Alan’s Substack

In which we come together to save American democracy, or at least have fun while trying.

We focus on premium video, podcast, and research content for restaurant and hospitality pros. We are led by a team of digital media pioneers with over 20 years of digital media and restaurant experience.

Where food and culture collide

A weekly selection of my personal archives, written, photos, videos, menus, and other visual materials, on eating, cooking, and travel from the simplest to the grandest, everyone from local fishermen to the world’s most famous names. Hope you like it!

The Kasbah Chronicles newsletter, musings on Southern California discoveries and recipes from Morocco and France, en français and in English,

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

Just "real talk" about food, travel and love.

My personal Substack showing my journey from pain and grief to strength and fun. Several posts weekly. If you'd like more information on my passion project, visit robertcslayton.com

Fearless media commentary

A deep dive into the culinary artisans around the world, sharing experiences from chefs, artisan cocktail makers, wine experts, and more. Get a front-row seat to the best podcasts, and content for the best chef, food, wine, and spirits around the world.