#202: What started more than a 100 years ago as a true marketplace for produce, spices, pastries, deli meats and other specialty groceries… is now 40 stalls of LA’s best local restaurants. 

Grand Central Market is a true sampling of LA’s diverse culinary scene that has gone through many iterations and evolutions since it opened.   

Today, HTLA chats with Gab Chabrán about the rich history and evolution of this LA icon. And of course, Gab tells us where — and how — to eat there.

Guests: Gab Chabran, food editor at LAist; Tomas Martinez, owner of Tumbras a Tomas

Eateries we visited: 

For the Win
Berlin Currywurst
Shiku Shiku
Broad Street Oyster
Fat & Flour
Saritas
Tomas Tacos

#202: What started more than a 100 years ago as a true marketplace for produce, spices, pastries, deli meats and other specialty groceries… is now 40 stalls of LA’s best local restaurants. 
Grand Central Market is a true sampling of LA’s diverse culinary scene that has gone through many iterations and evolutions since it opened.   
Today, HTLA chats with Gab Chabrán about the rich history and evolution of this LA icon. And of course, Gab tells us where — and how — to eat there.
Guests: Gab Chabran, food editor at LAist; Tomas Martinez, owner of Tumbras a Tomas
Eateries we visited: 
For the Win Berlin Currywurst Shiku Shiku Broad Street Oyster Fat &amp; Flour Saritas Tomas Tacos

How to L.A. aims to drop a little knowledge about ALL the things that affect the people of Los Angeles, whether that’s something that makes our city great (tacos!) or something that we need to work on, like the alarming number of traffic collisions. We serve the curious Angeleno who wants to better connect with our city, discover the new, navigate the confusing and even drive some change along the way. 

Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

How to L.A. aims to drop a little knowledge about ALL the things that affect the people of Los Angeles, whether that’s something that makes our city great (tacos!) or something that we need to work on, like the alarming number of traffic collisions. We serve the curious Angeleno who wants to better connect with our city, discover the new, navigate the confusing and even drive some change along the way. 
Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

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