After a screening of “City of Gold,” Jewish Journal publisher and editor-in-chief, Rob Eshman, sits down for a Q-&-A with L.A. Times food critic, Jonathan Gold and director Laura Gabbert to talk about the food scene in L.A. and creating community.
March 12, 2016 at the Westside Pavillion Landmark.
Below is a clip from the q-&-a session.
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