The Absurdity of Alternative Meats

Happy Friday. Hope you’re putting together interesting plans for summertime weekend eating and drinking that include off-the-vine tomatoes, maybe a purslane salad, and something from the grill. Should you find yourself with some time to read, we’ve got you covered.

The Absurdity of Alternative Meats

It’s brown and ground, and it even bleeds, but why?

Why I Love This City Where Americans Aren’t Always Welcome

It involves Taquito Mexicano’s al pastor, a secret beverage called chucho, and the Wise Man of Juaréz

The Dish That Has Helped Determine Where I’ve Signed a Lease

It’s in the unofficial Thai Town in Queens

Turns Out, Omnivores Can Celebrate Without Meat

How a birthday with an Isa Chandra Moskowitz book was an inspiration

Mascarpone and Vanilla Beans Make for the Best Banana Pudding

Even though I imagine my Grandma Eartha would not approve

World Hunger Is on the Rise

Let’s face it: The U.S. is not feeding the world

There Are Too Many Restaurants

Want to see more small eateries? Zone out the chains

Mark Bittman’s Secrets: The Perfect Thing to Make During a Heat Wave

Whip this up and serve it on anything