Esther Tseng is a Los Angeles based freelance writer.

Esther Tseng (she/her) is a Los Angeles-based food, drinks and culture writer. She is Academy Chair of the USA West region for The World’s 50 Best Bars and has served as a judge for the James Beard Foundation and Tales of the Cocktail’s Spirited Awards®. Publications she has contributed to include The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, National Geographic, Saveur, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, Dwell, Eater, Civil Eats, SELF, LAist, Plate Magazine, Resy, VICE, Time Out and more. Esther is available for reported features, op-eds and more.

She is represented by Darlene Chan at Linda Chester Literary Agency.