Elazar Sontag

Elazar Sontag is a seasoned food writer and editor with a diverse background in culinary journalism. Currently serving as the Restaurant Editor at Bon Appétit since February 2022, Elazar oversees the magazine's restaurant coverage and the annual Best New Restaurants list, which has received nominations for prestigious awards. Prior roles include Staff Writer at Eater, where Elazar focused on topics like queer restaurant culture and COVID-19 public health impacts, and Associate Editor at Serious Eats, creating a variety of food-related content. Elazar also has extensive freelance writing experience, contributing to notable publications such as The Washington Post and New York Magazine's Grub Street. In 2016, Elazar authored a self-published cookbook, "Flavors of Oakland: A Cookbook in 20 Stories," which garnered endorsements from prominent figures like Alice Waters. Culinary training includes kitchen stages at Duende and Pizzaiolo, enhancing skills in butchery and California-Italian cuisine.