The current cultural shift away from proven academic standards of aesthetics, science, and justice has resulted in a collective insecurity, and a definitive “qualitative crisis.” But there is truth, and there is hope.

Niçoise generally means ‘in the style of Nice, France’. This simple, cheap, delicious plate is based on the classic flavor combination.

The tiles that line the entries, passageways, and platforms of the New York City subway system are amongst its oldest remaining relics.

The Cotswold is a simple, slow sipping, sturdy cocktail that quickly develops into a savory drink. It’s the perfect accompaniment to a plate of rare prime rib, or for dessert after.

The potato provides a delicious, efficient, blank canvas. It’s healthy and satisfying in a way that real food is, and it’s cheap.

If you appreciate sparkly things, and delicate things, and/or historical things, then perhaps the idea of chandelier crystals (sans the chandelier), is of interest.

Breakfast Cacio e Pepe is inspired by the classic flavor combination of cheese and black pepper - but with eggs, and no dairy. Nutritional yeast is not meant to replace a traditional cheese, but to add protein, texture, rich golden color, and a savory profile.

The first U.S. survey of the artist Sohrab Hura (Indian, b. 1981) includes photographs, text, film, drawing, and painting from the last twenty years of his disparate practice, exploring themes of colonialism, partition, and socio-political change.

A rich, rustic, satisfying, small dish that’s easy to prepare, and chock full of nutrients and flavor.

And what’s selling, and what’s even being shown in museums, is really splashy, superficial stuff. It’s mostly — frankly, almost entirely — big, colorful paintings that look good over a sofa.