Chef: Jesse Schenker
Profile of Jesse Schenker, chef at the West Village restaurant Recette
The Nanny Diaries
My Edible Manhattan profile on the pioneering Hudson Valley artisanal goat cheese dairy, Coach Farm.
Cookbook Specialist Bonnie Slotnick: Keeping the Spirit of "Book Row" Alive
Profile of the owner of one of the hidden gems of the West Village, Bonnie Slotnick Cookbooks.
The History Page: Order of Infamy
Essay marking the 70th anniversary of FDR's signing of Executive Order 9066.
Pastry Chef: Shuna Lydon
Profile of Shuna Lydon, pastry chef at Peels on the Lower East Side
Chef's Flex Culinary Muscle
My article, with Sumathi Reddy, on the Bocuse d'Or American finals at the Culinary Institute of America.
Melting Pot: Big Flavors in Little China
Buddakan chef Yang Huang gives me a delicious tour of Manhattan Chinatown.
Shop Talk: For Saké's Sake
A profile on the East Village Saké shop Sakaya and a primer on saké,
Retrospective: Magic and Beauty in the Art of Patrick Nagatani
My look at the work of Japanese American artist Patrick Nagatani
Chef: Craig Koketsu
Profile of Japanese American chef Craig Koketsu of Quality Meats
Stepping Up to the Plate
Healthy eating has become a culinary adventure; these top NYC chefs show how.
Tradition: Osechi
My exploration of the Japanese New Year's foods known as osechi, and where to find them in New York.
Chef: Sara Jenkins
Profile of Porsena, Porchetta chef Sara Jenkins
Artisan Upstart
My profile on the up-and-coming Hudson Valley chef, Jason Wood.
Chef: Jacques Gautier
Profile of Brooklyn chef Jacques Gautier of Palo Santo
Hudson Street's Sanpanino: A Kid-Friendly Oasis of Superior Italian Sandwiches
My son loves the sandwiches from this West Village shop so much I had to write about it. This was reprinted from my blog Walking and Talking.
Chef: Sasha Miranda
Profile of Williamsburg chef Sasha Miranda
Chef: Justin Bogle
Profile of chef Justin Bogle of Gilt at the Palace Hotel
Hiring a Consultant for an Unforgettable Trip
I consulted with four different online travel agencies to help plan a trip to Japan and Hawaii, then wrote this consumer column on my experience.
Time Capsule: Vichyssoise
History of the cold potato-leek soup vichyssoise, which was invented in New York City.