Esther Tseng

Location: Los Angeles, California

Esther Tseng is a food writer based in Los Angeles. Born and raised in New Berlin, Wisconsin, she relocated to L.A. to attend college and has stayed in love with the city ever since. She lives with her cat, Rufus in East Hollywood.

Highlights

Wrote a food blog for more than 10 years and has been a freelance food and culture writer for eight years
Contributor to the Los Angeles Times, Food & Wine, Eater, Vice, and more

Experience

Esther has contributed to the Los Angeles Times, Food & Wine, Eater, VICE, LAist, Time Out, Thrillist, and more. She first cut her writing teeth maintaining a food blog for more than 10 years and has been freelance writing about food and culture for eight. Her palate is influenced by her Taiwanese heritage, Midwest upbringing, and access to Southern California produce.

Education

Esther holds a B.A. in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles.

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