Whether or not it’s over toppings, tendencies, or regional staples, everybody appears to have a robust meals opinion. East Coast vs. West Coast, pineapple on pizza, ketchup on all the things (or nothing)—the debates are limitless.
That’s why we’re excited to introduce Stir the Pot, our new social collection starring pastry chef and Bodega Bakes creator Paola Velez. Every week, Paola takes to the streets of New York Metropolis to ask strangers about their most controversial meals opinions. Suppose: scorching takes, polarizing preferences, and the quirks that hold meals debates fiery.
To rejoice the primary episode, we requested our personal editors the identical query that Paola asks: What’s your meals scorching take? From condiment controversies to bagel preferences, right here’s what our workers needed to say.
1. “Ketchup belongs nowhere—and I imply nowhere—close to french fries. It is aioli or nothing.” —Julie Vadnal, Editorial Director
2. “Seafood and dairy don’t combine.” —Kiernan Black, Senior Supervisor, Artistic Ops
3. “Bagels ought to by no means be paired with candy cream cheese.” — Chelsea Burnside, Social Media Affiliate
4. “Strawberry cream cheese is elite.” — Julia Nelson, Senior Supervisor, Social and Video
5. “Cease all breakfast burritos—simply make good burritos.” —Georgia Panitch, Expertise Supervisor
6. “Sandwiches are sort of annoying, I might moderately simply have bread with a meal.” —Kelly Kenneally, Graphic Designer
7. “Ranch is a sauce, not a dressing.” —Sarthak Kher, Producer
8. “The one acceptable ketchup meals are: fries, burgers, scorching canines and hen fingers or nuggets.” —Justin Sullivan, Hotline Producer
9. “Hen wings needs to be eaten with a fork and knife. Not together with your palms.” — Elvin Abril, Manufacturing Coordinator
10. “I am informed I eat pizza weirdly: I chunk on the cheese facet then spin it to get a chunk on the crust facet, so I get an excellent ratio of crust, cheese, and sauce. I hate crust by itself.” —Lizette Gesuden, Video Editor
