KCRW’s Good Food x Grocery Goblin’s Stories In-Store: Gourmet
Description
Some of the best stories in Los Angeles are hiding in plain sight — on grocery shelves, behind deli counters, in the produce aisle. This November, KCRW’s Good Food and Grocery Goblin invite you to an evening of storytelling inspired by the food all around us.
We’re gathering inside The Golden Poppy Market, the wonderfully whimsical boutique bodega in Cypress Park, for a night of essays, poetry, and stories exploring one delicious theme: Gourmet.
Hosted by Vanessa Anderson — the culinary anthropologist behind Grocery Goblin — the evening brings stories from Bill Esparza (Eater, New York Times, Washington Post) Emily Wilson (The Angel, T Magazine, Bon Appetit), Alex Tatusian (San Francisco Chronicle), and Cass Marketos (The Rot), with a special introduction from Good Food’s own Evan Kleiman.
Come early to wander the shop, grab a snack, and enjoy a glass of natural wine by Barra Santos.
Schedule
- 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Doors Open / Grocery Shopping
- 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Reading
Lineup
About Vanessa Anderson (AKA Grocery Goblin)
Vanessa Anderson is a writer and culinary anthropologist. Her project Grocery Goblin examines American culinary and consumer culture through the lens of the grocery store.
About Evan Kleiman
Evan Kleiman has been called the “fairy godmother of the L.A .food scene.” Former chef-restaurateur, cookbook author and longtime KCRW’s Good Food radio/podcast host, she’s known for her conversational interview style focusing on how food informs human life and choices.
About Bill Esparza
Bill Esparza is James Award winning writer, on-screen personality, and professional saxophonist in LA. Considered one of the country's leading experts on Latina American food, the California native writes stories for Eater, New York Times, Washington Post, and Roads and Kingdoms. Esparza is also the author of the critically-acclaimed cookbook, L.A. Mexicano: Recipes, People & Places.
About Emily Wilson
Emily Wilson is the author of IACP award-winning newsletter, The Angel — a Los Angeles newsletter about food, restaurants, and the people who shape how we eat. Wilson is also a frequent contributor to The NYTimes Style Magazine and Bon Appetit Magazine.
About Alex Tatusian
Alex Tatusian is a creative director and graphic designer. He’s the deputy creative director at the San Francisco Chronicle, shepherding digital storytelling projects and design standards. Formerly the deputy design director for digital projects at the Los Angeles Times, Tatusian was working on digital story design and long-term improvements to the website and other platforms. Until 2017, Alex was a designer at Bon Appétit, where he designed and art directed graphics for the print magazine, website, and video series.
About Cass Marketos
Cass Marketos is a Los Angeles-based compost practitioner, community volunteer, and the author of The Rot — a newsletter about all things compost. Marketos works to divert food waste from landfills, build and maintain composts with neighbors, and educate students on decay.
About The Golden Poppy Market
On Sunday, April 10th 2022, Michelle Juliette Carr and Brian Wotring are celebrated the grand opening of their whimsical grocery store, The Golden Poppy Market in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Cypress Park. Described aptly by a customer as a “Boutique Bodega”, the sexy 1930’s through a 1970’s lens, design vibe was inspired by swingin’ London’s Biba’s Food Hall. The Golden Poppy Market carries everything from caviar to cat food! As a true Mom n’ Pop operation, Michelle and Brian take great care in selecting organic produce, fresh cut flowers, pantry staples, a wide array of beverages, fine cheese/charcuterie & accoutrement, fresh baked bread by Bub & Grandma’s, a cornucopia of nostalgic candy and fine sweets by Cake Monkey and Valerie Confections.
Though The Golden Poppy is an emporium of indulgence, they carry practical household items like Mrs. Meyer's laundry detergent, cleaners, paper towels and toilet paper. They even have a mini apothecary with a varied array of medicines. Feeling peckish? They offer a rotating menu of delicious prepared foods under their own banner - GoPop!, Heirloom LA, and classic bodega style Italian subs and deli sides by Uncle Paulie’s that one may enjoy on the go or on site in their shady back patio.
Follow us on Instagram @thegoldenpoppymarket for all the latest.
FAQs
- Can I refund my ticket?
You can refund your ticket up until 1 day before the event.
- Where can I park?
There is street parking available in the surrounding neighborhood.
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