Break Shift

Where stories from the world of food and hospitality come to rest, reflect, and reveal. It’s for anyone curious about what really goes on — in kitchens, dining rooms, back alleys, border towns, farms, boardrooms. Through essays, reporting, and quiet moments, writers explore the human side of an industry that feeds the world and rarely stops to talk about it.

Are you a writer? Submit your story here

Note: While we don't encourage it, we recognize AI's potential to improve and structure some articles. We maintain a balanced, open-minded perspective on its use for content enhancement and quality improvement.