This Is TASTE 705: The Year in Los Angeles Restaurants with Jenn Harris of the Los Angeles Times & Jordan Okun and Max Shapiro of Air Jordan
Dec 22, 2025
Join Jenn Harris, a prominent critic for the Los Angeles Times, along with Jordan Okun and Max Shapiro from the Air Jordan podcast, as they dive into the vibrant world of LA dining. They discuss the meticulous process behind the LA Times' 101 Best Restaurants list, revealing criteria for rankings and the emotional resilience of chefs amid challenges. From Mercado La Paloma's community impact to up-and-coming dining spots, the trio shares their favorite meals and the culinary landscape of Los Angeles, offering a rich tapestry of flavors and stories.
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Family Dinner At Cosetta
- Aliza Abarbanel recounted dining at Cosetta with family and loved Zachary Pollack's pizza and inventive dishes.
- She described standout items like a fried chicken cutlet with a bright fish-sauce dressing and bagna cauda from the Santa Monica farmers market.
First Visit To Found Oyster
- Matt Rodbard described his first meal at Found Oyster and highlighted a scallop tostada with yuzu kosho and apple.
- He praised the counter service vibe, smoked fish dip, and sea urchin offerings as emblematic of the place.
Holbox's Smoked Fish Taco
- Aliza finally ate at Holbox and called Gilberto Satina's smoked camapachi taco the best taco she had all year.
- She emphasized the seasonal Mexican seafood focus and how the smoked fish taco lingered in her thoughts.