Samantha Chong

Joined Atlas Obscura in 2017

Associate Director of Audience Development, camera-happy, will talk to you at length about food.

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Articles by Samantha Chong

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Stories

Stories shared by this traveler.

This depiction of a skull-faced candymaker was a direct response to the Bradford poisonings.

candy

5 Macabre and Mysterious Stories About Candy

From unsolved candy crimes to treats eaten only at funerals, these stories are bittersweet.

To get acquainted with Penang's rich food culture, start with finding as many colorful iterations of kuih as possible, then dive deeper into the island's history to understand how its vibrant food scene came to be.

food

A Gastro Obscura Guide to Penang

The tropical trading hub is home to delicious diasporas, fantastic fruit, and sumptuous snacking.

Kebaya is the first restaurant in New York to focus on Peranakan food.

restaurants

A Secretive Food Culture Enters the Spotlight

Peranakan cuisine is a feast of complexity.

Atlas Obscura cofounder Dylan Thuras follows thousands of sheep through the streets of Ketchum, Idaho.

festivals

America's Small Towns Are Packed With Wonder

In a new video series, "Small Town, Big Story," host Dylan Thuras reveals singular celebrations, local lore, and hidden histories around the country.

Soup Pot is meant to be a gleeful take on home cooking.

video games

The Indie Video Games Bringing South and Southeast Asian Food to Your Screen

Cook for vampires or restore lost recipes with these diverse games.

For Tennessee's biscuits and gravy pie, only Dolly would do as decor.

food

The Singaporean Baker Inventing a Pie for Every American State

Her creations go way beyond apple pie.

Slicing into these cakes reveals their geometric interiors.

food

The Mesmerizing Geometry of Malaysia's Most Complex Cakes

Bold colors and designs set kek lapis Sarawak apart.