How you season a dish sets you apart.
Lior doesn't give away all of his secret ingredients, but we know that punchy seaweed has a lot to do with why this is so amazing on seafood and vegetables, and in any dressing you make. Ever.
Photography by James Ransom
Meet the Maker
La Boîte
New York, NY
Founded by former chef Lior Lev Sercarz (our Food52 spice expert), La Boîte à Epice, located in New York City, is a spice lab unlike any other. Sourcing herbs and spices from all over the world, Lior creates blends that have earned him a spot on many chefs’ speed-dials: Daniel Boulud, Eric Ripert, and Marc Forgione all spice up their signature dishes with Lior’s masterful blends.
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