Sam Sifton

Sam Sifton

Keynote Speaker: Food Editor of The New York Times

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Sam Sifton Biography

Sam Sifton is an American journalist who is the Food Editor of The New York Times. He was previously the paper's National Editor. Sifton has also worked as deputy dining editor (2001); dining editor (2001–04); deputy culture editor (2004–2005) and culture editor (2005–2009).

In October 2009, Sifton succeeded Frank Bruni as restaurant critic for the Times. Sifton's last review as restaurant critic was published October 11, 2011.

Sifton graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College with an A.B. degree in history and literature in 1988. He began his journalism career as assistant editor for American Heritage magazine in 1988. From 1990 to 1994, he taught social studies in the New York City public school system.

Sifton held a number of positions at the weekly New York Press during his tenure there from 1990 to 1998, including restaurant critic, contributing editor, senior editor, media critic and managing editor.

Sifton was a founding editor of Talk (magazine) in 1998. He came to the Times in 2001.

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Sam Sifton Videos

Sam Sifton with Padma Lakshmi: See You on Sunday
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Sam Sifton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Journalism and Food & Beverage. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Sam Sifton generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Allison Aubrey, Nancy Kruse and Dana Cowin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sam Sifton for an upcoming event.

Sam Sifton Videos

Sam Sifton with Padma Lakshmi: See You on Sunday
Deep-Frying a Turkey With Sam Sifton - YouTube
6 Thanksgiving Rules To Live By - Sam Sifton - YouTube
  • How do I book Sam Sifton to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sam Sifton for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Sam Sifton, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Sam Sifton or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Sam Sifton for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Sam Sifton, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sam Sifton, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Sam Sifton speak about?

    Sam Sifton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalism and Food & Beverage.
  • Where does Sam Sifton travel from?

    Sam Sifton generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Sam Sifton?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sam Sifton for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sam Sifton for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Sam Sifton or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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