Freelance culinary and drinks writer, author of two books, contributor to SF Chronicle and Eater, culinary professional: former line cook, baker, cheesemaker, distillery spirit guide, and behind the bar.
Latest Articles
Tending a Cocktail Garden at Barndiva
Is there such a thing as a California-style whiskey? Finally, the answer is yes
https://www.sfchronicle.com/wine/article/Is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-California-style-15811459.php
Limited imperial stouts are selling out across the Bay Area in craft beer’s Black is Beautiful movement
https://www.sfchronicle.com/wine/article/Limited-imperial-stouts-are-selling-out-across-15440881.php
Featured Articles
Low Bar Explores What It Means to be a Chicano Bar
Exploring bars that open up at 6am in San Francisco
https://altaonline.com/beer-for-breakfast/
With the idea of regionalism, will more Bay Area bars champion local spirits?
https://www.sfchronicle.com/wine/spirits/article/With-the-idea-of-regionalism-will-more-Bay-Area-12788203.php
California brandy is better than ever. Will consumers notice?
https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/California-brandy-is-better-than-ever-Will-13323976.php
How the Bay Area’s craft cocktail culture was born over the last 25 years
https://www.sfchronicle.com/wine/spirits/article/How-the-Bay-Area-s-craft-cocktail-culture-was-12398896.php
Published books
The Official Downton Abbey Cocktail Book (September 2019)
https://www.amazon.com/Official-Downton-Abbey-Cocktail-Book/dp/1681889986
The Complete Cocktail Manual (October 2016)
https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Cocktail-Manual-Tricks-Recipes/dp/1681880997
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