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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Jamaican sweet potato pudding is an aromatic dessert popular in the Caribbean during the holidays. But its pie-like aesthetic is quite misleading.
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Cornbread is a staple side dish for many Americans. But depending on where you are in the United States, there's a big difference in cornbread varieties.
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Eating a vegan diet doesn't mean you have to give up every aspect of enjoying bacon. With the right marinade and rice paper, you can make a great bacon copycat.
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Nowadays, it's common to walk into a Starbucks and spot an array of cake pops sitting alongside the coffee chain's pastries and breakfast sandwiches.
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Not only do red jalapeños provide the perfect level of mild spice, but their sweet, citrusy taste also gives sriracha its distinctly tangy flavor profile.
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If you're craving this popular Asian dish but are short on supplies, read about this unexpected, tangy ingredient perfect for homemade Pad Thai.
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If you're a regular shopper at Trader Joe's, you know that it has plenty of options for your Thanksgiving day feast. But be sure to shop ahead for the holiday.
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Fast-food commercials showcasing thick and juicy hamburgers will continue to hit the airwaves and the internet, thanks to a September ruling by a federal judge.
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The iconic McRib sandwich, MCDonald's BBQ offering that's been sliding on and off the menu for decades, is confirmed to return later this fall.
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Shake Shack's two new sundae flavors, the Strawberry Shortcake Sundae and the Shack Attack Sundae, transform the chain's frozen custard offerings.
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It's only been a month since pumpkin spice season made a comeback at Starbucks, but there's already commotion with the chain's rumored winter menu.
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Whether homemade or store-bought, cake storage is a unique situation -- but this hack makes storing your cake slices so much easier and avoid messes.
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If you've been a longtime fan of Krispy Kreme's donuts but aren't as fond of the coffee offerings, the brand has revamped its menu with new drinks.
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Once a popular dish in the 20th century, Coca-Cola salad is now seeing a resurgence thanks to social media. But what exactly is it and is it even a salad?
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If your wallet is not too keen on the high price of a bag of Cheetos, head to Aldi for their cheaper, and allegedly, tastier, version of the cheese snack.
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Bronze cut pasta is both prized by cooks and expensive. But if you see this pasta at Aldi, you could be in for a tasty deal that’s sure to please pasta lovers.
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These bite-sized versions of the chain's popular Filet-o-Fish sandwich didn't last long at all, despite the larger version's success. Why? Read on to find out.
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Countries all over the globe have their own potato salad, from Russian Olivier Salad to Japanese pote-sara. But Korea? Their potato salad is truly unique.
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You may have seen them in the health section or when looking at vegan alternatives to milk chocolate, but what exactly are carob chips and how tasty are they?
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Foodies love exotic fruits; the stranger looking, the better. Rambutan is a gorgeous spiky fruit that's full of delicious flavor. Here's how to cut into one.
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Throughout America's history, the term "salad" is used loosely. Sure, it can mean lettuce and dressing, but it can also be something more like a pretzel salad.
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The latest creative frozen dessert collaboration from the ice cream mavericks over at Van Leeuwen takes inspiration from summertime cookouts.
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If you want to enhance your easy-meals repertoire, Chinese scallion pancakes are a traditional dish you should consider adding to your lineup.
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August is National Black Business Month. And, Pepsi has made a pledge to pay for $100,000 in meals at 25 U.S. Black-owned restaurants, plus host a block party.
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Enhancing your baking skills doesn’t have to be daunting. TikTok offers hacks that help novice cooks, like with this simple phyllo dough crinkle cake.
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At-home chefs love TikTok for its abundance of shared recipes. The Social media platform currently has a new obsession on a Japanese classic: Ramen.
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The flavor won't be available for purchase in store or online, but there are several chances to win free packs through a sweepstake and pop-up events.