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Ice Cream Sandwiches & Skinny Cocktails / Where Chicago
I wrote two stories for June’s issue of Where Chicago, on skinny cocktails and ice cream sandwiches. I’m kind of obsessed with ice cream, especially in the summer. My favorite of all the ice cream sandwiches I tried for this …
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Top Tasting Menus / Where Chicago
I had the opportunity to write a few stories for Where Chicago‘s May issue, including the Epicure dining supplement. I enjoyed writing about some of the top tasting menus in town, and interviewing both Craig Schoettler and Curtis Duffy…
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Foreign Fermentation / Plate Magazine
Last minute, I received an assignment to work on “Foreign fermentation” for Plate’s January/February 2013 issue. It was a fun challenge working on such a tight deadline. Whenever I would feel stressed, I would remind myself that I was just …
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Best Hot Chocolate in Chicago / Chicago Magazine
My second story for Chicago Magazine focuses on some of the best places to get hot chocolate around the city. Since it’s finally getting cold here, I’d say it’s pretty timely. Drinks all around!
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Los Angeles Ice Theater / SKATING Magazine
My second feature for SKATING was on the Los Angeles Ice Theater. I was completely unfamiliar with ice theatre before writing this story, but I learned a lot about the discipline and how it really is a melding of theater …
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Sub-Saharan Sweets / Plate
A fun feature I wrote on desserts for Plate’s Africa issue. I drew on my experiences eating way too many sweets in South Africa, but also included desserts both traditional and modern from the rest of the continent.
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Best Seats in the House / Front Desk Chicago
My first piece for Front Desk Chicago hit the stands this month. I wanted to feature some restaurants in Chicago that have great private tables for parties of 4-10. I think sitting at these places of honor elevates your dining …
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Rooms With A View / Design Bureau
An editor I had worked with at Time Out Chicago moved over to Design Bureau and asked me if I’d like to write for him. I was totally unfamiliar with writing about interior design, architecture and art, but I’m always …
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Let Me Drink Cake / Chicago Magazine
My first article for Chicago Magazine on boozy desserts is in the October 2012 issue.
This was a lot of fun to write, although I felt slightly awkward pulling out my breathalyzer at each restaurant. It gave me the perfect excuse to …
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Johannesburg / Delta Sky Magazine
After spending three months in Johannesburg, I was thrilled to write this “One City, Five Ways” article for Delta Sky and share some of my favorite places with the world. This was a fun one to write and I love …
