Alan Richman is the most decorated food writer in history. He has won 14 James Beard Journalism Awards, a National Magazine Award (and was a finalist five more times), and a Bronze Star for service in Vietnam. You won't find food writers like him at the food magazines. When he received his National Magazine Award, the presenter described him as "the Indiana Jones of food writers." He has reviewed restaurants in nearly every Communist country (China, Vietnam, Cuba, East Germany), proof that he will go anywhere for a meal. He once reviewed the Chicago restaurant owned and operated by Louis Farrakhan, not known to be a fan of Jewish journalists. In Cuba, he defied government regulations by interviewing starving political dissidents, then rewarded himself with a lobster lunch at the most expensive restaurant in Havana. In 1998, Richman was inducted into The James Beard Foundation Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America, which recognizes culinary industry professionals for their achievements. He is the Dean of Food Journalism at The French Culinary Institute in New York, where he teaches a class in food writing. Richman's 14 Beard awards have been presented in restaurant reviewing, feature writing, and wine writing. He has also taken the top prize, the M.F.K. Fisher Distinguished Writing Award, twice. He continues to indulge his passion for eight-course dinners (plus cheese).
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Is This the Next Paris?
Over the past decade, Istanbul—the mesmerizing ancient capital that straddles two continents—has boomed, restoring itself to the global stage as a portal
to Asia and the new Middle East. Alan Richman wanders the streets, bazaars, and waterways, and discovers a city and a dining scene poised to conquer the world read more
February 2012
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- Travel,
- Food,
- Middle East,
- Istanbul,
- Alan Richman
Food + Travel
Buyers and Cellars: How A Gentleman Sells His Wine Collection
The story of one man's sale of his wine, and maybe a little more than that read more
December 28, 2011
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- Food + Travel,
- Alan Richman,
- Wine Report
News + Politics
A Pizza Party with Herman Cain
He's the funniest, most outrageous guy on the GOP stage. And he's got a simple plan to save America. Yes, that plan is more than a little nutty, and yes, his charm has taken a big hit lately. But have you met his competition? GQ chats with the Republicans' unlikeliest--and probably not their last--front-runner about the pop appeal of 9-9-9, the real beliefs of American Muslims, and the manliest pizza toppings read more
December 2011
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- News + Politics,
- Herman Cain,
- President
Food + Travel
Scenes from Several Cellars: Alan Richman's Rules for Wine Tasting
Our correspondent tastes wine in Burgundy and Châteauneuf-du-Pape and comes home with five rules for behaving in a professional manner. Also, one family secret, one confession, and one startling statement read more
November 03, 2011
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- Alan Richman,
- Wine Report
Entertainment
Announcing the Most Exciting Restaurant in New York
Our correspondent Alan Richman makes a proclamation: The most interesting restaurant in New York isn't in Manhattan. Believe it or not, it's in Brooklyn read more
November 2011
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- Travel,
- Food,
- Brooklyn,
- New York,
- Alan Richman
Food + Travel
Alan Richman's Wine Guide: Merlot
GQ's expert reveals 19 bottles of the much-maligned red wine that you don't want to miss read more
October 07, 2011
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- Wine Report
Food + Travel
The New Rules of Wine
You chill your whites but not your reds, pair your fancy bottles with fancy food, and skip right past the pink champagne. Guess what: You're doing wine all wrong. We talked to the best sommeliers, vintners, and career winos around to rewrite the book on this fermented-grape-juice thing. And we came up with enough great wine to keep your glass half full till 2012 and beyond read more
October 2011
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- Wine and Cocktails
Food + Travel
Alan Richman's Wine Guide: Rose
GQ's premier wine expert tells you everything you need to know about the always-chilled, often confusing summer classic read more
August 26, 2011
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- Food + Travel,
- Alan Richman,
- Wine Report
Food + Travel
Diner for Schmucks
Alan Richman heard nothing but great things about M. Wells, one of New York City's hottest restaurants--the food was amazing, the setting sublime, the ambience charming. And, in fact, everything was going quite well. Until... read more
September 2011
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Food + Travel
Alan Richman's Wine Guide: Beer
OK, so it's not wine. But our wine expert has been converted. Here, everything you need to know about a different sort of sophisticated bubbly beverage to pair with your dinner. Plus, 10 beers you won't want to miss, and one to avoid like the plague read more
July 22, 2011
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- Food + Travel,
- Alan Richman,
- Wine Report
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