Mayukh Sen
Atlas Obscura
New York, United States
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Past articles by Mayukh:
The Civil Rights Icon Who Saw Freedom in Farming
Fannie Lou Hamer viewed co-ops as the foundation of political power. → Read More
The wild and irresistibly saucy tale of the curry con man
J. Ranji Smile served Indian food and tall tales to a hungry American public. Was he the first "celebrity chef" or a crook? The truth is complicated. → Read More
How America Rediscovered a Cookbook From the Harlem Renaissance
Arturo Schomburg's work is still inspiring researchers and cooks today. → Read More
“Mamma Desta” made Ethiopian food an American fascination. So why did fame elude her?
Amid changing tastes and a growing population from Ethiopia and Eritrea, chef Desta Bairu’s DC restaurant won national attention. The woman in the kitchen, not so much. → Read More
The New Persian Cookbook That Recovers Memories from Iran
Naz Deravian’s beautiful and wistful cookbook, Bottom of the Pot, is out now. → Read More
Swagath Gourmet: The Indian Restaurant I’m Drawn to Like a Magnet
There are a lot of Indian restaurants in Edison, but writer Maykh Sen will go out of his way to eat at Swagath Gourmet. Read his essay about his favorite neighborhood restaurant here. → Read More
I'm in Love with Tammy Wynette's Dump Salad
Stand by your Jell-O powder and Cool Whip. → Read More
You Should Stop Shelling Your Fava Beans
Abraham Conlon from Chicago's Fat Rice is here with a better way. → Read More
The Popcorn Scene from ‘Troll 2’ Is the Best Food Scene in Cinema
An ode to the best worst scene in the best worst movie. → Read More
Missouri May Ban Plant-Based Meat Companies from Calling Their Products 'Meat'
The House of Representatives in the beef-loving state just passed a bill that could complicate the sale of meat substitutes. → Read More
In Defense of Sneaking Food into Movie Theaters
Some say bringing your own refreshments is 'tacky' and 'desperate.' I say they are wrong. → Read More
Mother Accidentally Serves Children Literal Bowl of (Pasta) Dicks
When her daughter asked for a box of 'smiley face' pasta, the 24-year-old mom didn't notice that they were, uh, penis-shaped until it was too late. → Read More
No, Dunkaroos Aren't Coming Back, Despite What Twitter Says
Fake news!!!!!!!!! → Read More
Starbucks Plans to Make Fewer 'Limited-Edition' Monstrosities Like the Unicorn Frappucino
Good riddance to the trend of adults pretending they're drinking the body fluids of unicorns or whatever. → Read More
A 'Museum of Pizza' Is Coming to New York to Ruin Your Instagram Feed
There's even a (sort of NSFW?) trailer. → Read More
Restaurant's Extra Charge for Grated Parmesan Triggers National Outcry in UK
One food writer was surprised to be billed for a sprinkle of Parmesan. The restaurant insists it did nothing wrong. → Read More
Nonalcoholic Rose Is Here to Help You Live Out Your Sober Hamptons Fantasy
Thanks, Welch's. → Read More
Oh Great! The 'Deconstructed Avocado Toast Bowl' Is Now a Thing
All for the low price of $12 and also your soul. → Read More
British Talk Show Host Consults 'Psychic Banana' to Predict Royal Baby's Gender
This isn’t the psychic banana’s first rodeo. → Read More
Please Enjoy This 50-Year-Old Movie about Weed Brownies
'I Love You, Alice B. Toklas' is basically a love letter to pot brownies. → Read More