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 food editor at The New York Times.[1] He was previously the paper's national editor.[2] Sifton has also worked as deputy dining editor (2001); dining editor (2001–04); deputy culture editor (2004–2005), and culture editor (2005–2009).[3]