Daly Clement has lived in NY for three years. A graduate of Bennington College, Clement was raised in Florida on a raw, vegan diet but now fully enjoys eating animals*. *He can usually be found inspecting fish in Chinatown, eating duck soup at Tasty Hand Pulled Noodle Company or searching the aisles of New York’s best wine shops.

Stephanie Amy Collazo is a Bronx girl, born and raised. As a Journalism student at SUNY Purchase she focused mainly on the arts, only to discover her true passion was in food writing. Since this revelation no meal has gone un-photographed and no food find has gone without proper written recognition. She is currently a writing intern for Woman Around Town where she has covered not only restaurant and play reviews but also feature profile pieces. Stephanie hopes to one day become a food columnist.

Beth Kaiserman is a New York newbie, eating her way through town with a bit of sugar and a dash of spice. She can often be found grinding coffee beans, biting into pizza for Examiner.com, or writing for NewYork.com’s restaurant and nightlife blog. She’s originally from Pittsburgh, Pa. where she learned the joy of piling French fries on top of salads and sandwiches.

Claire McCurdy has had more than twenty years of experience as a fundraiser, grant writer, and historical records programs director for New York –based non profit organizations.  Claire ‘s current vocation is writing her memoirs of her time in the 70’s  in Nagasaki, Japan,  alternating with her new avocation- writing reviews of Inwood (northern Manhattan)’s many international cuisines!

Carolyn Onofrey was born and raised in Fairfield County, Connecticut in a town where the restaurant selection consisted of Applebee’s, McDonalds and what seemed like more delis than the entire population of the state. So, it wasn’t until she moved to NYC in 2005 to study at the Fashion Institute of Technology that she could truly embrace her inner foodie.  She is currently a freelance event designer and in her free time writes for TheGothamPalate.com.  One day, she would love to become a professional food critic.