Archive - Food Philatelist

The lives of four Chilean chefs thriving in New York’s fine dining scene

Almost all were trained at Boragó in Santiago and in Michelin-starred kitchens across Europe, Australia, and South America. They came to New York to try…

Jan 3 •

November 2024

Mamoun's: A legendary lunch on a summer-ending afternoon in the Upper West.

As the first frozen day of fall settled in NYC today, I find myself recalling one of my last summer lunches.

Nov 22, 2024 •

May 2024

Seven great things I ate in April

May 1, 2024 •

February 2024

What I ate and drank on my trip to Miami

Intense, pretentious, yet always welcoming, Miami stands as a radiant oasis amidst the cold and ungrateful winter in the US.

Feb 5, 2024 •

December 2023

My 2023's Top Picks in NYC

As an end-of-year tradition, recounts of things you've learned or goals you accomplished abound these days.

Dec 29, 2023 •

Where to have a last-minute dinner on New Year's Eve

Dec 26, 2023 •

The food critics' culture: What's it like to be reviewed by one?

Evaluating a restaurant goes beyond its food and price.

Dec 12, 2023 •

Tonchin: My Latest Japanese Discover

"I could even sleep in that bun," said my friend, whose pregnancy keeps her permanently seeking quick naps, when our fried fish buns arrived at our…

Dec 6, 2023 •

November 2023

Five Stunning Eats I've Found Under $15

Nov 30, 2023 •

Overwhelmed with NYC's food scene? Here's how to navigate it

Exploring New York City’s food landscape takes a lot of work. To make this stress-free, here are three effective strategies to consider.

Nov 20, 2023 •

October 2023

This is Food Philatelist.

Oct 12, 2023 •

#nojs-banner { position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; padding: 16px 16px 16px 32px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; background: red; color: white; font-family: -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 13px; line-height: 13px; } #nojs-banner a { color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; } This site requires JavaScript to run correctly. Please turn on JavaScript or unblock scripts