Behind the Kitchen Door: Marcus Rivera on NYC Chefs
Former line cook turned journalist, Marcus Rivera goes deeper than any restaurant review — into the kitchens, the stories, and the people cooking New York’s most important food.
Coverage Areas
Chef Profiles
Long-form portraits of the chefs shaping NYC cuisine — from Michelin stars to food trucks.
Kitchen Culture
What it’s really like to work in New York City’s restaurant industry.
Immigrant Kitchens
The diaspora cuisines and family traditions driving NYC’s most exciting dining.
About the author: Marcus Rivera — Chef Profiles & Kitchen Culture Writer