James Beard Award winner
Joshua David Stein
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- James Beard Award winner
Portrait of Joshua David Stein
i. Biography
Coming Up
In restaurant criticism, Joshua David Stein moved between the city’s media desks and dining rooms with speed and range, holding posts as restaurant critic at The Village Voice and restaurant critic at The New York Observer before his editorial work broadened. He went on to serve as editor-in-chief at Blackbook magazine, features editor at Departures, co-founder and creative director at Stitch at Time magazine, editor-at-large at OUT magazine, editor-at-large at Fatherly, and host at The Fatherly Podcast.
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Where They Are Now
Editorial work and audio hosting remain part of Joshua David Stein’s practice, with editor-at-large at Fatherly and host of The Fatherly Podcast listed as his current roles.
Signature
Among Joshua David Stein’s signature works are Notes from a Young Black Chef, My America: Recipes from a Young Black Chef, What Can I Eat?, What's Cooking?, and Brick: Who Found Herself in Architecture.
In Their Words “I singled out its chef, Donald “Hollywood” Hawk, who, I wrote, “turns out a menu as electric as the sun setting over Camelback Mountain, all while celebrating the vast horizon of southwestern cuisine.” “I quickly named it as one of Esquire’s Best New Restaurants.”
FAQ
Asked of Joshua
What is Joshua David Stein's current role?
As of 2026, Joshua David Stein is Editor-at-large.
Where did Joshua David Stein work before?
Joshua David Stein's earlier career included The Village Voice, The New York Observer, and Fatherly.
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