Jonathan Gold's Lasting Flavor | Los Angeles News

Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews Eight years after his death, Jonathan Gold’s legacy still sizzles—his documentary “City of Gold” revealed how he turned L.A. into a culinary mosaic, celebrating immigrant chefs, hidden gems, and the soul behind every dish. More than a food critic, he was a storyteller who made eating an adventure, inviting listeners to taste cultures, histories, and humanity. His fearless, empathetic voice reshaped food writing before social media even existed. Director Laura Gabbert credits Gold for helping her see L.A. anew—even during chaos like wildfires and the pandemic. From his punk band past to his shark-fin activism, Gold’s life reflected his mission: make everyone feel seen, and dare them to try something new. His spirit still whispers: explore, connect, and savor the world. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/87bf9bb08f8f60a2