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Ryan Sutton is the editor and founder of The Lo Times. He built a criticism practice at Bloomberg News and Eater NY before taking on a contributing restaurant critic role at The New York Times in New York.
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At Bloomberg News, Ryan Sutton worked as New York food critic until 2014, shaping the city’s dining discourse with a direct critical register. In 2014, he moved to Eater NY as chief critic, a post he held through 2023. Today, Ryan Sutton is a contributing restaurant critic at The New York Times and the founder and editor of The Lo Times.
Where They Are Now
Sutton is a contributing restaurant critic at The New York Times in New York. He is also the editor and founder of The Lo Times.
Signature
Ryan Sutton’s signature pieces include what went wrong with the $1.6 billion moynihan station, evelia’s tamales is one of the best ways to spend $1.50 in nyc, and the crushing disappointment of l’arpège.
In Their Words “I was the chief food critic at Eater NY from 2014-2023, and the New York food critic at Bloomberg News before that.” “My reviews have earned a James Beard Award, two additional JBFA nominations, and an AFJ criticism award.”
Honors
Ryan Sutton’s honors include James Beard Award and AFJ criticism award.
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What is Ryan Sutton's current role?
As of 2026, Ryan Sutton is Editor and Founder of the Lo Times.
Where did Ryan Sutton work before?
Ryan Sutton's earlier career included Bloomberg News and Eater NY.
What recognition has Ryan Sutton received?
James Beard Award.
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