Lauren Weisenthal

Lauren Weisenthal is a contributing writer at Serious Eats.
Education: Boston University, Fordham University, French Culinary Institute
Expertise: Wine, Baking, Pastry
  • Lauren Weisenthal wrote the Pie of the Week and Sweet Technique columns for Serious Eats.
  • Lauren is a graduate of French Culinary Institute.
  • She is also a Certified Sommelier.

Experience

Lauren Weisenthal was the author of the Pie of the Week and Sweet Technique columns for Serious Eats. She is a graduate of the Artisan Bread Baking and Pastry Arts programs at the French Culinary Institute and holds a CS Certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers. From 2017–2021, she ran a restaurant called The Nightingale in Vinalhaven, Maine.

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