Tastemaker

What Climate Change Means for Urban Farming and Gardening
New Yorkers have excellent resources within a garden-gloved hand’s reach, foremost among them include Cornell Cooperative Extension and GreenThumb.

Escape Upstate and Eat All Along This Former Railroad Trail
With orchards, breweries and local food at every stop, the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail is an accessible and delicious upstate destination.

These Local Homebrew Tours Helped Inspire a New Book Featuring Trade Secrets
Brooklynite and beer writer Joshua M. Bernstein’s latest book profiles more than 30 ambitious homebrewers across the globe to share expert knowledge and recipes.

Sift Through the History of New York City’s Garbage at This Community Museum in Williamsburg
Through the end of the month, an exhibition at Williamsburg’s City Reliquary community museum highlights the city’s long and dynamic relationship with trash.

Early Bird Tickets Now on Sale for Food Loves Tech
Our annual two-day deep dive into the future of agriculture, food and drink returns to Industry City on November 2-3.

This Sunset Park Brewer Wants a More Gender-Neutral Beer Culture
Noticing that beer sometimes suffers from a “man’s drink” stereotype, Katarina Martinez of Lineup Brewing is trying to invite more women to the table.

New Vegan Café in Bushwick Allows Diners Pay What They Can Afford
Sol Sips has instituted a sliding scale of prices that aims to make her menu of plant-based green smoothies, juices and vegan eats accessible to lower income communities.

What to Do If Your Building Doesn’t Have a Brown Organics Pickup Container
New York City’s voluntary organics pickup program is being rolled out across the five boroughs, but some supers may be reluctant to sign up due to misinformation or plain laziness.

What to Expect at Chef Alex Raij’s Pop-Up Brooklyn Dinner
The James Beard semi-finalist chef shares a peek at the menu for her special Brooklyn pop-up dinner we’re hosting next month at Industry City.

Meet the Woman Behind the Only Teaching Aquaponics Farm in New York City
Nigerian born Yemi Amu started Oko Farms in 2012 to help bring sustainable farming practices to New York City.

We’re Hosting a Pop-Up Dinner at Industry City with a James Beard Semi-Finalist
On April 14, James Beard semi-finalist chef Alex Raij will serve a one-night-only Basque-style feast for an all-inclusive $89.

These 7 Teaching Kitchens Offer Cooking Classes for Every Skill Level
From “Everyday Improvisation” basics to “Introduction to Fish Butchery” deep dives, there’s something for everyone.