ryan sutton
@ryansutton.bsky.social
I'm a contributing restaurant critic for The New York Times! I also run www.thelotimes.com, a food media newsletter! Previously, I was a food critic at Eater and Bloomberg.
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Today's Reliable Sources lead: Is the Washington Post cutting its way to irrelevance? cnn.it/4tpahb9
January 29, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Today's Reliable Sources lead: Is the Washington Post cutting its way to irrelevance? cnn.it/4tpahb9
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It's dark days for journalism. Every bit of support counts, both when you're subscribing to websites like The Verge and supporting individual writers.
Me, I just contributed five subscriptions' worth to support the colleagues that Vox laid off.
Me, I just contributed five subscriptions' worth to support the colleagues that Vox laid off.
We're officially fundraising for laid-off Vox workers. Please share and donate if you can!
www.gofundme.com/f/support-la...
www.gofundme.com/f/support-la...
Donate to Support Laid-off Vox Media Workers, organized by Victoria Song
On Friday, January 16, 2026, the Vox Media Union received news from management about … Victoria Song needs your support for Support Laid-off Vox Media Workers
www.gofundme.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:48 PM
It's dark days for journalism. Every bit of support counts, both when you're subscribing to websites like The Verge and supporting individual writers.
Me, I just contributed five subscriptions' worth to support the colleagues that Vox laid off.
Me, I just contributed five subscriptions' worth to support the colleagues that Vox laid off.
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I think the key that unlocks Dan was his desire to share the things he loved with other people. Wouldn’t be the worst way to honor him if we make the effort to do that for the things we love, too. defector.com/dan-mcquade-...
Dan McQuade, 1983–2026 | Defector
Dan McQuade, our friend and colleague, died this week at the age of 43. He is survived by his wife and young son. At the end of 2024, Dan was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer. The news of his diag...
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January 29, 2026 at 3:06 AM
I think the key that unlocks Dan was his desire to share the things he loved with other people. Wouldn’t be the worst way to honor him if we make the effort to do that for the things we love, too. defector.com/dan-mcquade-...
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hell I do this even when the story is not sensitive. A lot of folks’ ideas about how reporters work come from how a narrow slice of beats cover very public people.
January 29, 2026 at 1:01 AM
hell I do this even when the story is not sensitive. A lot of folks’ ideas about how reporters work come from how a narrow slice of beats cover very public people.
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I speak to a lot of people — bakers, cooks, farmers — who have never spoken to a reporter before. Sometimes about sensitive stuff. I always explain this stuff at the top of the call, and walk through how I maintain confidentiality. If you want to talk to a reporter, the good ones will do this.
Good journalists will make sure you—not a public figure, not a commutations pro—understand what talking to reporters means. They will clearly explain what on/off the record, on background mean and ensure you know what applies when you’re speaking to them. And they will put source protection first.
For the amazing on-the-ground heroes in MN: it would be sooo valuable for you talk to media. We need to show that it’s just regular folks who are standing up for their neighbors.
If you would like media training to help you feel comfortable doing that, please hmu
If you would like media training to help you feel comfortable doing that, please hmu
January 29, 2026 at 12:58 AM
I speak to a lot of people — bakers, cooks, farmers — who have never spoken to a reporter before. Sometimes about sensitive stuff. I always explain this stuff at the top of the call, and walk through how I maintain confidentiality. If you want to talk to a reporter, the good ones will do this.
This is a cause worth donating to if you have a few dollars to spare! Vox Media laid off more people at Eater (again) and elsewhere the other week, and those amazing journalists, now without jobs, could use your help! www.gofundme.com/f/support-la...
Donate to Support Laid-off Vox Media Workers, organized by Victoria Song
On Friday, January 16, 2026, the Vox Media Union received news from management about … Victoria Song needs your support for Support Laid-off Vox Media Workers
www.gofundme.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:29 PM
This is a cause worth donating to if you have a few dollars to spare! Vox Media laid off more people at Eater (again) and elsewhere the other week, and those amazing journalists, now without jobs, could use your help! www.gofundme.com/f/support-la...
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ICE detained hundreds of thousands of people last year, shuttling them between jails and detention centers around the country, limiting access to legal support.
How immigration detainees move around Minnesota and the nation
ICE detained hundreds of thousands of people last year, shuttling them between jails and detention centers around the country, limiting access to legal support.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:12 PM
ICE detained hundreds of thousands of people last year, shuttling them between jails and detention centers around the country, limiting access to legal support.
i wrote about stars, where the blini don't come with caviar (praise!), and where every by-the-glass offering runs $19 or less! www.thelotimes.com/p/stars-wine...
January 26, 2026 at 5:02 PM
i wrote about stars, where the blini don't come with caviar (praise!), and where every by-the-glass offering runs $19 or less! www.thelotimes.com/p/stars-wine...
This week, I'm highlighting the journalism of The Minnesota Star Tribune, MinnPost, and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine to show how restaurants are struggling, uniting, resisting, and rallying amid the overwhelming ICE surge www.thelotimes.com/p/minneapoli...
Minnesota Restaurants Are Struggling, Uniting, Resisting
Plus: More layoffs at Eater and a few quick words about Bistrot Ha
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January 21, 2026 at 2:24 AM
This week, I'm highlighting the journalism of The Minnesota Star Tribune, MinnPost, and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine to show how restaurants are struggling, uniting, resisting, and rallying amid the overwhelming ICE surge www.thelotimes.com/p/minneapoli...
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I did a little experiment of one here. And uploaded my 2023 radiology reports. ChatGPT recommended waiting 3 months for another scan, with a 10-40% estimate of cancer. Not wrong, evidence-based.
My doc, who’s been practicing for 30 years, saw scans & ordered an immediate biopsy.
I had cancer.
My doc, who’s been practicing for 30 years, saw scans & ordered an immediate biopsy.
I had cancer.
Today’s show, with @brittanytrang.com. OpenAI and Anthropic want you to upload your medical records. Is that, uh, a good idea? slate.com/podcasts/wha...
ChatGPT, MD
Yes, it’s just like The Pitt.
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January 18, 2026 at 2:09 PM
I did a little experiment of one here. And uploaded my 2023 radiology reports. ChatGPT recommended waiting 3 months for another scan, with a 10-40% estimate of cancer. Not wrong, evidence-based.
My doc, who’s been practicing for 30 years, saw scans & ordered an immediate biopsy.
I had cancer.
My doc, who’s been practicing for 30 years, saw scans & ordered an immediate biopsy.
I had cancer.
denver is my home away from home but i gotta root for the home team. buffalo by six.
January 17, 2026 at 6:20 PM
denver is my home away from home but i gotta root for the home team. buffalo by six.
i cannot begin to express how unacceptable this is.
Another year, another round of layoffs at Vox Media. In solidarity with our laid-off colleagues, here is our full statement:
January 16, 2026 at 11:18 PM
i cannot begin to express how unacceptable this is.
this is a good list and also from a representation standpoint it's good to see the first lox and schmear photographed here as an open faced sandwich, as i'd argue that's the correct way to eat such a classic foodstuff www.nytimes.com/article/best...
The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
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January 13, 2026 at 5:47 PM
this is a good list and also from a representation standpoint it's good to see the first lox and schmear photographed here as an open faced sandwich, as i'd argue that's the correct way to eat such a classic foodstuff www.nytimes.com/article/best...
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This is very cool, and I'm so excited to have a piece running with them soon!
Condé Nast forgot to renew the trademark for Gourmet and so a group of journalists grabbed it and are relaunching the food magazine as a worker-owned co-op. Love it. [gourmetmagazine.net]
Gourmet Magazine
Gourmet is a worker-owned publication about food and the people who make and consume it.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:55 PM
This is very cool, and I'm so excited to have a piece running with them soon!
This is a list of most-read lists that features lists at the top of those lists, lol www.thelotimes.com/p/most-read-...
The Most Read American Food Stories of 2025
What folks read on Eater, Saveur, Grub Street, The NYT, L.A. Taco, and The Lo Times
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January 13, 2026 at 3:23 PM
This is a list of most-read lists that features lists at the top of those lists, lol www.thelotimes.com/p/most-read-...
the terry gross segment on stephen colbert tonight was remarkable
January 9, 2026 at 5:36 AM
the terry gross segment on stephen colbert tonight was remarkable
Here we go, my best dishes of 2025! Cuerno's barbacoa, Estela's shrimp sandwich, Casa Carmen's mole, Dolores's papadilla, and others make the list... www.thelotimes.com/p/best-dishe...
New York's 25 Best Dishes of 2025
Mommy Pai's, Smithereens, Wild Cherry, Estela, The View, Dolores, Vato, and others make the list!
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January 8, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Here we go, my best dishes of 2025! Cuerno's barbacoa, Estela's shrimp sandwich, Casa Carmen's mole, Dolores's papadilla, and others make the list... www.thelotimes.com/p/best-dishe...
going to light a candle for all the field goal kickers out there before i go to bed tonite. that was too stressful to watch.
January 5, 2026 at 4:38 AM
going to light a candle for all the field goal kickers out there before i go to bed tonite. that was too stressful to watch.
What I remembered most about dining out in 2025 wasn’t the best pizzas or tacos but, instead, everything else the folks serving those tacos and pizzas were grappling with as they fed us every single day. www.thelotimes.com/p/best-resta...
Dining Out in 2025: What I Loved (And Hated)
Bánh Anh Em is the restaurant of the year! Plus: Notes on all the caviar, wagyu, kaiseki, taquerias, and more
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December 31, 2025 at 9:38 PM
What I remembered most about dining out in 2025 wasn’t the best pizzas or tacos but, instead, everything else the folks serving those tacos and pizzas were grappling with as they fed us every single day. www.thelotimes.com/p/best-resta...
what an absolute treat to see up-and-coming philly musician inji rockin' it out from....australia (?) on CNN for new year's!
December 31, 2025 at 9:10 PM
what an absolute treat to see up-and-coming philly musician inji rockin' it out from....australia (?) on CNN for new year's!
biannual variety shows i would green light:
1) marcello + benito
2) bowen + ariana
1) marcello + benito
2) bowen + ariana
December 21, 2025 at 4:43 AM
biannual variety shows i would green light:
1) marcello + benito
2) bowen + ariana
1) marcello + benito
2) bowen + ariana
Here it is: New York's Best Steaks, my longest column of the year! Also...Cuerno is our steakhouse of the year!!! www.thelotimes.com/p/best-steak...
New York's Best Steaks: The Definitive Guide!
Reviews of Wild Cherry, Comal, Bazaar, Bufón, and why Cuerno is the steakhouse of the year
www.thelotimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Here it is: New York's Best Steaks, my longest column of the year! Also...Cuerno is our steakhouse of the year!!! www.thelotimes.com/p/best-steak...
i was never able to roll my r's, and i sh!t you not i started trying in the fifth grade ("ruffles have rrrrridges."), but today i finally did it lol!!! still can't functionally use it for full words in spanish or russian but i'm getting there?
it's never too late!!!
it's never too late!!!
December 18, 2025 at 5:54 PM
i was never able to roll my r's, and i sh!t you not i started trying in the fifth grade ("ruffles have rrrrridges."), but today i finally did it lol!!! still can't functionally use it for full words in spanish or russian but i'm getting there?
it's never too late!!!
it's never too late!!!
I wrote about some tasty Mexican meat skewers on the Lower East Side. They cost just $6 each and you can get them at Comal!!! www.thelotimes.com/p/comal-revi...
Waiting in Line for Brisket Burritos!!!
Vato in Park Slope is good, and so is Comal on the Lower East Side!
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December 10, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I wrote about some tasty Mexican meat skewers on the Lower East Side. They cost just $6 each and you can get them at Comal!!! www.thelotimes.com/p/comal-revi...
Our first collection of short reviews is up at the New York Times!!! Here's Mahira Rivers & Me with starred takes on Bartolo, Bar Kabawa, Chateau Royale, and Los Burritos Juárez! www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/d...
Chateau Royale, Los Burritos Juárez, Bar Kabawa and Bartolo
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December 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Our first collection of short reviews is up at the New York Times!!! Here's Mahira Rivers & Me with starred takes on Bartolo, Bar Kabawa, Chateau Royale, and Los Burritos Juárez! www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/d...