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The launch of Jonathan Gold’s list of L.A.’s 101 best restaurants
is the reason for the celebration.
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Jonathan Gold welcomes foodies to the 101 Launch Party.
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Union Station serves as a spectacular venue for the Launch Party.
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Guests sign up for a chance to win IMAX movie passes.
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Pronounced ching-dow, Tsingtao is the #1 Chinese beer in the U.S.
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The 101 wine bar features pours from Rodney Strong,
Vina Simpatica and ZIOBAFFA.
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Los Angeles Times Food Editor Amy Scattergood and Jonathan Gold attend the
101 Launch Party.
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Chef Ray Garcia and the team from B.S. Taquería prepare mushroom and
garlic tacos with chile de arbol.
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Chef David LeFevre of Manhattan Beach Post and chef Bruce Kalman of
Union are enjoying the festivities.
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Craft’s pear tart features Shakerag blue cheese and candied red walnuts.
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Chefs Jaime Martin del Campo and Ramiro Arvizu of La Casita Mexicana
celebrate being 34 on the list.
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Chef Michael Cimarusti of Providence and guest take top honor on this year’s list.
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B.S. Taquería turns up the heat with their mushroom and garlic tacos
with chile de arbol.
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Chefs Sang Yoon of Lukshon, Michael Voltaggio of ink. and Tom Colicchio of
Craft head up three of L.A.’s best restaurants.
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Guests with Matthew Bouvet and chef Nyseha Arrington of LEONA have plenty of
reasons to smile.
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Szechuan Impression serves chicken wrapped with asparagus.
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Bartender Josh Goldman of Belcampo, executive chef Tony Esnault of Church &
State, chef Ludo Lefebvre of Petit Trois and general partner Yassmin Sarmadi
of Church & State proudly represent their highly acclaimed restaurants.
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Jazz Singsanong and chef Tui Sungkamee are the sister-and-brother team
behind Jitlada, #30 on the list.
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Cheers to all the mouthwatering bites at the 101 Launch Party.
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Cassia’s Vietnamese sunbathing prawns with Fresno chiles,garlic
and Vietnamese hot sauce await guests.
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Attendees pose with the Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic.
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Guests are delighted by the delicious foods and drinks.
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(From left) LA Times Editor Davan Maharaj, Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic
Jonathan Gold, LA Times Publisher Tim Ryan, Tribune CFO Philip Doherty and
guest attend the 101 Launch Party.
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Szechuan Impression’s ice jelly features watermelon with mint.
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Guests enjoy glasses of white from the selection of fine wines.
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Fans of great food and wine turn out at Union Station.
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Mariscos Jalisco serves up crispy shrimp tacos
with avocado, tomato and cabbage salsa.
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LA Times Deputy Food Editor Jenn Harris and
food writer Betty Hallock attend the 101 Launch Party.
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Hundreds converged on Union Station to sample some of L.A.’s best cooking.
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République’s salted caramel chocolate cake beckons.
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Guests have fun posing with props at the LA Times photo booth.
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Tom Colicchio’s Craft is #83 on the list.
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All aboard Jonathan Gold’s 101 Launch Party at Union Station.
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(From left) Don Reis, LA Times SVP/Chief Revenue Officer, guest, Ken DePaola,
LA Times VP of Advertising, and Michael Rooney, Tribune Executive Vice President
& Chief Revenue Officer, attend the 101 Launch Party.
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Small bites are prepared fresh at the 101 Launch Party.
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Between bites, Jazz Singsanong of Jitlada and
Los Angeles Times Editor Davan Maharaj pose with guests.
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The 101 Launch Party brings out L.A.’s foodies.
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Attendees did not leave empty-handed.
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The LA Times takes over a wing of Union Station
for Jonathan Gold’s 101 Launch Party.