Review: Spago at middle age: Is Wolfgang Puck’s flagship restaurant still relevant?

Spago is one of Los Angeles’ most iconic restaurants. But is it still relevant?
Patricia Escárcega • Los Angeles Times • June 27, 2019
This week our two restaurant critics jointly consider one of Los Angeles’ dining behemoths and ask the question: Is Spago still relevant? This is Patricia Escárcega’s review. Find Bill Addison’s take here. As armchair statisticians like to remind...
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