Erica Chayes Wida is a freelance journalist and editor at Observer. She specializes in the New York dining scene, with a focus on food, beverages, lifestyle, and travel, often exploring themes related to hospitality and leisure. Erica's work has been featured in Yahoo News, AOL, Inc., and Today, among others.
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Erica Chayes Wida's coverage predominantly focuses on lifestyle themes, particularly seasonal content such as New Year's Eve and Veganuary. She also covers various recipes including smoothies, chicken dishes, vegetable side dishes, and rice.
Given her focus on seasonal content and gift guides, she may be receptive to pitches related to upcoming holidays or events that align with her covered topics. For example, providing unique recipes for Valentine's Day or St. Patrick’s Day could resonate well with her audience.
As Erica does not have a specified geographic focus but is based in the United States, consider tailoring pitches to suit American audiences' preferences and cultural events when appropriate.
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“It’s not like we’re mad scientists with a pig in the basement. It’s a seasonal restaurant that uses every part of the animal, lots of fresh vegetables and fish,” chef Ed Szymanski tell…
The hottest new additions in New York City all landed on the “recommended” portion of the guide, which immediately puts them in the running to earn Bib Gourmand or Star awards.
By: Erica Chayes Wida
The deep, narrow layout and vintage photos secure Catch Hospitality’s newest concept as a glamorous go-to, but more for vibe than fare.
By: Erica-Chayes
For 35 years, The Great Jones Café was a New York watering hole—a veritable institution. Since 1983, the Cajun-Creole restaurant and bar on Great Jones Street and Bowery was the epitome of a neighborhood spot. From its low-key, cozy interior to its crumbly stucco façade, The Great Jones glowed orange everywhere, calling out for passersby to come and hang out. But in 2018, The Great Jones closed its doors, and after a glamorized turnover called The Jones, got a new owner and new name.
By: Erica Chayes Wida
The waste-free restaurant week kicks off in conjunction with the City of New York’s mandatory curbside composting law.
The team that brought Brooklyn Sama Street serves up creative drinks with panache and a dash of humor in their first Manhattan location.
By: Erica Chayes Wida
Gus & Marty’s and Pasta Night are bringing customers on a journey back into the Mediterranean.
By: Erica Chayes Wida
Halfway between New York City and Philadelphia, this boutique hotel, restaurant and tavern offers indelible dishes and centuries of history.
By: Erica Chayes Wida
“It’s an excuse to immerse ourselves in each other’s humanity and be honest again,” co-owner Emmet McDermott tells Observer.
Playful, elevated and casual at its core, Kid is a cinematic vignette capturing the feeling of the perfect New York slice.
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