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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Starbucks
By Lauren Schuster November 26th, 2023
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.
By Lauren Schuster November 26th, 2023
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Cooking Tips
By Lauren Schuster October 23rd, 2023
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.
By Lauren Schuster October 23rd, 2023
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Starbucks
By Lauren Schuster September 17th, 2023
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.
By Lauren Schuster September 17th, 2023
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Drink
By Lauren Schuster September 4th, 2023
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.
By Lauren Schuster September 4th, 2023
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Drink
By Lauren Schuster February 29th, 2024
By Lauren Schuster February 29th, 2024
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Cook
By Lauren Schuster July 23rd, 2025
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.
By Lauren Schuster July 23rd, 2025
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Cook
By Lauren Schuster April 12th, 2023
By Lauren Schuster April 12th, 2023
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Cook
By Lauren Schuster March 31st, 2023
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Cook
By Lauren Schuster March 20th, 2023
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Drink
By Lauren Schuster March 6th, 2023
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.
By Lauren Schuster March 6th, 2023
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Restaurants
By Lauren Schuster April 24th, 2024
By Lauren Schuster April 24th, 2024
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Kitchen
By Lauren Schuster February 12th, 2023
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.
By Lauren Schuster February 12th, 2023
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Cook
By Lauren Schuster February 6th, 2023
By Lauren Schuster February 6th, 2023
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Cook
By Lauren Schuster January 19th, 2023
By Lauren Schuster January 19th, 2023
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