Kitty Greenwald

Brooklyn, New York

Slow Food Fast Columnist at The Wall Street Journal

HI! I'm a food lover with a Joan of Arc complex. I write WSJ's weekly Slow Food Fast column and I co-wrote the Slow Fires cookbook. Excited to hear from you.

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Articles

A Quick Swordfish Dinner That’s Easy on the Wallet

3 days ago | wsj.com | Kitty Greenwald

Thin-sliced swordfish cutlets are a cost-effective way to sneak more seafood into your diet and cook up quickly. It’s a weeknight dinner win-win. The Chef: Dean NeffHis Restaurant: Seabird and Zora’s Market and Kitchen, both in Wilmington, N.C.What he’s known for: Co-owning a locally focused fine-dining seafood restaurant with his wife, Lydia Clopton. Inventing fresh, playful dishes that celebrate the abundance of North Carolina’s waters.
This Quick Vegetarian Pasta Will Be Your Back-Pocket Supper of the Summer

2 weeks ago | wsj.com | Kitty Greenwald

Inspired by classic Sicilian flavors, this adaptable recipe from chef Katie Reicher ticks all the boxes for easy, seasonal eating. The Chef: Katie ReicherHer Restaurant: Greens in San FranciscoWhat she’s known for: Adding her imprint to an iconic Bay Area vegetarian restaurant’s history. Leaving behind an Ivy League program in nutrition to focus on learning to cook healthy, wholesome food. Writing a cookbook dedicated to seasonal recipes.
This Tangy Veggie Piccata Is a One-Dish Celebration of Spring

1 month ago | wsj.com | Kitty Greenwald

Packed with the season’s best produce and drizzled with a buttery lemon-caper sauce, the latest dish from chef Katie Reicher is plant-based but hardly plain. The Chef: Katie ReicherHer Restaurant: Greens in San FranciscoWhat she’s known for: Adding her imprint to an iconic Bay Area vegetarian restaurant’s history. Leaving behind an Ivy League program in nutrition to focus on learning to cook healthy, wholesome food. Writing a cookbook dedicated to seasonal recipes.
This Clever Recipe Turns a Tub of Hummus Into a Wow-Worthy Dinner

1 month ago | wsj.com | Kitty Greenwald

Her Restaurant: Greens in San FranciscoWhat she’s known for: Adding her imprint to an iconic Bay Area vegetarian restaurant’s history. Leaving behind an Ivy League program in nutrition to focus on learning to cook healthy, wholesome food. Writing a cookbook dedicated to seasonal recipes.Since it was founded by the San Francisco Zen Center in 1979, the beloved vegetarian restaurant Greens has had four female chefs.
Are You a Cabbage Skeptic? This Smart Springtime Recipe Shows Off Its Sexy Side

2 months ago | wsj.com | Kitty Greenwald

What she’s known for: Adding her imprint to an iconic Bay Area vegetarian restaurant’s history. Leaving behind an Ivy League program in nutrition to focus on learning to cook healthy, wholesome food. Writing a cookbook dedicated to seasonal recipes. Cabbage is “the ultimate transition ingredient,” said Katie Reicher.
Impress Your Guests Effortlessly With This Recipe for Black Bass in a Gorgeous Golden Curry

2 months ago | wsj.com | Kitty Greenwald

His restaurant: Saga in New York CityWhat he’s known for: Working his way from Detroit to New York City and climbing the fine-dining ladder; earning a Michelin star early in his career; taking the helm at Saga after his mentor, James Kent, passed away. “Beautiful food didn’t come naturally to me,” said Charlie Mitchell.
Steak au Poivre on a Weeknight? This Streamlined Recipe Makes It Realistic

Mar 5, 2025 | wsj.com | Kitty Greenwald

His restaurant: Saga in New York CityWhat he’s known for: Working his way from Detroit to New York City and climbing the fine-dining ladder; earning a Michelin star early in his career; taking the helm at Saga after his mentor, James Kent, passed away. The sort of elaborate, multicourse meals Charlie Mitchell cooks at Saga, in lower Manhattan, don’t necessarily translate outside a restaurant kitchen. “I cook tasting menus,” he said.
How Will Trump's Tariffs on Mexico Affect Groceries?

Mar 3, 2025 | foreignpolicy.com | Kitty Greenwald

Since U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on all Mexican imports—a directive he then paused for 30 days—many in the Mexican food business in the United States have been holding their breath. On Tuesday, when the tariff is set to take effect, restaurateurs, importers, and distributors will finally see what the future of their industry looks like.
Rotisserie Chicken Gives This Quick Soup Recipe Slow-Cooked Flavor

Feb 20, 2025 | wsj.com | Kitty Greenwald

His restaurant: Saga in New York CityWhat he’s known for: Working his way from Detroit to New York City and climbing the fine-dining ladder; earning a Michelin star early in his career; taking the helm at Saga after his mentor, James Kent, passed away. “Soups were the first thing I made as a young chef,” said Charlie Mitchell. Every step of this chicken soup imparts lessons learned.
A Quick Salmon Supper That Feels Like Spring

Feb 5, 2025 | wsj.com | Kitty Greenwald

His restaurant: Saga in New York CityWhat he’s known for: Working his way from Detroit to New York City and climbing the fine-dining ladder; earning a Michelin star early in his career; taking the helm at Saga after his mentor, James Kent, passed away. Charlie Mitchell had already stacked his résumé with fine-dining bona fides when his path took an emotional detour last summer.