School
New York University
Expertise
Food & Drink, Travel, Health & Wellness
- Stephanie has had a decade-long career as a writer and editor covering bars, restaurants, society, and culture across New York City and beyond as the former Editorial Director of Guest of a Guest.
- In addition to contributing to Tasting Table, she is the Senior Commerce Editor at PureWow.
- She has also contributed to publications including Vice, ONE37pm, and Well + Good.
Experience
Stephanie is a writer, editor, and native New Yorker. She's a passionate foodie who has eaten her way across New York City and a number of European countries. Stephanie's finger has been on the pulse of NYC's dining and nightlife landscape since she was a student at NYU, and she's covered the space professionally as the editorial director of Guest of a Guest. Throughout her career, she's sipped Mezcal in the Oaxacan agave fields, attended a secret pop-up dinner party in Paris, and toured the vineyards of Napa. 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
Tasting Table’s editorial coverage hails from a veteran group of writers and editors with expertise in their respective fields in the food and drink, hospitality, and agriculture industries. Outside experts are also consulted to help deliver factual, up-to-date information and original recipes.
We strive to publish knowledgeable, engaging articles to give readers the information they're looking for, whether that is the news of the day; cooking tips, tricks, and trends; or reviews and recommendations. In an effort to provide the most comprehensive, current, and accurate content, our team is constantly reviewing and updating articles as necessary. Click here for more information on our editorial process.
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Design & Decor
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Finding an efficient way to arrange items in your kitchen cabinets can provide a number of benefits. Here's why color coding makes a great organizing principle.
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Fast Food
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When you want a filling fast food burger, the amount of meat matters. Here's how McDonald's Big Mac compares to Dairy Queen's Signature Stackburger.
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Stores And Chains
By Stephanie Maida
Summer is almost here, which means it's time to stock up on frozen treats. Make sure to avoid this spin on an old classic, it's a disappointment.
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Costco
By Stephanie Maida
There are loads of fan-favorite buys from Costco, from peanut butter pretzel bites to the famous rotisserie chicken, but not everything can be a winner.
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Gardening
By Stephanie Maida
If you think you have enough land to grow delectable watermelons, you might be tempted to try. However, that space might not be the right place.
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World Cuisines
By Stephanie Maida
The global fish industry is enormous, with every country enjoying its own seafood specialities, but there's one country that eats way more seafood than others.
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A brisket's main components, the point and the flat, have some noteworthy differences. Here's an expert's take on how to cook them at the same time.
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Design & Decor
By Stephanie Maida
Before you go all in on these nostalgic wooden countertops just because they're fashionable again, you may want to consider the biggest mistake folks make.
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Cooking Tips
By Stephanie Maida
If you want to take things up a notch at your next party, we suggest adding some rotisserie chicken to the mix. You can even use store-bought.
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Cooking Tips
By Stephanie Maida
While chicken is an excellent source of protein, its flavor is generally lacking. Fix that with an easy marinade, but consider the freezing time in the process.
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Stores And Chains
By Stephanie Maida
Like any business, Aldi implements policies designed to achieve one or more objectives. So you might wonder why it lets cashiers sit at registers.
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Fast Food
By Stephanie Maida
While Chick-fil-A certainly knows how to make a chicken sandwich, there's one that rises above the rest. Here's why and what you should to order.
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Costco
By Stephanie Maida
Not a few customers have noticed that this popular Kirkland Signature product is seemingly gone from Costco. But is this product really gone for good?
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Coffee and Tea
By Stephanie Maida
Out of the many options Lavazza offers in its line of whole-bean coffee products, this one won our taste test and that of many others. Here's why.
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Food Facts
By Stephanie Maida
At first blush "steak fries" and "steak frites" look light slightly different ways to capture the same idea. But there may be more to the story.
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Cooking Tips
By Stephanie Maida
The magic of soup lies in the interplay of flavors and textures. If the dish contains onions, you'll want to take certain steps to ensure proper preparation.
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Cooking Tips
By Stephanie Maida
When it comes to making your own homemade snack mix, you can add a much-needed umami boost with just a little bit of this pantry staple sauce.
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Costco
By Stephanie Maida
Costco's Kirkland brand is no slouch in the frozen pizza department. However, it's actually not the best option you can buy at big box retailer.
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Starbucks
By Stephanie Maida
Menu options come and go, and some deserve to stay gone. However, a specific drink size that Starbucks used to offer belongs back on the menu.
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Easter
By Stephanie Maida
If you don't want to slowly dismember your leftover chocolate bunnies after Easter, you can easily incorporate them into a flavorful frozen dessert instead.
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Food History
By Stephanie Maida
GreenBox was able to wow the judges on an episode of "Shark Tank," but how did things pan out for the company since their appearance?
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Easter
By Stephanie Maida
Easter won't be complete without a bowl of Marshmallow Peeps, the sugar-coated staples of the season. But if you're not sure which flavor to get, skip this one.
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Not sure exactly when to use lighter or darker wood when barbecuing? We spoke to an expert who offers some clear-cut answers.
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Cooking Tips
By Stephanie Maida
To secure a major flavor boost in your pot roast, try adding beer. Which one? One chef offers his advice on the best type to choose from.
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Exclusives
By Stephanie Maida
Marinating is a great way to boost flavor and tenderize your steak, but in an exclusive tip, an expert revealed one ingredient you should leave out.
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Cooking Tips
By Stephanie Maida
Vaca frita is one of the most beloved dishes in Cuban cuisine. The secret to making your own lies entirely in the crispy texture of the meat.
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Casual Dining
By Stephanie Maida
While Olive Garden may pride itself on its popular pasta dishes, this other popular menu item in Italian cuisine is definitely a miss at this restaurant.
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