Michael Harlan Turkell

Michael Harlan Turkell

New York Contributor

Michael’s photography and words have appeared in numerous cookbooks including his own, “Acid Trip: Travels in the World of Vinegar.” He was a former host of the Modernist Pizza Podcast and currently teaches food photography at New York University. He’s also the chef and restaurant spice salesperson for Burlap & Barrel, and is here to help expand your pantry.

Fun Facts

  • Lives in
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Favorite slice in NYC
    L’Industrie’s burrata, duh. But I’m quite into Cello’s sausage and dandelion greens slice, too.
  • Drink of choice
    Bubbly wine always, amaro on the rocks, and/or a cold crisp beer.
  • Favorite food movie
    “The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover” Those landscape dolly shots of the tablescapes are absurd!
  • Your Ratatouille moment
    My grandma sending us macaroni and meat in the mail in a Tupperware.
  • A spot you’d almost gatekeep
    Petite Crevette, for the seafood and my favorite burger.
  • Pro tip for diners
    Know when to order too much for leftovers.

Michael’s Featured Stories

Resy Features

The Enduring Old-School, New-School Legacy of Rubirosa

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The RundownNew York

With Third Time’s the Charm, an Exciting New Pizzeria Emerges in Red Hook

Bad Cholesterol has finally found a brick-and-mortar home in Red Hook, serving up aperitivi, pizza, and an unbeatable happy hour.

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Behind the LineNew York

Nine Hours at Restaurant Daniel: À la Presse

A day behind the scenes at Daniel Boulud’s namesake restaurant, through the lens of photojournalist Michael Harlan Turkell.

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Behind the LineNew York

11 Hours at Corima: Imagining Great Things

A glimpse into a day at the Michelin-starred restaurant from chef Fidel Caballero, from photographer and journalist Michael Harlan Turkell.

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GuidesNew York

Where to Eat Fantastic Fried Cutlets in New York

There is something deeply satisfying about the comforting crunch of a well-fried cutlet.  And when it comes to schnitzel, the…

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Resy FeaturesNew York

The Enduring Old-School, New-School Legacy of Rubirosa

If you’ve ever found yourself in seat 12 at Rubirosa’s bulkhead bar, near the far end away from the entrance,…

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Resy SpotlightNew York

Chef Dan Barber on the Future of Food Today

For more than 20 years, chef Dan Barber has been at the forefront of farm-to-table dining, first at Blue Hill…

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A spread at Justine's on Hudson

Dish By DishNew York

How Justine’s on Hudson Blends Filipino Flavors to Delicious Effect

Though Justine’s on Hudson bills itself as a wine bar, this West Village restaurant that opened in April is really…

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Dish By DishNew York

The Stories Behind the Menu at Shalom Japan

Since 2013, Shalom Japan has highlighted the diaspora of ever-adapting Jewish cookery, as well as steadfastness of Japanese cuisine, in…

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