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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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Brooklyn’s Beloved Queer Bar Animal Just Landed in L.A.’s Arts District Original

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| Time Out Los Angeles Verified
After taking Brooklyn by storm, the Animal team set their sights West in an effort to bring Los Angeles another queer bar. The massive space, formerly home to the music venue and bar Resident in the Arts District, is already filling up with gender expansive queer people who can’t get enough of its pulsing beats and reliable drinks. The vibe: The sprawling, smoke-friendly patio shaded by a canopy of trees is the perfect place to escape the heat of the dance floor with your friends or somebody new.
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Santa Monica’s ship-shaped bar is back—and ready to make new friends Original

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By J. Fergus Verified
| Time Out Los Angeles Verified
This shipshape, ship-shaped bar has been a Santa Monica staple with nine lives going back to the 1930s, including a long run as a gay bar and its most recent clubby turn as Shore Bar. Now, with the same team behind Golden Bull down the street, the nautical-themed bar has returned as a neighborhood spot with a nod to the original name: S.S. Friendship Bar. The prominent bow peers out over the sidewalk and functional porthole windows make it impossible to miss—a feat for its unassuming size.
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At Lynx, the Cocktails Steal the Show From a Michelin-Recognized Chef’s Pizzas Original

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| Time Out Los Angeles Verified
Lynx has had the benefit of a lengthy, sleepy soft opening that has smoothed out some edges while still leaving you feeling like something’s missing. From Michelin-star chef and serial restaurateur Josh Skenes and beverage director Brandyn Tepper, this Arts District hole-in-the-wall feels like a speakeasy bar in a destination-restaurant trench coat. The vibe: At first glance, it’s like you’re in a Japanese music video, with red lights raining down on the minimalist decor.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

I used to beg to type up letters for an aunt in the Caribbean. A 10 page short story in middle school changed the way I felt about them.

What's your favorite social network?

Garbage fire that it is, Twitter can only be pried away from my cold, dead hands.

Who do you wish followed you?

Helen Rosner