Young "Foodies"

I really hate the term foodie. Everyone has to eat. The word "foodie" does nothing to illuminate the manner with which people like me enjoy food, or the quality of food we enjoy. This article from New York magazine captures the vibe of my generation's affinity to food from an outsider's perspective.

"On the food-as-indie-rock matrix, I have just accidentally confessed to loving the Dave Matthews Band."

Likening food to indie music, this article describes the rise of food as a counter-culture (heavily tattooed chefs, the rejection of Food Network in favor of shows like Top Chef) and might help others understand how we can live in squalor and spend most (or all) of our money on food!