Diana Spechler
Journalist
Diana Spechler is a novelist, essayist, and food-and-travel writer whose work appears in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, Bon Appetit, Travel + Leisure, Harper's, BBC Travel, and many other publications. She writes a newsletter on Substack called Dispatches From The Road.
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At Birdie’s in Austin, chef Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel brings soulfulness and simplicity to the table—whether it’s a salt-baked fish cooked over fire or a nostalgic bowl of spaghetti. Here, she shares what comfort food means to her, what fine dining...
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Celebrated chef Charles Namba of Camelia shares his philosophy on fine dining, and unforgettable food moments—from his ultimate comfort meal to the one restaurant he's dying to try.
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More than 85 culinary talents will gather at Discovery Green for the country’s most anticipated hospitality fundraiser
At his New York restaurant Joomak, pastry chef–turned–tasting menu trailblazer Jiho Kim blurs the lines between sweet and savory, guided by one bold question: “Why not?”
The live awards ceremony will take place at Wynn Las Vegas on September 25, 2025, recognizing top dining destinations across the U.S., Canada, and parts of the Caribbean.