Sam Sifton

Sam Sifton
Sam Sifton, right, in 2018.
Born (1966-06-05) June 5, 1966
Occupation(s)food editor, national news editor, restaurant critic, cultural news editor, journalist, author
Notable credit(s)The New York Times, Talk magazine; New York Press (publications); A Field Guide to the Yettie (book)
SpouseTina Fallon
FamilyHon. Charles Proctor Sifton (father); Elisabeth Sifton (mother)

Sam Sifton (born June 5, 1966) is an American journalist and assistant managing editor at The New York Times. He previously served as the paper's food editor. Sifton has also worked as deputy dining editor (2001); dining editor (2001–04); deputy culture editor (2004–2005), culture editor (2005–2009), restaurant critic (2009-2011), and national editor (2011-2014).