Emily Latimer

Title: Contributor

Location: Louisville, KY

Education: BS in Psychology from Eastern Kentucky University

Expertise: Food and drink, reported essays and fact-checking

Website Links:

https://www.emilylatimer.com/

Experience:

A writer for a dozen-plus years, Dana is an award-winning journalist who’s contributed to outlets including Food Network, Rachael Ray, Local Palate, and Real Simple magazines; Kitchn and Apartment Therapy, MarthaStewart.com, Esquire.com, CNTraveler.com, NBC News Today, the Washington Post, London Telegraph, and lots more. Dana’s a sworn-in Kansas City Barbecue Society judge, a Kentucky Colonel, a Certified Bourbon Steward, and a retired competitive powerlifter. In between trying all the restaurants everywhere she leads culinary tours of Paris and designs and renovates homes (especially kitchens). She’s currently cooking in the kitchen of a 140 year old shotgun home dubbed CherryPop she designed in Louisville’s historic Portland neighborhood.

Articles by Emily Latimer

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5 Major Changes You’ll See at Starbucks This Year

From self-serve condiment bars to simplified menus, this year, the major coffee chain will try to get back to its humble coffeehouse roots.

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Food Shortages May Be Rampant In 2025—Here’s Why

Various factors could threaten the supply of cereals, seafood, fresh produce, and other foods in 2025.

7 Grocery Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2025

7 Grocery Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2025

From protein-packed snacks to "pocket foods," these trendy items will dominate store shelves in the coming year, forecasters say.

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9 Best Dunkin’ Coffee Drinks, According to Baristas

What combo of sweet cold foam, flavor shots, and swirls makes for the most sippable beverage?

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10 Classic Subway Subs, Tasted & Ranked

We sampled the sandwich chain's core menu of subs to find the very best.

8 Best Fall Beers of 2024

8 Best Fall Beers of 2024

From malty brown ales to hearty porters, these autumnal beers are perfect sippers as the days cool off.

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McDonald's New Big Arch Burger, Tasted & Reviewed

The long-awaited heir to the Big Mac just debuted in select markets. Our Canadian correspondent takes an exclusive first bite.

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The 15 Best Coffee Shops In America Right Now

Customers rave about these cozy local cafés brewing up the best coffee drinks in cities across the country.

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9 Best Mocktail Brands to Try This Summer

Whether you're sober-curious or just thirsty for something new, we've rounded up the best non-alcoholic mixed drinks on the market.

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9 Best Canned Wines, According to Sommeliers

Not every canned wine is worth your time or money. Here are several good picks from industry pros who know best.

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4 Most Overpriced Chicken Chains In 2024

From Chick-fil-A to Popeyes, customers are getting fed up with the rising costs of their fried chicken faves.

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The 5 Most Overpriced Coffee Chains in 2024

From Dunkin' to Starbucks, consumers are paying ever-higher prices for their daily caffeine fix.

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6 Most Overpriced Sandwich Chains In 2024

Customers are fed up with paying significantly more for the same old sandwiches from these popular chains.

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5 Most Overpriced Pizza Chains in 2024

Customers have spoken: these slices aren’t worth the price, anymore.

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The #1 Store-Bought Green Tea in 2024

The popular tea comes loaded with health benefits, but which brand delivers the best flavor?

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6 Most Overpriced Burger Chains in America

Fast food isn't as cheap as it used to be. Just ask the aggrieved customers of these popular chains.

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15 Best Tacos in America, According to Chefs

From regional faves to tiny parking lot stands, these are the best tacos in America, according to chefs.

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The Best French Fries in America, According to Chefs

Culinary pros dish on the fry spots—from big chains to tiny food carts—that do fried potatoes justice.

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The 7 Fastest-Growing Coffee Chains Right Now

See which new coffee spots might be opening up near you in 2024.

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8 Best Starbucks Menu Hacks, According to Baristas

Getting the drinks you love and paying less money is a true win-win at the coffee giant.

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9 Starbucks Orders That Make Baristas Roll Their Eyes

You don't want to be a barista on the receiving end of these drink orders, especially during a busy rush.

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8 Best Coffee Drinks at Starbucks, Baristas Say

After all, nobody knows the Starbucks drink menu quite like the people pouring the espresso.

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8 Fast-Food Chains That Serve the Best Coffee

Move over, Big Coffee! These fast-food kings serve up a top-notch cup o' Joe alongside burgers and fries.

Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme Cravings Kit

I Tried Taco Bell’s New Crunchwrap Supreme Kit

You can recreate this fast-food favorite right at home, using the Mexican-inspired chain's new DIY kit.

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6 Best Butters for Cooking, According to Chefs

When you're ready to cook, reach for these go-to butter brands to elevate your dishes.

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The 8 Best Olive Oils, According to Chefs

Experts pick their favorite oils for everything from dressing salads to sautéing.

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6 Grocery Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2024

The trendiest bites will focus on health and wellness, forecasters say.

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9 Major Changes Taco Bell Made in 2023

The beloved Mexican chain is a revolving door of fast-food innovation.

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14 Best Cheap Sparkling Wines That Taste Expensive

Great, affordable sparkling wines do exist—see which ones sommeliers recommend.

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10 Major Changes McDonald’s Made in 2023

The year was all about upgraded burgers, digital innovation, and price bumps.

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