Suehiro, the Little Tokyo restaurant that could

Suehiro Cafe, a long-standing Little Tokyo institution, recently relocated to 4th and Main Streets after facing eviction and pandemic-related challenges. Owner Kenji Suzuki traces the restaurant’s evolution from a family-run Mahjong parlor to a beloved comfort food destination, emphasizing the sacrifices made by his mother and aunt to maintain operational integrity. The program also highlights the culinary innovation at Alta in West Adams, where chef Keith Corbin redefines California cuisine through the lens of migration, memory, and fire, specifically utilizing rare "Bonnie and Clyde" melons sourced from local farms. Additionally, the market report features Jason Chamberlain of Wong Farms, who details the precise cultivation and bagging techniques required for early-season mango production in the desert climate of Mecca, California, ensuring high-quality fruit for local farmers' markets.