Often heralded as one of the culinary capitals of the world, New York City is made up of renowned and diverse food. “Literally,” says historian, environmental activist and curator at the Museum of the City of New York Monxo López. “Manhattan itself rests on oysters. A lot of the island that was created was done so with oyster shells.” This, as well as other fascinating …
Additional reporting by David Graver The global problem of declining bee populations is often looked over but cannot be taken lightly. Fundamental to our planetary ecosystems, and pollinating vegetation the world over, bees are intrinsic to our relationship with nature—in ways that affect more than just food production, and we still don’t have a good understanding of why so many populations are struggling. Bubble Beehive …
In 2012, Chef David Garcelon, Director of Culinary for the Waldorf Astoria did the unexpected. He brought European honey bees to a new home: six active hives on the 20th floor roof garden of the acclaimed hotel. Today, approximately 360,000 bees inhabit the space and not only do they produce honey utilized by the hotel, they also pollinate the surrounding NYC gardens within a two-and-a-half …
