Dani Valent is a journalist, restaurant critic, cookbook author, travel writer, and screenwriter with a deep passion for storytelling.
Her writing career began at Lonely Planet, where she worked as a ‘parachutist,’ traveling to destinations around the world to uncover unique stories. From Bulgaria and Bonaire to Corsica, New York, and Hong Kong, Dani’s work explored diverse cultures and landscapes, shaping her distinctive approach to storytelling.
A pivotal moment in her career came when she was asked to travel to Turkey to explore its culinary landscape. The result, World Food Turkey, was a deep dive into the social, cultural, and culinary richness of the region, sparking her enduring fascination with food as a powerful storytelling medium. Dani believes that food is more than sustenance—it’s culture, history, and family, all served on a plate.
Over the years, Dani has interviewed a diverse array of subjects, from actors and politicians to astronauts. Today, her focus is firmly on the world of food—chefs, restaurants, and home cooking. She is dedicated to connecting home cooks and food lovers with great dishes and cuisines, sharing her discoveries with enthusiasm and insight. If it’s delicious, Dani wants to know about it—and she wants to share it with others.
