The Main Dish is where I make sense of what we eat, why it matters, and how the systems behind our food are changing—or not.

I’ve spent the last decade deep in this work. Along the way, I’ve learned that food isn’t just about what’s on the plate. It’s about culture, identity, power, and possibility.

This newsletter is my way of sharing what I’m seeing—across policy, tech, sustainability, and the quiet cultural shifts that often go unnoticed.

Here’s what to expect— at least twice a week:

  • Sharp takes on plant-based food, sustainability, and the business of eating

  • Big-picture thinking on the future of food and the forces shaping it

  • Curated stories and cultural signals from across the food system

If you're hungry for ideas that go deeper than headlines—and want a lens on food that blends curiosity, critique, and hope—you're in the right place.

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Nil Zacharias is an author, entrepreneur, and host of the Eat For The Planet podcast. He’s the founder of Plantega and writes about food, culture, and the future of eating through the lens of sustainability and food innovation.