Times Restaurant of the Year: Locol

Locol is the recipient of the first Restaurant of the Year Award
Jonathan Gold • Los Angeles Times • April 28, 2017
There are many factors to consider in choosing a Los Angeles Times Restaurant of the Year. An ideal candidate has delicious food – that’s a given – but also a sense of purpose, a place within its community, and the ability to drive the...
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