Long Anonymous Critic Brad A. Johnson To Appear on Beat the Chefs
Brushing the big reveal off his shoulders, the scribe writes, "Anonymity will soon be dead."
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Gold Beholds Ricardo Zarate's New Stage at Mo-Chica
The L.A. Times critic notes the same great food, new dis-enchantingly trendy space.
Besha Rodell Tickled by Industriel
The critic is confused by the concept and not impressed by the food.
Besha Bids Auf Wiedersehen to Spago
The critic bemoans a lack of culinary tourists, certain that the cooking here is "flawless."
Rodell Reviews The Hits and Misses at Maison Giraud
Fortunately for the French chef, the mistakes appear fixable.
Virbila Venerates Vic Casanova's Gusto; Gold Pleasantly Unchallenged By Maison Giraud
Noting that Alain Giruad is one of the few L.A. chefs capable of commanding a giant kitchen, J. Gold feels "it's hard not to expect more."
Jonathan Gold Applauds New Chef at Lazy Ox; Patrick Kuh Catches Up With Water Grill
Despite a few dishes that may not be worth the price, Kuh appreciates the balance of creativity and tradition in the $1.5 million remake.
Besha Rodell Tangles With ink.'s Balance of Style and Substance
L.A.'s new critic calls Michael Voltaggio's first restaurant "Pure Hollywood," with pretty dishes that don't always taste spectacular.
Sherry Seduced by Freddy Smalls; Besha Meets Hoodie Brigade at Mother Dough
L.A. Weekly's new critic throws out a tired Portlandia joke and receives a nasty online comment.
Jonathan Gold Champions N/Naka in Palms
The critic notes that kaiseki influences are a growing antidote to our over-saturated gastro-pub scene.
Rodell Rounds Up Local Foie Boosters
Micah Wexler worries about the precedent being set, while Michael Voltaggio is excited for the challenge a ban may present.
Sherry Snacks on Sandwiches; Gold Does Dim Sum for Dinner
Lunasia offers the Chinese breakfast marvels until 8:30 P.M.
Besha Rodell Reviews The Hits and Misses at Post & Beam
L.A.'s new restaurant critic offers her first full restaurant review.
Gold Hungers for Huazontle at Bizarra Capital; Virbila Sweats Black Hogg
Sherry says "There's really nothing quite like Black Hogg in L.A."
Rodell Savors the Moment at Black Hogg
The critic writes her first local restaurant analysis on Silver Lake's trendy new gastropub.
Breaking Basque: Jonathan Gold Raves About Ración's Pintxos
The critic praises a new forward-leaning menu of San Sebastian-style cuisine in Pasadena.
Besha Blasts Back, First Story Coming Next Week
L.A.'s newest critic offers up humility, surprise, and courage when confronting mean-spirited comments comparing her appearance with Jonathan Gold's.
Russ Parsons Stumbles Onto Los Agaves; Gold Soaks Up Sunny Spot
Gold declares, "Sunny Spot, one suspects, may be the first of Choi's restaurants to be less a passion project than a nicely executed work-for-hire."
Has L.A. Weekly's New Critic Been Exposed and Does It Really Matter?
"The anonymous critic is a conceit these days anyway," says L.A. Weekly food editor Amy Scattergood, who isn't exactly sure
Gold Tells Us Why We Must Eat Popcorn; Virbila Mourns Mauro at A1
Sherry calls Robertson's A1 Cucina, "the standard high for solid, truly Italian cooking."