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managing editor @eater & @punch_drink :: @beardfoundation winner :: formerly @thrillist, @baltimoremag, @smithsonianmag :: work in @nytimes @theatlantic

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What I Learned When I Became Food

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By Jess Mayhugh Published on May 8, 2026 Being food is a lot of pressure. During my career as a restaurant reviewer, cooking columnist, and food writer, I hadn’t considered the perspective from the other side—actually being on the plate. What a singular experience it is to be breakfast, lunch, and dinner for another person. As it turns out, there is an immense responsibility that comes with having to simultaneously sate your audience, nourish someone you love, and quite literally embody a meal.
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The Wren in Baltimore Is Like a Cozy Hug After a Long Day

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Anchovy and broccoli toast. Jess Mayhugh/Eater Jess Mayhugh is the James Beard Award-winning managing editor at Eater and Punch. Living in Baltimore, she prefers her crab cakes broiled and her Boulevardiers with rye whiskey. In our Dining Reports, we share a firsthand perspective of a recent restaurant visit, covering everything from the vibe to must-get dishes. See more in the Eater app.
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For a Nice Dinner Out in Baltimore, La Cuchara Is Always the Answer

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Jess Mayhugh is the James Beard Award-winning managing editor at Eater and Punch. Living in Baltimore, she prefers her crab cakes broiled and her Boulevardiers with rye whiskey.
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