The Desk Dispatch

The Desk Dispatch: In Diaspora, Spice Becomes Seed

Ruby Saha follows the thread of mahleb through an Eastern Orthodox baking tradition.

Apr 22 •

The Desk Dispatch: Seeking Gustu in La Paz

Hilary Landa writes about the potential and pitfalls of getting to know Bolivia through food.

Mar 18 •

The Desk Dispatch: China View Restaurant [Permanently Closed]

Christoph Tsang-Grosse writes of attempting to know his grandfather by visiting his closed restaurant.

Feb 19 •

The Desk Dispatch: Layla Schlack on What Jewish Food Means to Her

"Frustratingly, Talmudically, Jewish food is simply what Jews eat," she writes.

Jan 15 •

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