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CNN

—  I’m using one glass for all my wine  —
Here’s why you need a universal wine glass.

TV writing and producing work —
A decade of experience producing TV at CNN.

Atlanta Magazine

—  Why it’s worth having N.A. bubbly at your party  —
One sip of N.A. rosé from Languedoc-Roussillon, I couldn’t believe these bubbles had no buzz.

—  What makes an Atlanta pizza?  —
A little bit of soul. A little bit of spice.

—  What Atlanta Ballet dancers eat in a day  —
Professional ballet dancers need a rigorous diet but a meal plan does not exist.

—  Don’t we all just want to go home?  —
This Atlanta supper club is an homage to grandma’s house.

—  Briny treasure of the deep  —
The tinned fish craze is catching a wave in Atlanta. Pun intended.

—  Things we like: Arak  —
The ancient Levantine drink is served tableside in Atlanta.

—  Preserving summer tomatoes  —
Pickle, confit, and can summer’s best gift.

Eater

—  Pressure cooker whistles for Diwali  —
When the cooker goes off, I know the table will be filled with a rare Diwali treat.

—  Why don’t Atlanta restaurants serve Georgia wine?  —
Wines made in the country of Georgia are more readily available in Atlanta than ones made in its own state.

—  Explore the world of chaat  —
Samosa chaat, bhel puri, and kurkuri bhindi… Here’s where to find it.

—  James Beard nominee discovers a nation at Chai Pani  —
Getting to know chef de cuisine Sahar Siddiqi.

—  Arak is having a moment  —
The ancient Levantine spirit is making a modern comeback.

Wine Enthusiast

—  Indelible Ink  —
Why I got a tattoo after passing my wine exam.

—  Make Wine, Not War  —
Lebanese winemaker honors his past with modern winemaking.

—  Chardonel: A Grape Profile  —
Hybrid grapes are the future.

Full Pour

—  Chaat and Bubbles  —
Sparkling wine paired with Indian street food is a pairing as lively as the streets of New Delhi.

Chowhound

—  New articles on food and wine weekly  —

Khabar Magazine

—  Why cooks of color get boxed-in  —
You don’t have to be the voice of ethnicity, only.

—  Indian food and wine do go together  —
I’ll prove it.

—  Farm-to-table: Indian produce making an impact  —
International produce is hard to find until you know where to look.

Food & Wine Magazine

—  11 wines that pair perfectly with a Diwali spread  —
Champagne and samosas are a no-brainer. Try chaat with Lambrusco and chana masala with Cotes du Jura.

VinePair

—  Bollywood movies are having a wine renaissance  —
Gone are the days when only goons drank in Bollywood.

Thrillist

—  The coolest supper club is hidden in a ceramics studio  —
This Atlanta chef is a genius potter.

—  Best bars, dives, and wine lists  —
If you’re in Atlanta, this is your watering hole.

—  Let’s brunch, babe  —
Mediterranean platters to the perfect poached egg.

—  Where to find the best Speakeasies  —
From password-protected drinking dens to a dimly lit bar behind a freezer door.