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A look at life through the lens of food with Los Angeles-based chef, former restaurateur, and long-time radio host, Evan Kleiman. Thousands of interviews. Countless recipes. Thirty years and counting.

Newsletter · By KCRW · English · Official site

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Sep 30, 2026
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  1. Issue · Sep 30, 2026

    Second Helping: Manufactured Outrage, But Make It Halal (opens the original)

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  2. Issue · Sep 30, 2026

    The Indian Food America Was Missing (opens the original)

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    This week on Good Food:Chef Meherwan Irani sold cars and imported jewelry before finding his true calling — bringing India's street food to the masses.Khushbu Shah surveys LA's vanishing Indian lunch buffets for her new series, Value Meal.Connect with Good Food host Evan Kleiman on Substack.

  3. Issue · Sep 29, 2026

    Where to find the best Tex-Mex in LA (opens the original)

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  4. Issue · Sep 25, 2026

    The Hunger We've Learned to Live With (opens the original)

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    This week on Good Food:After decades of covering famine abroad, journalist Roger Thurow asks why we allow hunger to persist in the world's wealthiest nation.Chez Mar chef Wesley Barden poaches Asian pears for a French salad while farmer Phil Rhodes explains why this year's harvest is so small.Connect with Good Food host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kcr

  5. Issue · Sep 23, 2026

    Second Helping: Digital Price Tags Are Coming for Your Groceries (opens the original)

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    Welcome to Second Helping, the weekly newsletter that analyzes food trends and news. Written by Good Food digital producer Elina Shatkin.Before we get to this week’s food news, a quick note: Good Food and Second Helping are committed to keeping you informed about the food we eat and how it shapes our lives, our communities, and the world around us. This work is made possible by readers and KCRW members like you. If you val

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