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Hi, I’m Ryan Sutton, a food critic who has faced the ups and downs of life, and I’m dedicated to helping you enjoy great food and drinks, even when times are tough. Welcome to The LO Times, a recognized publication on Substack, designed to navigate the current economic challenges through the world of food media. Consider me your trusty companion in exploring the best dining experiences during these unpredictable yet flavorful times.

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Food Writers Will Not Keep Quiet Under Trump 2.0

2 months ago | thelotimes.com | Dana Velden

This essay is free, but the oyster guide itself is paywalled. Sign up to access all our updated guides, like The Shellfish ListThere are “three kinds of oyster-eaters,” M.F.K. Fisher wrote nearly a century ago. It was a line that almost suggests we’re about to read a BuzzFeed personality quiz. Tag yourself!There are those who eat oysters raw, “and only raw,” Fisher wrote. This is the predominant class of consumers in New York, folks who slurp cold shells at brasseries and seaside shacks.
Free Food: Our New National Food Media Column

Aug 23, 2023 | thelotimes.com | Soleil Ho |Robert Sietsema

Free Food is a weekly LO Times column that reports on some of the biggest (and smallest) stories in food from across the country, with a focus on restaurant reviews, features, and op-eds, all from your favorite authors. Before the pandemic, I started a little tradition that involved listening to live Latin music, drinking strong rum cocktails, and reading lots of good criticism. This routine occurred on Thursday night.