Jonathan Gold: Wexler's Deli makes a grand addition to Central Market

Counter Intelligence: Jonathan Gold reviews Wexler's Deli. The pastrami sandwich makes a triumphant return to downtown L.A.
Jonathan Gold • Los Angeles Times • August 1, 2014
Micah Wexler first came to attention as the chef at Mezze, up in the old Sona space on La Cienega Boulevard, and in his stint at the short-lived restaurant he redefined what Middle Eastern food might be, garnishing braised tripe with nuggets of...
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