Lani Furbank
Washington, D.C. Contributor
Lani is a writer and strategic communicator advocating for a just and sustainable food system. Her work has been featured in the Washington Post, CNN, BuzzFeed, Eater, Food Tank, Edible, the Michelin Guide digital platform, Thrillist, and Time Out. She is currently farming at Potomac Vegetable Farms and working as a researcher for Food Works Group after completing her master’s in Sustainable Food Systems at the Culinary Institute of America. Previously, she was a communications campaign specialist at the Center for International Environmental Law, focused on development finance reform and climate accountability. She lives outside Washington, D.C. with her husband and miniature schnauzer rescue, Pepper, and stays true to her Welsh-Taiwanese heritage by exploring new places and experimenting with recipes from around the world.
Fun Facts
-
Lives in
Annandale, VA -
First Resy ever made
Convivial in 2016. -
Restaurant you’ve been to the most
My neighborhood sushi joint, Ariake in Fairfax. -
Favorite food movie
Not a movie, but I’ve never missed an episode of “The Great British Bake Off.” -
Most memorable bite
Foraged spring greens sautéed in a soft sheep’s milk cheese with fresh cracked black pepper — part of a surprise five-star meal we had at To Tsoukali, which we stumbled upon in the little town of Arachova in Greece. -
A spot you’d almost gatekeep
Dim sum at Vinh Kee in Falls Church, VA.
