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Esra Erol

Senior Social Media Manager

Esra Erol is Bon Appétit’s senior social media manager and #1 Bawls historian. She joined the team in 2021 after working at Eater, Munchies, Digg, BuzzFeed, and Comedy Central. When she’s not posting to BA’s Instagram or shooting videos in the test kitchen, she loves to write about the connection between food and pop culture, whether it be in the form of a report on the rise of bookstore cafes or a roundup of the best food movies (garlic girls love Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers).

restaurants

It’s Time to Admit That Sweet Bagels Are Great

Sorry haters, sweet bagels have always been good, and now, they're only getting better.
cooking

Grate Frozen Fruit for the Quickest, Coolest Dessert

Turn strawberries—or mango, or pineapple—into instant shaved ice.
cooking

This Is the Best Thing to Do With a Rotisserie Chicken

Inspired by halal carts, this salad is quick enough to join your weeknight rotation.
culture

Hotel Coffee Makers Are Used to Wash Underwear, Says Flight Attendant Lore

You might regret using your hotel coffee maker after reading this rumor among flight attendants.
Editors' Picks

Restaurants and Bars Are So Damn Loud. These Earplugs Are a Lifesaver

My comfy Loop earplugs are just as useful at dinner as they are at a concert.
cooking

This Creamy Chimichurri Is the Upgrade Your Chicken Dinner Deserves

Tangy and herby, it pulls double duty as a marinade and sauce.
cooking

5 Must-Make Recipes From Claire Saffitz’s New Book

Like a boozy tiramisù icebox cake.
culture

10 Food Movies and TV Shows That Even Your (Very) Extended Family Will Love

Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Last Holiday, Home Alone, and more holiday films to watch with a slice of leftover pie.
Editors' Picks

Urfa Chile Makes Everything Better, Including This Chocolate Bar

There’s a lot of fancy chocolate on the market. This one is my favorite.
Where to eat

Where to Eat in Newark’s Ironbound Neighborhood

In the heart of Newark is the Ironbound neighborhood, home to excellent Portuguese, Spanish, and Brazilian restaurants.
shopping

Why Strawberry Candies Remind Me of My Best Friend—My Grandfather

If nostalgia had a flavor, these cellophane-wrapped hard candies would be it.
Lifestyle

Before Monster and Rockstar, There Was Bawls

The soft drink with a kick was all the rage at LAN parties in the early 2000s—and then it fizzled out.
Lifestyle

Come for a Paperback, Stay for a Drink and a Snack

Bookstore-cafe combos are becoming the go-to spots for hungry readers.
restaurants

Is Any Pie Greater Than Chocolate Cream From Petee’s Pie Company?

Seriously, I’m obsessed.
Lifestyle

19 Delicious Food Movies That All Deserve an Oscar

And what to eat while watching.
shopping

Zojirushi’s Sparkly Food Thermos Has Inspired Me to Pack My Own Lunch Again

Gone are the days of lukewarm soup.
culture

Can Urban Farming Keep Indigenous Food Practices Alive?

The Tlingit food activist Kirsten Kirby-Shoote tends to Native crops in the pursuit of food sovereignty.
culture

The Correct Amount of Garlic Is 40 Cloves—AT LEAST

XOXO, Garlic Girls of TikTok