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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.
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!
