On: The Myth of Authenticity Is Killing Tex-Mex

[dragonwriter]

Seeking authenticity in cuisine is often about seeking to escape familiar uniformity, rather than avoiding the unfamiliar.

[taeric → dragonwriter]

Not always. I'd wager it's more often elite signaling.

Sometimes, though, is is just comfort. As an example, the donuts from New Orleans are easy to make at home. Ish. I have yet to have them elsewhere be the same. I'll probably call the ones I do authentic, but I confess it is just to my tastes.