Awards Show Dining: Sparse Plates, Big Buzz
A New York Times observer highlights the growing fixation on what stars eat at awards ceremonies, noting viral, meager meals at events like the Critics Choice Awards, the prevalence of strict dieting or last-minute menu requests (e.g., vegan options), and the tendency for celebrities to snack little during the broadcast while feasting at after-parties. The piece uses this culinary curiosity to comment on wealth, spectacle, and celebrity culture during awards season.
