angel—one of LA's most essential independent food publications. Oh, and Luca issues a heartfelt apology to Evan Funke.Also check out our sister shows Taqueando with Bill Esparza and Let It Rip, the companion pod for FX's The Bear.

MRO Chapel from Echo Park Speedway on June 28, 2025 with MRO Chaplain Nick Terry. In this episode we're in a message series called "Fruit of the Spirit."

Chase Elliott grabs his first 2025 Win at Echopark, and Daniel Suarez and Trackhouse part ways. Brett McMillan welcomes Shane Connick of The Charlotte Observer and Doug Turnbull of PRN and the FiveToGo podcast.

Hey Dude, the amazing Reverand Rick retired at the top of his game to become an artist, while the jury is still out for me.  QUOTE: "Just do your thing. Come as you are." MUSICIANS: Reverend Rick, Paramahansa Yogananda, John Fogerty VENUES: Studio City, Unitarian Universalist Church of Studio City, Claremont, Self Realization Fellowship, Echo Park, Altadena INSTRUMENTS: Unitarian Universalism, poetry reading, pandemic, podcasting, Zoom, Eaton Fire, GoFundMe, AA SPECIAL GUEST CAMEO: Ming Ming LULLABYE: "Long As I Can See the LIght" by John Fogerty SOUNDS: wind, birds, gravel, footsteps, saw,  Laguna Sawdust Cowbell Chimes   PHOTO: "Ricky's Last Word" shot with my iPhone XS RECORDED: July 2, 2025 in "The Cafe"  under the flight path of the Hollywood Burbank Airport in Burbank, California GEAR: Zoom H1 XLR with Sennheiser MD 46 microphone. TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 13:36 FILE SIZE: 8MB GENRES: storytelling, personal storytelling, personal journal, journal, personal narrative, audio, audio blog, confessional  HYPE: "It's a beatnik kinda literary thing in a podcast cloak of darkness." Timothy Kimo Brien (cohost on Podwrecked and host of Create Art Podcast) DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Chase Elliott gets the win at Echopark Speedway, now off to Chicago! Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie.

Which drivers without a win missed a prime opportunity to steal a playoff spot after the Big One at EchoPark?

On this episode of The LA Food Podcast, we welcome LA Times critic Bill Addison to go deep on his freshly dropped list of the 101 Best Restaurants in California. After years of dissecting his LA-only lists, we finally get to ask: what makes a spot one of the best in the state? Bill takes us behind the scenes of how the guide came together, shares the biggest surprises, and hints at who might quietly hold the crown for best restaurant in California.Then in Part 2, we recap Top Chef Season 22 with Nancy Dasilva and Bits Nicholas of Compliments to the Chef and content creator Jessie Evans AKA Jessie Eats—including who won this season's Top Chef fantasy pool.Plus: we celebrate LA's newly crowned Michelin-starred restaurants, including Providence and Somni, now the city's only 3-star destinations.And don't miss the trailer for our new pod Let It Rip, the unofficial companion to The Bear on FX, dropping July 1.

HR3 - EchoPark Speedway's handling will be biggest factor in Quaker State 400 In hour three of this Friday edition of The Morning Shift, Ali Mac, Mike Johnson, and Beau Morgan spend some time with former NASCAR crew chief and now analyst for NASCAR on FOX and Sirius XM NASCAR Larry McReynolds! Mike, Beau, Ali and Larry discuss being on the TNT broadcasts, doing an alternate broadcast with Jeff Burton on TruTV for the Quaker State 400 race tomorrow night at EchoPark Speedway here in Atlanta, the in-season challenge in NASCAR, the drivers taking the in-season challenge seriously, how the changes at EchoPark Speedway will affect the race Saturday night, working with Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Davey Allison, what they were like to work with, his favorite memories of EchoPark Speedway, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. becoming more popular after his racing career. Then, The Morning Shift crew continues to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing 4-0 to the New York Mets last night in the series finale of their four game series. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about how the Braves have four spots in their batting lineup that are anemic right now. The Morning Shift crew also dives into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid! Mike, Beau, and Ali close out the final hour by spending some time with NASCAR Cup Series driver for Kaulig Racing, driver of the number 10 car, and brother of NASCAR driver Austin Dillon, Ty Dillon! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Ty discuss what Ty expects the Quaker State 400 race on Saturday night at EchoPark Speedway here in Atlanta to be like, the difference between racing with an Xfinity car versus racing with a NextGen car, handling being of the utmost importance for the race tomorrow night, the turns being tough at Pocono, how Ty feels about the in-season tournament bracket challenge, what Ty's life is like outside of racing, Ty and his brother Austin being huge Braves fans, Ty's wife being a racer growing up, Ty and his wife meeting through racing, and the Childress vineyard being a good selling point to the wives.

Mike, Ali, and Beau continue the final hour by spending some time with former NASCAR crew chief and now analyst for NASCAR on FOX and Sirius XM NASCAR Larry McReynolds! Mike, Beau, Ali and Larry discuss being on the TNT broadcasts, doing an alternate broadcast with Jeff Burton on TruTV for the Quaker State 400 race tomorrow night at EchoPark Speedway here in Atlanta, the in-season challenge in NASCAR, the drivers taking the in-season challenge seriously, how the changes at EchoPark Speedway will affect the race Saturday night, working with Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Davey Allison, what they were like to work with, his favorite memories of EchoPark Speedway, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. becoming more popular after his racing career

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with NASCAR Cup Series driver for Kaulig Racing, driver of the number 10 car, and brother of NASCAR driver Austin Dillon, Ty Dillon! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Ty discuss what Ty expects the Quaker State 400 race on Saturday night at EchoPark Speedway here in Atlanta to be like, the difference between racing with an Xfinity car versus racing with a NextGen car, handling being of the utmost importance for the race tomorrow night, the turns being tough at Pocono, how Ty feels about the in-season tournament bracket challenge, what Ty's life is like outside of racing, Ty and his brother Austin being huge Braves fans, Ty's wife being a racer growing up, Ty and his wife meeting through racing, and the Childress vineyard being a good selling point to the wives.

Join Travis & Eric on the show today, Cubs-Cardinals split four game series and solve nothing in the standings, temper flare with Wilson and the Cubs, the rest of the MLB, Illinois and Missouri wont renew the rivalry until 2027, upgrades coming to Memorial Stadium, Nascar this week at Echopark and pick'em history occurs on the pod today!! 

Corey and Skip discuss Corey's rating of Briscoe's burnout in Pocono and the broadcasts moving from Prime to TNT. Plus, Corey is back in the car this weekend at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta for the first time since Bristol this spring and the guys discuss the unpredictability of the In-Season Challenge.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Jordan McAbee (RotoBaller) and Nick Giffen (The Action Network) to recap Chase Briscoe's win at Pocono Raceway and then look ahead to the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta) on Saturday night.Stacking Dennys is a NASCAR podcast featuring Jordan McAbee of RotoBaller and Nick Giffen (a.k.a. "RotoDoc") of The Action Network as the two discuss Fantasy NASCAR strategies and top bets for the upcoming race. Sponsored by L'uva Bella Winery. Visit https://luvabella.com/ for more information on where to find that wine. Get their wine shipped directly to you at https://vinoshipper.com/shop/l_uva_bella_winery_brands Also sponsored by The Brew Kettle. Visit https://thebrewkettle.com/ for more information! Follow the hosts on Twitter:Jordan McAbee (@FanRacingOnline)Nick Giffen (@RotoDoc)Find their content here:Jordan McAbee (RotoBaller) - Use discount code JORDAN25Jordan McAbee (Action Network bets tracked)Nick Giffen (Fantasy Labs)Nick Giffen (...

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with the driver of the number 19 car for Joe Gibbs racing Chase Briscoe.

Chase Briscoe finally shakes the monkey off his back, and now we head to Echopark. Brett welcomes Lee Spencer and Reid Spencer this week.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with Executive Vice President and General Manager of EchoPark Speedway Brandon Hutchinson! Mike, Beau, and Brandon discuss how long Beau will be able to talk at the Driver's Meeting at EchoPark Speedway, how Brandon feels about the nickname “The Echo Chamber” for the newly re-branded EchoPark Speedway, what fans need to know about what they can expect this weekend and during the QuakerState 400 available at Walmart, how Brandon feels about Beau potentially sponsoring one of the Thursday Thunder cars, the re-branding of Atlanta Motor Speedway to EchoPark Speedway, the new trophies EchoPark Speedway has received, how Brandon expects the racing to be this weekend with the warmer weather, this being the first time the track will be raced on in warmer weather since the re-configuration of the track, how the Saturday night race changes his week and his preparation, how a night race it changes the dynamic for the the fans coming to the track, and how fans can get tickets for all the events happening this weekend at EchoPark Speedway.

In the third hour, the guys set the scene for NASCAR at Echo Park next weekend. They're joined by a friend of the show, FOX 5 TV Reporter Miles Garrett as the Braves try to make a run against NL East teams. Are the Braves set up for a turn around after the Mets series? Plus, Greg's Casting Call has a need for extras. Can you play soccer and wanna be in a movie?

Ali, Mike, and Beau spend some time with the driver of the number 12 car and 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Ryan Blaney! Mike, Ali, Beau, and Ryan discuss what he expects to be different about the EchoPark Speedway track on Saturday night on June 28th when NASCAR is here for the Quaker State 400 than how it was when NASCAR was here in Atlanta back in February, what Ryan thinks the benefit of riding in and staying in the front of the pack is during races at super speedways, if Ryan thinks there was less competition in the 90s then there is now, if Ryan goes to his dad, who was also a NASCAR driver, for advice, what Ryan's favorite Star Wars movie is, what Ryan's favorite character from Trailer Park Boys is, who the one guy is that Ryan doesn't want behind him on the track, what Ryan's favorite old school NASCAR gear to wear is, and if Ryan likes the Echo Chamber nickname for EchoPark Speedway.

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Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with the driver of the number 12 car and 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Ryan Blaney! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Ryan discuss how his trip to Mexico went, how the NASCAR Cup at Mexico City race went for the NASCAR Cup Series race in Mexico City, Ryan wanting to design a NASCAR track that's a road coarse with 20 degree style Texas Style banking, what it was like for Ryan battling Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick at Pocono Raceway for his first ever Cup Series win, how Ryan comes up with a different playlist before each race, and what Ryan expects to be different about the EchoPark Speedway track on Saturday night on June 28th when NASCAR is here for the Quaker State 400 than how it was when NASCAR was here in Atlanta back in February.

On this episode of The LA Food Podcast, we're heading south to explore San Diego's rising food scene. Known for craft beer and beaches, San Diego is now a serious player in the California fine dining landscape. From creative tasting menus to casual neighborhood gems, we spent 48 hours eating our way through the city—and we're sharing every bite.Highlights include:

This week on The LA Food Podcast, we dive into Pete Wells' provocative New York Times piece on how some of the world's top chefs are using artificial intelligence to reinvent fine dining. From crafting the perfect sausage to generating entire tasting menus, is AI the secret sauce of the future—or the recipe for a soulless, flavorless culinary dystopia? Luca and Father Sal break it all down.In Chef's Kiss, Big Miss, we unpack: Evan Funke's *ahem* sleek new Roman bar A spicy Bill Esparza take on Stanley Tucci Matt Rodbard's controversial take on Jonathan Gold And McDonald's getting… a little too online?The LA Food Podcast is powered by Acquired Taste Media, the studio behind Taqueando with Bill Esparza and The LA Countdown. Explore more at acquiredtastemedia.com and don't forget to rate and review wherever you listen.#LAfood #foodpodcast #AIchefs #PeteWells #restauranttech #EvanFunke #BillEsparza #McDonalds #AcquiredTasteMedia–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! ⁠https://thelonelyoyster.com/⁠

Mike Johnson, Dylan Mathews, and Ali Mac react to Atlanta Motor Speedway being renamed to EchoPark Speedway

In the opening hour of "Dukes and Bell", Carl Dukes and Mike Bell are live from EchoPark Speedway! While down there they talk about the news that the Braves replaced their third base coach for former Braves' manager, Fredi Gonzalez. Brandon Gaudin joins the show to share his thoughts on the move!

Carl and Mike are joined by NASCAR driver Christopher Bell as they discuss the upcoming Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway

Jeff Goldblum is an actor and musician currently living in Florence, Italy, but speaking with us today from the Carlyle Hotel in New York City. His newest record, Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra's Still Blooming, is out now. We chat about a Thom Browne party, an Echo Park book party, and a dinner at Baby Bistro, Jeff has two different smoothies going while we record, big floppy bow ties, who helps him with his wardrobe, bespoke wingtips, his Canadian gymnast wife, his sons are playing piano whether they want to or not, all the neighborhoods he's lived in Los Angeles, we compare his 80's and current day workouts, when his band "takes it for a walk," Frank Sanatra's daughter used to be his agent, his LA sushi spot, his stellar dental regiment, and Jeff reveals his stratgey for dining out as a celebrity. instagram.com/jeffgoldblum twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans howlonggone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The LA Food Podcast, we're diving into a bold new plan to revive Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade: open-container entertainment zones. Think Bourbon Street meets beachside retail. LA Food Editor Karen Palmer of SFGate joins us to unpack the potential impact on local restaurants and bars, drawing on reporting from other California cities where these zones are already live. Could this be the key to revitalizing LA's struggling dining corridors—or just another overhyped nothingburger?In Part 2, we sit down with Scott Linder and Ryan Gianola of Matu and the brand-new Matu Kai in Brentwood. We get into why they expanded beyond Beverly Hills, how the new spot differs, and what they've learned in their first couple months serving steak to the Westside.Plus, in our lightning round of Chef's Kiss / Big Miss:Bay Cities and its vermin problemYelp's "definitive" ranking of the best fast food burgersThe New York Times takes a swing at one of the world's most famous pizzeriasPowered by Acquired Taste Media. Don't miss our other show Taqueando with Bill Esparza—this week, Luca takes some friendly fire over his fish taco opinions. And mark your calendar: The LA Chef Conference returns to Redbird and Vibiana on October 6.#LAfoodpodcast #SantaMonica #ThirdStreetPromenade #MatuKai #BrentwoodRestaurants #KarenPalmer #EntertainmentZones #LosAngelesDining #FastFoodRankings #LArestaurants #ChefsKissBigMiss #AcquiredTasteMediaHelpful Links:Karen Palmer on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karenlpalmer/?hl=enKaren on entertainment zones for SFGate https://www.sfgate.com/california/article/california-entertainment-zones-public-drinking-20327329.phpBay Cities' vermin problem https://la.eater.com/2025/5/27/24438312/bay-cities-deli-temporary-closure-rodent-insect-vermin-infestationNYT on Lucali's exclusion from their pizza list https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/22/dining/why-lucali-still-isnt-on-our-best-pizza-list.htmlYelp's burger ranking https://www.foodbeast.com/news/yelp-reveals-the-top-burger-chains-of-2025/Bettina Makalintal on influencer trips https://www.eater.com/24433836/food-creator-influencer-travel-tourMatu Kai https://www.matusteak.com/Scott Linder on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lindersc/Ryan Gianola on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ryanzane15/?hl=enThe LA Chef Conference https://www.lachefconference.com/–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! ⁠https://thelonelyoyster.com/⁠–Get 10% off at House of Macadamias using code "LAFOOD" https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/la-foods

Aimee is flying high, her Echo Park megachurch filled every Sunday when suddenly she disappears while swimming in the ocean. It is a sensation. Weeks later she shows up bedraggled at a small Mexican border town with a remarkable tale to tell. But what really happened to Aimee while the police and press frantically searched for her?

What does healing look like when men are finally allowed to speak? In this powerful episode, we bring together four incredible voices—Leo Xia, Michael Huynh, Jackson Xia, and Noel Garcia, who are each reshaping the conversation around men's mental health, identity, and healing within Asian and Asian American communities. Through stories of pain, resilience, and community, this episode sheds light on how mental health challenges have shaped their identities, not just as individuals, but as men breaking generational silence. We also discuss what the future could look like if more safe spaces existed for men to connect, express, and heal. Whether you're personally navigating your journey or looking to support others, this conversation offers hope, guidance, and a powerful reminder: you are not alone. About the guests: Leo Xia is a men's group leader and facilitator focused on supporting Asian men. Through over six years of work and 500+ conversations, he's explored themes such as masculinity, identity, and culture. He leads JinShan Men's Community under his company, JinShan Collective, and facilitates Proud Asian Men with the nonprofit Asian Mental Health Project. → Leo Xia https://www.instagram.com/lowhiofficial/ → Proud Asian Men Bay Area Retreat 2025 https://lu.ma/2hlvr42p  Michael Huynh is a mental health researcher completing his PhD in Public Health at UC Irvine. He studies the impact of social relationships on mental health within Asian American communities. → Michael Huynh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mphuynh/ Jackson Xia is a dancer and facilitator who brings people together through joyful movement. With 15 years of street dance experience, he's taught youth across 20+ schools and led sessions for groups like Homeboy Industries and the Sierra Club. He also founded Soulful Sundays, a free dance picnic in Echo Park that supports mental health through movement in nature. → Jackson Xia: https://www.instagram.com/jackson.inabox/ → Soulful Sundays: https://www.instagram.com/soulfulsundaysla Noel Garcia is a Filipino American artist and founder of Genbu Daiko, with nearly 30 years of experience in Taiko drumming. His work blends rhythm, story, and soul to create spaces for healing, reflection, and connection. → Noel Garcia: https://www.instagram.com/taikonoel/ → Genbu Daiko of San Diego https://www.instagram.com/genbudaiko/   Useful Links: National Suicide and Mental Health Lifeline:→ https://988lifeline.org/ Teen Line:→ https://www.teenline.org/ How to Support Loved Ones: → https://www.suicideisdifferent.org/ → https://www.suicideispreventable.org/  --- ***This episode is sponsored by:

Valentino DeMartini was actually already behind the bar when he was a teen, barbacking and perfecting the martini for his family's bartending service. He started playing guitar around that time as well, inspired originally by emo but then embracing the country music of his youth. These days you can find him shaking things up at LA hotspot Donna's in the Echo Park neighborhood, while his twangy band Caravan 222 (originally formed in Chile) plays around town to an enthusiastic audience. He mixes up some music (including his band and solo stuff) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6uPWXhO7xFTaC2D0sg1X0Q?si=I5KOrFT7TRONgSkQQA8TGg

 Memorial Day – Remembering our Veterans! Penny production to stop! // Being caught doing embarrassing things! Fired from KLSX with no money, copying resumes at Kinkos. LAX rush is ON! People are getting out of town // Residents in Echo Park have had it with delivery drivers. Ghost kitchen has 20 vendors and drivers are constantly coming & going // June 4th I'll be at the Queen Mary! 8 convicted in Kim Kardashian Paris heist trial. Guy pulls out his guns in Pasadena and then calls the police on himself. 

This week on The LA Food Podcast, we dive into one of the wildest chef vs. critic stories in recent memory: Thomas Keller of The French Laundry allegedly asked SF Chronicle critic Mackenzie Chung Fegan to leave the restaurant. Was it a momentary lapse or a sign of a chef in crisis?Then: Chef Ari Kolender of LA seafood hotspot Found Oyster and Eagle Rock's Queen's Raw Bar & Grill joins us to talk about his gorgeous new cookbook How to Cook the Finest Things in the Sea, the rebrand of Queen's, and his journey from Kosher kid in South Carolina to one of LA's most celebrated chefs.We also get into:

We start off today talking about the new diet craze sweeping the country, the dog food diet. Then we learn about the 2025 version of Goldilock's, a massage parlor that got shut down and what should have been the red flags that there was a problem, plastic surgery, and we think Raj took the red pill when we were talking about a glitch in the Matrix. But first, Birthdays!The Treehouse is a daily DFW based comedy podcast and radio show. Leave your worries outside and join Dan O'Malley, Trey Trenholm, Raj Sharma, and their guests for laughs about current events, stupid news, and the comedy that is their lives. If it's stupid, it's in here.The Treehouse WebsiteDefender OutdoorsCLICK HERE TO DONATE:The RMS Treehouse Listeners FoundationLINKS:5 men claim sexual assault at Winter Park massage businessIs 'human kibble' the easiest health hack? Dietitian weighs in on viral trend83-year-old man crashes into Nanuet NY bank, twice: What happened?Nude intruder helps self to Beyond Beef patties at Echo Park home – NBC Los Angeles

Dogs eating their deceased owners in downtown LA? No, this isn't a horror movie—it's the real-life consequence of California's 'compassionate' homeless policies. Two individuals found dead at a tent encampment in LA's Westlake district, with one body partially consumed by her own pets after what appears to be a drug overdose. While officials struggle to address the 180,000+ homeless population (likely closer to 300,000), neighbors report their complaints go ignored as encampments, crime, and fentanyl devastate communities. Is anyone surprised this happened just minutes from Echo Park, where previous cleanup efforts revealed rat infestations and underground tunnels? How many more people need to die before politicians admit their 'housing first' approach is all harm, no reduction? SUBSCRIBE to stay informed about the government policies creating third-world conditions in America's wealthiest state, and SHARE this video to expose what mainstream media won't cover.

05-16-25 The Bizarre File #1822 An Echo Park resident found a stranger sleeping nude in his bed. The Serial Tesla Road rage driver is back behind bars. He was found beaten to a bloody pulp in prison. An investigation is underway after a kindergarten student gave Jello shots to students. All that and more in the Bizarre File!

This week on The LA Food Podcast, we're joined by Claire Dinhut—aka Condiment Claire—cookbook author, flavor scientist, and social media sensation. Born and raised in Los Angeles but now based in Europe, Claire has taken TikTok by storm with her inventive approach to sauces, spreads, and the science of taste. Recorded at Venice's iconic Roosterfish bar, this episode covers her global condiment obsessions, her viral rise to food fame, and the delicious details behind her new release, The Condiment Book—a must-have for any home cook.We also dive into Claire's “Condiment Mount Rushmore,” her hot takes on trending sauce brands, and her go-to LA eats whenever she's back in town.Plus: why chefs love and hate burgers, the surprising economics behind oysters, and a major shake-up coming to one of LA's most beloved French restaurants.Whether you're a flavor fanatic, cookbook collector, or just obsessed with where to eat in LA, this episode's for you.Helpful Links:Condiment Claire https://www.tiktok.com/@condimentclaire?lang=enJulia Moskin on burgers https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/10/dining/burgers-jeremy-fox-birdie-gs.htmlAmy McCarthy on oysters https://www.eater.com/2025/5/14/24430156/oyster-cost-dollar-oysters-restaurant?_gl=1*13g3fhu*_ga*NTY3MzcwNDY5LjE2Nzk1MzY5MTc.*_ga_GMSWCRTSTY*czE3NDczMzM3MzMkbzMyMyRnMSR0MTc0NzMzMzc1NSRqMzgkbDAkaDA.Jenn Harris on Pasjoli https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2025-05-15/pasjoli-santa-monica-french-restaurant-reopen–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! ⁠https://thelonelyoyster.com/⁠–Go check out Roosterfish

This week on The LA Food Podcast, we dive into the results of a new survey from Substack favorite The Angel that asked Angelenos what they really want from restaurants. Hosts Luca and Father Sal break down what LA diners say matters most—vibe vs. food, great service, price, and originality—and reveal the surprising (and kind of maddening) contradictions in the data.In Part 2, we're joined by Nancy DaSilva and Bits Nicholas from Compliments to the Chef for a Top Chef Season 22 midseason check-in. We talk fantasy picks, emerging food trends, and who we think has what it takes to win it all.Plus, big news: The LA Food Podcast is now part of the Acquired Taste Media network—home to the new show Taqueando with Bill Esparza! If you're into tacos, regional Mexican cuisine, and the LA food scene, this one's a must-subscribe.Keywords: LA food scene, restaurant survey, Top Chef Season 22, LA dining trends, Bill Esparza, Taqueando, LA restaurants, Substack The Angel, Mexican cuisine, foodie podcastHelpful Links:Taqueando with Bill Esparza https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZY5gUvBo0Z3pRmCJILM6SJames Beard media nominations https://www.jamesbeard.org/stories/2025-james-beard-media-award-nomineesThe Angel survey https://www.theangel.la/p/what-angelenos-want-from-restaurants-survey-resultsCompliments to the Chef https://open.spotify.com/show/5ySvTZh0inCpq1SJP9baq6–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! ⁠https://thelonelyoyster.com/⁠–Get 10% off at House of Macadamias using code "LAFOOD" https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/la-foods

Part 5 of Carrion Harvest. Where do you bug out to, when … the monsters are Godzilla sized bugs? As hope starts to diminish, rapidly, Sprout reflects on the final, damning chapter of her life with her mom and Harvey. Carrion Harvest is a Dagaz Media production for Realm. Written by Morgan Sylvia. Performed by Jessica Taige. Editing and sound design by Rory O'Shea. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ X: @RealmMedia

Part 5 of Carrion Harvest. Where do you bug out to, when … the monsters are Godzilla sized bugs? As hope starts to diminish, rapidly, Sprout reflects on the final, damning chapter of her life with her mom and Harvey. Carrion Harvest is a Dagaz Media production for Realm. Written by Morgan Sylvia. Performed by Jessica Taige. Editing and sound design by Rory O'Shea. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ X: @RealmMedia

Is Jordan Kahn's Meteora on track for a second Michelin star? On this episode of The LA Food Podcast, we dive deep into LA's most ambitious fine-dining jungle—Meteora. After falling for Chef Jordan Kahn's futuristic tasting menu at Vespertine, we head to his Melrose Avenue follow-up to see if the hype (and the hefty price tag) is justified. Is this lush, high-concept, nature-driven restaurant actually deserving of a second Michelin star? We break it down, course by course.Plus, it's Part 4 of our Opening Cafe Esca series with chefs Luke Reyes and Reilly Cox. This week, they walk us through the creative (and chaotic) process of building a food and beverage menu from scratch for their upcoming coastal Italian spot in LA's Arts District.And don't miss our rapid-fire Chef's Kiss / Big Miss segment, featuring TikTok-famous olive oil squeeze bottles, Apple TV's new chef series, and maybe the most aggravating pizza guy on the internet.Helpful Links:Meteora https://meteora.la/TASTE on those pesky squeeze bottles https://tastecooking.com/the-big-squeeze/Careme preview, per The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/arts/television/careme-french-chef.htmlEater on Texas Strip https://ny.eater.com/2025/4/25/24416858/texas-renaming-new-york-strip-steak-bill-texas-stripOpening Cafe Esca Part 1 https://open.spotify.com/episode/19HDiV4o0i2dP9ZZ7B7E9BPart 2 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7DoKDMtS74ngrVzjBBkzXIPart 3 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7J8MZ7HGuMIdRvq6zYezUy?si=hXmPzXKrQ9uwKktH3tIEuw–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! ⁠https://thelonelyoyster.com/⁠–Get 10% off at House of Macadamias using code "LAFOOD" https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/la-foods

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Bronwen Kinzler-Britton & Jose Ibarra both came from more fine-dining backgrounds, but realized they just wanted to work for themselves and make great pizza. Naughty Pie Nature operates out of a tiny corner kitchen space (no dine-in) in Echo Park, but they've had a nice, steady growth pattern since they were just a pop-up a year or so ago.

Part 4 of Carrion Harvest. Sprout's life of luxury is about to encounter a horrible grist mill - human cruelty on the one, beyond-human monsters on the other. The high costs of cheap corn come calling. Carrion Harvest is a Dagaz Media production for Realm. Written by Morgan Sylvia. Performed by Jessica Taige. Editing and sound design by Rory O'Shea. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ X: @RealmMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 4 of Carrion Harvest. Sprout's life of luxury is about to encounter a horrible grist mill - human cruelty on the one, beyond-human monsters on the other. The high costs of cheap corn come calling. Carrion Harvest is a Dagaz Media production for Realm. Written by Morgan Sylvia. Performed by Jessica Taige. Editing and sound design by Rory O'Shea. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ X: @RealmMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lele Dinner Club is the buzzy new supper club from Pizzana chef and master pizzaiolo Daniele Uditi, offering an exclusive 10-course Neapolitan tasting menu that's quickly become Los Angeles' hottest reservation. With only three seatings so far and a waitlist already topping 6,000 names, this underground culinary experience is redefining LA fine dining. On this episode of The LA Food Podcast, I take Father Sal behind the scenes of the entire Lele Dinner Club journey—how to get in, what's on the menu, and why this immersive, communal experience is unlike anything else in the city's restaurant scene.In Part 2, we're joined by 13-time James Beard Award winner Steve Dolinsky for an exclusive Pizza City Fest Los Angeles 2025 preview. Happening this weekend at LA Live, Pizza City Fest will feature over 40 top pizzerias from across Southern California. I sat down with Steve at LaSorted's in Chinatown to talk all things LA pizza—what makes it special, how it compares to pizza scenes in New York and Chicago, and why he believes LA is becoming a major pizza capital in the U.S.Whether you're a die-hard foodie, pizza obsessive, or just trying to score a seat at Lele Dinner Club, this is one episode you don't want to miss.Helpful Links:Lele Dinner Club https://www.leledinnerclub.com/Pizza City Fest https://pizzacityfest.com/Jenn Harris on Lele Dinner Club https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2025-04-21/le-le-dinner-club-italian-food-daniele-uditiNYT's Priya Krishna on restaurant design https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/dining/restaurant-ambience-vibes.htmlNYT's Kim Severson on the return of meat https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/18/dining/meat-beef-restaurants-politics.htmlEEEEEATSCON 2025 https://www.eeeeeatscon.com/los-angelesAntoni Porowski's cheese raves https://www.eater.com/2025/4/22/24413509/antoni-porowski-interview-queer-eye–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! ⁠https://thelonelyoyster.com/⁠–Get 10% off at House of Macadamias using code "LAFOOD" https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/la-foods

Part 3 of Carrion Harvest. Sprout's life of luxury has come at a steep cost, and the ambitions of her stepfather, Harvey, may be reaching the point of no return. She has precious little time to be a rebellious teenager before the world will be irrevocably shifted, in ways she could never imagine. Carrion Harvest is a Dagaz Media production for Realm. Written by Morgan Sylvia. Performed by Jessica Taige. Editing and sound design by Rory O'Shea. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ X: @RealmMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 3 of Carrion Harvest. Sprout's life of luxury has come at a steep cost, and the ambitions of her stepfather, Harvey, may be reaching the point of no return. She has precious little time to be a rebellious teenager before the world will be irrevocably shifted, in ways she could never imagine. Carrion Harvest is a Dagaz Media production for Realm. Written by Morgan Sylvia. Performed by Jessica Taige. Editing and sound design by Rory O'Shea. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ X: @RealmMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Lopez is the James Beard semifinalist chef behind Barra Santos, one of the buzziest restaurants in recent memory to grace Los Angeles. Barra Santos is a tiny, sardine-tin of a restaurant in Cypress Park serving up thoughtful, super high-quality Portuguese fare. But as small as the restaurant's footprint is, the noise it's made since opening has been nothing short of deafening. After visiting the restaurant myself, I knew I wanted to get to know the mastermind behind the operation, and Chef Melissa did not disappoint. Would I go so far as to say we've got one of the country's brightest rising stars on our hands? Yes, yes, I would. But listen to the interview and visit Barra Santos to make up your own mind on the matter. But first, a nasally rendition of a couple of things that caught my eye this week. There's a Jenn Harris piece on how the tariffs are endangering the diversity that makes LA's food scene one of the best in the country, a Substack newsletter (Khushbu Shah's Tap Is Fine) on whether or not we should view influencers as experts, and an exciting new survey (from Emily Wilson at The Angel) on what Angelenos want from restaurants that I highly encourage you to take. Helpful Links:Jenn Harris on tariffs https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2025-04-11/los-angeles-restaurants-tariffs-southeast-asian-foodLaurie Ochoa on chili crisp and tariffs https://www.latimes.com/food/newsletter/2025-04-12/its-too-late-to-tariff-the-globalization-out-of-american-cuisine-more-chili-crisp-please-tasting-notesKhushbu Shah on influencers, amateurs, and expertise https://khushbushah.substack.com/p/when-did-we-all-become-afraid-of?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=2026436&post_id=161441896&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=31nins&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=emailEmily Wilson's survey in The Angel https://www.theangel.la/p/what-angelenos-want-from-restaurants-survey?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1717567&post_id=161269590&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=31nins&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email&hide_intro_popup=trueGab Chabran and Suzanne Levy on grants for restaurants from the California Restaurant Foundation https://laist.com/news/food/10-000-grant-available-for-restaurants-affected-by-la-firesBarra Santos https://www.barrasantosla.com/–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! ⁠https://thelonelyoyster.com/⁠–Get 10% off at House of Macadamias using code "LAFOOD" https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/la-foods