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We’re Restaurant-Mapping the World

The Monthly Menu

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Mar 13, 2026

We’re Restaurant-Mapping the World

Plus: the eating, cooking, and drinking of the last month.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
Food Culture in Wartime

Salon Series

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Mar 9, 2026

Food Culture in Wartime

Plus: Ashanté M. Reese is on this week's episode of "On Appetite."

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
I’m Not Doing So Hot

Recommends

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Mar 6, 2026

I’m Not Doing So Hot

But who is? Plus, the culture recommendations for the month.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
On Algae Oil

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Mar 2, 2026

On Algae Oil

What is this stuff I’ve brought into my kitchen?

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy

On Appetite

Interviews

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Feb 23, 2026

On Appetite

A word I’m deeply obsessed with, and a new podcast.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
On ‘The Last Sweet Bite’

Book Club

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Feb 20, 2026

On ‘The Last Sweet Bite’

Humanizing the effects of war on cuisine.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy

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