Devra First
@devrafirst.bsky.social
I write about food for The Boston Globe.
Resurfacing this delightful 2019 story by @ligayamishan.bsky.social, about "a young Queens M.C. who calls himself Mr. Cardamom." (You can call him Mr. Mayor.)
A New Role for Madhur Jaffrey: Rap Grandma (Published 2019)
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Resurfacing this delightful 2019 story by @ligayamishan.bsky.social, about "a young Queens M.C. who calls himself Mr. Cardamom." (You can call him Mr. Mayor.)
Any description of the place must include the word "swank." (A little Italian escapism for your Tuesday night.)
Luxury, hospitality, pasta: La Padrona is the restaurant Boston needed - The Boston Globe
Chef Jody Adams returns to Italy in grand style.
www.bostonglobe.com
February 5, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Any description of the place must include the word "swank." (A little Italian escapism for your Tuesday night.)
It was a "luxe rooms, plenty of vibes, handmade pasta, hand-pulled noodles, birria tacos, Japanese kaiseki, bananas and espresso martinis had a baby" kind of year. (Behind a paywall, but I’m happy to answer Boston-area food questions whether or not you subscribe.)
Announcing the 2024 Boston-area restaurant awards - The Boston Globe
These are the restaurants, chefs, dishes, and ideas that shaped the dining scene this year.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 18, 2024 at 11:20 PM
It was a "luxe rooms, plenty of vibes, handmade pasta, hand-pulled noodles, birria tacos, Japanese kaiseki, bananas and espresso martinis had a baby" kind of year. (Behind a paywall, but I’m happy to answer Boston-area food questions whether or not you subscribe.)