Dear Mr. Gold: I dearly miss the hand-pulled lagman noodles at the long-shuttered Uzbekistan in Hollywood. The significant chew and the hearty... More >>

Dear Mr. Gold: I'm in a book club with some pretty amazing women. All of us are mothers — read: limited budget but willing to splurge on... More >>

Dear Mr. Gold: Is there anywhere in L.A. where I can find angulas — Spanish baby eels? —Anthony Pan, via Facebook Dear Mr. Pan: ... More >>

Dear Mr. Gold: My brother called me last night to say that his deployment is almost over, and he can't wait to taste the cemitas from Pal Cabron... More >>

Dear Mr. Gold: I know you have had a lot of wonderfully great meals. But when you don't get a memorable meal, what condiment(s) do you reach for... More >>

Dear Mr. Gold: What do you cook at home (has someone already asked you this?), oh, say, on a Tuesday night? —Sarah Gim, via Facebook ... More >>

Dear Mr. Gold: I'm curious: Is there any place to get a decent molcajete west of downtown and north of the 10? —Bob Stevens, via Facebook... More >>

Dear Mr. Gold: It is tragic that Indo Cafe has closed. Tragic. And I have no idea why. Since I'm not about to hire a private detective, as... More >>

Jajangmyun: black bean flavor at the Korean-Chinese border Dear Mr. Gold: In spite of this heat, I've got a hankering for some jajangmyun. Any... More >>

Dear Mr. Gold: My colleagues and I are interested to know if Palestinian chicken, as featured in a recent Curb Your Enthusiasm, is really a dish.... More >>