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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

Lazio, Italy
Drink
Tuesday

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

What Is Natural Wine?

A primer on the wild, funky, and unfiltered.

aerial view of bowls of soups on a table
Eat
Feb 3

The Best Cold-Weather Soups, Ranked

Sorry, lentil didn’t make the cut.

rum cocktails recipes to make at home
Drink
Jan 25

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

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

vegan cheeses scattered: Kite Hill ricotta and chive cream cheese tubs, Daiya mozzarella slices and shreds, orange Follow Your Heart cheddar shreds, and Treeline soft cheese
Eat
Jan 5

The Dairy-Free Cheese You Need in Your Fridge

Forget about feta.

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.

chagaccino drink
Drink
May 28, 2021

How Mushrooms and Coffee Mingle in This New Trendy Drink

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

straws
Drink
Oct 5, 2020

Every Type of Straw, Ranked

Not all straws are made equal.

snuggly dog in hotel bed
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.

Dunkin fall menu
News
Aug 13, 2019

Dunkin’ Shows Up Starbucks With Insanely Early Pumpkin Spice Drop

The Pumpkin Spice Latte means many things to many people.

nitro cold brew
Drink
Jun 7, 2019

How Nitro Became the Hottest Thing in Cold Coffee

If you have bought coffee -- even just once -- in the past couple of years, you've probably noticed coffee shops and grocery stores touting "nitro coffee."

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