A small sample of some of my published work. Scroll down for more stories, or check out my MuckRack profile for a full list of my most recent articles.
Beyond Taco Tuesday: Explore a world of Latin American flavors without leaving the Triangle
Mussel Memory: In Case of Heartbreak, Cook This
Wineries Strive for Carbon Neutrality. Is It Enough?
Bitter, Complex, and a Little Sweet: Exploring Amaros
Recently Published Work
Vivian Howard’s Chef & the Farmer Reboot Is an Intimate Dinner Party - Eater Carolinas, October 2023
Where to Eat in Jackson County, North Carolina, a Culinary Overachiever - Garden & Gun, October 2023
The Cary Inn Food Booth at the NC State Fair Sticks to the Basics - Raleigh Magazine, October 2023
18 Essential Restaurants on the Outer Banks - Eater Carolinas, August 2023
Where to Eat in Durham - Garden & Gun, August 2023
The Suprising Cooking Essentials I Refuse to Travel Without - The Kitchn, June 2023
8 Most Romantic Restaurants in the Triangle - Eater Carolinas, February 2023
Anna Sorokin is Starring in a New Dinner Party-Themed Reality Series - The Kitchn, January 2023
These Spinach Dip Mozzarella Sticks are an Appetizer Mash-up Made in Heaven - The Kitchn, January 2023
11 Exceptional Barbecue Spots in the Triangle - Eater Carolinas, January 2023
Wine-derful Recommendations from Local Shops - Durham Magazine, December 2022
“The Hidden World of Raleigh Speakeasies” - Wake Living Magazine, September 2022
“This Asheville Filipino Restaurant Is One of the South's Most Exciting New Restaurants” - Bon Appetit, August 2022
“The Art of Sushi” - Wake Living Magazine, June 2022
“13 Queer-Friendly Bars, Restaurants, and Coffeshops in the Triangle” - Eater Carolinas, June 2022
“Everything You Need to Know About Working from Home with a Pet” - Apartment Therapy, May 2022
“Planning Your Next Vacation” - Southern Boating, April 2022
“The Ultimate Dining Guide to Sylva, North Carolina” - Eater Carolinas, February 2022
“12 Outstanding Taco Stops in Durham, North Carolina” - Eater Carolinas, January 2022
“Bourbon, Cocktails, and Elevated Kitchen Near PNC Arena” - Raleigh Magazine, January 2022
“Triangle Chefs Look to 2022” - Southeastern Dispatch, December 2021
“Leave Room for These 4 Local Holiday Desserts” - Durham Magazine, December 2021
“Save Room for Sonker” - Carolina Country, December 2021
“5 Festive Drinks to Try Before the New Year” - Durham Magazine, December 2021
“Ring in the Holidays with Punch” - Southeastern Dispatch, December 2021
“Top 20 Restaurants Along I-95 in the Carolinas” - Eater Carolinas, November 2021
“Raleigh’s Top 12 Cocktail Bars” - Eater Carolinas, November 2021
“Chapel Hill Sommelier Paula de Pano Rejects Wine Bro Culture With New Shop” - Eater Carolinas, October 2021
“Fetching Cocktails: Drop in to the new ulti-mutt hangout in downtown Pittsboro” - Chatham Magazine, Sept/Oct 2021
“Just Brew It: Reader Favorite Carolina Brewery” - Chatham Magazine, Sept/Oct 2021
“The Good Dirt: Reader Favorite Copeland Springs Farm” - Chatham Magazine, Sept/Oct 2021
“Bitter, Complex, and a Little Sweet: Exploring Amaros” - Southeastern Dispatch, September 2021
“Rise and Shine: Longtime breakfast restaurant Breadman’s enters a new day” - Chapel Hill Magazine, September 2021
“Beyond Taco Tuesday": Explore a world of Latin American flavors without leaving the Triangle” - Southeastern Dispatch, September 2021
“New Kids on the Block: Four recent restaurants add flavor to our dining scene” - Chapel Hill Magazine, September 2021
“Dining in the Triangle: Where We Stand” - Southeastern Dispatch, September 2021
“Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth With These Durham Dessert Businesses” - Durham Magazine, September 2021
“North Carolina Halal Meat Processor Wasim Chaudhry Dies From Covid-19 Complications” - Eater Carolinas, September 2021
“When the World Feels Like It’s Devolving into Chaos, Fold Some Socks” - Apartment Therapy, September 2021
“Top 12 Brunch Restaurants in Raleigh, North Carolina” - Eater Carolinas, August 2021
“Fayetteville Serves as a Quick Getaway for Hidden Laotian Fare and Craft Breweries” - Eater Carolinas, August 2021
“Durham Now Mandates Masks Inside Restaurants; Some Owners Want to Require Vaccines” - Eater Carolinas, August 2021
“8 Genius Laundry Tips from a Butcher, a Potter, and Other Frequently Stained Professionals” - Apartment Therapy, August 2021
“Everywhere to Eat and Drink in the Adirondacks” - Eater New York, August 2021
“12 Stops for a Satisfying Brunch in Durham, North Carolina” - Eater Carolinas, July 2021
“Underrepresented Regions and Communities Rule these Six Restaurants Wine Lists” - Wine Enthusiast, July 2021
“Southern Institution Crook’s Corner Closes After Almost 40 Years in Chapel Hill” - Eater Carolinas, June 2021
“18 Essential Restaurants in Wilmington, NC” - Eater Carolinas, May 2021
“Buzz-Worthy Restaurant Seabird Showcases Small-Scale Fishermen in Downtown Wilmington” - Eater Carolinas, May 2021
“18 Outstanding Chapel Hill/Carrboro Restaurants” - Eater Carolinas, April 2021
“Triumph and Tragedy Marked the Pandemic Year for North Carolina Restaurants” - Eater Carolinas, April 2021
“New Jersey Native Picked to Helm Southern Institution Crook’s Corner” - Eater Carolinas, April 2021
“18 Exceptional Raleigh Restaurants to Explore” - Eater Carolinas, March 2021
“How One Rock Hill Restaurant Preserves the Legacy of 1961 Civil Rights Sit-In Protest” - Eater Carolinas, February 2021
“Chef Silver Cousler Brings First Filipinx Restaurant to Asheville With a Focus on Employee Experience” - Eater Carolinas, January 2021
“11 Essential Pizzerias in the Triangle” - Eater Carolinas, January 2021
“Wineries Strive for Carbon Neutrality. Is It Enough?” - Wine Enthusiast, December 2020
“Durham’s Beloved Bar Brunello Will Shut Down at the End of the Month” - Eater Carolinas, December 2020
“How a Culture of Mandatory Vulnerability Fostered Rampant Abuse and Misconduct at Two Celebrated Raleigh Restaurants” - Eater Carolinas, November 2020
“After 25 Years, North Carolina Food Critic Greg Cox Retires” - Eater Carolinas, November 2020
“5 Ways to Have a Holiday Meal Together — Even When You’re Not Actually Seated Together” - The Kitchn, November 2020
“North Carolina Chef Vivian Howard Wants to Help Home Cooks With Her New Book” - Eater Carolinas, October 2020
“How to Bake Your Own Wedding Cake” - Apartment Therapy, October 2020
“Will Restaurants on Chapel Hill’s Iconic Franklin Street Recover from COVID-19?” - Eater Carolinas, October 2020
“Why Is It So Expensive to Drink Cocktails in North Carolina?” - Eater Carolinas, October 2020
“Restaurants Strive to Make it Through the Pandemic” - Chapel Hill Magazine, October 2020
“North Carolina Senate Kills To-Go Cocktails for Bars” - Eater Carolinas, May 2020
“Risotto is the pandemic meal your mental health needs right now.” - Medium, May 2020
“Chefs All Over North Carolina Connect With Fans Online” - Eater Carolinas, April 2020
“On a Mission to Reduce Emissions” - Wine Enthusiast, February 2020
“If These Walls Could Talk…” - Our State Magazine, February 2020
“Fayetteville, North Carolina, Offers a Worldwide Range of Tastes” - Eater Carolinas, February 2020
“This Hideaway Bar Serves Up Creative Cocktails and Global Tapas” - Chapel Hill Magazine, January 2020
“New Year’s Eve Party Planning: Advice on Drinks and Entertaining” - Durham Magazine, December 2019/January 2020
“A Chef With an Impact Beyond the Culinary Scene” - Chapel Hill Magazine, October 2019
“Around the World in 8 Plates” - Durham Magazine, September 2019 10th Annual Food & Drink Issue
“Sensational Sips” - Durham Magazine, June/July 2019 Best of Durham Issue