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An occasional lifestyle journalist known for food, alcohol, cannabis, tech, and relationships content. They also run a #drinktok account with more than 62K followers. They are open for commissions.

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The Best Bar Spoon Does Much More Than Stir

The Best Bar Spoon Does Much More Than Stir

Whether your home bar is a corner of your kitchen counter or a full-fledged bar cart, it has likely seen many…

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'High on the Hog' Gives Credit for American Cuisine Where Credit Is Due

'High on the Hog' Gives Credit for American Cuisine Where Credit Is Due

History of The History of Tailgating A Gullah Diva makes magic from pig's feet while Black cowboys in Texas b…

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Are Cannadrinks the Least Intimidating Intro to Weed?

Are Cannadrinks the Least Intimidating Intro to Weed?

"[Customers] still have to have choices of quality and that's where we need to get to, " says Jeffrey Meyer E…

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EXCLUSIVE: On top of everything else, Quibi exploits a union loophole to underpay workers

EXCLUSIVE: On top of everything else, Quibi exploits a union loophole to underpay workers

The many critiques of Quibi (rightfully) focus on its weak premise and even more dismal execution, but it may…

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Ashley Wells: The Somm Behind LA's All Time - The Manual | The Manual

Ashley Wells: The Somm Behind LA's All Time - The Manual | The Manual

Ashley Wells' hospitality résumé reads like a "Where to Dine and Drink in LA" guide for the past decade. Thes…

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Steven Grasse Went from Mad Man to Distiller and Never Looked Back | The Manual

Steven Grasse Went from Mad Man to Distiller and Never Looked Back | The Manual

When asked about the early stages of his career, it felt as though he was reliving some intense trauma. As a …

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Diarra From Detroit Season 2: Everything You Need To Know

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If you’re on the hunt for everything you need to know about Diarra From DetroitSeason 2, your investigation ends here. The breakout mystery comedy created by and starring Diarra Kilpatrick returns Wednesday, July 29, on Paramount+, the new home of BET+. With one solved cold case under her belt and a new sense of self, our titular heroine soars to new heights and seeks answers in seedier undergrounds in Season 2.
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This hidden Pasadena speakeasy is tucked behind a phone booth beneath a dive bar

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| Time Out Los Angeles Verified
Heading down the stairs inside Pasadena dive The 35er, you’ll think you’re on your way to the bar’s storeroom only to find an old-timey phone booth at the bottom. Once you pick up the phone and give the bartender the size of your party, with luck, you’ll be buzzed into one of the smallest speakeasies in Los Angeles.
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These L.A. cafés turn into wine bars, speakeasies and nightlife hangouts after dark

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| Time Out Los Angeles Verified
Many have argued that Los Angeles is a morning city, full of cafés and smoothie shops, rather than a thrumming hub of nightlife. But increasingly, new proprietors don’t think people should have to choose. Various coffee shops and tea houses around L.A. are mastering a day-to-night hat trick that keeps guests buzzing on caffeine and often something a little stronger.
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