James Beard Award winner
Keith Pandolfi
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i. Biography
Keith Pandolfi is the Food and Dining Writer for the Cincinnati Enquirer in Cincinnati, Ohio. He returned to Cincinnati from New York. His reporting leans toward Appalachian foodways and quiet restaurants, and he has said, "My interest in Appalachian culture was already on the rise."
The Climb
Early in his career, Keith worked as senior editor at Saveur and senior features editor at Serious Eats, building a voice shaped by sharp reporting and a deep appetite for food culture. Today, he is Food and Dining Writer of Cincinnati Enquirer (since 2020), where that seasoned perspective continues to define his work.
Today
He writes food and dining for the Cincinnati Enquirer in Cincinnati, Ohio. From that beat, he writes with close attention to Appalachian foodways and to quiet restaurants, a pairing that reflects his return to Cincinnati and the direction his work took once he came back. The job places him at the center of the city’s food conversation without losing sight of the regional culture that drew his focus.
In Their Words “I was writing about Cincinnati and realized that I had been ignoring Appalachian culture.” “My interest in Appalachian culture was already on the rise.”
Career - Food and Dining Writer — Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati (2020–present) - Senior editor — Saveur - Senior features editor — Serious Eats
FAQ What is Keith Pandolfi's current role? As of 2026, Keith Pandolfi is Food and Dining Writer. Where did Keith Pandolfi work before? Keith Pandolfi's earlier career included Saveur and Serious Eats. What recognition has Keith Pandolfi received? James Beard Award.
