Kitana Lourens

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Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
School
University of Amsterdam
Expertise
Food Trends & Culinary Innovations, Kitchen Innovations & Tools, Food Science & Nutritional Research
  • Kitana has lived and worked in major food cities including Amsterdam, New York, Paris, Bali, and Ibiza, immersing herself in regional food cultures and building an international lens on dining and lifestyle.
  • She has written about dining experiences, restaurant openings, food culture, and gastronomy for reputable magazines such as IBIZASTYLE and ZOO Magazine.
  • Growing up in Bali, Indonesia, her curiosity about various cuisines is strongly connected to culture, local tradition, social rituals of cooking, and eating.

Experience

Kitana has been writing since a very young age, and became a professional writer during her literary and cultural studies. With a passion for academic research and social theories, she has continued to thrive in the publishing industry by contributing to international magazines. Her editorial work has spanned topics about culture, art, beauty, fashion, design, gastronomy, and lifestyle. With a strong foundation in research, digital publishing, and creative storytelling, Kitana brings a fresh approach to Chowhound, where she covers breaking food news.

Education

Kitana holds a bachelor's degree in literary and cultural studies and a research master's in literature, culture, and society, both from the University of Amsterdam.

Chowhound Editorial Policies

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