Emily Heil

Washington, D.C.

Food Reporter

Education: University of Virginia, B.A. in English

Emily Heil is a reporter covering national food news and trends. Previously, she co-authored the Reliable Source column for The Post.
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Regulators crack down on THC products that look like children’s snacks

The FTC and the FDA warned five companies to pull a handful of products that are 'nearly identical' to popular snacks, such as Doritos, Cheetos and Nerds.

July 11, 2023

Live your best ‘Tomato Girl Summer’ with these 8 recipes

We can fully endorse this TikTok trend, which is all about la dolce vita -- and everyone's favorite summer produce.

July 9, 2023

Subway’s beefed-up sandwiches are hit or miss

The chain, which is searching for a buyer, added deli slicers and meatier sandwiches in an apparent effort to beef up its reputation.

July 6, 2023

Heinz says ketchup belongs in the fridge, but the debate rages on

Where should you store your ketchup? Heinz has the answer, but not everyone is cool with it.

July 3, 2023

‘The Bear’ dares to imagine a nontoxic restaurant culture

In the second season of FX's 'The Bear,' the chefs struggle to build something different from abusive fine-dining training and the chaos of a greasy spoon.

June 29, 2023

What’s the best vanilla ice cream? We tried 13 popular brands.

There's nothing boring about vanilla ice cream when it hits all the right notes. Here are the store-bought brands we liked best.

June 28, 2023

Ben’s Chili Bowl, a D.C. institution, plans expansion beyond Beltway

Longtime Washington landmark Ben's Chili Bowl plans to spread its half-smokes and chili cheese fries well beyond the Beltway.

June 26, 2023

The Bidens’ India state dinner menu blends Indian, American flavors

Diplomacy is always on the menu when the White House hosts a black-tie affair, and this state dinner with India is no different.

June 22, 2023

Instant Pot’s maker declares bankruptcy amid declining sales

The Instant Pot sparked a cooking phenomenon, including books and blogs, when it debuted in 2009, but sales have been sluggish.

June 13, 2023

Taylor Swift ate a bug by accident — just like everyone else every day

Taylor Swift shows celebrities are just like us! Whether we intend to or not, we all ingest many bugs every year, scientists say.

June 9, 2023