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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)

Nobody Can Resist Camila Alves's Signature Dish

Even Matthew McConaughey can't resist Camila Alves simple signature dish.

Chefs Can't Escape Their Famous Viral Dishes (Even When They Want To)

The (mis)fortune of creating a dish that's a runaway viral hit.

Ask a Local: An Insider's Guide to Burlington, Vermont

What to do, where to go, and what to eat (and drink) in Burlington, Vermont—according to Magdalena Van Dusen of Brio Coffeeworks, a local in-the-know.

Think of This Corn Salad as a Vehicle for Eating Lots of Avocado

A salad so easy you can actually have the kind of Summer 2016 people (okay, Drake) write songs about.

Chefs Couldn't Survive Road Trips Without This Coffee

Gas station coffee is a cruel reality of road trips—unless you're these chefs, who have figured out the best ways to drink coffee on long rides.

Matt and Kim on How Bands *Really* Eat When They're on Tour

Brooklyn's own indie band, Matt and Kim, eats extremely well on tour (and we're maybe jealous).

These Cookies Are Born to Be Ice Cream Sandwiched

An ice cream sandwich is only as good as the cookies bookending the ice cream center.

Insanely Easy 2-Step Slushies for Days When It's Too Damn Hot

It's too damn hot to do anything but loaf around and talk about how hot it is—and eat these absurdly easy two-step ices.

The Most Refreshing Coffee Drink on Earth

On days where it's so hot you can't even think about anything except how hot it is, this drink will keep you buzzing and cool you down.

Ask a Local: An Insider's Guide to Ann Arbor, Michigan

What to do, where to go, and what to eat (and drink) in Ann Arbor, Michigan—according to Madi Carr of Comet Coffee, a local in-the-know.

This Lemon-Ginger Brew Will Save You

This soothing, three-ingredient lemon ginger brew is what you need when you're about to come down with a cold.

Restaurants Are Cashing In on Pokémon Go Madness

Your favorite restaurants are as obsessed with Pokémon Go as you are.

Stop Making Your Iced Tea with Hot Water

Pouring hot tea over ice cubes isn't doing you any favors. Here are three methods for cold brew (and ice brew!) tea to get you through the hot summer ahead.

This Ice Cream Is a Real Mothernucker. No, Seriously.

You don't want to make an average batch of ice cream. You want to make peanut butter ice cream and vanilla caramel magic like a pro.

Give Yourself the Gift of Boozy Ice Pops This Summer

Popsicles are great. Popsicles with rum? Even better.

Ask a Local: An Insider's Guide to Cleveland, Ohio

What to do, where to go, and what to eat (and drink) in Cleveland, Ohio—according to Robert Stockham of Rising Star Coffee, a local in-the-know.

Why This Legendary Chef Has Jumped Out of a Plane Over 1,000 Times

The legendary French chef who made vegetables cool...also happens to be an adrenaline junkie who has jumped out of planes over 1,000 times.

Ask a Local: An Insider's Guide to Indianapolis, Indiana

What to do, where to go, and what to eat (and drink) in Indianapolis, Indiana—according to Joanna Greves of Bee Coffee Roasters, a local in-the-know.

Emeril Lagasse's New Amazon Show Goes Beyond the BAM!

Introspective, earnest Emeril traveling around the world with chef friends is the best Emeril.