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Alex Erdekian
Alex Erdekian is a writer living in Brooklyn. Her food and travel journalism has been published in Thrillist, Condé Nast Traveler, and other publications. To read more from her, visit alexerdekian.com.

Alex Erdekian’s Recent Articles

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Eat
Jan 11

The Dairy-Free Cheese You Need in Your Fridge

Vegan fomage has never been better.

aerial view of bowls of soups on a table
Eat
Oct 11, 2022

The Best Cold-Weather Soups, Ranked

Sorry, lentil didn’t make the cut.

Leon & Son Wine and Spirits
Drink
Sep 30, 2022

How to Make the Most Out of Your Wine Fridge

The more time and money you spend on wine, the more important it is to take care of it.

The Wine Collective
Drink
Sep 12, 2022

The Vermouth Spritz Is a Canned Cocktail to Watch This Fall

Drinkers can now take aperitivo hour with them wherever they go.

chagaccino drink
Drink
Sep 9, 2022

How Mushrooms and Coffee Mingle in This Trendy Drink

An introduction to the chagaccino and why it could benefit your coffee routine.

Lazio, Italy
Drink
May 24, 2022

Why Unsung Wine Made Near Rome Is Finally Enjoying a Renaissance

‘Vino’ author and sommelier Joe Campanale makes a case for the wines of Lazio.

natural wine
Drink
May 10, 2022

What Is Natural Wine?

A primer on the wild, funky, and unfiltered.

rum cocktails recipes to make at home
Drink
Jan 25, 2022

These Easy, 3-Ingredient Rum Cocktails Will Transport You to the Islands

These simple recipes will up your at-home bartending skills.

baklava nutella recipe roll dessert
Eat
Aug 31, 2021

How Nutella Makes These Baklava Rollups Sing

These flaky hazelnut treats are the ideal way to cap off summer.

clam roll clams fried sandwich new england buttery bun boston
Eat
Jul 14, 2021

Why the Clam Roll Is the Best New England Seafood Sandwich

If you thought the lobster roll was the best New England seafood sandwich, think again.

straws
Drink
Oct 5, 2020

Every Type of Straw, Ranked

Not all straws are made equal.

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News
Aug 14, 2019

This Travel Site Wants to Hire Your Dog As a Pet-Friendly Hotel Reviewer

As Instagram has made evident, four-legged friends are hardly less glamourous or worldly than their humans nowadays.

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