Food Criticism

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A close-up of an expensive Wagyu basturma brisket sandwich on a table in a restaurant, with patrons in the background looking at their phones.

Restaurant ratings are unreliable, and the digital age is eroding local flavor.

A $38 Wagyu basturma brisket sandwich from Yerord Mas became the flashpoint for an online debate so intense its chef-owner initially pulled it from the menu.

Hana Washington·August 8, 2026

A chef looking overwhelmed by a complex, multi-step recipe in a modern kitchen, symbolizing Bon Appétit's challenging new summer dishes.

Drinks

Bon Appétit Unveils Bold New Summer Recipes for 2024

The Bon Appétit Summer 2024 issue features a 12-step recipe for 'Deconstructed Gazpacho with Fermented Tomato Air,' a stark departure from its usual accessible summer fare.

Shira Golan·June 19, 2026