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Jennifer Matthewson

(She/Her)
Seattle
As seen in: Daily Blender, BBC, The Writer Magazine
Covers:  spas, health & wellness, luxury travel, culinary travel, hotels & resorts, restaurants & bars, wine, spirits & cocktails, arts & culture
Doesn't Cover: recipes, restaurant reviews

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Jennifer Matthewson’s Biography

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Jennifer Matthewson is a writer and photographer based in the Pacific Northwest.

She is the founder, editor, and lead contributor at Daily Blender, a digital publication launched in 2008 covering travel, restaurants, wine & spirits, and arts & culture. Content includes travel features within the U.S., Canada, Caribbean, and South America; coverage of special events like the James Beard Foundation Awards, Aspen Food & Wine Classic, NYC/SoBe Wine & Food Festivals, Cayman Cookout, Hawai'i Food & W…

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Things to Do on a Layover at Sea-Tac Airport

Things to Do on a Layover at Sea-Tac Airport

If you're flying through Sea-Tac with a long layover ahead, leave your luggage in storage and enjoy the best …

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Adventures Through Washington's Woodinville Wine Country

Adventures Through Washington's Woodinville Wine Country

Even after two decades in the Pacific Northwest, I still had the idea that Woodinville wine country was a far…

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Daily Blender Exclusive: Chef and Author Anthony Bourdain

Daily Blender Exclusive: Chef and Author Anthony Bourdain

Where does one even begin when writing about Anthony Bourdain? A chef whose fame has had more to do with shar…

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Screenplays and Singani 63: An Interview with Steven Soderbergh | Daily Blender

Screenplays and Singani 63: An Interview with Steven Soderbergh | Daily Blender

If you didn't know who you were looking for, I'm not sure you would've even noticed him standing there on the…

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Traveling to Brazil: Don't Be Afraid of Rio de Janeiro | Daily Blender

Traveling to Brazil: Don't Be Afraid of Rio de Janeiro | Daily Blender

There wasn't much English being tossed around on my flight from Canada to Brazil. Throughout the nearly-eleve…

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On Star Trek and Star Power: A Q&A with actress Nichelle Nichols | Daily Blender

On Star Trek and Star Power: A Q&A with actress Nichelle Nichols | Daily Blender

On deck for the original Star Trek, amid traditional male forerunners Kirk, Spock, McCoy, and Sulu, appeared …

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The Wonder of Sydney's Wunderlich Lane: The EVE Hotel

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By Jennifer Matthewson
| Daily Blender
Sydney’s Wunderlich Lane is the talk of the town this season. The neighborhood gem at the corner of Surry Hills and Redfern is flush with food and drink destinations amid lush greenery and warm design. All the eateries anchored at Wunderlich are sought-after spots, though Olympus Dining has a weeks-long waitlist while Bar Julius might be able to get you in. Lottie, nestled on a rooftop with its contemporary Latin menu, certainly has the best view of them all.
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The Diner Delivers Cocktails and Community to Seniors

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By Jennifer Matthewson
| Daily Blender
The counter of The Diner in Vancouver, Washington, welcomes you with a familiar warmth, its soft, shiny seats just awaiting your arrival. Ravenous morning guests peer over the tops of their menus as hot plates float across the silver kitchen window. Servers pile up, leaning over coolers filled with butter and cream, reaching for dishes while making requests.
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New Year Renewal: Transformational Taos Spa Treatments

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By Jennifer Matthewson
| Daily Blender
Travelers come year-round to Taos, New Mexico, traversing art galleries and restaurants, historic sites, and kitschy boutiques. A steady influx of wide-eyed explorers: skiing and snow sports in the winter, hiking, and camping in the spring and summer, and a rush of balloon enthusiasts during the annual autumn Albuquerque Balloon Festival. Some land in Taos searching for a connection to the region’s natural beauty, from the Rio Grande to Devisadero Peak.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My high school newspaper!

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yep. Love 'em.

How is social media changing news?

Communities like Reddit and Twitter have changed how news is delivered and received drastically, from delivery to discussion to turnaround.