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Mimi Sheraton is a pioneering food writer and former restaurant critic for Cue, the Village Voice, and the New York Times. Her writings on food and travel have appeared in Time, the New Yorker, Vanity Fair, Smithsonian, Vogue, Town & Country, New York magazine, and Food & Wine. She has written sixteen books, including The German Cookbook, that was reissued last year in a 50th anniversay edition and a memoir, Eating My Words: An Appetite for Life. Her book, The Whole World Loves Chicken Soup, won both the IACP and James Beard awards, and she won a James Beard journalism award for her article on the Four Seasons’ fortieth anniversary inVanity Fair. She was born in Brooklyn and is 70-years resident of Greenwich Village. Here latest book, “1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die” was published in 2015.

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Make Mine Canned Tuna

Is Fresh Best?

You need to give canned tuna in olive oil a second chance.

Mimi Sheraton | Published Oct 06, 2018

Fasting to Feast: A Yom Kippur Story

High Holidays

Our columnist remembers her family’s traditional break fast meal and their signature Hungarian baked fish dish.

Mimi Sheraton | Published Sep 14, 2018

A Briny Brooklyn Toast to Labor Day

Clamming Up

Celebrate the holiday by whipping up a big pot of steamers and clam broth.

Mimi Sheraton | Published Sep 01, 2018

Joël Robuchon: The Chef of the Century

In Memoriam

We remember the famed French chef and restaurateur who amassed more than 30 Michelin stars.

Mimi Sheraton | Published Aug 07, 2018

Jonathan Gold: A Food Critic’s Critic

IN MEMORIAM

We remember and honor L.A.’s top eater—a man for all seasonings.

Mimi Sheraton | Published Jul 25, 2018

New York’s French Restaurant Scene is Alive and Well

Bastille Day

From casual bistros to fancy restaurants, French food merits celebration.

Mimi Sheraton | Published Jul 13, 2018

How My Father Taught Me to Love Restaurants

Father’s Day

Our columnist looks back on how her father introduced her to the world of restaurants.

Mimi Sheraton | Published Jun 15, 2018

‘Parts Unknown’ and Demons, Too, Apparently

IN MEMORIAM

Legendary food critic Mimi Sheraton reflects upon Anthony Bourdain’s life, legacy, and revolutionary impact upon multiple facets of American culture.

Mimi Sheraton | Published Jun 08, 2018

A Missoni Family Mother’s Day

High-Style Celebration

The family behind one of Italy’s most famous fashion houses shares its favorite recipes in a new cookbook.

Mimi Sheraton | Published May 12, 2018

The Ghosts of New York’s Fine-Dining Scene

The Afterlife

We remember several of these long-gone and cherished Manhattan establishments.

Mimi Sheraton | Published Apr 27, 2018

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