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I've been writing about travel, food, parenting, culture, and whatever else strikes my fancy for a few decades now. Once upon a time, I was the NYT's Frugal Traveler. I live in Brooklyn, obviously.
Oct 20, 2026
We went to SushiCon, and now we have deep thoughts on seafood.
Sep 29, 2026
We all adore our locals, but is the concept a fantasy? Or just evolving?
Sep 16, 2026
From rubs and temperature control to side dishes and crowd management.
Sep 1, 2026
Hone your Spidey sense without relying on Google Maps.
Aug 25, 2026
A lament for a more patient, civilized era.
Aug 11, 2026
From kouign amann to chicken-skin skewers, with gyoza, soft serve, and cocktails in between.
Jul 28, 2026
After seven years away, Matt returns to his favorite island — and starts eating everything in sight.
Jul 21, 2026
On the many surprises of South Asian restaurants.
Jul 7, 2026
Inspired by Lei — the subject of our latest podcast — we're zeroing in on what makes its neighborhood revolutionary.
Jun 23, 2026
One of the specials at Kabawa hints at how NYC fine dining has changed.
Jun 9, 2026
Plus: The first podcast is out! Plus plus: Vote on Chef vs. Robot!
Jun 3, 2026
Our podcast line-up — and our plans for world domination — revealed!