#In-house Experts
Top Food Reporters to Follow Right Now
By Daniella AlkobiFood media today sits at the intersection of culture, commerce, and community. From restaurant openings and product launches to deeper reporting on emerging dining trends, sustainability, and global cuisine, food reporters play a critical role in how consumers discover and engage with brands.
Whether you’re a brand, publicist, or industry insider, these are some of the top voices driving the conversation.
- Jamila Robinson (Bon Appétit, Epicurious)
As Editor in Chief of Bon Appétit and Epicurious, Jamila Robinson is recognized as one of the most influential people in food media. Her editorial leadership spans restaurants, culture, cooking, and the evolving ways global audiences engage with food through ambitious recipes and storytelling.
Follow her on Instagram. - Nikita Richardson (The New York Times)
Nikita Richardson is a senior editor and writer for The New York Times Food section. She’s also the creator of the “Where to Eat: New York City” newsletter, the first of its kind for the Times.
She edits articles centered on restaurant culture, nightlife, and how food connects with broader lifestyle trends -- often spotlighting emerging dining scenes and lesser-known spots.
Follow her reporting. - Nadia Chaudhury (Eater)
Nadia Chaudhury is deputy editor for Eater’s Northeast region and Eater New York, covering restaurant openings, industry shifts, and regional food culture.
A lifelong New Yorker, her reporting consistently surfaces emerging dining trends and new market standouts, making her a go-to voice for anyone following what’s next in food.
Follow her reporting. - Aly Walansky (Forbes, Food Network, TODAY.com + more)
Aly Walansky is a Brooklyn-based journalist with several decades of experience covering food, and a prolific contributor across top-tier lifestyle and food outlets.
Her wide-ranging coverage -- from restaurant trends to consumer products and travel -- makes her a strong target for brands looking for broad, consumer-facing visibility. She has been rated the top food writer online by Muck Rack and her Substack newsletter goes out to thousands of industry pros daily offering valuable pitching tips and timely sourcing opportunities.
Follow her on Substack. - Priya Krishna (The New York Times)
Priya Krishna is a reporter, video host, and recipe developer for New York Times Food and Cooking, and the author of best-selling cookbooks.
Her work focuses on the intersection of food and broader cultural issues, often exploring identity, immigration, and community through the lens of food.
Follow her reporting. - Emma Orlow (Caper Media)
Emma Orlow is a leading voice covering New York’s evolving restaurant scene, and a founding reporter of the independent media startup, Caper, which launched earlier this year.
Her work focuses on openings, closures, overlooked places, and the broader cultural forces shaping dining, with a sharp understanding of how local stories connect to national trends.
Follow her reporting. - Liz Johnson (USA Today)
Liz Johnson is a longtime USA Today editor in the food and entertainment space, who recently announced that she will be leading the launch of USA Today Food -- a new national vertical focused on consumer-facing food coverage.
Her editorial direction will shape how a broad audience engages with food trends, making her a key contact to follow as the platform grows.
Follow her work. - Kat Odell (Bloomberg, Vogue, Conde Nast Traveler, Food & Wine)
Kat Odell is the U.S. restaurant correspondent at Bloomberg and a freelance food and travel journalist whose work has appeared across major national outlets including Vogue, The New York Times T Magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, and more. She is also the author of Day Drinking and Unicorn Food.
A sushi aficionado, she covers food, beverage, and hospitality with a focus on trends shaping how people eat and drink today, with a particular attention to bar culture, dining behavior, and shifts across the broader hospitality industry.
Follow her on Instagram. - Melissa Kravtiz Hoeffner (Forbes)
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner is a Brooklyn-based writing covering the evolving food landscape through the lens of culture, lifestyle, and consumer trends. Her reporting for Forbes highlights emerging restaurants, culinary movements, and the brands influencing how people discover and engage with food.
Follow her reporting. - Theresa Greco (Parade.com)
Theresa Greco is a food writer and culinary content creator with a strong presence in the food and beverage space.
A longtime food contributor to Parade.com, she covers recipes, cooking insights, chef stories, product recommendations and culinary trends, bringing a mix of expertise and accessibility to her storytelling. Her consumer-focused approach makes her a valuable voice for understanding how audiences discover and engage with food content.
Follow her reporting.
Why These Voices Carry Weight
Food reporters today aren’t just documenting what’s happening; they’re influencing what breaks through.
- They shape which restaurants, products, and trends gain national attention;
- They frame the narratives around labor, pricing, and sustainability; and
- They connect food to broader cultural and economic conversations.
For brands, understanding who drives these stories—and how they think—is essential to earning meaningful coverage.