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Kiki Aranita
What I Do
I am a former chef and restaurateur and I write food features and investigations into the sustainability of food systems.
My Background
I'm a former senior editor at New York Magazine's The Strategist in kitchen and dining. I was a columnist for San Pellegrino’s Fine Dining Lovers (I wrote the monthly column The Next Course), as well as a frequent contributor to Food & Wine Magazine and The Guardian.
I write food features, personal food and travel narratives, and investigations into the sustainability of food systems. I've developed recipes and recipe-driven videos for many publications, brands, and platforms.
I spent seven years as co-chef and owner of Poi Dog, a restaurant, food truck, and catering company that served Hawaii’s local food.