Elyssa Goldberg
Associate Web Editor. When she’s not posted up at a café, reading and praying that sipping her cappuccino won’t mean sacrificing a night’s sleep, Elyssa writes about food culture and restaurant trends for bonappetit.com. The team’s unrelenting sweet tooth and beverage nerd, Elyssa can also be found refreshing the Wait-or-Buy Now feature on kayak.com. One of these days, you should really ask her to tell you how much she loves IHOP. Spirit food: Penne alla vodka and a seltzer (no ice)
Cooking
Bacon Lettuce Boats: The Ultimate Easy Party Finger Food
Like a wedge salad, except easy and you can eat. it. with. your. hands.
Recipes
26 Light Soups that Press the Reset Button
Soups for cold weather and downtime between endless holiday parties and cookies.
Culture
The Ottomatic Has a Great Name, But It Also Makes Great Coffee
Perfect pour-over coffee for those too lazy for pour-over coffee.
Cooking
Whoa, You Guys Love Really Love This Pink Pie
Our readers can't stop making this festive cranberry pie.
Cooking
The Easy Noodle Dinner Everyone Is 'Gramming
There's kimchi. There's butter. And an egg yolk, duh.
Where to eat
Ask a Local: An Insider's Guide to Orlando, Florida
Forget Disney World—you're here for the pho, chorizo burritos, and natural springs.
Culture
What I Learned from Throwing 3 Dinner Parties in 4 Nights
The most important tips for throwing your first dinner party (or three).
Cooking
Life Is Hard and Winter Is Cold—But There's Always Ramen
When there's an unshakeable chill in the air, ramen will comfort you.
city-guides
Taking Stockholm: All the Food, Coffee, and Shopping You Could Ever Want
When you're in Scandinavia's largest city, the pastries are freshly baked, the shops are chic and cozy, and no day is complete without the coffee break known as fika. Here's how to relax in true Nordic style.
Where to eat
Ask a Local: An Insider's Guide to Tulsa, Oklahoma
What to do, where to go, and what to eat (and drink) in Tulsa, OK—according to John Gaberino of Topeca Coffee, a local in-the-know.
Culture
Venus Williams: "It's Very Hard to Resist Cheese"
The vegan tennis star makes one important exception
Cooking
A Crispy Thai Chicken Salad for When You Have Zero Time to Cook
Step one: Pick up a rotisserie chicken at the supermarket.
Cooking
A Quick Skillet Chicken Pot Pie That'll Dispel Your Fears About Homemade Dough
It's goes a lot faster than your grandma's version
Cooking
10 Essential Kitchen Tools for Beginner Cooks
Because you really don't need an avocado slicer.
Cooking
Once You Have Your Essential Kitchen Tools, Here's How You Upgrade
What to buy for your kitchen on pay day.
Cooking
The Crispy Shrimp and Noodle Dish Designed for Weeknights
Skinny noodles become a crispy-crunchy vehicle for a quick spicy Asian-influenced tomato sauce
techniques
You Don't Have a Colander? Cool, You Don't Need One
If you don't have a colander, try these 4 things instead.