Controversy at Silver Lake's Salt & Straw, hot takes on Coachella's food set-up and more with Father Sal

Father Sal returns to the pod to discuss some hot-topics in LA and global food news, including the recent backlash incurred by a new Salt & Straw location in Silver Lake, the pros and cons of music festival food, and why L.A. Taco's Taco Madness competition is actually a great way to gauge the actual merits of a taqueria. We also give a quick updated on how our Fantasy Top Chef is progressing and - spoiler alert - it's not looking good for yours truly. Helpful links: Eater article on Salt & Straw and Pazzo Gelato https://la.eater.com/2023/4/12/23680602/pazzo-gelato-salt-and-straw-silver-lake-controversies-los-angeles-whats-going-on-explained LA Times on Coachella food https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2023-04-18/where-to-eat-at-coachella-this-year-for-best-food LA Taco's Taco Madness https://www.lataco.com/taco-madness-2023/ Press release on Elena Reygadas' award https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/mexico-citys-elena-reygadas-named-130000107.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACO-nL0emODGcflWAcyaxaPF06mUTtPcU_ikkeg_J4F7_nvRComN2ZZsQf2zQ9uxDfKIdy0mcfFboHoIruyKoMgx8XVTcMZYZDKHGqGFObumcCv973eg5GFf4OpxcGaUmDR1Pe2pOgHWBg1k__OiQ_fAdlUsubhmRQ3b3P0sVxrO&guccounter=2 Eater on Blackbird's dining NFTs https://ny.eater.com/2023/4/20/23674545/ben-leventhal-blackbird-loyalty-platform-restaurant-nfts