Substacks recommended by Michael Ruhlman

Recommended by Michael Ruhlman

The place where the world’s top chefs reveal their favorite spots in their home cities.

In The Relisher Newsletter, you'll get to know the world's top chefs as they unveil their favorite gems in their home cities. And it’s free.

- Michael Ruhlman

Ann’s Substack

By Ann Hood

Every two weeks, novelist Ann Hood sends Three Things into your inbox: What's She's Writing, What She's Knitting, and What's On Her Mind.

Shaved Meats, Piled High

By Laura Lippman

Blatant self-promotion for my novels because I never want to have a real job again. But, hey, it's only monthly and it's free.

A light, fun newsletter by my friend and ace crime fiction writer, Laura Lippman.

- Michael Ruhlman

LAST CALL

By Brad Thomas Parsons

Spirited dispatches from James Beard Award-winning author Brad Thomas Parsons on bars and bar culture, drinks and spirits, restaurants and regional foodways, and popular culture.

Parsons is one of my favorite writes on cocktails, good writing, informative and I always come away with something new.

- Michael Ruhlman

Joyce Carol Oates: A Writer's Journal

On writing, living with cats, being a widow, movies, running, my current workshops & what we are reading, books, comedy, nature, gardening, friendship, more.

Because she’s Joyce fucking Carol Oates, and she writes about writing, and more!

- Michael Ruhlman

The Lucyverse

By Lucy Sweet

Random and sweary reviews of (pretty much) everything

Lucy reviews odd products in the UK, and she never fails to make us laugh. She's hilarious writer.

- Michael Ruhlman

The Mix with Robert Simonson

Lively and varied reports on Cocktails, Food, Travel and Culture, with a personal touch, from Robert Simonson, longtime cocktail writer for The New York Times and James Beard-nominated drinks writer.

Simonson is an authority on cocktails but his newsletter also takes the reader to odd and interesting locales.

- Michael Ruhlman

La Briffe

By Ruth Reichl

A newsletter about cooking, eating and making life more delicious.

Ruth Reichl is one of the smartest people in the food world. Follow her for news from the chef world, both old and new.

- Michael Ruhlman

Lick my Plate

By Lesley Chesterman's Newsletter

Recipes, restaurant reviews, and all sorts of delicious food & wine recommendations.

Lesley is an excellent Canadian-based food writer and journalist.

- Michael Ruhlman

Dianne Jacob's Newsletter

A newsletter for food writers. Come on in!

Dianne writes an excellent newsletter about the business of writing about food. If you write about food, or want to, it's a must.

- Michael Ruhlman

The Camont Journals with Kate Hill

By Kate Hill's Camont Journals

"Finding France: a Memoir in Small Bites" my serialized book, is published weekly here, a lifetime of inspiration from the kitchen, garden, farms & markets of Gascony. Written at the Relais de Camont, my home & writer’s residency in Southwest France.

Kate Hill writes beautifully about the food and terroir of one of my favorite parts of the globe: Gascony.

- Michael Ruhlman

Dinner: A Love Story

By Jenny

A newsletter devoted to the family meal, however you define "family" and however you define “meal.” Written by the NY Times bestselling author of the Dinner: A Love Story book series including, most recently "The Weekday Vegetarians."

I just love Jenny's voice--always so warm and welcoming and enthusiastic--and I'm always eager to see what she's cooking.

- Michael Ruhlman

The Future Market

By Mike Lee

The big ideas and innovations shaping the future of food, right to your inbox.

Mike Lee writes about the intersection of food, technology, and marketing. I always find his ideas compelling, valuable, and thought provoking.

- Michael Ruhlman

Simply Divina- My Tiny Tuscan Kitchen

By Judy Witts Francini

An American Cook in Tuscany. Becoming more Italian, one recipe at a time. Pull up a chair and join me at my Kitchen Table, the heart of the home.

She moved to Florence in 1984, thinking was coming for a month to study Italian, and then she fell in love...with the city and then a year later with a Florentine. Follow her Florence journal and culinary pursuits.

- Michael Ruhlman

David Lebovitz Newsletter

A tasty mix of recipes, Paris food tips, personal stories, and more... Sign up and get my newsletter delivered right to your Inbox!

David is one of the smartest and most elegant (and funny) voices in the food world. Read his Paris-based newsletter for, food, cooking and travel information and well just the pleasure of his company.

- Michael Ruhlman

The Department of Salad: Official Bulletin

By Emily Nunn

Step into our salad laboratory. We got your leafy greens, your grains, your veg, and protein. Plus: salady guests, salady books & recipes, recipes, recipes 🥗

Salads are the featured dishes here, but I come for the elegant, natural, and funny writing.

- Michael Ruhlman

From the Desk of Alicia Kennedy

Essays, criticism, and interviews on food culture, media, and politics sent out on Monday morning. Paid subscribers receive additional posts on Fridays and have access to commenting, the recipe archive, and more.

An excellent, generous writer on food and culture.

- Michael Ruhlman

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