DINING GUIDE | Washington Post | In addition to weekly restaurant reviews for the Washington Post, I write annual tentpole guides to the best newcomers and overall restaurants in the region. Read: best new, 2026.
BEST NEW RESTAURANTS | Bon Appétit | I led ideation, scouting, writing, and editing of the print Restaurant Issue and cross-platform Best New Restaurants tentpole list. Between 2022 and 2025, I relaunched the project after a pandemic hiatus, increased the list length to better represent the diversity of America’s restaurants, introduced industry awards recognizing up-and-coming talent, and helped lead the relaunch of the annual Best New Restaurants party. Under my leadership, the project was nominated for five National Magazine Awards, and in 2023, I was nominated for a James Beard Award in the dining and travel category for my work on this project. Read: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.
BAGELS | Bon Appétit | A lead editor and writer of a package exploring the emergence of regional bagel cultures outside of New York City. Included a list of the best bagels outside of New York and a story exploring why these shops are opening now.
NEXT-WAVE BAKING | Bon Appétit | Lead editor and writer of a guide to the genre-bending bakeries reshaping baking in America.
QUEER FOOD | Bon Appétit | A lead editor on Bon Appétit’s historic first Pride package. Over 15 stories, including travel guides, personal essays, and reported features. The package was nominated for a National Magazine Award in 2023.
NEW BARS | Bon Appétit | Lead editor and writer of Bon Appétit’s inaugural list of the best new bars in America, launching a fresh tentpole for the brand in 2024.