Zoe Baillargeon on Muck Rack

Zoe Baillargeon

Verified
Portland
As seen in: MSN, Yahoo Life, Business Insider, MSN Philippines, Yahoo News Malaysia, Aol, National Geographic, National Geographic Traveler, Atlas Obscura, Flipboard and
Covers:  Travel, food & drink, culture, nature/outdoor adventure, sustainability

Get in touch with Zoe

Contact Zoe, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.

Learn more about Muck Rack

Actions

Share this page

Zoe Baillargeon’s Biography

Read Full Bio →

Zoe Baillargeon is an award-winning freelance writer and journalist specializing in travel, food & drink, the outdoors, and culture for top outlets like National Geographic, Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Outside, Eater, Thrillist, Food & Wine, and many more. She also offers copywriting services for hospitality, travel, and food and drink brands and companies.

Zoe Baillargeon’s Journalist Portfolio

See all →
These are the real dunes that inspired Dune-and you can visit them

These are the real dunes that inspired Dune-and you can visit them

The inspiration for the desert planet of Arrakis and many of Dune's environmental themes lies along a remote …

View article →
Why Vancouver Island, Canada is the Next Great Wellness Destination

Why Vancouver Island, Canada is the Next Great Wellness Destination

From floating saunas to seaweed spas, discover thalassotherapy wellness on Canada's Vancouver Island.

View article →
This Stunning Pacific Northwest Destination Is Home to Idyllic Islands, Epic Whale-watching Tours...

This Stunning Pacific Northwest Destination Is Home to Idyllic Islands, Epic Whale-watching Tours...

Hike, bike, eat, drink, and whale watch your way around the San Juan Islands in Washington.

View article →
An Eater's Guide to the Canadian Rockies, a Mountain-To-Table Feast

An Eater's Guide to the Canadian Rockies, a Mountain-To-Table Feast

Lavish fine dining at epic mountainside hotels, picnic-ready charcuterie boxes inspired by First Nations food…

View article →
Where to See Glaciers Up Close, From Norway to Patagonia

Where to See Glaciers Up Close, From Norway to Patagonia

These Ice Age relics are fading fast, but there are still responsible ways to visit glaciers around the world.

View article →
Courier Collectives Are Combating Predatory Delivery App Practices

Courier Collectives Are Combating Predatory Delivery App Practices

With food delivery apps charging exorbitant fees to already-struggling restaurants, courier collectives have …

View article →

Articles

7 Noteworthy New Portland-Area Food and Drink Openings, June 2026

|
By Zoe Baillargeon Verified
| Eater Portland Verified
Portland Restaurant Openings Fresh fish and chips, a Vietnamese brunch favorite has a new home, and a popular smash burger cart tests the waters at its new restaurant Jun 25, 2026, 6:57 PM UTC Sure Shot Burgers is testing the waters with previews in June. Ron Scott Zoe Baillargeon is an award-winning writer and journalist currently based in Portland, Oregon. She loves writing about the intersection of sustainability and food, trends, and overlooked culinary destinations and traditions. ST.
Open in Who Shared Issue with article?

7 Noteworthy New Portland-Area Food and Drink Openings, June 2026

|
By Zoe Baillargeon Verified
| Flipboard
Now There has always been a metaphorical parallel between The Bear, the television show, and The Bear, the fictional restaurant on the television show. Even as Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) and Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) transformed the Italian beef joint into the fancy restaurant of their dreams and wished for …
Open in Who Shared Issue with article?

How Japan's Rice Wine Is Evolving

|
By Zoe Baillargeon Verified
| Azure Road Verified
“ Sake has changed so much. It’s constantly evolving. It’s a late summer day in northern Japan. Fans stir the warm air as I step into the cool, shaded entry of a cinderblock building. Following the crowds, I’m funneled upstairs into an enclosed walkway encircling a room of metal tanks. The air feels tangy; this is a space where fermentation works its magic. Informational signage lines the walls, walking us through the process of creating Japan’s signature, sacred libation: sake.
Open in Who Shared Issue with article?
See all 365 licensed articles (366 Total)

Interview

See all →

What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing for my college newspaper covering the theater, events, and news beats.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No, but maybe someday!

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Miranda Priestly.

Awards

The Chatwin Project: Travel Writing Award

2017 - Travel Writing

A global travel writing contest by CEREAL, VINTAGE, and Moleskin to find the travel writers of tomorrow today. My essay "Life in Valparaiso" was the winner and was published on CEREAL's website.

View Award
 •  Privacy  •  Terms  •  Security and Legal  •   •   •   • 

© 2026 Muck Rack

SOC 2® Certified