Stephanie Maida
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
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Stories By Stephanie Maida
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The future is now, especially where automated drive-thrus are concerned. Now, a company that specializes in this tech is making its AI more independent.
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Celebrated chef Jacques Pépin prefers fresh breadcrumbs to dried. We're here to explain why, from the matter of texture to their upped moisture content.
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Next time you're at Costco and in the mood for something sweet, be sure to get a chocolate chip cookie at the food court and be prepared to get experimental!
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Beef broth serves as a hearty base to so many great recipes, but if you don't have any on hand, another pantry staple can come in clutch as the perfect swap.
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Whiskey is meant to be appreciated, and having the right drinking vessel can help that happen. If you don't own tumblers, wine glasses are a good option.
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Next time you're in the kitchen preparing your favorite pasta salad, try this tasty and incredible combination that relies on stuffed shells.
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If you're looking to warm yourself up to the core, cream of celery soup will hit the spot. And if you want your soup to be extra creamy, add these ingredients.
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If this announcement rings a (taco bell), it's because Nacho fries have come and gone nearly a dozen times. This return is marked by a Secret Aardvark collab.
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Scrumptious bay scallops should have a great liquid sidekick. If you have wine in mind, then some expert insights might help you pick the perfect pairing.
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Braising meat with beer is a great way to both tenderize it and expand on its flavor profile - but according to an expert, not all beers are up to the task.
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While we love everything about croutons, sometimes you're going to want something different providing crunch for your salad. Check out this easy swap.
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If you're a fan of Japanese cuisine, you are probably familiar with dashi, the subtly fishy stock that serves as the foundation for a slew of dishes.
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If you love the flavor of egg rolls but want to avoid the greasy, deep-fried wrapper they come in, try whipping a batch of egg roll in a bowl.
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When you think of wine, you probably think of European countries like Italy and France. But the the country that actually drinks the most might surprise you.
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Cooking your brownies in a skillet gives this dessert new flavor dimensions, but there's a trick to baking them without burning them on the grill.
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If you want to make sure you get the best-tasting coconut custard pie every time you use your coconut flakes, the secret is in how you store them.
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Bacon and Brussels sprouts are a winning duo, but sometimes greasy bacon just isn't appealing. For a leaner and chewier take on the dish, substitute beef jerky.
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You might associate St. Patrick's Day with a foamy lager head, but fomenting tensions put Molson Coors Teamsters at loggerheads with the company.
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It's all about creative layering when creating a pretty parfait-style breakfast using oats. The myriad options include overnight prep or freshly made oatmeal.
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Garth Brooks has a bar whose menu has his wife, Trisha Yearwood, written all over it. The item that takes the cake was inspired by the couple's wedding.
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If you're looking for an especially easy and quick way to upgrade your plain ol' BLT, we suggest freshening it up with a sprinkling of alfalfa sprouts.
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what's a bagel lover to do to save them from the trash? There's an easy way to extend the life of your leftover bagels: Simply turn them into bagel crisps.
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Yogurt companies have permission from the FDA to say that their products can lower your type 2 diabetes risk. However, it's not quite that simple.
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Starbucks' Pink Drink is already delicious as is, but with a few simple tweaks, you can transform it into the liquid version of Creme Savers strawberry candies!
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A rich and creamy alfredo sauce is a particularly delightful pasta, but if you want to give it even more depth of flavor try adding chicken broth.
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If you get tired of the more common ways to flavor salmon, there are plenty of fish glazes in the sea. Jacques Pépin makes one that combines sweetness and heat.
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A salmonella outbreak tied to packages of charcuterie meat has impacted people across at least 30 states, leading to nearly 20 hospitalizations.