Deborah Grayson holds Masters degrees in Clinical Nutrition and Public Health from NYU and CUNY. She worked for decades for a NYC home hospice, and is now co-chair of their ethics committee. She has written about sustainable agriculture, food, wine and travel.
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Agriculture
Viniculture’s New Frontier: Regenerative Agriculture
More than a buzzword, regenerative agriculture promises healthier soil, smarter farming, and—if winemakers are right—better wine in your glass.
By Deborah Grayson
Jul 28, 2025
Electrolytes
Electrolytes: Miracle Hydration or Marketing Hype?
They’re the darlings of wellness influencers and beverage giants alike. But what do electrolytes really do—and who actually needs them?
By Deborah Grayson
Jul 21, 2025
Culture
India in Full Color
Luxury meets lived-in history on a two-week immersion through Rajasthan, where palatial hotels, ancient rituals, and modern contradictions collide.
By Deborah Grayson
Jul 8, 2025
Feed
7 Nutritional Hacks for Depression & Anxiety
A poor diet can cause more than obesity, diabetes, or heart disease as multiple studies discover a connection to depression and anxiety.
By Deborah Grayson
Apr 21, 2025
Centro Historico
Roma Norte’s Hidden Gem: Mux and the Revival of Authentic Mexican Cuisine
While Mexico City’s food scene embraces the avant-garde, Mux proves that true innovation can be found in honoring the past.
By Deborah Grayson
Apr 1, 2025
Bordeaux
Bordeaux’s Wine Industry Embraces Transparency and Hospitality
Bordeaux, the famous wine region in France, is opening its doors to the public with chateaux offering tours, tastings, accommodations, and events to stay competitive in the global wine market.
By Deborah Grayson
Jan 29, 2025
Amanda Lindroch
The Potlatch Club: A Legendary Hideaway Reborn
Once abandoned, The Potlatch Club has been masterfully restored, blending history, luxury, and the allure of its legendary guests, from Greta Garbo to Paul McCartney.
By Deborah Grayson
Jan 22, 2025
Alain Catherineau
Bordeaux: A Hub for High-Tech Manufacturing and Luxury Interiors
Bordeaux, France is a hub for high-tech manufacturing, with CNB shipyard and the SuperYacht Refit Group fabricating innovative products for the nautical and aerospace industries, including jet and yacht interiors by Catherineau.
By Deborah Grayson
Jan 21, 2025
Captain Bligh
French Polynesia’s Pari Pari Rum: A Lesson in Terroir and Organic Farming
Laurent Masseron, owner of Pari Pari distillery on the island of Taha'a, produces premium rum using indigenous sugarcane varieties and organic farming methods, and has achieved success in international rum competitions.
By Deborah Grayson
Dec 18, 2024
ethical cellars
The Ethical Cellar on Mathieu Roland-Billecart’s Vision for Billecart-Salmon
Mathieu Roland-Billecart expertly combines heritage and modernity at Billecart-Salmon, ensuring the champagne house’s legacy continues to thrive.
By Deborah Grayson
Oct 8, 2024
ethical cellars
Ethical Cellars in Andalusia: Friedrich Schatz’s Vision for Sustainable Winemaking
Uncover the hidden world of southern Spain’s ethical wine bars, where sustainability meets and overlaps with centuries-old traditions.
By Deborah Grayson
Aug 1, 2024
lifestyle
A Sanctuary from the Summer Siege of Tourists
Journey through the unspoiled beauty of French Polynesia, where lush jungles and vibrant coral reefs beckon nature-loving explorers.
By Deborah Grayson
Jul 22, 2024
Impact
How a Polish Aid Group is Making a Difference in Ukraine’s War-Ravaged East
Volunteers in war-torn Ukraine assist Folkowisko, a Polish aid group, in delivering supplies to displaced families.
By Deborah Grayson
Jul 20, 2023
Ethical Cellar
Santa Barbara County’s Micro-Producers: Creating Unique Wines from Varied Microclimates
The Ethical Cellar explores a small coterie of winemakers. Meet some of Santa Barbara’s most interesting, quirky, ethical producers.
By Deborah Grayson
Apr 11, 2023
lifestyle
The Ethical Cellar Goes to St. Lucia to Drink Spiced Rum
A sneak peak into the (alleged) birthplace of spiced rum and the lives of the people who make it.
By Deborah Grayson
Mar 10, 2023
Alice Waters
Marion Nestle’s Unexpected yet Impactful Life in Food Politics
Marion Nestle belongs to the list of women who profoundly changed the way we live. In her latest work and first memoir, we get an inspiring look into her life and career.
By Deborah Grayson
Dec 23, 2022
Italy
Boutique & Biodynamic: Adventures at Two Italian Vineyards
Worth's Ethical Cellar columnists explore two Italian vineyards combining ethical winemaking with bespoke, luxury accommodation.
By Deborah Grayson
Nov 17, 2022
Agriculture
The Ethical Cellar: Winemakers Pioneer a New Form of Sustainable Agriculture
We’ve all heard about imperiled bees. They are like canaries in mines, warning us that we may be in trouble.
By Deborah Grayson
Sep 14, 2022
COVID-19
One Man’s Culinary Ambition Comes True: Alexander Lobrano
Having recently returned from Paris, where we dined at some of his suggested restaurant, we were eager to learn more, so Worth spoke with the renowned food writer about current Parisian food trends, specifically the influence of foreign cuisines.
By Deborah Grayson
Feb 17, 2022
Food
The Ethical Cellar Goes to Lyon, France
Worth contributors Jonathan Russo and Deborah Grayson went to the renaissance town to experience the all-natural wine bar Odessa Comptoir.
By Deborah Grayson
Nov 3, 2021
Coronavirus
Obesity and COVID-19: America’s Diet Takes Its Toll
Data unequivocally shows that being obese and/or having diet-related diseases is responsible for 90 percent of non-age-related hospitalizations from COVID-19.
By Deborah Grayson
May 21, 2020Newsletter Subscriptions
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