Selected Stories

  • Best New Bars

    For Chicago, I wrote a feature package on the city’s 11 best new watering holes.

  • Where to Drink in Madison, Wisconsin

    For Punch’s annual Where to Drink feature, I highlighted the fascinating drinking scene in Wisconsin’s capital.

  • It's Time to Up Your Potato Chip Game

    For Plate, I wrote a trend story on cool chips hitting menus around the country.

  • Sea Change

    For Chicago, I wrote about how two new marisquerías bring global influences to Mexican seafood.

  • Meet Winslow Wise

    For Punch, I profiled longtime the Caribou Tavern bartender.

  • True Essence of Korea

    For Chicago, I wrote about how new menus at Parachute and Kimski get more in touch with their heritage.

  • Natural Wine Guide

    For Plate, I wrote a four-part series on natural wines, from what they are to how to pair them.

  • The Evolution of Tiki

    For Plate, I talked to Shannon Mustipher about tiki drinks and how to modernize them.

  • Cocktail vs. Mixed Drink

    For Food & Wine, I asked four bartenders about how these two beverage categories vary.