food writing
Ligaya Mishan Is a Different Kind of Food Critic
Even beyond her New York Times column that focuses on immigrant foods, Mishan has emerged as an activist voice for Asian-Americans.
M.F.K. Fisher and the Art of the Culinary Selfie
Some 77 years after its original release, M.F.K. Fisher’s iconic essay collection 'Consider the Oyster' is to be republished.
‘Heartburn’ Is Still the Best Book About Food and Breakups
Thirty-five years on from its publication, Nora Ephron’s semi-autobiographical novel is an all-too-human declaration of gustatory independence.
Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor Is the Unsung Godmother of American Food Writing
We talk about the culinary pioneer on 'The VICE Guide to Right Now Podcast.'
Ruby Tandoh Wants You to Fall Back in Love with Your Appetite
The food writer and former Great British Bake Off contestant's new book dismantles diet culture and food fads to celebrate eating exactly what you want.
How I Became the Most Successful Food Personality in the World
My journey to becoming one of the most important voices in food.
Inside the Turbulent Life of a Famous Restaurant Critic
Attempted bribery, chefs with anger management issues, and difficulty staying anonymous.
The Struggles of Writing About Chinese Food as a Chinese Person
Growing up, I was the weird kid who adored boiled pig intestines and fermented tofu. So imagine my surprise when the 2000s hit and the food of my people was suddenly cool.
I Can't Be a Food Writer Because I Nearly Choked to Death
I will never give you a five-star review. In fact, I will probably never review your restaurant.
Dirty Work: Turning Leftovers into Delicious Chilaquiles with Julia Turshen
“The thing that keeps me up at night is the thought of someone making a recipe that wasn’t well-tested and feeling like they did something wrong. It’s a waste of money and time, and they might be discouraged from doing something else. That’s awful.”
Why 80-Year-Old White Humorists Shouldn't Write About Ethnic Nuances in Chinese Food
The internet’s main beef, if you will, with the poem is that it appears to play on stereotypes of China as a teeming country of faceless billions, wholly incomprehensible to Westerners.
Why I Left My Job as a Teacher to Be a Line Cook
I’m in this food business for life and I would have never figured that out if I hadn’t taken this risk. Opportunities come and go but the ones that really count will never come back.