The Dish is a weekly newsletter on food and life by Phoebe Fry, a Brooklyn-based cook, writer, and illustrator. Welcome!
About Me
Hi! I’m Phoebe.
My cooking style was shaped by my time at Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland and Alice Waters’s Rome Sustainable Food Project in Italy, where seasonality and sustainability reign supreme — as well as by working the line at my favorite restaurants in New York City, Cervo’s and Hart’s. As a writer and illustrator, I take inspiration from the kitchen above all else, which you’ll find reflected in The Dish.
I started writing The Dish in September 2021 as a way to share stories and lessons from my 12-week course at Ballymaloe. When the course ended, I kept writing — about cooking, eating, my life, and all sorts of miscellaneous recommendations and appreciations. Publishing this newsletter each week has become a personal ritual, a source of community, and an exercise in consistent creativity.
What to Expect
Each issue of The Dish will focus on food, but the format will vary. Most newsletters will fall into one of these categories:
Food Diaries: A collection of dishes I’ve cooked and/or eaten recently, along with thoughts on making everyday life more delicious and bits of kitchen wisdom.
Love Letters: An ode to a particular ingredient or food I love (like crème fraîche!).
Sweet Somethings: A mix of recommendations and personal notes. This is the most open-ended category — I might share a favorite restaurant, a TV show I’m enjoying, or a glimpse into my life. If you’re new here, Sweet Somethings is a great way to get to know me.
Menus: A monthly seasonal menu suggestion with tips to help you bring it to life. (Reserved for paid subscribers! $5/month or $50/year.)
Any questions?
Please feel free to email me at phoebe@phoebefry.com or direct message me on Substack or Instagram.
Thank you so much for your time and presence.
More soon!
x Phoebe
