Lauren Schuster
Expertise
NYC Restaurants, Cocktail Recipes, Coffee
- Lauren has covered many different types of restaurants and cuisines, from reporting on the re-opening of classic American steakhouse T-Bar to diving into celebrity-favorite Asian fusion restaurant Sei Less.
- Recently, Lauren has taken her passion for food writing international: She was invited to write about her dining experience at 114 Faubourg, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris, France, as they celebrated holding their Michelin Star for the 10th year in a row.
- Lauren's favorite "holiday" each year is Starbucks' Red Cup Day, where the chain gives out free reusable holiday-themed coffee cups to celebrate the return of their winter holiday menu.
Experience
Lauren has been working as a professional writer in New York City for two years. In that time she has covered a variety of lifestyle and culture topics, including reporting on the ever-changing restaurant scene in New York City. Lauren has been editing luxury lifestyle magazine Mann About Town for a year and a half, covering the hottest restaurants in New York City. Lauren loves highlighting all of the unique cuisines and restaurant experiences New York City has to offer.
Education
Lauren has a bachelor's degree in communications with a concentration in journalism from Manhattan College, which brought her to New York City to follow her dream of becoming a writer and ignited her passion for the city's food scene.
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Stories By Lauren Schuster
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There are many interesting Starbucks locations in the world, but few are as unique as the Reserve Roastery in Chicago. Here's what to know before you go.
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From salads to pizzas and beyond, check out these other fun and tasty ways to serve up Nashville hot chicken the next time you've got a craving for it.
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On your next Starbucks Reserve Roastery trip, be sure to try out the unique drinks on this list if you're looking for an experience that you can't get anywhere.
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A Paloma, a Moscow Mule, a Negroni or Mojito. All delicious cocktails, rarely served frozen. But why not? Here's how to make a slushy, sweet take on each.
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Whether you're looking to sip tequila on the rocks or whip up batch cocktails for a party, good tequila is important for any home bartender to have on hand.
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While delicious, Italian meatballs are just one type. In NYC, there's a global buffet of meatballs, and we're here with the top recommendations.
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New York City is one of the culinary capitals of the world, and you'll want to be sure you visit these eateries before 2023 comes to a close.
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Easter is upon us, and with so many brunch options in New York City, you might have a hard time choosing where to go this holiday. Fortunately, we can help.
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New York City is one of the culinary capitals of the world, so it's no surprise that the Big Apple is home to plenty of incredible sub sandwiches.
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In order to help start your next morning off right, we've rounded up some of the top Starbucks ground coffee available and ranked them from worst to best.
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To help with your next lunchtime decision, we've rounded up the nation's favorite sandwich chains and ranked them from worst to best.
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Cocktail rims might make you think of a salted margarita. Find out which other bar favorites could benefit from a flavorful cocktail rim on the glass.
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We found low-lactose cheeses that lactose-intolerant individuals are free to eat. Time to welcome the following cheesy goodness back into your diet.
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Whether bringing crunch, creaminess, tartness, or spice to your grilled cheese, there are plenty of additions to America's favorite toasted sandwich.