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Ashok Selvam discovered Italian beef after finding crumpled up bags from Al's Beef stuffed behind his dad's car seat. He's written about Chicago for three decades and drank enough Malort to win a James Beard media award in 2025.

Jaya Saxena is an award-winning food writer and a native New Yorker. When she's not working, you can find her at the beach or teaching herself close-up magic.

Amy McCarthy is a Texas-based journalist covering food, booze, music, and culture.

Courtney E. Smith was born and raised in Texas, although she detoured for a spell to live in New York City and Los Angeles as a journalist and while working in the music industry. She currently resides in Dallas.

Frances Dumlao is a social media strategist who's worked at Eater and SELF Magazine. Her work has earned recognition from the National Magazine Awards & Shorty Awards. She’s produced videos covering food in Detroit and across the Great Lakes region.