The big news in the food world this week is that Noma is closing its doors—it is, according to many, the best restaurant in the
On Cultural Appropriation
Alfonso Cevola writes about one of my pet peeves—the idea of cultural appropriation. Open an Italian cookbook or history of Italian cooking, and in the
The Attractions of Viticulture
Viticulture requires lots of technical know-how, efficiency, and a capacity for physical labor. But it also requires something like aesthetic sensitivity—a capacity for fine-grained perception
Musicians Dearly Departed in 2022
For music lovers with a taste for a bit of nostalgia, here are three very comprehensive lists of musicians who passed away during 2022 (thanks
There is Something Wrong with This Picture
Taste Atlas is a website devoted to cataloguing traditional dishes and local ingredients around the world. Each year they publish several lists such as “World’s
Heartbreak and Resilience at Cain Vineyard and Winery
If you want to be reminded about what it means to really love wine, read Adam Lechmere’s report on the aftermath of the Glass Fire
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 