Posts in food media
Conde Nast Vows to Change its Ways, What is Bon Appetit's New Recipe for Success?

Editor in chief Adam Rapoport has resigned from Conde Nast's food magazine and media brand, Bon Appetit. BA staff reveals instances of racism, homophobia, and inequitable compensation. Will Conde Nast live up to its promise to dismantle racism and avoid white-centric food stories?

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Before Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, Consider The Chef Show

Food television is a magical and extensive genre. There are shows like Parts Unknown and Bizarre Foods that take us across borders and state lines to reveal food’s relevance in culture, race, and politics. In The Great British Bake Off or Beat Bobby Flay, we are captivated by the excitement of competition and the chance for an underdog to be crowned a culinary champion. But what about The Chef Show? Have you watched it yet? If not, maybe you should.

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At The New York Times's First Food Festival, Human Dignity, Technology, and Chef Star Power is Changing the Food Scene

For two days there were live DJs, cooking demos and beverage workshops, big-name food vendors, and a series of industry panels ranging from cookbook writing and food journalism, to the hospitality industry and food and travel television. I attended three discussions. Read to discover what I learned about hospitality, food tech, and the chef as an activist.

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The Fried Chicken Sandwich War Ruined my Vegas Vacation

Those who say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas haven’t yet eaten the now-famous fried chicken sandwich from Popeyes. Every year, my sister and I gather a couple of our gal pals and go all-out for an end of summer celebration in Las Vegas. No rules, no budget, no regrets. Except one.

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A Food Festival's Purpose: Attending Charleston Wine and Food 2018

I spent a weekend in Charleston, South Carolina to see what all the hubbub was about in regards to Charleston Wine and Food. Not only did I eat and drink my way through the festival’s Culinary Village, but I also dined at restaurants McCrady’s and Zero George. Read about my path to enlightenment; from Charleston’s food culture to the nature of a regional food festival.

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