About

TRACEY CEURVELS

Founder & Editor, The NYC Kitchen

To me, food is the ultimate lens for understanding the world

As a food and travel journalist, author, and creator of The NYC Kitchen, I explore flavor at the intersection of culture, craft, and curiosity—rooted in New York City and inspired by global traditions.

The NYC Kitchen is where global foodways meet the dynamic energy of New York City. It’s a space for those who love the hunt for great ingredients, the craft of a thoughtful dish, and the lingering magic of a great meal.

WHAT DRIVES THE NYC KITCHEN

My cooking and writing live in the spaces between:

High & Low: Drawing equal inspiration from multi-course tasting menus and local street food.
Near & Far: Sourcing specialty spices in local neighborhood enclaves and bringing international culinary traditions back home.
Past & Present: Honoring time-tested techniques while playing with vibrant, modern flavors.

BEHIND THE CRAFT

Over my career as a travel and culinary writer (The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Time Out) and author of The NYC Kitchen Cookbook, I’ve obsessed over the details that make food meaningful: the history behind an ingredient, the craftsmanship of a handmade serving dish, or the atmosphere of an unforgettable restaurant.

This site is your invitation to cook with curiosity, explore hidden food markets, discover exceptional places to dine, and bring a sense of adventure to every meal.

XO, Tracey

The NYC Kitchen Cookbook

150 Recipes Inspired by the Specialty Food Shops, Spice Stores, and Markets of New York City

Satiate your sense of wanderlust and take an edible journey around New York City with food and travel journalist Tracey Ceurvels. In The NYC Kitchen Cookbook, Tracey shares her tasty adventures with foodie fans nationwide and explains how to use the flavorful ingredients found in NYC to make simple yet sensational meals for any occasion.

The NYC Kitchen Cookbook draws inspiration from food stores and markets that make NYC one of the most diverse and appetizing destinations of the world. Unique ingredients and the NYC shops they’re sourced from are the stars of Tracey’s recipes. But even if NYC shops are miles away, ingredients can also be found in markets nationwide and online, making The NYC Kitchen Cookbook a convenient and diverse recipe guide for every day of the week. NYC-inspired recipes include:

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