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Location
Los Angeles, CA
School
Dartmouth College
Expertise
Los Angeles Dining, New York Dining, Craft Beer
- David is an assistant managing editor for all of the Static Media food brands.
- A product of New York City and LA's dynamic food scenes, he travels coast-to-coast (and beyond) to savor Michelin-starred meals and seek out strip mall gems.
- His work includes interviews with a wide range of notable food personalities, including Guy Fieri, Gail Simmons, Scott Conant, Stephanie Izard, Jonathan Waxman, and Eric Wareheim.
Experience
David is a veteran of Static Media, starting as a writer/editor for Mashed and Tasting Table. Growing up in Manhattan, Zagat was his bible, and instead of baseball cards, he would collect Gael Greene columns and New York Times restaurant reviews. That culinary enthusiasm continues to this day as a Los Angeles transplant and is reflected in his contributions to the LA Times, Eater LA, Mashed, Chowhound, CNET, and CBS Local. His work has covered everything from extolling the virtues of lamb neck and Korean garlic bread to writing a profile of a former gang member who turned craft beer icon. He is the co-author of "Gradspot.com's Guide to Life After College," published by Simon & Schuster, and his writing has also been featured on the "Billboard Music Awards," BET's "The Players' Awards," and FBE.
Education
David has a bachelor's degree in English and film from Dartmouth College.
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Stories By David Klein
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Grocery
Every Trader Joe's Fresh Stuffed Pasta, Ranked From Worst To Best
Trader Joe's pasta makes for an easy dinner. We dug in and sampled every fresh stuffed pasta available at Trader Joe's and ranked them from worst to best.
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Trader Joe's
Every Trader Joe's Chicken Sausage, Ranked From Worst To Best
Trader Joe's has a number of chicken sausage products to choose from, but which ones are worthy of your grill? We've tested and ranked them. You're welcome!
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Every Trader Joe's Frozen Indian Food, Ranked From Worst To Best
No passport is required for a trip down the Trader Joe's frozen food aisle, which has some great Indian options. Not all of them are worth buying, however.
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Every Trader Joe's Puff, Ranked From Worst To Best
Trader Joe's sells several varieties of that oft-underlooked but delicious snack food, the puff. We've sampled them all and ranked them here.
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Restaurants
Disneyland Lunar New Year Foods, Ranked Worst To Best
From sweets and sandwiches, to co*cktails and dim sum spins, we're ranked the most popular Disneyland Lunar New Year eats and drinks.
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Restaurants
We Tried Chipotle's Plant-Based Chorizo So You Don't Have To
Chipotle recently added a new plant-based chorizo protein option to their menu. How does it compare to the other menu items? Read on to find out.
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Restaurants
Popular Mendocino Farms Menu Items, Ranked Worst To Best
We've highlighted some of the most notable menu items at Mendocino Farms and ranked them from our least favorite to the absolute must-order recipes.
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Restaurants
We Tried The KFC Beyond Fried Chicken Nuggets So You Don't Have To
Is KFC still KFC without the chicken? Here is everything you need to know about KFC's new Beyond Fried Chicken Nuggets, from their price to how they taste.
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Inspiration
Hi-Chew Flavors, Ranked Worst To Best
If you're a fan of Starburst, you may enjoy Hi-Chew. We've highlighted some popular flavors that are available in the American market and ranked them.
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Grocery
Holiday Beers, Ranked From Worst To Best
There are plenty of holiday brews to choose from. That's why we've highlighted some of the most popular options and ranked them from naughty to nice.
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Restaurants
Bacchanal Buffet Dishes, Ranked From Worst To Best
The Bacchanal Buffet, located in Caesars Palace Las Vegas, currently holds the title of the largest buffet in Sin City. Here is everything we tried, ranked.
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Restaurants
We Tried HotBox By Wiz Khalifa So You Don't Have To
Wiz Khalifa is the newest name in the celebrity ghost kitchen concept, but is his HotBox food brand any good? We decided to find out for ourselves.
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Facts
Every 2021 Goose Island Bourbon County Stout Variant, Ranked From Worst To Best
The Bourbon County Stout line is some of the best beer in its class. Here are our thoughts on the 2021 Bourbon County Stout variants, ranked from worst to best.
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Restaurants
Popular Universal Studios Hollywood Holiday Foods, Ranked From Worst To Best
In the spirit of the season of giving, our gift to you is a ranking of big-time holiday foods being served up at Universal Studios Hollywood.
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Television
The Real Reason Julia Child Became An AIDS Activist - Exclusive
There is a moving story behind why Julia Child wanted to become involved in activism during the AIDS epidemic, as "Julia" co-directors exclusively tell Mashed.
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Inspiration
Exclusive Food Tour Of The Disney Festival Of Holidays
We wanted the inside scoop on what's cooking at this year's event, so we sought the expertise of California Adventure's General Manager Gary Maggetti.
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Facts
We Tried Goose Island's Proprietor's Bourbon County Stout. Here's How It Went
If you have a thirst for a rare, highly exclusive barrel-aged beer, here's what you should know about the 2021 Goose Island Proprietor's Bourbon County Stout.
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News
Julia Directors Spill On The Non-Fancy Foods Julia Child Loved - Exclusive
Julia Child may have been the expert on fancy French foods but she was far from a food snob, the directors of a new documentary exclusively tell Mashed.
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News
The Real Reason Julia Child Didn't Edit Her Mistakes, According To Julia Directors - Exclusive
In an exclusive interview, the co-directors of the new documentary "Julia" discuss why perfection wasn't always the pinnacle for renowned chef Julia Child.
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Grocery
Trader Joe's Best Thanksgiving Foods For People Who Don't Cook
Whether you want to go traditional or shake things up, serve a meat bonanza or strictly veggies, Trader Joe's has you covered with the best Thanksgiving foods.
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Tips
23 Disneyland Holiday Foods, Ranked From Worst To Best
Ready to chow down at Disney? Here are some suggestions for the Disneyland holiday food and drink items you should skip and the ones that you must try, ranked.
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Grocery
Which Is Better: Diet co*ke Or The Aldi Brand?
It's no surprise that low-cost grocery Aldi has its own diet soda. But is it any good? Here's what we found comparing Diet co*ke to Aldi brand Summit Diet Cola.
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Interviews
Julia Directors Share Their Biggest Surprises While Making The Film - Exclusive Interview
Co-directors Julie Cohen and Betsy West discuss their new documentary "Julia" and its warts and all look at the life of legendary chef Julia Child.
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Television
Larry David's Mini Bar Picks, Ranked From Worst To Best
Here's what Larry David got right and wrong with his mini bar selections in Season 11's third episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." See if you agree.
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Exclusives
Guy Fieri Dishes On Working With Sammy Hagar On DDD - Exclusive
Guy Fieri still gets starstruck when around his friend and Santo Spirit business partner Sammy Hagar. Here's what it's like working with the Red Rocker.
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Restaurants
The Absolute Best Falafel Places In The U.S.
Ah, the humble falafel. Crunchy on the outside with a fluffy interior, it's fried perfection. Here is a list of the absolute best falafel places in the U.S.
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News
Guy Fieri's Ultimate Margarita Tip - Exclusive
During an exclusive interview with Mashed, Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar shared their tips for making the perfect, icy margarita.
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