Elazar Sontag

Assistant Editor

Elazar Sontag is a writer from Oakland, California, living in Brooklyn. He’s the author of Flavors of Oakland: A Cookbook in 20 Stories, a book about home cooks and their food cultures. He's written for the Washington Post, New York Magazine, Vice, and this excellent website. Find him on Instagram: e_zar

Elazar's Sunday Stories: End Your Weekend With an Eating Adventure

Elazar's favorite spots to eat alone on Sundays.

Our Favorite Chocolate Easter Bunnies, Eggs, and More

The most delicious chocolate bunnies, chocolate eggs, and other classic Easter candy from our taste test.

Recipe Roundups

21 Miso Recipes for Soups, Salads, Snacks, and More

21 recipes that harness miso's powerful umami flavor.

Recipe Roundups

8 Comforting Rice Bowl Recipes for Weeknight Dinners

Eight rice bowls to get you through the week.

Recipe Roundups

10 Fried Rice Recipes for Inspired Weeknight Meals

Fried rice recipes that are pure magic.

Soups and Stews

20 Noodle Soup Recipes for All Occasions

Whether you're craving rich and filling or light and refreshing, we've got a soup for you.

Profiles

Provisions Celebrates the Forgotten Women of Caribbean Cuisine

In their latest cookbook, two sisters set out to uncover and pay homage to the culinary legacies of Caribbean women.

Eggs

What to Do With Leftover Egg Yolks

Our favorite recipes to bake, churn, and emulsify away leftover egg yolks.

The Best Pan for Sheet Cakes, Brownies, and Bars

Our absolute favorite pan for sheet cakes.

Our Favorite Stocking Stuffers for Cooks

Small gifts, perfect for stuffing a real or metaphorical stocking.

Features

Finding Jamaica in Upstate New York

Top Taste is more than just a taste of home.

Profiles

Behind the Scenes at an All-You-Can-Eat Indian Restaurant

How a prix fixe buffet stays afloat.

Meet Our Other Editors