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Jamila Robinson

Editor in Chief, Bon Appétit & Epicurious

Jamila Robinson is the editor in chief of Bon Appétit and Epicurious. She leads an award-winning team that shapes the culinary world and the way global audiences think about food through ambitious recipes and storytelling about culture, cooking, and restaurants.

Robinson serves as the North American East Academy Chair for the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, selecting the voting panel for one of the highest honors in the restaurant industry.

Recognized as one the most influential people in food media, Robinson was most recently the assistant managing editor for food and culture at The Philadelphia Inquirer, where she led the digital transformation of its food and dining coverage and won an Emmy Award for Wildest Dreams, a multiplatform project on the Black experience. Robinson has also held senior leadership roles at Atlantic Media and the USA Today Network where she directed strategy across dozens of media brands. jamilarobinson.com

Cooking

Our Editor in Chief’s Energizing Winter Meal

December’s Feel-Good Food Plan is here to sustain you through the season, whether you’re flying around the skating rink or doing laps in the mall.
Recipes

Caramelized Onion and Spinach Quiche

We’re bringing back quiche.
Culture

The Best Holiday Gift Is Something You Can Eat

In her holiday letter, Editor in chief Jamila Robinson celebrates how food brings us together.
Culture

José Andrés’ New Cookbook Has Me Daydreaming About Spain

Everyone’s favorite humanitarian chef shares his home cooking in Spain My Way
Culture

Make Your Own Tradition This Thanksgiving

In her latest letter, editor in chief Jamila Robinson finds meaning in evolving traditions and chosen company.
Culture

How Personal Stories Shaped the Best New Restaurants of 2025

Jamila Robinson shares how the most memorable meals are also the most personal—just like this year’s Best New Restaurants award winners.
Culture

From Courtside to Couch, Food Is Part of the Game

In her September 2025 letter, editor in chief Jamila Robinson talks snacks that steal the show.
Culture

A Case for Just One More Ice Cream Maker

Editor in chief Jamila Robinson shares how ice cream became her favorite summer ritual.
Culture

What Drinking Looks Like in 2025

Editor in Chief Jamila Robinson talks about a new era of drinking.
Cooking

Food Is Art—and Our Latest Issue Proves It

Editor in Chief Jamila Robinson talks about how art influences everything we eat.
Culture

How Destination Dining Transforms Travel

Editor in chief Jamila Robinson explores how dining on the road turns every meal into a cultural adventure.
Culture

How Food Innovation Is Shaping Our Future

Editor in Chief Jamila Robinson reflects how food innovation and sustainability are shaping the future of eating.
Culture

Celebrating a Momentous Year for Bon Appétit

Editor in Chief Jamila Robinson reflects on the many things to celebrate this year.
Culture

Making Memories While Entertaining This Thanksgiving

In her November 2024 letter, editor in chief Jamila Robinson reflects on how to make the holiday meaningful.
Culture

The Trends That Defined Our 2024 Restaurant Issue

In her October 2024 letter, our editor-in-chief reflects on the landscape of dining out and this year’s Best New Restaurant awards.
Culture

Why Cooking (And Eating) Make Our Relationships Stronger

In her September 2024 letter, our editor-in-chief discusses friendship, love, and intimacy for our first-ever relationships issue.
Culture

In ‘Omnivore,' René Redzepi Takes a New Look at What We Eat

In a conversation with Bon Appetit editor in chief Jamila Robinson, chef Rene Redzepi and writer Matt Goulding discuss their new food and travel series.
Culture

How the Olympics Are Inspiring Our Sports Issue

In her August 2024 letter, our editor-in-chief reminisces on Olympics past and shares what she’s excited for in this year’s games.
Culture

Everyone Is Invited to Juneteenth

In a conversation with the chef Carla Hall, Bon Appétit editor in chief Jamila Robinson discusses how they celebrate—and cook—on the national holiday.
Culture

Apartment Hunting in NYC is A Lot Like Dating — And I Have a Type

In her March 2024 letter, our editor-in-chief recounts her hunt for the perfect New York City apartment.
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