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‘Broad City’ comedian Paul W. Downs rants about his totally sane obsession.

Paul W. Downs

Don’t even try to share with Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino.

Alyse Whitney

Carey Polis

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Ten strong food opinions from Bon Appétit editor in chief Adam Rapoport: perfect fodder for his live Facebook chat on Wednesday, July 30, at 4 p.m. ET
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A guide to Andrew Knowlton's least favorite things about the American culinary experience.
If Andrew Knowlton needs the light of his phone to read a restaurant's menu, then it's too dark

Andrew Knowlton

Regional-cuisine zealots are tiresome, says the Foodist: There's no reason you can't have great lobster rolls in Atlanta or serious fried chicken in Portland

Andrew Knowlton

As the Nitpicker column turns three years old, Jason Kessler takes a moment to appreciate all the things he loves about eating

Jason Kessler

Don't make the kids cook. Don't take Mom out to brunch. Just leave her alone, let her sleep till noon, and don't forget the thermos full of coffee

Carla Lalli Music

Poor Nitpicker: His beloved Korean rice-bowl joint, Chego, has moved to a new neighborhood. What's a lazy takeout addict to do?

Jason Kessler

When it comes to sandwich meat, says our editor in chief, less is definitely more

Adam Rapoport

Matt Gross remembers his high school sweetheart: the No. 4 sub at Williamsburg's Downtown Short Stop

Matt Gross

Is there a more user-unfriendly vegetable out there? And why, if they're such a pain to eat, does the Nitpicker keep eating them?

Jason Kessler

The BA Foodist traces the fat trend and asks chefs to please lighten up

Andrew Knowlton

What's the difference between a two-star Michelin restaurant and a New York Times three-star? Who knows anymore? Not the Nitpicker

Jason Kessler

It's the ReviewerCard, and the Foodist says it's not only blackmail--it'll get you punched in the nose

Andrew Knowlton

Is there any greater miracle than ordering food to your door? And is there any greater tragedy than when it doesn't show up on time?

Jason Kessler

Tesco shoppers are upset about horse meat in their burgers. But in some cultures, horse is a common ingredient. How does it taste? Matt Gross explains

Matt Gross

The Nitpicker is stuck in a rut, ordering the same things from the same places. Is he too lazy to switch, or just too cheap? You decide!

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The dry turkey, the insufferable relatives, the leftovers. (Oy, the leftovers.) Can't we skip it this year (and next)?

Jason Kessler

And the tweet that launched it

Julia Bainbridge

We are America, and this is our cheese. USA! USA!

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