Q&A: Chain's Mall Era, Guilty Pleasures, Matū Kai Steak Frites, Summer Restaurants and More

<p>Max&#39;s secret from his recent San Francisco trip is exposed, LA restaurants that are making the best of Summer ingredients, a short farmer&#39;s market report, Mei Lin and more at Chain&#39;s new mall pop-up, Vin Folk&#39;s tasting menu, 80s music, bad restaurants to enjoy, living in Venice, Jordo&#39;s comfort food, &quot;annihilating&quot; podcasters Jonah Hill style, Saint James instructions, reservation apps, Sphere talk, more hot dog toppings, and the best new dish at Matū Kai is probably going away.</p>