David Tran
School
Virginia Commonwealth University
Expertise
Veganism, Restaurant And Product Previews, Food Trends
- As a longtime vegan, David has whipped up many vegan dishes and desserts.
- He has covered restaurant openings and new product launches and has interviewed restaurateurs and chefs, including DC-based chef Victor Albisu and Richmond ice cream shop owner and winner of Food Network's "Clash of the Cones" Rabia Kamara.
- In his free time, David runs a blog analyzing and dissecting the latest pop culture and internet trends, often intersecting with food.
Experience
David is a freelance writer with a passion for arts & culture, food, and internet culture. Since his first role at RVA Magazine, David has covered local businesses, entertainers, and change-makers, focusing on underrepresented and historically marginalized communities. He piqued an interest in food writing during his time at Washingtonian Magazine. At the publication, he covered the latest restaurant openings in the D.C. area. His works have also been published in Richmond Times-Dispatch and AP News.
Education
David holds a B.S. in Mass Communications, with a concentration in Digital Journalism from Virginia Commonwealth University. During his time in college, his work has been published in AP News and numerous local outlets.
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Stories By David Tran
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Costco is known for its great deals and expansive selection of products. The big box retailer's buzziest new snack? Sweet and spicy chili-infused honey.
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If you're a fan of pancakes but don't have the energy to make them, these types of pancakes require a lot less time and effort to make. Here are the details.
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America is no stranger to strange mashups happening in the kitchen. But why were peanut butter-stuffed onions heavily promoted during the Great Depression?
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Little Caesar's is known for its imaginative pizza combinations and flavors, but their latest really takes the cake. Here's the rundown on the corn cob pizza.
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There's a specific way to revive soupy butter back into its solid form - and all you'll need is ice cubes. Just mix a few into a bowl of melted butter and stir.
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How far would you travel for a delicious sweet treat? Burger King is offering a dessert burger for Lent, but you'll have to fly to Denmark to try it.
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There's nothing like butter on fresh bread, but when that butter is cold then the bread can get ruined. This TikTok hack helps you spread butter perfectly.
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With spring officially upon us, Peet's Coffee is celebrating by introducing a menu featuring plant-based items. Here's when and how you can order.
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If you love adding crispy or roasted garlic to your dinners, then you should really try this hack. All you need is a bit of garlic and a microwave.
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After securing a deal with Lori Greiner, Bantam Bagels grew tremendously. The company struck deals with Starbucks and Delta and increased its sales figures.
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Despite its popularity throughout 2022, it's so hard to recreate the infamous and viral Pink sauce. Here's why and how some fans tried to discover its secrets.
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Jim Tselikis and Sabin Lomac made the right decision to partner with Barbara Corcoran. Cousin Maine Lobster has made more than $50 million after "Shark Tank."
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With a large variety of fun, interesting flavors, Ben & Jerry's is one of the most popular ice cream brands. And they're bringing back an old tradition.
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Want to hack homemade Cheez-Its but aren't in the mood for dairy? Here's how to whip up a vegan version in the air fryer.
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If you love baking bread at home and wondering what the best way to store it is, you should try buying a bread box. But there's one feature you need to know.
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Corn syrup is used in a large variety of different dishes but is also very unhealthy. Here's a healthier alternative that can still provide the same use.
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If you're trying to find more meat substitutes, then you should try cooking with banana blossoms, which have a surprisingly similar texture to fish.
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Ranch goes on everything, surely you've heard this before. But does ranch go with, or in, ice cream? Hidden Valley and Van Leeuwun think so.
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Plant-based is not a fad nor is it a trend. It's a way of life and big brands are no longer ignoring it. Hershey's is releasing a vegan Reese's cup nationally.
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Who doesn't love a good corn on the cob, complete with loads of melted butter? Now how about crispy corn "ribs," with seasoning on top? It's surprisingly easy.
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Toblerone can no longer be labeled "Swiss chocolate" or depict its iconic mountain logo. The Swiss flag and other symbols are restricted on certain products.
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Asian foods and desserts like halo-halo and pandan are becoming more and more popular in the U.S. But what about pandan? And what does it taste like?
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Costco typically raises the cost of its Gold Star membership - its lower membership tier - every five years. And the last time it did was in 2017.
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Did you think that "key lime" was just a phrase for a dessert? A key lime is actually a type of lime and it is different from a regular lime.
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Nearly all organic grocery items are affected by inflation as prices have skyrocketed. Organic chicken and produce, in particular, have been hit hard.
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Starbucks' alleged efforts in union-busting were ruled "egregious and widespread" violations of federal laws by a National Labor Relations Board judge.
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A nut butter spread that's not made with nuts? That's exactly what Oat Haus is and after appearing on "Shark Tank," you may wonder if the company sank or swam.