Bettina Makalintal
Senior Reporter
Bettina Makalintal is a senior reporter at Eater.com, whose areas of coverage include food in pop culture, restaurant and retail trends, and home cooking. Previously, she was an associate print editor at Bon Appétit and a staff writer at Vice's Munchies. Before writing full-time, she worked multiple roles in the service industry.
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Would You Fly Around the World for Your Favorite Food Creator?
Food content creators have amassed devoted followings through the internet, products, and books. Now they’re asking fans to follow them on global culinary tours.
This Is Definitely Not Your Nonna’s Tiramisu
With the rise of matcha tiramisu, tiramisu cafes, and tiramisu focaccia, trendy and transportive interpretations are transforming the classic dessert
The Princess Cake Gets Its Princess Moment
Modern takes on the classic Swedish prinsesstårta are gaining fans stateside
What It’s Really Like to Be a Restaurant Wars Diner on ‘Top Chef’
In Toronto, a Restaurant Wars superfan walks into a fake restaurant