Shop Talk: For Saké's Sake
A profile on the East Village Saké shop Sakaya and a primer on saké,
Tradition: Osechi
My exploration of the Japanese New Year's foods known as osechi, and where to find them in New York.
Time Capsule: Vichyssoise
History of the cold potato-leek soup vichyssoise, which was invented in New York City.
Indigenous Industry: Hot Plates
Feature on the New York City dish- and glass-emporium Fishs Eddy, which made it okay to engage in tabletop mix and matching.
Profile of a Tastemaker: Rozanne Gold
The cookbook author with the golden palate and a gift for creating culinary trends
Rick Bishop of Mountain Sweet Berry Farm: The Chef Charmer
My profile of Union Square Green Market superstar, farmer Rick Bishop.
Worth the Trip: Broadway Panhandler
Broadway Panhandler is a New York City kitchen institution,a rare family owned business among chain and big box stores.
Counterspace: MOMA Considers the Kitchen
My report on a Museum of Modern Art show on kitchen design, art and architecture.
A Pantry that Pushes Produce
I visit an innovative Upper West Side food pantry, where offerings include pristine local produce.
Tastemaker: The Legacy of Joe Baum
A look back at the creative genius of restaurateur Joe Baum, the man behind The Four Seasons, Windows on the World and founder of the modern restaurant
A Taste of Mother England: On Hudson Street, Bangers and Salad Cream
My profile of Myers of Keswick, the Englsh grocer around the corner from me, where Keith Richards sends his driver from Connecticut to pick up large quantities of bangers.
Four-Star Humanitarian: Chef Eric Ripert joins forces with City Harvest
I follow the food, from Eric Ripert's midtown Manhattan restaurant Le Bernardin to a food pantry in East Harlem, via the food rescue agency City Harvest