Chef Nik Sharma

Nik Sharma is a culinary powerhouse—multi-award-winning, James Beard finalist, and bestselling author of Season, The Flavor Equation, and Veg-table. Known for his irresistible fusion of food science and soul, Nik transforms every recipe into an unforgettable story.

A former molecular biologist turned flavor architect, he brings a brilliant, curious mind to the kitchen, where taste isn’t just a sense, it’s a science. Nik is the creator of the award-winning blog Nik Sharma Cooks (formerly A Brown Table) and Editor in Residence at America’s Test Kitchen.

His evocative writing and photography have lit up the pages of The New York Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, and beyond. Based in Los Angeles, Nik can usually be found experimenting with spices, chasing the perfect light, or plotting his next delicious idea.