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Jacob Dean

(He/Him)
  • Food and Travel Writer and Editor, Freelance
New York, Oaxaca
Covers:  Food, travel, recipes, cookbooks, beer, wine, spirits, kitchen appliances, home goods, cookware, pets, and parenting.
Doesn't Cover: I don't cover cannabis or any type of cannabis-related product (including foods and drinks). I am unlikely to respond to press releases.

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Dr. Jacob Dean is a food and travel writer, editor, and psychologist based in New York City and Oaxaca, Mexico. He was previously an editor at Serious Eats and his work has appeared in a number of publications, both print and digital.

Jacob is a native New Yorker who travels regularly both for pleasure and on assignment. His editorial focus is on food and travel, beer, wine, and spirits, parenting, pets (specifically dogs), food-related agriculture, cookbooks, kitchen equipment, and home goods.…

What was your first job as a journalist?

My very first assignment ever was interviewing Jacques Pepin at his home in Connecticut. It was an incredible way to start my career.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Before my time! But I do remember when CDs were invented.

How is social media changing news?

Social media has done incalculable damage to the news, making it much more trend-based and shallow.

Emerging Writer

2019 - Food Writing

Emerging Writer award given at the 2019 Food Writers' Symposium

IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals)

2023 - Culinary Recipe Website - Serious Eats

IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals)

2024 - Culinary Recipe Website - Serious Eats