Jess Mayhugh
Washington, D.C. Contributor
Jess is a lifestyle journalist with 15+ years of experience. Most recently, she was the managing editor at Vox Media brands Eater and Punch and, before that, she worked in editorial roles for Thrillist, Smithsonian, and Baltimore Magazine. Her writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The New York Times, Serious Eats, and Saveur, and her work has been awarded by the James Beard Foundation and the American Society of Magazine Editors. She prefers her crab cakes broiled and Boulevardiers made with rye whiskey. Jess lives in Baltimore with her husband, son, and two unhinged cats.
Fun Facts
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Lives in
Baltimore, MD -
Restaurant you’ve been to the most
Petit Louis Bistro in Roland Park. -
Best high-low pairing
Royal Farms chicken box and Champagne. -
Hot take
No two diners should order the same thing. -
A spot you’d almost gatekeep
Peerce’s in Phoenix, MD. -
Your Ratatouille moment
My grandmother’s North Carolina-style pulled pork. -
Ideal night out
Dinner at Thames Street Oyster House, followed by live blues at 1919 or Cat’s Eye Pub. -
Last meal on earth
Khao soi from Alfie’s in Georgetown.
