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Freelance writer and beleaguered Baltimore sports fan based in Philadelphia // andrewlazor@gmail.com

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Drew Lazor’s Biography

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Drew Lazor is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The former Associate Editor of Philadelphia City Paper, Drew now covers food, drink, movies, music, travel and technology locally and nationally. He's contributed to Bon Appétit, Condé Nast Traveler, Food52, Lucky Peach, The Philadelphia Inquirer, PUNCH, Saveur, Serious Eats, TASTE, Time Out New York, The Wall Street Journal, Vice and more. He's the author of How to Drink French Fluently (Ten Speed Press, 2017) and Session Co…

Drew Lazor’s Journalist Portfolio

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Can the Restaurant Review Survive in a Post-Coronavirus World?

Can the Restaurant Review Survive in a Post-Coronavirus World?

With everything the industry has gone through, will people care about Michelin Stars and Zagat ratings ever a…

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Without Filipino Bartenders, There Is No Tiki

Without Filipino Bartenders, There Is No Tiki

No group has been more important to the birth, growth and survival of tropical drinks. So why don't we know t…

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The Century-Old Mixologist Club, Revisited

The Century-Old Mixologist Club, Revisited

In the early 1900s, Washington, D.C.'s elite bartending club was a powerful declaration of Black agency. Toda…

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After going viral, Taqueria Morales is keeping up

After going viral, Taqueria Morales is keeping up

In today’s social media climate, Taqueria Morales is the type of earnest, grassroots counterprogramming we tr…

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Will the Real Inventor of the Sazerac Please Stand Up

Will the Real Inventor of the Sazerac Please Stand Up

Of all the famous recipes “from” here, none inspires consternation quite like the Sazerac — the official cock…

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For Philadelphia chefs, a knife is more than a tool — it's a slice of life

For Philadelphia chefs, a knife is more than a tool — it's a slice of life

For those who make their living in kitchens, knives are often more than just equipment. These functional piec…

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The 15 best tattoo shops in Philadelphia to get inked right now

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By Tonya Russell, Drew Lazor
| Time Out Philadelphia Verified
Photograph: Shutterstock Photograph: Shutterstock Looking for fresh ink? Get a quality piece at Philly's best tattoo shops. Wednesday January 22 2025 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email WhatsApp Written by: Drew Lazor Advertising It only makes sense that the mural capital of the world would also have an epic tattoo scene. For ages, South Street was the place to go for creative ink, but in recent years, quality shops have popped up in up-and-coming Fishtown and even on the city's outskirts.
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Have You Missed Bars During COVID As Much As We Have?

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By Nikki Volpicelli, Patrick Rapa Verified, Denise Clay-Murray Verified, Drew Lazor
| Philadelphia Magazine Verified
Opinion We’re done taking our bars for granted. So we wrote some love letters to them to prove it. By Nikki Volpicelli, Patrick Rapa, Denise Clay-Murray, Drew Lazor, Allie Volpe, and Alex Tewfik· 9/25/2021, 9:00 p.m. Devoted foodies and restaurant newbies love Foobooz. Sign up now for our twice weekly newsletter. Citywides at El Bar in Kensington. Photograph by Ted Nghiem Their tall stools. Their sticky wooden tops.
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We've Missed Hanging Out With Strangers at Their Neighborhood Bars

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By Drew Lazor
| Philadelphia Magazine Verified
Opinion Being treated as though you’re invisible almost always sucks, but this is an exception. By Drew Lazor· 9/25/2021, 9:00 p.m. Devoted foodies and restaurant newbies love Foobooz. Sign up now for our twice weekly newsletter. There’s something great about pulling up a chair in one of Philly’s neighborhood bars and disappearing into the crowd. Photograph by Ian Shiver I’ve decided to spend a midsummer afternoon with four old men who want absolutely nothing to do with me.
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AltWeekly Awards

2011 - Food Writing

National first-place award for a collection of three stories published in the Philadelphia City Paper in 2010.

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Association of Food Journalists

2013 - Best Newspaper Food Feature

National first-place award for "Acts of Will," a profile of chef Christopher Kearse published in the Philadelphia City Paper in 2012.

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Pen & Pencil Club News Awards

2013 - Outstanding Arts Journalism

First-place award from the Pen & Pencil, America's oldest press club, for columns published in the Philadelphia Daily News in 2013.

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Pen & Pencil Club News Awards

2014 - Outstanding Arts Journalism

First-place award from the Pen & Pencil, America's oldest press club, for food, drink, and A&E coverage published in 2014.

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