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Jonathan Gold Go Bragh at Tom Bergin's; Bill Esparza Explores Little Belize
"What you're competing against consists mostly of faded memories of bad steam-table food," the critic says of Brandon Boudet's Irish eats.
Rodell Raves About Mozza's Salumi Nights; Gold Name Checks at Plan Check
Gold considers the West L.A. burger bar through the prism of Myhrvold, Umami Burger, and Blumenthal.
Gold Alights Again on Starry Kitchen
Dubs the chili crab a "cult dish" at its new Tiara Cafe location.
Trattoria Neapolis Sends Mixed Signals to Besha; Santa Monica loves City Tavern
The gorgeous Trattoria Neapolis is reviewed by LA Weekly
Gold Finds Good Cheer at Superba Snack Bar
The critic calls Jason Neroni's recipes "sunny and straightforward."
Jonathan Gold Eulogizes Campanile
The critic was married at what he refers to as "one of the city's best."
Superba Starts Friday Lunch and Weekend Brunch, Gets Big-Ups From Besha
We're excited for mole meatball sandwiches and a new burger.
Chen Chows Chuan Ma Noodle House; Gold Ponders The Japanese Food Court
Rosemead's new Sichuan earns mighty accolades for its hand-cut noodles and six-spice broth.
Jonathan Gold Chases The Drago To Sunset Blvd.
The critic declares, "nothing here is revolutionary; almost everything here is good" at Osteria Drago.
Rodell Gives Juan's Restaurante a Second Look
The moles blow the critic away, while other dishes are too weird, as Besha takes her first step into Gold turf.
Jonathan Gold Is "Happy Enough" at The Parish
He calls chef Casey Lane the dark prince of 'No Substitutions, No Modifications."
Rodell Rallies 'Round Tar & Roses
The restaurant is doing the same old small plates and market-stalking, but with more honesty than most of the others, she concludes.
Industriel Grates on Gold's Nerves; Scattergood Stoked on Avalon Grille
The L.A. Weekly editor susses out Catalina's "most ambitious restaurant."
Rodell Underwhelmed By Short Order Burger
L.A.'s new critic turns her direct approach on the good, but "not great" burgers at Nancy Silverton and Amy Pressman's place.
Gold Shouts Out Shunji; Rodell Revels in L&E Oyster Bar
Increasingly, the Matsuhisa veteran is being praised for his produce more than his sashimi.
Jonathan Gold Takes Echo Park's Red Hill
The critic calls the place, "crafty, folky, a bit clumsy and subtly manipulative."
Besha Rodell Glorifies Mezze; Gold Returns to Next Door by Josie
The L.A. Weekly critic gives Micah Wexler the standing ovation he deserves.