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The Final Foodstack (for now)
Featuring political consulting for restaurants, Eater's influencer-palooza, and a Dodger-coded food list in light of the World Series.
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Luca Servodio
Why Evan Funke's Chef's Table episode gave me the ick
Plus, the future of restaurant criticism, the eschewing of social media marketing, and LA County does something.... good?
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Luca Servodio
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NELA is the pizza capital of the US
Plus, put some respect on Eater's Essential 38, Keith Corbin and Daniel Patterson cook up opportunity, and RIP 15-course tasting menus.
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Luca Servodio
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Free PR advice for Tim Hollingsworth
Plus, L.A. Taco gets its 69 on, Ina Garten is mad you're interested in her life, and California tries to take away your octopus.
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Luca Servodio

September 2024

The future of the Wolfgang Puck empire
Plus, Azizam's hot streak continues, MSG's revenge, and the controversies of Keith Lee.
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Luca Servodio
The key to longevity in fine dining, according to Josiah Citrin
Plus, Azizam wins Bon Appetit recognition, guest chef dinners dissected, and Los Angeles melons get their close-up.
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Luca Servodio
Highs and lows as more restaurants close, but one LA chef scores Food & Wine honors
Plus, Eater wedges itself into the immigration debate and David Chang's hellish Netflix show gets a Season 2.
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Luca Servodio
The Passion of Jordan Kahn
Plus, Evan Funke snags a seat at the Chef's Table, a new school beer does things the old-fashioned way, and LA food media outlets unleash a listicle…
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Luca Servodio
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August 2024

Everybody calm down, Langer's isn't closing
Plus, Chick-fil-A enters the streaming wars, Jackson Kalb cooks up a pivot, and an LA fusion burger gets a national close-up.
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Luca Servodio
Los Angeles is carrying the Las Vegas Strip on its back
Plus, a Mexican food pioneer struggles to stay alive, Calabasas struggles to be cool, and Chef Ki Kim struggles to find work-life balance.
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Luca Servodio
Is Bill Esparza revolutionizing the restaurant review?
Plus, a Bourdain biopic, the robots are coming, and so long Koda Farms.
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Luca Servodio
3 hot takes on the 2024 California Michelin Guide
Plus, Pete Wells yells at clouds as Tim Walz gets everybody hot (dish) and bothered.
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Luca Servodio
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