Welcome to The Local Plate.
I write a biweekly newsletter about cooking, dining out, traveling, and creativity. Each edition is filled with a mix of approachable recipes, restaurant roundups, seasonal dinner party ideas, travel guides, and miscellaneous art projects.
I’m based in Brooklyn, NY, but travel often and draw a lot of inspiration from my trips abroad, especially Spain. In 2019, I spent a year in Córdoba teaching English to primary school kids and writing about careers, food, and travel. I’ve gone back to Spain almost every year since and am slowly making my way through all 17 autonomous communities. I’ve also worked the line on a Neapolitan pizza truck, which sharpened my instincts for flavor and taught me to cook well under pressure.
I often turn to cooking as a way to make the everyday feel more special. I try to cook curiously and intuitively, riffing without an end goal in mind. The Local Plate has grown out of that love of play and care, of making something delicious and personal.
Below is a taste of what I was writing about before launching the newsletter.
Nonono & Chicken A to Z
This yakitori restaurant focuses on traditional Japanese grilling techniques and boasts fresh ingredients and a large menu of affordable delicacies.
Chai Pani & Transformative Indian Cuisine
Chai Pani is more than just a restaurant, it’s a creative brand that’s leveraging its storytelling talent to transport us into their childhoods and ancestries, and give back to the community.
Traditional Valencian Paella & L’Estimat
With a full stomach and full confidence, I can now confirm that paella in Valencia is the best paella.
Perro Andaluz Revisited & Redeemed
As promised, I went back to Perro Andaluz to test out another menú. Let’s just say, I can’t praise their ingenuity enough. This time, I committed to the menú. The description: vegetable pad thai, sushi with tofu, and apple gyozas.
Christmas in Berlin & Cafe Krone
An unlikely delicious combination of sesame-seasoned pork belly and eggs—and tasty chai latte—propelled this breakfast into my top five favorites for sure.