LAist: The Long Shadow of Jonathan Gold

Elise Thompson

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 08:59:32 -0800

Everyone has a different palate. Some people like Twinkies and some people like balut. I think part of Gold's message is that it is not just about saying, "This is good. Eat here." It is about entertaining the reader. His beautiful prose and ability to give the reader vicarious sensory experiences are what sets him apart.

Tony Pierce

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:39:52 -0800

LA has quite a history of killer journalists. I'm very happy that Jonathan Gold continues to get props. Even though I too dont always agree with him - he's generally right in my book. Thanks for this post!!

yunikim

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:45:10 -0800

jonathan gold..ugh, so many times i'll go to places he's recommended and they are so bland. i don't get it. I don't get his hyped up restaurants. esp the one on fig and 26th. taquiria? apparently there is some obsession with potato pancakes there. i ordered 4 but only ate 2 bc there was nothing tasty or different, unlike gold's rave review.