Posts in food culture
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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That Time I Staged (for a day) in Cojimar, at Ajiaco Café

The first time I cooked in a restaurant kitchen was in 2017 on a family vacation to Cuba. We visited an organic farm and restaurant concept called Café Ajiaco. It was located in Cojimar, a small town about 20 minutes outside Havana. After a farm tour and a multi-course meal, I fell utterly in love and decided to stay. The result? An apron, a chef's knife, and a spot at the fish station.

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Flamenco, Tapas, Giant Mushrooms, and Game of Thrones: 80 Hours in Seville

Seville is the capital of Andalusia, the second largest autonomous region in Spain. The area’s rich culture, vibrant history, and diverse geographic location makes Seville a place incredibly different from cities like Madrid or Barcelona. How can you see it all with just three nights to spare? Head to the city’s Santa Cruz Quarter to immerse yourself in a microcosm of Seville: student life, shopping districts, horse-drawn carriages, flamenco shows, riverside bike paths, historic sites, and MORE.

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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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Escape the Mid-Summer Slump in the Finger Lakes: A Weekend Trip to Keuka Lake

Everyone keeps saying summer is over. But I want to tell you that it’s not! Even if you can’t manage a trip to the Hamptons or Fire Island, there is still an affordable weekend getaway in New York waiting for you! Learn about what makes the Finger Lakes region your prefect summer destination.

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68 Hours in Austin: Masa, Scooters, Bats, and Swimming

Austin is a city that loves being unique, offering visitors and residents the chance to let their originality shine. Indeed, the “Keep Austin Weird Movement” is alive and well, whether it’s eating, hiking, shopping, or “scooting”.

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How to Start a Breakfast Club

Gone are the days when we would wake up excitedly and run to the kitchen to enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, bacon, and eggs. Even though it might not be as good as mom used to make, I think it’s time we take back the most important meal of the day for ourselves. Let us ban together and enjoy breakfast again!

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What's a "Yaki?" and Why are They so Delicious?

Japanese foods have permeated western culture, and its freakin’ awesome. The “yaki” food group combines all your favorite things: meats, noodles, and veggies fried, grilled or baked, then topped with sweet and savory sauces. From yakitori to doriyaki, learn about the history of these street foods and where I like to eat them in NYC.

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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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The Weaponization of Food (1/2): My Anorexia Diagnosis

After a year into my recovery, I have finally decided to tell the story of my eating disorder. My situation is not abnormal; eating disorders have the highest mortality rate in the genre of mental illnesses. 10-15% of all Americans suffer from some type of disordered eating. Medically, I am on the other side and maintain a healthy weight through proper diet and exercise. However, psychologically I continue to fight my depression and anxiety as the battle to exert commercialized control over the human body wages on. As a result I have seen how the fitness industry is not equivalent to health, and believe it is now my job as a fitness professional to make this utterly clear.

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