Ravenous

I used to hire food content creators in my old job, and the industry does not incentivize good storytelling.

I wrote about the influence credit cards have on the restaurant industry, and how it increasingly feels like if you don't have the right card, you can't get into the cool restaurants (and how swipe fees contribute to the fact that you can't afford it anyway) www.weareravenous.com/restaurant-c...

Some days, a taco can save your life.

Almost 80 years after the Diners' Club was founded, eating out is increasingly a matter of having the right card. If you don't, you're probably subsidizing other people's elite reservations.

Sueño’s half-and-half tortillas mix the sturdiness of flour with the taste of ground corn to perfection, and are more than capable of holding together the layers of melted cheese, fatty beef, and however much thick salsa you feel the need to load in there.

A dosa won’t save us, and neither will staying silent.

I don't want to feel like I'm being watched, even if I know that's how the business works.

this put into words exactly the squishy thing i was feeling

On Tastebuds NYC, the two delightful friends benefit from their infectious curiosity and bro-y charm. But not everyone gets the same treatment.

It’s me and my $12 butter against the world.

“There is no perfect place to cry, although I would argue that crying while sitting in a shitty car in the drive-thru of an aging fast-food restaurant comes close to transcendent. There is no science to this, but there is history.” ICYMI I wrote about the Wendy’s emo EP for @weareravenous.com

Surprise! It’s our first freelance story on @weareravenous.com by the oh-so-cool @nikostratis.com!

When I say “Dream Assignment” it doesn’t even begin to describe it. I wrote about the Wendy’s emo album for @weareravenous.com !!!

Wendy's released an EP, 'Songs to Listen to in a Wendy’s Parking Lot,' with a slew of emo heavy-hitters. It hopes to cash in on your memories of eating a Frosty after you were dumped.

The ale dates back to George Washington and predates Starbucks PSLs

I understand there is so much to be angry about rn, but this is absolutely near the top of my list ✍🏾 @jayasaxena.com @weareravenous.com

Sam Kass, recipient of the 2026 Julia Child Award, says there's a chance, but it's not a given.

it’s my birthday today and if u wanted to get me a gift you could: - delete chatgpt - k*ll the cop in your mind - cuss out a racist - subscribe to @weareravenous.com, just $7/month for the best indie food journalism around www.weareravenous.com#/portal/

You fiery fanatics consume way too much hot sauce

Feeling like the giant corporate entities that don't pay taxes can take a long walk off a short pier today? Well our friends at @bookshop.org are offering an anti-Prime Day deal on October 6 and 7. We have curated several of our favorite food books to tempt you. buff.ly/lak9cXt

With the publication of her memoir 'The Girl Who Became King',' Melissa King explores a life of cooking.

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An idyllic cheesesteak in Atlantic City and more great eats.

icymi: I went long on the ~mysteriously~ murky Tabasco origin story

All Chip City locations have been told they're shutting down immediately so now is a great time to read Courtney's piece on private equity's influence and investment in the cookie business on @weareravenous.com www.weareravenous.com/the-curious-...

The hot sauce made in Louisiana can now be found all over the globe. How it got there is complicated.

Maybe all restaurants don’t need to be early adopters.

Talked about the new wave of independent food media with @devrafirst.bsky.social at @bostonglobe.com. I think we're building something good. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/30/l...

I just wanted some coffee and pizza. I got an earful of screaming infidelities.

The results of our subscriber drive, and celebrating with a new movie showcasing Filipino food and culture.

Seat The Table wants to pass a slate of immigration legislation to protect immigrants and keep food prices down. Chef Carlos Raba explains how the two are connected.

For the love of god, just tell me where you are.

We are soooooo close. Take us to the finish line and SUBSCRIBE. Get your 30% off before midnight ET www.weareravenous.com/feed-the-bir...

As you may know, we’ve been working over the last month to secure 300 new paid subscribers in 30 days. Welp, today’s day 30, and it’s the final day to score our biggest discount ever. Join @katkinsman.bsky.social and the rest of the flock today! Here's 30% off a subscription: buff.ly/EYirJYs

For the next 10 people who become paid subscribers to @weareravenous.com, I'll donate $10 to @translifeline.org. send me your subscription receipt and let's raise some money for journalism AND a great cause!

Ravenous has no investors or VC funding, and no business dudes in the C-suite calling the shots. Our subscribers are the only folks we have to answer to, and that’s pretty damn exciting. Join readers like Maris Kreizman (@maris.bsky.social) and subscribe for 30% off buff.ly/EYirJYs

Celebs from Jennifer Aniston to Jack Nicholson love them, but will Ravenous?

Today’s the LAST day to subscribe to Ravenous for 30% off! The sale ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. ET. Be like Sutton (@ryansutton.bsky.social), and subscribe now buff.ly/EYirJYs

While corporate media is cutting costs and getting rid of human workers, we’re aiming to do the exact opposite. We want to hire talented food freelancers who have something important to say. Help us fund our freelance budget and join smart readers like @joshgondelman.bsky.social. buff.ly/EYirJYs

"Ravenous is all meat, no filler." - Ali Khan. Feed the bird and become a Ravenous subscriber today. 🐦‍⬛ We're just 77 paid subscribers away from our goal of 300, which will help us hire freelance writers and creatives and bring you more great food journalism: buff.ly/EYirJYs

Co-founder @jayasaxena.com spoke to @theguardian.com about the rise of private equity in the NYC restaurant scene. "It’s extraordinarily depressing that [private equity] often leads to a less flavorful environment." buff.ly/BmEhuTJ

I'm sorry for all those rude things I said about Chicago's most notorious liqueur

@soleilho.com is a fan of Ravenous! 🐦‍⬛ Join our flock and get 30% off a subscription. Our Feed the Bird subscriber drive ends tomorrow at 11:59 p.m. ET: buff.ly/EYirJYs

@weareravenous.com, which I really want to see succeed, is having a subscription drive. If you like food and good writing, which you do or you wouldn't be following me, sign up. It's discounted, they're doing great work, they're worker-run, and they're also doing crazy good merch giveaways!

Remember that time I took my 4 year old to Reckless to meet John Darnielle from the @themountaingoats.bsky.social to drop off some @weareravenous.com swag? And then we talked about the virtues of physical media and in-person gatherings? Good times.