Having grown up in Pittsburgh, Associate Editor & Digital Director Lauren Wells savors every opportunity to experience the city's ongoing dining renaissance. Though never one to hide her love of pizza and fries, the Buffalo, N.Y. native typically gravitates towards a plant-based diet, experimenting with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes whenever possible. As she navigates through Western Pennsylvania's farms and food, Lauren hopes to share the region's culinary spirit with Edible Allegheny's readers.