How to Hack 洛杉矶

On this episode of the California Now 播客, host Soterios Johnson talks to three 洛杉矶 County locals about where they go to experience the best this SoCal destination has to offer.

First, Johnson speaks with 食物 Network star 飞机Tila. L.A. native gives Johnson a brief history of 泰国小镇, sharing his go-to spot to grab jade noodles and exclusive stories from his tour through the East Hollywood neighborhood with Anthony Bourdain. Tila also chats about his favorite family-friendly stops, including Griffith Park.

Next, Johnson connects with Mary Forgione, author of the 洛杉矶 Times’ e-newsletter, “野生.” Forgione discusses extraordinary outdoor experiences, including hiking Mt. 秃子 and spotting endangered green sea turtles. She then heads to 圣佩德罗, crafting the perfect day-trip to this coastal community.

And finally, Johnson talks to Zach Brooks, general manager of Smorgasburg 洛杉矶. Brooks takes Johnson on an international culinary tour through the largest weekly open-air food market in the country, sharing insights on the best bites and hot tips along the way.

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飞机Tila, chef and host on the 食物 Network

Mary Forgione, author of the 洛杉矶 Times’ “野生” e-newsletter

Zach Brooks, general manager of Smorgasburg 洛杉矶

资源

飞机Tila is a 洛杉矶 chef, cookbook author, and the “unofficial mayor of 泰国小镇.”

洛杉矶

泰国小镇

No Reservations

Jonathan Gold

Ruen一对

Sapp Coffee Shop

Bhan Kanom Thai

Pa Ord Noodle

哈佛大学 & 石头

营

Mary Forgione writes “野生,” a weekly e-newsletter featuring insider tips on the best of Southern California outdoor adventure.

“野生”

Griffith Park

Griffith 天文台

Sierra Club Angeles Chapter

Palos Verdes Peninsula Trails

Mt. 秃子

海龟  

长滩

Hollyhock House

Wayfarers Chapel

圣佩德罗

雷克斯的咖啡馆

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

朝鲜文 Friendship Bell

圣佩德罗 Fish Market

Brouwerij West

Zach Brooks is the general manager of Smorgasburg 洛杉矶, a weekly gathering of deliciousness in Downtown 洛杉矶.

Smorgasburg LA

Downtown 洛杉矶

行DTLA

7th Street Produce Market

Churro Boss

Bungkus Bagus

Uncle Terry’s Kitchen

1986年炸玉米饼

Los Cochinitos

The Goat Mafia

Burritos La Palma

Los Dorados LA

Lobsterdamus

I Love Micheladas
 

ABOUT THE HOST

Soterios Johnson, formerly the local host of National Public Radio’s Morning Edition on radio station WNYC, moved from New York City to Davis in 2016. By combining his journalistic instincts with his personal curiosity, Johnson uses the California Now 播客 platform to develop a deeper understanding of his adopted home.