Lavash, cheese boards, and wine culture

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Nov. 09, 2019 Food & Drink

A cheese board and knives. Photo credit: Erin Kunkel © Ryland Peters & Small

Kate Leahy and Ara Zada explore the nuances of Armenian lavash. Thalassa Skinner is a master of cheese boards. Plus: the wine industry looks inward as a top sommelier is accused of sexual misconduct.

From this Episode:

Lavash holds the Armenian table together

In Armenia, saying “let’s eat,” translates to “let’s eat bread.” That’s because bread is the foundation of every meal.

15 min

Bill Addison gets his khachapuri and khinkali fix in Glendale

LA Times restaurant critic Bill Addison recently took a trip to a Glendale strip mall, where behind darkened glass, there’s a restaurant serving up a hybrid menu of...

6 min

Pro tips on creating the perfect holiday cheese board

The fall and winter holidays are approaching, so you might find yourself wondering what to bring to parties. Writer Thalassa Skinner suggests reviving the art of the cheese...

14 min

A top somm is accused of sexual assault. Is the wine industry overdue for a reckoning?

The New York Times recently published a bombshell report by Julia Moskin that hit close to home for some Angelenos.

12 min

Sweet, crisp apples abound at the Santa Monica Farmers Market

California isn't known as much for its apples as its citrus, but there are still plenty of great apples to be found at the Santa Monica Farmers Market. Pastry chef Nicole...

9 min