Philadelphia: You Don’t Have to go far for a Vegan Treat WWW | PDF
When my sweet tooth heard about Vegan Treats, a Pennsylvania bakery that ships its award-winning desserts to restaurants up and down the East Coast, I dicided that a vegan road trip--to theland of cheese steaks--was in order.
The Washington Post | February 18, 2011
Smart Mouth: Dining in the Dark will Keep WWW | PDF | AUDIO
You Guessing About What’s on Your Plate
My blind friend Travis and I were sitting in San Francisco’s Opaque restaurant, a dining-in-the-dark concept where servers are blind or vision-impaired. For the life of me, I couldn’t figure out what
I’d just put in my mouth.
The Washington Post | July 31, 2011
Smart Mouth: A Date With a California Date Garden WWW | PDF
A couple of hours east of Hollywood, it should come as no surprise to find people talking about blondes, brunettes, a movie and romance. It’s just a little disconcerting when you realize that the topic of conversation is a fruit.
The Washington Post | April 1, 2012
A Culinary Road Trip Through Appalachia WWW | PDF
Skip the fried-squirrel jokes—this region could be the next big dining destination. And a multistate road trip is the way to explore it.
The Wall Street Jouronal | October 18, 2014 | Also featured in High Country Press
Brew, Beach Time Warm the Soul in Dogfishland WWW | PDF
My friend Devon knows how I feel about beer and still didn’t miss a beat when I invited her to join me for a last-minute Dogfish getaway. She was keen on a respite from her family, and I was ready to flee my writing deadlines. Plus, the new Dogfish Inn was calling.
The Washington Post | December 14, 2014
Can you Maintain a Vegan Diet on the Road? WWW | PDF
Although veganism has moved into the mainstream in recent years, if you stray far from major cities — even in the United States — you may find your options limited to a bowl of iceberg lettuce with a side of fries. Here’s how to keep a vegan diet while traveling.
The Washington Post | April 3, 2016
Are we Ready for a Robotic Barista? PDF
Brewing and serving coffee with precision might just be the answer to a mobile, impatient, caffeine-hungry
world.
SmartPlanet/CBS Interactive | June 2, 2013
Smart Mouth: How a Greyhound Station in WWW | PDF
Savannah Became a Hit New Restaurant
Lexington I’d heard about a new restaurat in an old Greyhound bus terminal, and knowning little more about it, the Grey earned a stop on my itinerary. The blend of historic travel depot and good food was simply too alluring to pass up.
The Washington Post | March 1, 2015 | Also featured in The Dallas Morning News
Nonprofit Pay-What-You-Can WWW | PDF
Cafes Let Diners Pay it Forward
F.A.R.M. and Healthy World are part of a growing trend of pay-what-you-can community cafes. “Everyone eats, no one needs to know whether you volunteered, underpaid or overpaid,” said the woman who pionered the movement. “You can maintain your dignity and eat organic, healthy, local food.”
The Washington Post | June 21, 2015 | Also featured in The York Daily Record
