Location
Brooklyn, New York
School
New York University
Expertise
Food and drink, Travel, Health and wellness
- Stephanie is a writer, editor, native New Yorker, and passionate foodie who has eaten her way across New York City as well as several European countries.
- She has sipped mezcal in the Oaxacan agave fields and toured the vineyards of Napa.
- Stephanie once attended a secret pop-up dinner party in Paris.
Experience
Stephanie's finger has been on the pulse of NYC's cultural landscape since she was a student at NYU. As the editorial director of Guest of a Guest, she covered the city's vibrant culinary and social scene. In addition to contributing to Static Media, she is the senior commerce editor at PureWow. You can also find her work in VICE, ONE37pm, and Well+Good.
Education
Stephanie earned her bachelor's degree in journalism and English literature at New York University
Mashed’s industry-leading coverage is created by qualified and experienced writers, and is reviewed and fact-checked by our editorial team to ensure everything is accurate and timely. Outside experts are also consulted to help deliver factual, up-to-date information.
Our mission is to inform and engage our readers, telling them things they need to know, things they want to know, and things they didn't know they wanted to know about food. We strive to always provide a well-rounded reading experience, whether that’s the news of the day or a new original recipe you can try making at home. In an effort to provide the most comprehensive, current, and accurate content, our editorial team constantly reviews and updates articles as necessary. Additional information on our editorial process available here.
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Casual Dining
By Stephanie Maida
In a Connecticut city where pizza is taken (perhaps a little too) seriously, one Mexican restaurant has staked its own claim in the local food scene.
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Restaurants
By Stephanie Maida
If you're an avid NFL fan looking for a beefy feast in the Mile High City, you can score a winning meal by visiting a steakhouse started by a famed coach.
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TV and Movies
By Stephanie Maida
Prince could make mundane moments into magnificent memories. Even something as simple as a pancake meal helped inspire a hilarious TV segment.
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In the U.S., the domestic beer scene is filled with craft brewers, and many exude a local charm. In this city, the number of regional breweries has exploded.
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Shopping Tips
By Stephanie Maida
With the physical locations closing, Amazon Fresh has amped up its online offerings. New this spring, these are some of the best items to grab this May.
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The laws and cultural norms of a nation influence how you experience a boozy beverage. Here's how that idea applies to tequila in the U.S. and Mexico.
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Popeyes
By Stephanie Maida
Fast food menus are known to change over time, but restaurants' atmospheres evolve, too. When this chain switched things up, customers were let down.
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Since the mid-1910s, U.K. law has required distilleries to age Scotch whisky for at least three years. The decision partly stemmed from major world events.
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Casual Dining
By Stephanie Maida
The salsa was once so loved it was licensed and sold in grocery stores. Now, customers talk on social media about how bland the new recipe is.
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Costco
By Stephanie Maida
Somewhere over the rainbow ... your Costco shopping dreams come true in this state where customer satisfaction ratings are the best in the country.
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Celebs
By Stephanie Maida
The man who played "Dirty" Harry wanted to have a clean bill of health. So when Clint Eastwood encountered this tasty and nutritious food, he likely felt lucky.
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Jacques Pépin knows how to make magic in a glass. For instance, he puts a tasty twist on this classic cocktail by changing ingredient ratios.
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Costco
By Stephanie Maida
Some customers who buy prime rib at Costco have zeroed in on a quality that helps determine whether the cut will make a tasty meal or a mediocre one.
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Celebs
By Stephanie Maida
Zendaya has many special talents relating to her career, but the "Euphoria" actress is also gifted when it comes to consuming a particular dessert.
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Cutting cherry tomatoes one at a time can be a slow process that comes with an injury risk. Rachael Ray avoids that by employing this faster and safer approach.
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Fast Food
By Stephanie Maida
Folks in the Centennial State have a series of solid choices for Mexican-style food. The top option boasts fresh ingredients and made-to-order items.
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While KFC sells unfathomable amounts of fried chicken, it still ends up with leftovers. Fortunately, that unsold poultry doesn't simply go to waste.
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Texas Roadhouse
By Stephanie Maida
Texas Roadhouse excels at making steak, but its menu includes seafood items, too. Unfortunately, one of those fishy offerings has left customers crying foul.
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Restaurants
By Stephanie Maida
You don't want to pay top dollar for bottom-tier steak. Luckily, you can bet your bottom dollar many folks who order this chain's prime rib give it top marks.
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Having gobs of money and mountains of fame doesn't mean you need to eschew fast food. JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette enjoyed this fried chicken joint.
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Celebs
By Stephanie Maida
Taylor Swift has a track record of popular songs, but she's also a hit-maker in the kitchen. When preparing this dish, she takes inspiration from Ina Garten.
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Celebs
By Stephanie Maida
Getting a second chance at life is rare. Using that opportunity to thrive in the culinary world like Tobias Dorzon did is absolutely remarkable.
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When John F. Kennedy conducted business on the presidential plane, he brought out the booze. He, along with staffers, consumed this savory cocktail.
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Beverages
By Stephanie Maida
Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor was known for her elegant tastes, and for the actress, that included fried chicken. She liked pairing it with this spirit.
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Restaurants
By Stephanie Maida
In matters of food, the clock often looms large. The timing of a steakhouse visit can determine whether your meal feels rushed and even how much you pay.
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Restaurants
By Stephanie Maida
Brooklyn's culinary map is exceptional in its diversity. For a sweet taste of Palestine, head to this eatery in one of the borough's waterside neighborhoods.
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Popeyes
By Stephanie Maida
Given its Louisiana roots, it's no surprise that Popeyes once served a sandwich iconic to the Pelican State, alongside its signature fried chicken.
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