The Best Conchas In LA
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#128: Happy Memorial Day! The team is off - but we still have a treat for you. (Get it? Because conchas are so sweet?) Ok. Jokes aside, we're replaying this episode because it was recently nominated for a James Beard award, and the team is really excited about that. But here's the thing... We can't make episodes like this without your help. If you value our flavor of journalism, please donate to keep us going strong. LAist.com/joinHTLA This episode originally published on July 7, 2023. Original description below. Everyone loves a fresh concha – that warm, doughy center with the crunchy cookie shell on the top could send any Angeleno's heart a'flutter. Today, Brian's taking LAist food editor Gab Chabran on a concha crawl. We're exploring the history of this famous Mexican treat, and checking out Brian & Gab's favorite spots across LA. For more sweet-breaded goodness, check out Gab's article over on LAist.com Panaderias visited: Panaderia Coatzingo in South LA, Vallarta, y Gusto Bread in Long Beach. Got a favorite we didn't mention? Send us a DM! instagram.com/LAistofficial Music in this episode composed by: Aaron Copland, Austin Cross, Haruomi Hosono, Radio Jarocho, Quetzal, Masayoshi Takanaka, The ModArchive, Dexter Thomas, Woo, Yeahman
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