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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Compass Coffee organized elections in an effort to unionize. However, workers allegedly that the company undermined their efforts by hiring people to vote no.
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While you can splurge on premade ones, creating your own, complete with custom colors, flavors, and shapes, is surprisingly easy.
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Plant-based beverages sold under the Silk and Great Value brands were recalled in Canada after multiple hospitalizations and two Listeria-linked deaths.
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New York City officials seem pleased with the results of its pay increase for delivery workers. The apps paying the workers, however, see things differently.
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Chili's left a bad taste in the Beastie Boys' mouth with a social media ad. The artists say it used their music without permission. Now, they're suing.
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Traditional breadcrumbs and gluten-free eating don't work together. Fortunately, there's a tasty way to replace this ingredient in all sorts of recipes.
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If you want to enhance the flavor profile of your vegetables to near restaurant levels, then be sure to listen to Anthony Bourdain's advice.
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"Great British Baking Show" fans and famous faces are paying tribute to former contestant Dawn Hollyoak, who recently died. She was 61 years old.
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Not all dishes call for coarse ground beef. In the event that you want or need the meat to be finer, there's very simple extra step you can take.
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If you're looking to start slow-cooking pasta, then thicker noodles (like fettuccine) are the best way to go for multiple reasons.
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We all love a money-saving hack, but sometimes it's better to keep things on the down-low. Here's how a viral TikTok ruined a Starbucks trick for a free drink.
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For an easier oven cleaning experience, be sure to try out this one simple but effective trick that will make your job a thousand times easier.
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President William Howard Taft wasn't a steak and eggs man in that he refused to eat eggs. But man, he really enjoyed having steak for breakfast.
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Recent research indicates the minimum wage increase for fast food workers in California may have precipitated a shift in traffic for restaurants in the state.
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Even the simplest Bundt cake can steal the show at the center of a dessert platter, so make sure your cake doesn't stick with this extra baking step.
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Everyone knows that bread bowls and thick, chunky soups are a perfect pairing. But, believe it or not, there's a cheesy tip for making the combo even tastier.
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When it rains, it pours, and Red Lobster is in the middle of a torrential storm. After a series of extreme financial blows, leasing woes pose more problems.
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Ina Garten always finds a way to take classic recipes to another level, and the Barefoot Contessa's epic bread pudding swap is no exception.
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Cheap wine is often associated with headaches. However, you might mitigate the pain and get a good bang for your buck with an option made from organic grapes.
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Having unexpected fees slapped onto your restaurant bill sucks more than a Dirt Devil with a straw. Minnesota's new junk fee legislation aims to change that.
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Every Costco meal offers a great bang for your buck, but devoted fans of Kirkland's prepared dinners say that this option can't be beaten.
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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.