Selected Work

Features, profiles, cultural criticism, and reported essays across US and UK publications

Featured Work

A ‘Micro-Influencer’ Drama Caused a Brand New Wine Bar to Close Permanently — Eater 

Down North Pizza: Muhammad Abdul-Hadi's Second Chance Empire — Beyondish

Interview: Bob Bergen Shares the Magic Behind Porky Pig — Voquent (UK)


 Food, Culture & the Human Story

Can TikTok Save Mitra's Cafe? — San Diego Reader

At Emma's Torch, Food Becomes a Way Forward — Beyondish

Inside the Portland Nonprofit Where Volunteers Play a Vital Role — Willamette Living Magazine

Sweet Relief: How a Kentucky Fudge Shop Is Fighting Child Hunger — Beyondish

No Limits Cafe: Where Inclusion is Always On the Menu — Beyondish

The Power of Food and Family — Beyondish

Connecting Cultures Through Food — Beyondish


Arts & People

Artist Steph Littlebird Steps Into Authorship with 'You Are the Land' — Oregon ArtsWatch

Behind the Curtain of 'Liberace and Liza' — Oregon ArtsWatch


Consumer & Cultural Criticism

1 Store, 1 Week: Is Trader Joe's Enough for This Gresham Writer’s $100 Budget? — Stumptown Savings


✦ Essays

Coming Soon


Short-Form Reviews

Wonderboy’s Smokestack, Portland, OR — One Meat Platter 

Cheryl's on 12th, Portland, OR — Apple Frittwich

Pike Place Chowder, Seattle, WA — Smoked Salmon Chowder

Fried Egg I'm in Love, Portland, OR — Huevo Mutilation

Curry Pizza House, Portland, OR — Chicken Tikka Pizza

Killer Burger, Portland, OR — Peanut Butter Burger

K-Food Grill, Portland, OR — Bibimbap

Joy Teriyaki, Portland, OR — Yakisoba with Chicken

Grassa, Portland, OR — Carbonara

Voodoo Doughnuts, Portland, OR — Assorted Donuts

Padero Beach Grill, Santa Barbara, CA —  Baja Fish Tacos

Cesarina, San Diego, CA — Nuova Cesarina

Lilac Patisserie, Santa Barbara, CA — Berry Patch Cake

Petite Provence, Portland, OR — Raspberry French Toast