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 freelance 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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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.

9 Most Delicious Dunkin' Coffee Drinks, According to Baristas

9 Best Dunkin’ Coffee Drinks, According to Baristas

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

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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.

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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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7 Best Stores to Buy Groceries Online in 2024

From mainstream retailers like Amazon Fresh to more niche subscription and delivery services, online grocery shopping is on the rise.

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10 Fast-Food Chains With the Best Hot Chocolate

A rich and creamy cup of chocolaty satisfaction awaits at one of these popular chains.

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7 Restaurant Chains With the Best Short Ribs

Dig in to this rich, hearty beef dish at one of these popular restaurant chains.

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15 Best Costco Foods For Your Air Fryer

The warehouse club is a treasure trove of frozen foods that crisp up incredibly well in your air fryer.

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10 Restaurant Chains That Serve the Best BLT

The classic trifecta—bacon, lettuce, and tomato—is served up with style at these popular spots.

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The 15 Best Coffee Chains In America

Tasty blends and specialty handcrafted orders have made these chains immensely popular with coffee lovers.

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11 Worst Coffee Orders, According to Baristas

Save yourself from embarrassment by avoiding these common ordering gaffes at the coffee counter.

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10 Best-Tasting Steak Sauces in 2023

Steak purists may disagree, but a good sauce can really take your beefy entrée to flavorful new heights.

New England Clam Chowder

6 Restaurant Chains With the Best Chowder

A hearty appetite calls for thick, rich soup, and these restaurants dish up the most delicious bowls.

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10 Best New Frozen Foods at Costco

The freezer section is always a treasure trove at the warehouse club—but now more than ever.

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5 Steakhouse Chains With the Best Filet Mignon

The exceedingly tender steak is not the easiest cut to cook, but these top-tier restaurants do it right.

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5 Best Cheap Cheeses That Taste Expensive

Take it from the pros: you can find good-quality cheese for not much money—if you know where to look.

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Starbucks Fall Menu Taste Test 2023

The coffee chain's signature Pumpkin Spice Latte isn't the only autumnal beverage worth sipping on this season.

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The #1 Taco at 7 Fast-Food Chains, Chefs Say

Take it from the pros: there's nothing quite like a fast and convenient taco, and these spots do it right.

7 Best Grocery Store Cold Brews

7 Best Grocery Store Cold Brews

No need to steep your own—jump start your day with these ready-to-drink and just-add-water cold brews.

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10 Best Store-Brand Wines at the Supermarket

Many major supermarkets produce their own private label wines—some of which are surprisingly good.

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