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Freelance #wine, #food and #travel writer, (Forbes, Robb Report, Virtuoso) Bard of the Bottle, #Champagne and #bourbon advocate. muckrack.com/katiebell3

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Katie Kelly Bell’s Biography

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Katie Kelly Bell writes about what’s interesting in wine, travel, spirits, and food. She is a regular contributor to Forbes, Robb Report, Virtuoso and Business Traveler. Her work has also appeared in Decanter, Conde Nast Traveler, Food & Wine, Wine Enthusiast, and the Atlanta-Journal Constitution. She has made appearances on CNN’s Travel Channel as a travel expert and was awarded the MAGS Association Magnolia Award for excellence in writing and editing. She is WSET certified and a voting member…

Katie Kelly Bell’s Journalist Portfolio

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12 Beautiful US Vineyards to Visit This Harvest Season / Food & Wine

12 Beautiful US Vineyards to Visit This Harvest Season / Food & Wine

From Arizona to Washington and Napa to the North Fork of Long Island, the United States has no shortage of wi…

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Some of Today's Best Fine-Dining Meals Put You Right Next to the Chefs/Robb Report (print)

Some of Today's Best Fine-Dining Meals Put You Right Next to the Chefs/Robb Report (print)

Intimate experiences in fine dining that let you watch the chefs at work are all the rage. We share the four …

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Savannah vs. Charleston: Which Southern City Has the Best Luxury Hotels/Robb Report

Savannah vs. Charleston: Which Southern City Has the Best Luxury Hotels/Robb Report

We compared the best hotels in Charleston with similar stays in Savannah to see who is leading the hospitalit…

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The Best Michelin Green Star Restaurants in Europe | Virtuoso

The Best Michelin Green Star Restaurants in Europe | Virtuoso

Find them at Michelin hotels across the continent, from the Four Seasons Hotel George V to Croatia's Esplanad…

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A New Tasting Menu Restaurant/Robb Report

A New Tasting Menu Restaurant/Robb Report

Catena Winery brings a new twist on the dinner and wine pairing experience.

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Dinner at Egypt's Luxor Temple, Road Races in Monaco: Ultimate Luxury Travel/Penta

Dinner at Egypt's Luxor Temple, Road Races in Monaco: Ultimate Luxury Travel/Penta

Dinner at Egypt's Luxor Temple, Road Races in Monaco: Travel Pros Who Make Extreme Dreams a Reality

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Articles

Three Beautiful Must-Try Outdoor Experiences In New Zealand Original

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Herding sheep with the shepherdess and her dogs at Flockhill Lodge, New Zealand Fallon New Zealand’s greatest luxury may be the extraordinary access it offers to nature and spectacular scenery. During a recent 15-day trip to the country, I uncovered endless opportunities for outdoor experiences—but the three best ones were not only memorable, they also came padded with luxurious amenities.
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Heritage Cuisine Is On Trend—Here’s Where To Find It Original

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What's old is new—and delicious—Clay pot chicken at a market at Kuala Lumpur getty What’s old is new in the culinary world as chefs embrace ancient and heritage techniques to create modern dishes with an ancient soul--a trend highlighted by the Michelin inspectors. According to the 2026 Michelin Guide trend report, “traditional cuisines are putting down contemporary roots," and traditional and heritage dishes are enjoying new prominence on menus.
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Drink These 5 Iconic American Sparkling Wines For America’s 250th

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American sparkling wine has come a long way in a very short period of time with winemakers crafting award-winning world class expressions that rival those with centuries of winemaking craft. Yet, credit goes to those immigrants who saw potential in American soils and brought their winemaking knowledge along with their time and labor to our fair lands. Winemaker for Chandon sparkling wines Pauline Lhote, who was born and raised in Champagne, is now working on her 21 st harvest at the winery.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing for The Wine Report.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

I prefer pitches by email. I will reply if I have a fit. I generally do not respond to pitches that are irrelevant to my coverage.