Anya von Bremzen

Anya von Bremzen

New York Contributor

Anya is a three-time James Beard Award-winning author and a contributing writer at Afar and Saveur. She has published seven acclaimed cookbooks and a memoir, “Mastering the Art of Soviet Cooking.” Her newest book, “National Dish,” was published in June 2023. She lives in Jackson Heights, Queens, and is addicted to momos.

Fun Facts

  • Lives in
    Jackson Heights, Queens
  • Restaurant you’ve been to the most
    Taiwanese Gourmet in Elmhurst.
  • Favorite slice in NYC
    Grandma slice at Louie’s in Jackson Heights.
  • Best high-low pairing
    Caviar and rye bread.
  • Your Ratatouille moment
    My mom’s borscht.
  • Most memorable bite
    Smoked angulas (baby eels) at Etxebarri in Spain.
  • Ideal night out
    Wu’s Wonton King with 10 friends.
  • Least meal on earth
    Omakase at Sugita in Tokyo.

Anya’s Featured Stories

Meju dish

Interviews

“Meju Isn’t Just About Delicious Food — It’s a Story”

Kannika Kittipinyovath, aka Chef Moi

Dish By Dish

The Veteran Chef Pushing Thai Cuisine Forward at Zaab Zaab Talay

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Five Things to Know About & Sons Ham Bar in Brooklyn

A spread of dishes at Chama Mama

Dish By Dish

How Chama Mama Celebrates Georgian Cuisine and Culture, in Five Dishes

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