Ash-e Anar
From Los Angeles chef Debb Michail, a recipe for a classic Iranian holiday dish in celebration of Shab-e Yalda, the start of the Iranian winter solstice festival.
Winter Is Coming: Restaurants Face-Off With Shutdowns and Congress
A conversation with Camilla Marcus, founder of New York City’s west~bourne and co-founder of ROAR, and Oyster Sunday’s Elizabeth Tilton provide perspective on the needs and challenges of the restaurant industry nine months into the pandemic.
From Amman to Tokyo, Reflecting on a Year of Change
In this entry of Covid Diaries, Leen Al Zaben, a culinary consultant, writer and photographer from Amman, Jordan, shares her experience with finding respite while quarantining in Tokyo with her family.
Portraits From a Pandemic: Woon Kitchen
In Los Angeles, Keegan Fong of Woon Kitchen shares his experience as a restaurateur during the Covid-19 pandemic.
No Path To Survival for Independent Restaurants Without Rent Relief
In Los Angeles, Andrea Borgen Abdallah, the general manager and owner of Barcito, puts forth the case for saving restaurants during COVID-19 in this candid op-ed following the closure of the city’s dine-in service.
Consumer Supported Models for the Future of Farming
Unique community-supported agriculture programs provide critical revenue for small farmers in the midst of the pandemic and climate-related crises, while also giving consumers the opportunity to actively engage with their local food system.
Palestine and the West Bank Agricultural Struggle
Facing impossible conditions, local farmers in the occupied West Bank hope a return to their roots will bring Palestine closer to food sovereignty.
How Recovering African Crops Could Address Lost Cuisine
To improve food access, Sub-Saharan Africa can rediscover lost native food plants, and embrace cuisines as diverse as the many cultures and traditions that are found on the continent.
Sowing the Future of Food Systems
Contemporary food studies programs are increasingly addressing the multifaceted challenges of food and its politics, including social justice, food sovereignty, and environmental sustainability.
Culinary Schools Adapt to a Changing Restaurant Landscape
The COVID-19 closures cause and accelerate the evolution of culinary education.
Plenty: A Short Story
In the not-so-distant future, food is a source of memory, survival, and human connection in this speculative fiction short story.
The Future of Food Justice
Saryta Rodríguez, editor of the essay collection, Food Justice: A Primer, shares thoughts on the future of equity and opportunity.