(Crain's Chicago Business 3/18/2016)
Profile of chef Erick Williams of Chicago's MK who grew up in one of Chicago's toughest neighborhoods and why he chose to move back, once he became successful, and how he impacts his community.
(Men's Journal 1/6/2016)
Article with slideshow featuring 10 bourbons from outside Kentucky.
(Wine Enthusiast 12/18/2015)
Q&A with TV personality and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain
(Men's Journal 5/5/2016)
What to eat, drink and do in Louisville for a long weekend.
(Plate Magazine 12/2/2015)
The lesser-known version of Pinot Noir, white Pinot Noir, is being made by producers in California, Germany and Italy. Here's what you need to know about it and why you should be drinking it.
(Chicago Tribune 9/30/2016)
A culinary travel piece to Maine with Michelin-starred chef Ryan McCaskey
(New York Times 8/31/2015)
Overview of newer restaurants, bars, shops, brewpubs and distilleries in Evanston, Ill., in the New York Times travel section
(Wine Enthusiast 7/15/2015)
Q&A with master sommelier and restaurateur Alpana Singh on picking budget-friendly wines for business-focused dinners.
(New York Times 11/17/2010)
A review in the New York Times's travel column Bites on Chicago's Girl & The Goat restaurant, owned by Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard
(Crain's Chicago Business 10/8/2014)
Virgin Hotels is opening its first North American property in Chicago. I got the first look at the restaurants/bars for Crain's.
(Michigan Avenue 9/8/2014)
Profile of Sophie's, the restaurant at Chicago's Saks Fifth Avenue.
(Restaurant Inc. 10/5/2015)
Adding beer to a recipe can add complexity to a variety of dishes, but not every beer works with every recipe. This is for trade publication Restaurant, Inc.
(Liquor.com 12/27/2015)
A new column for Liquor.com about where chefs drink when not at work. Up first: chef John Manion from Chicago's La Sirena Clandestina.
(New York Times 8/20/2013)
Restaurant review of Chicago's kosher barbecue spot Milt's Barbecue for the Perplexed.
(Out 4/24/2014)
Article about the rising tea trend among bartenders and mixologists.
(Plate 11/17/2010)
An article talking with chefs and bakers around the U.S. who incorporate wine or beer into bread recipes.
(Michigan Avenue 2/20/2014)
Profile of Peruvian celebrity chef Gaston Acurio's first Chicago restaurant, Tanta.
(Michigan Avenue 12/6/2014)
Profile of Chicago's first upscale and Michelin-starred gluten-free restaurant, Senza
(New York Times 10/17/2010)
A round-up of great restaurants and shops in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood.
(Plate 3/10/2010)
Interview and profile with Chicago-based mixologist Charles Joly discussing drink trends, popular ingredients and his secrets to great cocktails.
(Liquor.com 6/25/2015)
Roundup of the best rum and tiki bars in Chicago including Lost Lake, Three Dots and a Dash and the Violet Hour.
(Restaurant, Inc. 9/28/2015)
Article for this restaurant industry trade publication about the rising trend of restaurants and quick-service restaurants using self-service ordering kiosks
(Plate Magazine (log in required) 2/25/2015)
Q&A with chefs and restaurateurs around the US about whether Restaurant Week makes sense for their business.
(UR Chicago 11/1/2007)
A round-up of big, cozy California red wines
(Marriott Traveler 6/12/2015)
Overview of 3 Chicago breweries based on flavor profile and brewing style.
(Wine Enthusiast 10/21/2015)
Q&A with Jassil Villanueva, the youngest master rum blender in the world about her family's rum company, Brugal, and their latest blue-chip release.
(Orbitz 1/26/2010)
This is the first in a series of three articles about California Wine Country that goes beyond Napa. In this first article, I write about Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake counties and recommend wineries, hotels, restaurants and other travel attractions.
(Plate 9/14/2015)
Profile with a Q&A of executive chef Lee Wolen, from Michelin-starred Boka Chicago, for Plate magazine's 2015 Chefs to Watch issue.
(Michigan Avenue 11/11/2014)
Profile of Chicago restaurant The Promontory in the South Side Hyde Park neighborhood from Michelin-starred chef Jared Wentworth.
(Associated Press 5/8/2007)
Interview with alt country singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile
(Associated Press 5/26/2006)
Interview with Dave Matthews
(Men's Journal 10/7/2015)
A tour through a few of Chicago's neighborhoods -Â Uptown, Logan Square and Fulton Market -Â via public transportation.
(Chicago Tribune Metromix 2/16/2005)
Interview with British pop band Keane
(Out magazine 2/24/2007)
Travel round-up previewing Telluride gay ski week
(NBCChicago.com 9/24/2009)
A new column for NBCChicago.com highlights great restaurants just off the city's EL train lines throughout Chicago.
(Associated Press 7/16/2004)
News story about slagging ticket sales for summer concerts in 2004.
(Crain's Chicago Business 12/23/2015)
Chef Brandon Baltzley returns to Chicago for a 3-day pop-up restaurant.
(Crain's Chicago Business 7/22/2014)
Chicago radio personality Kathy Hart details plans for a new restaurant and music venue she's opening in suburban Chicago with her husband. Crain's got the scoop.
(UR Chicago 7/1/2007)
Round-up of green/environmentally friendly household cleaning products
(New York Times 9/9/2011)
A profile of Dose Market, a market for food, fashion and design, in Chicago.
(Out Traveler 6/3/2015)
Go beyond the Bean with this ultimate Chicago guide to restaurants, bars, museums, parks and more.
(Wine Enthusiast 8/5/2015)
Q&A with award-winning mixologist and sommelier Benjamin Schiller
(Crain's Chicago Business 3/25/2014)
Celebrity chef Stephanie Izard's former right-hand woman, Jen Eisen, gave Crain's the exclusive details of her own restaurant.
(Time Out Chicago 5/6/2009)
Highlighting some of Chicago's best hidden patios for outdoor dining. Was part of the Al Fresco issue to help kick off summer.
(Crain's Chicago Business 3/12/2014)
Renowned interior designer Karen Herold, who is responsible for the look of many hot Chicago restaurants while at 555 International, opened her own design firm, Studio K.
(Crain's Chicago Business 11/10/2014)
An exclusive story that worldwide pastry sensation Wonuts -- a waffle donut hybrid -- would launch a standalone kiosk at Chicago's Water Tower Place shopping center.
(Liquor.com 5/5/2015)
A round up of the best tequila and mezcal bars in Chicago, posted for Cinco de Mayo
(The Daily Beast 9/1/2015)
A day on Chicago's Riverwalk with kayaking, dining, concerts and more
(The Daily Beast 6/30/2015)
A lifestyle piece for the Daily Beast (as sponsored content with Land Rover) about a monthly summertime happening in Chicago called the Full Moon Jam.
(Associated Press 7/28/2005)
News story on the Montreal music scene
(The Daily Beast 9/1/2015)
A look at Frank Lloyd Wright's buildings in the Chicago area and his impact on architecture and design. With interviews with the head of Chicago Architecture Foundation and Frank Lloyd Wright Trust.
(TrustedChoice.com 4/28/2015)
How to Set Up a Killer Home Bar with the right spirits, tools and more.
(Michigan Avenue 6/17/2013)
Profile of celebrity chef and Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard's second restaurant, the upscale diner Little Goat.
(Chicago Tribune 12/29/2015)
What is barrel-aged gin and what are you supposed to do with it? This article breaks down how this spirit is produced, who is making it and how you can add it to cocktails.
(UR Chicago 8/1/2007)
Round-up on Rioja wines after visiting the Spanish wine region in summer of 2007
(Associated Press 5/26/2006)
Interview with Bon Jovi lead singer Jon Bon Jovi just after the band returned from an Asian tour
(Wine Enthusiast 7/1/2015)
Cover story: Q&A with chef Tony Mantuano and sommelier Rachael Lowe from Chicago's Spiaggia
(Liquor.com 11/10/2015)
Part of Liquor.com's Drink Here Now feature listing the 173 most important bars in America today
(Chicago Tribune Metromix 3/17/2003)
Interview with Melissa Etheridge
(UR Chicago 6/1/2007)
Review of Japanese Foot Reflexology wellness treatment
(Associated Press 1/25/2007)
Interview with Arctic Monkeys lead singer Alex Turner before their debut album was released in the US
(Associated Press 5/26/2006)
Interview with My Morning Jacket
(UR Chicago 9/15/2007)
round-up of men's shaving products
(UR Chicago 11/1/2007)
Round-up and review of good wines to pair with Thanksgiving dinner
(Wine Enthusiast 11/4/2015)
Learn how to set up a home wine cellar on a budget with advice from a wine expert.
(Liquor.com 11/10/2015)
Part of Liquor.com's Drink Here Now feature of the 173 essential bars in America today.
(Wine Enthusiast 11/5/2015)
How a wine expert and award-winning sommelier creates an 800-bottle wine list for a new steakhouse.
(New York Times 6/28/2009)
Recently Chicago has seen a rise in the number of microbreweries and brewpubs enter the city. I did this piece for the New York Times travel section to highlight the emergence of this new scene.
(Restaurant Inc 10/5/2015)
When should chefs consider packaging their products for a consumer marketplace? Interviews with chefs for this restaurant trade publication
(Associated Press 3/29/2006)
Interview with Julian Casablancas and Fabrizio Moretti of the Strokes during their winter/spring 2006 North American tour
(AbesMarket.com 11/14/2014)
Article about the benefits of a natural pet food diet for dogs.
(AbesMarket.com 11/14/2014)
Wellness article explaining how people can try different yoga poses to get a better night's sleep.
(AbesMarket.com 1/7/2013)
using yoga to help the body detox naturally
(AbesMarket.com 10/20/2014)
Trend story about the benefits of using green and eco-friendly cleaning products in your home.
(Orbitz 8/17/2009)
Promotional travel page overview on Chile, includes top-level tourist information on various locations in Chile including Santiago, Easter Island, Patagonia and Chile's wine country
(GoArmy.com 7/20/2004)
Example of original copywriting work for the U.S. Army website: GoArmy.com
(TrustedChoice.com 6/4/2015)
Using fresh, locally sourced produce can make delicious healthy smoothies and boost your daily nutrient intake.
(Airbnb Blog 7/10/2015)
I worked with Airbnb to curate a "best of" neighborhood guide for Chicago to showcase hidden gems, restaurants, cafes, outdoor spaces and more.
(Butterfinger Crisp 12/15/2004)
I created a series of banner ads for a Butterfinger Crisp online campaign. When this is animated, the banner shows the candy bar being constructed and eaten simultaneously, hence the tagline: Don't Worry, We Have More.
(MilkLife.com 1/25/2015)
A health-related article highlighting the need for people to get ample protein at certain points throughout the day.
(Manifest Digital 2/1/2010)
I worked with the design and strategy team at Manifest Digital in Chicago to create and refine copy on the homepage and throughout the Tix4Cause.com website leading up to the site's launch in late January 2010. Tix4Cause is an online marketplace to buy donated tickets for concerts, sporting events, theater and more with proceeds going to participating charities.
(MilkLife.com 3/2/2015)
Article about why protein-filled foods -- over sugar- and fat-filled foods -- are better snacks when you get hungry
(Orbitz 8/20/2009)
Promotional travel page overview on Peru, includes top-level tourist information on various locations in Peru including Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, Lima and Cuzco.
(Hempisheres Magazine 12/16/2005)
Ad in Hemispheres magazine promoting United Cruises
(Gatorade 6/15/2005)
Gatorade developed a microsite within their main website to assist high school coaches in better developing coaching programs for their athletes
(MilkLife.com 1/4/2015)
Adding milk to breakfast adds additional protein to the recommended 25-30 grams per meal.
(TrustedChoice.com 5/11/2015)
Tips to plan and go on a budget-friendly vacation
(AbesMarket.com 5/19/2014)
Q&A with Oscar-winning documentarian Laurie David on her latest movie, Fed Up.
(TrustedChoice.com 7/15/2015)
A guide to some of the best beachfront restaurants in the world.
(MilkLife.com 1/18/2015)
Article talking about adding more protein to your breakfast with 5 easy-to-make smoothies that contain milk.
(United Airlines 8/20/2005)
Billboard announcing new service for Ted, United's shuttle, between San Francisco and Ontario, Calif.
(TrustedChoice.com 4/28/2015)
How to choose the right dog for you and your lifestyle.
(TrustedChoice.com 4/28/2015)
Tips to find a new rental apartment
(TrustedChoice.com 6/1/2015)
Whether you're grilling meat, fish or vegetables, the perfect wine to pair is out there for your summer barbecue.
(Creativity Magazine 10/17/2008)
Created headline and body copy highlighting a contest targeting the design community
(@Properties 7/13/2015)
The first in a six-part lifestyle video series for leading Chicago real estate company @Properties. This video focused on the theme of mixology to highlight neighborhoods to help realtors sell properties to potential clients.
(MilkLife.com 1/11/2015)
Comparing the protein count in milk vs other popular morning breakfast items.
(Gatorade 6/15/2005)
Gatorade developed a microsite for athletic trainers
(UR Chicago 8/1/2007)
Interview with actress and singer Mandy Moore
(Orbitz 8/17/2009)
Promotional travel page overview on Argentina, includes top-level tourist information on various locations in Argentina including Buenos Aires, Patagonia and Mendoza
(TrustedChoice.com 8/4/2015)
The best way to stream music with services like Spotify, Songza, Apple Music and Sonos.
(UR Chicago 1/10/2008)
Review of wellness treatment ashiatsu oriental bar therapy at Chicago's Sir Spa
(AbesMarket.com 10/29/2014)
Q&A with Olympic gold medal skier Lindsey Vonn
(TrustedChoice.com 12/15/2015)
Hungry? Here are 14 useful restaurant apps to help fill your belly
