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Tom Sietsema

Writer. Cook. Restaurant fan. Traveler. Former food critic at The Washington Post.

Go on, have folks over

Jul 7, 2026

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6 min read

Go on, have folks over

I'm sharing advice from my entertaining posse. Plus, a can't-miss corn salad

Tom Sietsema
Tom Sietsema
Some enchanted evening!

Jun 23, 2026

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8 min read

Some enchanted evening!

A once-in-a-lifetime party at the starry Inn at Little Washington. Plus, a Q & A with Tim Shriver

Tom Sietsema
Tom Sietsema
Be a better diner in 22 steps

Jun 9, 2026

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3 min read

Be a better diner in 22 steps

Strategies from a former food critic.

Tom Sietsema
Tom Sietsema
A page-turner among appetizers

May 27, 2026

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6 min read

A page-turner among appetizers

Plus, two of my favorite new places to eat in New York City

Tom Sietsema
Tom Sietsema
The secret ingredient in my go-to comfort food

May 5, 2026

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5 min read

The secret ingredient in my go-to comfort food

Plus, a conversation with “The Splendid Table’s” Francis Lam

Tom Sietsema
Tom Sietsema
A mash note to the fleeting

Apr 21, 2026

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7 min read

A mash note to the fleeting

Plus, a recipe for rhubarb lovers and a trio of L.A. dining suggestions

Tom Sietsema
Tom Sietsema
The joys of being a restaurant regular

Apr 7, 2026

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10 min read

The joys of being a restaurant regular

Plus, a recipe for a favorite salad and a Q & A with a Washington notable

Tom Sietsema
Tom Sietsema
An easy recipe for bringing folks together: Lamb Burger Nights

Mar 31, 2026

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13 min read

An easy recipe for bringing folks together: Lamb Burger Nights

Plus, where to eat in Montreal

Tom Sietsema
Tom Sietsema
My lunch at the disgraced Noma L.A.

Mar 19, 2026

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16 min read

My lunch at the disgraced Noma L.A.

Was it worth it?

Tom Sietsema
Tom Sietsema
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