Sam Sifton

Sam Sifton (born June 5, 1966) is an American journalist and assistant managing editor at The New York Times. He previously served as the paper's food editor. Sifton has also worked as deputy dining editor (2001); dining editor (2001–2004); deputy culture editor (2004–2005), culture editor (2005–2009), restaurant critic (2009–2011), and national editor (2011–2014).