Khushbu Shah

Khushbu Shah is a distinguished food writer and journalist who previously served as restaurant editor at Food & Wine magazine, making her the youngest person to ever hold that position. She has since transitioned to a contributing editor role at the same publication. Shah is renowned for her extensive travel and restaurant coverage, having visited 24 cities in three months during her 2022 Best New Chefs selection process and 23 cities for the 2023 class. Her writing focuses on identifying emerging culinary talent and restaurants that embody larger missions beyond exceptional food, particularly those cultivating nurturing environments for their teams. She has a distinctive voice in covering the restaurant industry's evolution, especially during challenging periods like the pandemic. Shah also publishes a newsletter called 'Tap Is Fine' and has built a significant social media following through her authentic restaurant reporting and industry insights. Her expertise spans restaurant criticism, chef profiling, and industry trend analysis.