Ali Francis

Ali is a writer and editor at Bon Appétit whose culture and lifestyle work includes reporting onthe health claims behind fake meats, interviewswith opinionated chefsabout the evolution of restaurants, personal essays on the intersection ofwork and identity, and subtle attempts to propagate her favoriteAustralian foods. She developed the “Skeptic Tries” and “Cheap Tricks” columns, has contributed to various editorial packages on垃圾食品and the future ofdinner parties, and concocted a wildThanksgiving personality quiz. Before joining Bon Appétit, Ali worked as a prep cook, agricultural reporter, creative director, andfreelance writer, during which time her pieces were published in outlets likeNarratively,Vogue,SELF,BBC, andDomino. She also sits on theOff Assignmentadvisory board where she offers solicited hot takes on editorial strategy. In five years from now, Ali hopes to become a surf instructor.