Raj Tawney

Writer

Raj Tawney, an essayist and journalist who writes about family, food and culture, is the author of "Colorful Palate: A Flavorful Journey Through a Mixed American Experience" and "All Mixed Up."

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Smithsonian Museums Reopen After Closing Due To Covid-19 Pandemic

Bloomberg Opinion

The Smithsonian Is Not a ‘Distorter.’ It’s a Mirror.

The institution forces America to look at its full history. We’re supposed to learn from what we see — not pretend it doesn’t exist.

April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

OpinionRaj Tawney

The Smithsonian Is Not a ‘Distorter.’ It’s a Mirror.

The institution forces America to look at its full history. We’re supposed to learn from what we see — not pretend it doesn’t exist.

Smithsonian Museums Reopen After Closing Due To Covid-19 Pandemic

April 19, 2024

April 19, 2024

OpinionRaj Tawney

It's Not Just David Chang. Celebrity Chefs Are Sellouts.

It’s good that he apologized for trying to take ownership of “chili crunch,” but we still have to tackle the wacky concept of a celebrity chef.

The Kelce House Party

March 19, 2024

March 19, 2024

OpinionRaj Tawney

America’s Place in India’s Butter Chicken Fight

Two families fighting for recognition as the rightful creator of the popular dish is a reminder that it helped bridge cultural gaps in the US.

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