MICHAEL CIMARUSTI AND SANG YOON TALK LA FOOD SCENE AND EVS | SEASON 3 EPISODE 5 | THE INEVITABLE

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This episode of The InEVitable features a unique conversation with acclaimed Los Angeles chefs Michael Cimarusti and Sang Yoon. While ostensibly an automotive podcast, the discussion primarily delves into the chefs' personal journeys, their deep appreciation for the late food critic Jonathan Gold, and their experiences in the demanding culinary world. The chefs share humorous anecdotes about their early career struggles, including rigorous training in Europe and the foundational impact of Gold's influential reviews on the LA food scene. The conversation touches upon their early automotive interests, with Michael discussing his father's meticulous restoration of a 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II and Sang recounting his teenage years with posters of iconic sports cars and his first car, an IROC-Z28. The episode highlights their respective restaurant ventures, Father's Office and Providence, and their distinct philosophies, including Sang's famous 'no substitutions' policy. While the automotive connection is somewhat tangential, the episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and influences of two culinary titans.