Anne Ewbank

Anne Ewbank is the Gastro Obscura Associate Editor at Atlas Obscura, where she specializes in exploring global food history, culinary innovations, and cultural food traditions. Her career trajectory shows a consistent focus on uncovering obscure food stories, from historical recipes like 17th-century English cookbooks to modern phenomena like China's landmark-themed ice creams. She combines rigorous research with engaging storytelling, evident in pieces about Thomas Edison's food-related inventions and Taiwan's iconic train bento culture. Ewbank has contributed to Atlas Obscura's book 'Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer's Guide', solidifying her position as an authority on unique culinary narratives. Her work frequently examines the intersection of food with technology, history, and art, such as her coverage of the UC Davis Coffee Center's research into brewing science.