tag:www.kcet.org,2010-01-19:/living/food/freelunch//1308 2011-11-09T21:09:54Z Free Lunch is KCET.org's new food initiative! The idea is pretty simple: once a week we treat one of our kcet.org commenters to lunch at a reasonably-priced restaurant in the Los Angeles area and we document their experience. Movable Type Pro 4.38 tag:www.kcet.org,2011:/socal/food/freelunch//1308.39756 2011-11-04T23:40:18Z 2011-11-09T21:09:54Z

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.

Diego Nunez http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/dnunez 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.

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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.

Katherine Spiers http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/kspiers 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.

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Old college friends Ben and Leah reunite over dim sum at Elite Restaurant in Monterey Park.

Diego Nunez http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/dnunez Old college friends Ben and Leah reunite over dim sum at Elite Restaurant in Monterey Park.

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Charles Phoenix takes Free Lunch to his favorite restaurant in all of Los Angeles, Pann's. "Homespun and family run since 1958!"

Diego Nunez http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/dnunez Charles Phoenix takes Free Lunch to his favorite restaurant in all of Los Angeles, Pann's. "Homespun and family run since 1958!"

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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.

Diego Nunez http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/dnunez 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.

Read the full article tag:www.kcet.org,2011:/socal/food/freelunch//1308.38786 2011-10-06T21:50:53Z 2011-10-06T22:38:53Z

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.

Katherine Spiers http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/kspiers 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.

Katherine Spiers http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/kspiers 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.

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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.

Diego Nunez http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/dnunez 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?

Katherine Spiers http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/kspiers Comedian and barista Randy Liedtke breaks down foodie versus fooder versus food idiot. Guess which one he is?

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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.

Diego Nunez http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/dnunez 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.

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D.J. Waldie chose a Lebanese restaurant for his Free Lunch, and that's a long way from what he grew up. Here he explains that his mother was the best cook in the neighborhood, by virtue of not burning everything.

Katherine Spiers http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/kspiers D.J. Waldie chose a Lebanese restaurant for his Free Lunch, and that's a long way from what he grew up. Here he explains that his mother was the best cook in the neighborhood, by virtue of not burning everything.

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LACMA staffer Christine Choi visited Mid-Wilshire's simplethings, where fresh-made sandwiches and signature pies come together on one menu.

Diego Nunez http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/dnunez LACMA staffer Christine Choi visited Mid-Wilshire's simplethings, where fresh-made sandwiches and signature pies come together on one menu.

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Christine Choi's food memories involve pickles, jellies and helping a Korean grandmother in the kitchen.

Katherine Spiers http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/kspiers Christine Choi's food memories involve pickles, jellies and helping a Korean grandmother in the kitchen.

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Free Lunch visits Cole's, established in 1908 at the base of the historic Pacific Electric Building. Our guests Alie Ward & Georgia Hardstark ordered their famous French Dip accompanied by some signature cocktails.

Diego Nunez http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/dnunez Free Lunch visits Cole's, established in 1908 at the base of the historic Pacific Electric Building. Our guests Alie Ward & Georgia Hardstark ordered their famous French Dip accompanied by some signature cocktails.

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Alie Ward and Georgia Hardstark became the best of friends in the most unusual of circumstances, and those who know these mixology mavens would say it couldn't have happened any other way.

Diego Nunez http://www.kcet.org/user/profile/dnunez Alie Ward and Georgia Hardstark became the best of friends in the most unusual of circumstances, and those who know these mixology mavens would say it couldn't have happened any other way.

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