Alaina Chou - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

Alaina is a commerce producer at Bon Appétit and Epicurious, working to digitally produce and write commerce content and newsletters across both brands. She is a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied Fine Arts and spent (most) of her free time cooking, contributing to her school’s food magazine, and exploring all that the Philly food scene has to offer. She spent summers working across the realms of food stylist assisting, content creation, and marketing before landing back in her hometown of New York at BA and Epi.

Content

Total articles 218

• The Best Santoku Knife for Agile Slicing and Dicing

  By Alaina Chou Verified

  Apr. 14, 2025

• 15 Best Mother’s Day Kitchen Gifts for Moms Who Love to Cook (2025)

  By Lauren Joseph Verified, Alaina Chou Verified

  Apr. 11, 2025

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Company Info

Bon Appetit

Bon Appétit Management Company is a prominent on-site restaurant company based in Palo Alto, California. Founded in 1987 by Fedele Bauccio and Ernie Collins, it began as a small catering company and has since grown to operate over 1,000 cafes across 33 states. As a subsidiary of Compass Group since 2002, Bon Appétit focuses on providing café and catering services to corporations, colleges, and universities. The company is dedicated to serving fresh, restaurant-quality food made from scratch, moving away from the traditional mass-produced meals. Bon Appétit is also recognized for its sustainability efforts, including the Farm to Fork program, which emphasizes sourcing ingredients from local farmers. The company has implemented various sustainable practices, such as using cage-free eggs and banning plastic straws in 2018. Bon Appétit Management Company is committed to enhancing dining experiences while supporting local communities through various initiatives.