Eating (somewhat) En Vogue

If the New York Times slaps it on the cover of their weekend magazine, you know it's trendy...

October 10th, 2010 issue

For their self titled "Food Issue," the NY Times focused on the numerous ways food brings people together. They were definitely successful in sharing a variety of peeks into different aspects of this theme. One article highlighted a promising new restaurant in Crown Heights that attempts to bring together a diverse neighborhood while maintaining a strictly kosher kitchen. Another discussed the pros and cons of buying and sharing the yield of an entire cow. 

While I commend the magazine for celebrating the time honored tradition of "eating together," I was frankly shocked that they didn't have at least a side bar on community potlucking. Perhaps I've built up this idea so much in my own head, that I think people everywhere are gathering together on a weekly (or even monthly) basis to share food and quality time together for the sole purpose of celebrating community. 

I guess potlucking is still on the fringe of what's hip. But, I have a sneaking suspicion that more and more people will latch onto the concept soon. It really is the perfect mix of food politics, slow food, intentional community and just one hell of a good time. Until then, you can check out the various articles on other types of 'eating together' online.