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.

Michael’s Favorite Resy Spots

Cervo’s

Lower East Side

Try for a two-top or the bar. You must get the clams in vinho verde!

Lei

Chinatown

For a cozy corner nook, crisp glasses of chenin, and crispy cheese with five-spice.

Ha's Snack Bar

Lower East Side

Unbeatable vibe with Viet-French fusion that’s run like a Parisian bistro.

Red Hook Tavern

Red Hook

The burger is worth it but so is the wine list.

Superiority Burger

East Village

Uber cool, even if you eat meat. Save room for dessert or just go that!

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.