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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.

Culture

'Chugging Influencers,' Who Slam Full Glasses Within 10 Seconds, Are Really Real

Plus, nearly 10,000 sandwich lovers have offered to change their first name to “Subway” to receive free subs for life.
Culture

Wait, Children Can Legally Drink Nonalcoholic Beer?

Plus, Taco Bell is being sued for false Crunchwrap Supreme advertising and TikTok is smashing bottles down flights of stairs.
Culture

I’m Begging to Know Why Lana Del Rey Was Working at Waffle House

Plus, Trader Joe’s recalls cookies that potentially contain rocks and Popeyes launches a “girl dinner” menu that’s just a bunch of sides.
Culture

Europeans “Don’t Believe in Water,” According to TikTok’s Tourists

Also, In-N-Out bans employees from wearing masks and Burger King launches a Barbie-themed burger.
Restaurants

The Full List of California Restaurants That Kept, Earned, or Lost Michelin Stars in 2023

Everything to know about the restaurants in Michelin’s 2023 California restaurant guide.
Culture

A United Passenger’s Tantrum Over His Meal Diverted the Entire Flight

Plus, Logan Paul’s energy drinks apparently contain the same amount of caffeine as six Cokes, and TikTok is obsessed with mustard and cottage cheese.
Culture

Barbie Food Collabs Are Everywhere This Summer. We Tried Them

The BA Editors let you know which Barbie Movie food collaborations are worth eating to celebrate the new Margot Robbie film.
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.