Mateo Reyes
Staff Writer, Culinary Roots
Born in Los Angeles to a family of Mexican restaurateurs, Mateo's life has always revolved around the kitchen. After training at the Culinary Institute of America and working in several Michelin-starred restaurants, he felt a pull to explore the stories behind the food he was cooking. He pursued a degree in anthropology and began documenting culinary traditions in Latin America and the American Southwest. His work has been featured in 'Saveur' and 'Gastronomica,' and his documentary series 'The Migrant's Table' won a James Beard Award for Visual Media. Mateo's writing is sensory and deeply personal, celebrating food as a carrier of culture and memory.
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Summer Side Dishes with Seasonal Produce
Each of the 18 summer side dishes compiled by EatingWell packs at least 3 grams of fiber per serving, proving healthy eating doesn't mean sacrificing vibrant summer flavors.
Jun 19, 2026 · 3 min read
The Rise of Solo Dining Amid Shifting Social Norms
Among American adults under 25, dining alone has surged by 80 percent, quietly redefining what it means to go out.
Jun 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Heatherwick Studio SPPARC Olympia Unveils Pleated Canopy
A new public canopy, constructed from 520 pleated glass panels and spanning nearly 1,000 square meters, now crowns Olympia, signaling the first tangible step in its radical transformation.
Jun 15, 2026 · 2 min read
BD Barcelona Reissues Antoni Gaudí's Iconic Furniture Designs
From February 19th to 21st, a collection of Antoni Gaudí's 20th-century furniture, originally designed for his architectural masterpieces Casa Calvet and Casa Batlló, was showcased in Paris.
Jun 12, 2026 · 2 min read
AI Reshapes Consumer Dining Choices and Restaurant Strategy
Imagine asking a digital assistant for dinner ideas, and it instantly serves up a list.
Jun 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Sagrada Familia's Jesus Tower Completed, Becomes World's Tallest Church
Exactly 100 years after Antoni Gaudí's passing, the Sagrada Família's central pinnacle, the Tower of Jesus Christ, now stands at its final, breathtaking height of 566 feet.
Jun 9, 2026 · 2 min read
Why Families Are Stocking Survival Kits Instead of Traditional Pantries
Food trends for 2026 family kitchens are shifting towards a 'survival kit' approach rather than a traditional cookbook, according to the Charlotte Observer .
Jun 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Why Families Are Prioritizing Protein-First Meals
Despite a growing emphasis on healthier eating, the average American family still consumes only 10 to 15 grams of fiber daily, according to shopmarketplacefoods.
Jun 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Why TikTok Is Replacing Grandma's Recipe Cards
I recently heard a story that stopped me in my tracks: a 20-year-old in Ohio learned to make her grandmother's famous pierogi, not by her side in a flour-dusted kitchen, but from a viral TikTok video
Jun 6, 2026 · 5 min read
Global Cuisine Sees Surge in Traditional Flavors Amidst Culinary Exploration
Sixteen percent of consumers now actively seek more chile pepper (chipotle) flavor in restaurant meals, a 3% jump since 2005—a clear signal of a mainstream shift in American palates.
Jun 5, 2026 · 4 min read
What Are Heirloom Recipes and Why Do They Influence Culinary Trends?
Fabio Parasecoli spent years conducting fieldwork across seven countries—from the United States to India—to understand how the simple act of labeling "traditional foods" became a complex global compet
Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read
AIA Conference on Architecture & Design Kicks Off June 10
In June 2026, architects and designers face a delicious dilemma: converge on the bustling AIA Conference & Expo, or scatter across the vibrant streets of London, the sleek designs of Copenhagen, and a
Jun 1, 2026 · 3 min read
BlowUp Jubilee inflatable art transforms The Hague
A 23-foot-tall inflatable stew pot now floats in a lake in front of The Hague's Mauritshuis museum, part of a city-wide exhibition transforming public spaces.
May 28, 2026 · 2 min read
Why More Home Cooks Are Embracing Global Pantry Culture in 2026
At last year's Summer Fancy Food Show, a vibrant tapestry of nearly 1,000 new-to-market products unfurled across the floor.
May 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Gras renovates century-old Edinburgh factory into vibrant food hall
An over-century-old factory in Edinburgh, a symbol of industrial might, now buzzes as Browns of Leith, a vibrant food hall.
May 18, 2026 · 2 min read
Kuma&Elsa unveil translucent huts in Fukuoka apartments
In Japan's Fukuoka prefecture, architects Kuma&Elsa have reimagined apartment living, inserting central 'huts' with translucent, sliding plastic screens that redefine interior boundaries.
May 18, 2026 · 2 min read
What is Southern baking and why does its history matter?
In the midst of the Montgomery bus boycott, activist and cook Georgia Gilmore secretly baked and sold sweet potato pies.
May 15, 2026 · 4 min read
What Is Mac and Cheese? The Surprising History of an American Staple
The aroma of baking cheese and pasta, a scent that pulls me back to my grandmother’s kitchen, is a shared memory for many.
May 12, 2026 · 5 min read