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Sam Sifton

Sam Sifton

Keynote Speaker: Food Editor of The New York Times

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Sam Sifton Biography

Sam Sifton is an American journalist who is the Food Editor of The New York Times. He was previously the paper's National Editor. Sifton has also worked as deputy dining editor (2001); dining editor (2001–04); deputy culture editor (2004–2005) and culture editor (2005–2009).

In October 2009, Sifton succeeded Frank Bruni as restaurant critic for the Times. Sifton's last review as restaurant critic was published October 11, 2011.

Sifton graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College with an A.B. degree in history and literature in 1988. He began his journalism career as assistant editor for American Heritage magazine in 1988. From 1990 to 1994, he taught social studies in the New York City public school system.

Sifton held a number of positions at the weekly New York Press during his tenure there from 1990 to 1998, including restaurant critic, contributing editor, senior editor, media critic and managing editor.

Sifton was a founding editor of Talk (magazine) in 1998. He came to the Times in 2001.

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Sam Sifton Videos

Sam Sifton with Padma Lakshmi: See You on Sunday
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6 Thanksgiving Rules To Live By - Sam Sifton - YouTube

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Sam Sifton Videos

Sam Sifton with Padma Lakshmi: See You on Sunday
Deep-Frying a Turkey With Sam Sifton - YouTube
6 Thanksgiving Rules To Live By - Sam Sifton - YouTube
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