“Jack Burke, who cooked for the one per cent, reveals a world where nothing is off the menu.”
Food
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A Recipe Engraved on a Gravestone Helps to Remember the Dearly Departed and Keep Part of Them Alive
“Culinary epitaphs offer a point of connection to the deceased’s descendants and anyone else who comes across them.”
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The Life and Death of the American Foodie
”When food culture became pop culture, a new national persona was born. We regret to inform you, it’s probably you.”
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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Recommending stories from Ivy Knight; David Enrich, Matthew Goldstein, and Jessica Silver-Greenberg; Eva Holland; John DeVore; and Nathaniel Rich.
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Stew Kids on the Block
“The rise of the stewfluencer is more than a TikTok trend. It’s a way of life.”
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The Messy Reality of Feeding Alaska
“After Trump threatened Canada, a writer discovers the uncertainty of the state’s food supply chain.”
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Hot Dog University
“Different zip codes, different lives, but somehow, they all trace the same strange road back to a place called Hot Dog University.”
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99 Problems: The Ice Cream Truck’s Surprising History
From crime panics to TikTok, summer’s favorite vehicle has driven a bumpy road.
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How America Got Its Baby Back, Baby Back, Baby Back
“Chili’s was once a relic of the ’90s. Then it blew past its competitors—and conquered casual American dining. In its Texas test kitchen, I saw how.”