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“Even though my entire writing persona is prefaced on me not being an expert, I kind of am an expert. I know a lot.”

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Jonathan Gold, born in 1960, is a renowned food critic. His career began in Los Angeles, where he wrote food reviews for the Los Angeles Times. Gold is known for his in-depth research and unique insights into the culinary world, which not only introduced the food culture of Los Angeles but also propelled the development of the American food criticism field. more

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