Sam Sifton

Sam Sifton
Sam Sifton, right, in 2018.
Born (1966-06-05) June 5, 1966 (age 58)
Occupation(s)food editor, national news editor, restaurant critic, cultural news editor, journalist, author
Notable credit(s)The New York Times, Talk magazine; New York Press (publications); A Field Guide to the Yettie (book)
SpouseTina Fallon
FamilyHon. Charles Proctor Sifton (father); Elisabeth Sifton (mother)

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.[1] Sifton has also worked as deputy dining editor (2001); dining editor (2001–04); deputy culture editor (2004–2005), culture editor (2005–2009), restaurant critic (2009-2011), and national editor (2011-2014).[2][3]

  1. ^ Grub Street, July 2014
  2. ^ Finke, Nikki. "New York Times Names Its Top Culture Vulture." L.A. Weekly, 26 May 2005.
  3. ^ Fox, Nick. "Times Names Sam Sifton Next National Editor." The New York Times, 13 September 2011