How you season a dish sets you apart.
Try this on fish, steak, and sauces, and you'll wonder where it's been all your life. Don't worry, we have more.
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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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