More Free Lunch
Tom "TK" Nagano takes Free Lunch to the quintessential Los Angeles dive bar. Meet a colorful cast of characters in this one time speakeasy and haunt of Charles Bukowski.
Becca Weber told Free Lunch she dreams about the sandwiches at Artisan Cheese Gallery. That's a pretty strong endorsement, so we went with her to check out the store and restaurant.
Old college friends Ben and Leah reunite over dim sum at Elite Restaurant in Monterey Park.
Charles Phoenix takes Free Lunch to his favorite restaurant in all of Los Angeles, Pann's. "Homespun and family run since 1958!"
Free Lunch takes you to an Italian cafe, bakery, pizzeria, restaurant and factory all in one. Eatalian Cafe was started in Gardena three years ago by Antonio Pellini and Eugenia Catellani, a couple from Italy's gastro-fabulous Emilia-Romagna region.
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When John Musante's father owned a grocery store in Pennsylvania, the garlic and onions had to be hid behind the counter, so as not to offend any local sensibilities.
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Restaurateur Eugenia Catellani recalls when McDonald's first came to her small town in Northern Italy - and the changes the chain had to quickly make.
Free Lunch tries to keep up with a comedy duo at The Park Restaurant in Echo Park. Randy Liedtke took us, and fellow comic Davey Johnson, to one of his favorite spots for casual dining.
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Comedian and barista Randy Liedtke breaks down foodie versus fooder versus food idiot. Guess which one he is?
Free Lunch accompanies D.J. Waldie to Baba Ghanouj in Long Beach. D.J. has a long history with George Mitri, the restaurant's owner.
