What was your first job as a journalist?
Writing for the TV Food Network.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It's a privilege to share a perspective that may be new and interesting, enlightening and educational to others.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
, about La Grotta Restaurant, Atlanta
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Any time of day, via email.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
The usual.
Who do you wish followed you?
Fellow food writers, editors and publishers.
Why did you become a journalist?
After college, I got a job at the Food Network and had the good fortune to be invited to travel globally as production crew member.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Years ago, I traveled to Emilia-Romagna and covered Parmigiano Reggiano and culatello. Speaking with the producers was thrilling!
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Find something new and unknown or at least an angle that's new.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Travel to Italy and cover Emilia-Romagna for The Wine Enthusiast.
What's your favorite drink?
A classic margarita prepared by a pro.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Dancing with my child.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Economist, Columbia University Magazine, Inc.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That it must be wonderful to eat out (and write about it) every night.
