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Li Goldstein

Associate Newsletter Editor

Li is an associate newsletter editor at Bon Appétit and Epicurious. She reports on cultural phenomena in the food space, such as Blank Street’s ascent, Chipotle’s downfall, and the Stanley Cup’s rebirth as millennial totem. She also writes about restaurant etiquette, awards, and the forces shaping them, and previously helmed a column on the chaos of the food web at large. Li hails from New Haven, CT, and New York City; despite being raised in the two pizza capitals of the US, she believes Pizza Marvin in Providence, RI, reigns supreme. Li graduated from Brown University, where she studied English and served as the managing editor of the Brown Daily Herald. She is published in VinePair (where she worked as an editorial intern) and in the Boston Globe.

Restaurants

Danny Meyer Doesn't Think You Need to Tip For Coffee or Takeout

The Shake Shack founder has waded into the tipping discourse, saying there’s no “obligation to tip whatsoever” on takeout or a quick coffee order.
Culture

I Don’t Need a Diamond to Enjoy McDonald’s Wedding Package

In other internet news, TikTok is obsessing over “girl dinner” and “tomato girl aesthetic.”
Culture

Is Trader Joe’s New Vesuvio Pasta a Copycat?

Plus, Pepsi made a condiment and Apple is suing apple farmers.
Shopping

If You’re Into Espresso But Too Lazy to Make It, This Machine Is for You

The Nespresso VertuoPlus means you can prepare a perfect morning latte—even when you’re late and running out the door.
Culture

McDonald’s Grimace Is Apparently a Queer Icon Now

Plus, Ina Garten gets hacked on Facebook and Van Leeuwen seeks a Lead Ice Cream Tester.
Culture

The SpongeBob Popsicle’s New Look Will Haunt Children (And Me)

Plus, people are making spiral hot dogs and some LA residents are upset about free food deliveries.
Restaurants

Taco Bell's New Vegan Crunchwrap Doesn't Taste Like Meat—Just Like the Original

The fast food chain is testing a meatless and dairy-free version of its much-loved and constantly copied Crunchwrap. I knew I needed to track it down and give it a try.
Culture

Padma Lakshmi's Top Chef Departure Leaves a Hole in My Heart

Plus, TikTok reveals the “correct” way to eat a Toblerone and Pizza Hut launches “pickle” pizza.
Restaurants

The James Beard Foundation’s Ongoing Drama, Explained

An Alabama chef was disqualified from award consideration on May 11 for allegedly breaching the foundation’s code of ethics. It’s not the foundation's first run-in with controversy.
Restaurants

The James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards to Be Announced June 5

Following excitement and drama, the prestigious awards will be announced at a ceremony in Chicago. The full list will be published here.
Culture

Channing Tatum Ate a PB&J With Cheetos, So I Ate a PB&J With Cheetos

Plus, a raccoon politely ordered a donut at a Dunkin’ drive-thru and Jeff Bezos overpaid for his engagement wine. 
Shopping

How Stanley, the Thermos for Tough Guys, Became the TikTok Obsession of Millennial Women

Stanley used to be synonymous with rugged outdoorsmanship. But in recent years, the brand’s travel tumblers have gotten a lot more pastel.
Culture

Lovely, Amazon Wants to Use Hand-Scanning Tech to Verify Your Age at the Bar

Plus, Taco Bell and LeBron James are fighting the trademark on ‘Taco Tuesday’ and Panda Express is funding an academic fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania.
Culture

Martha Stewart’s ‘Sports Illustrated’ Cover Shouldn’t Surprise Real Martha-Heads

Plus, Starbucks changes its ice in select stores and California passed a bill that would ban Skittles.
Culture

Starbucks’ New Bumblebee Cake Pop Looks Like a Lot of Other Things

Plus, a cookie dough recipe claims to “work like Ozempic” and the Miami Grand Prix serves $500 chilled prawns. 
Restaurants

These Are Florida’s Michelin-Starred Restaurants, 2023

Everything to know about the restaurants in Michelin’s 2023 Florida restaurant guide, which encompasses Miami, Orlando, and Tampa.
Culture

Crumbs Cupcakes, Once a $66 Million Empire, Was Revived for Merely $300

Plus, Teyana Taylor snuck Chick-Fil-A into the Met Gala and someone dumped hundreds of pounds of pasta in the New Jersey woods.
Restaurants

Shake Shack’s New Veggie Burger Is Actually Good

Filled with mushrooms, sweet potatoes, carrots, farro, and quinoa, it’s nothing like most plant-based fast food burgers.
Culture

Choose One: Taylor Swift Tickets or Free Pizza for a Year

Plus, Salt Bae gets sued and Graza’s CEO starts drama.
Cooking

Noodle Dough Really Does Need to Rest—Here’s Why

Just 15 minutes can (literally) make or break your recipe.